National Review's Radio Free California Podcast
National ReviewA show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future – and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox B... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||
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The union behind the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act says it will generate $110 billion for public health programs, but Hoover Institution researchers calculate that it will actually cost California $25 billion. In the “Why Now Department,” Will and David c... more
The once-powerful, still-iconic founder of the United Farm Workers is now getting the old Me-Too makeover with his own union reporting allegations that he was the radical left’s Jeffrey Epstein. Also: Newsom’s hypocrisy on surging gasoline prices, Os... more
California Governor Gavin Newsom says taxpayers will spend $19 million on advertising designed to burnish his record in advance of his White House run. Will and guest Will O’Neill consider recent news stories that won’t make the final cut -- skyrocke... more
Following a smashing victory in a San Diego federal court, attorney Paul Jonna describes the U.S. Supreme Court’s dramatic intervention to end California’s determination to hide student gender-transition plans from parents. Bonus! California attorney... more
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Podcast Addict517 days agoWhitaker- CA’s must-have podcast
Will Swaim and David Bahnsen tell us what's really going on in California. Subscribe to hear accurate and in-depth stories no other sources provide. They give credit when credit is due, and they hit hard when nonsense flows out of state and local governments. Radio Fee California is a must-have podcast for all Californians.
Apple Podcasts5Multipartist
United States2 months ago - David
This guy is so arrogant. Something something rich man needle camel eye heaven. It must be nice to put yourself above other conservatives when your vote and dollars don’t make a lick of difference.
Apple Podcasts1CGK_93United States6 months ago - Radio free California
Great show. Always entertaining and educational. California is our canary in the coal mine. The humor makes it fun.
Apple Podcasts5Erin OUnited States7 months ago - Great find
I started listening as a fan of Capital Record. While I live in Minnesota, I really enjoy the co-hosts humor and review of national and state current events. Now I actually do want to visit California someday as they somehow seem still pretty fond of it
Also there is a real interest in history that I love that is woven into most episodes
Apple Podcasts5tookeymonster7United States7 months ago
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The show consistently examines California politics, economics, and policy through a conservative lens, frequently critiquing state leadership, public policy, and union-driven agendas. Episodes routinely explore energy, education, housing, taxation, and governance, often pairing sharp analysis with humor and guest expertise to unpack how state policies ripple into national debates. Notable strengths include a clear ideological stance, strong Heritage of policy analysis from think-tank and financial perspectives, and a penchant for highlighting parental rights, fiscal accountability, and regulatory overreach. The format tends to blend data-driven takeaways with contextual anecdotes, making it useful for listeners who want a pointed, policy-fo... more
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