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National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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Gavin Newsom
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The Way I Heard It
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California Budget Deficit
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Kamala Harris
Supreme Court
Proposition 98
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A 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

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California Justice Center attorney Emily Rae explains Judge Roger Benitez’s blistering rebuke of California policies that encourage school officials, including teachers, to lie to parents about students’ changing gender identity. Benitez on Monday sa... more

In their annual Year in Review, David and Will consider Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump, TikTok, Sean Penn, Nathan Hochman, the Turtle Island Liberation Front, Karen Bass, Julie Hamill, the Oakland A’s, Nancy Pelosi, the Los Angeles Times, Kamala Harris, ... more

In March, Gavin Newsom told the late Charlie Kirk that male athletes competing against females is “deeply unfair.” This week, on Ezra Klein's podcast, he told a very different story. Will and David discuss the great movies and misguided politics of t... more

Governor Gavin Newsom spent much of last week in New York City, criticizing Wall Street, Democrats, SEIU, and Trump at a New York Times books conference -- and then went begging for handouts in D.C. with predictable results. Back home in California, ... more

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Recent Guests

Edward Ring
California's leading water and energy policy expert
California Policy Center
Episode: Episode 419: Low-Energy Gavin Newsom
Caleb Trotter
Senior attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation
Pacific Legal Foundation
Episode: Episode 407: Bill-O-Rama 2025!
Dr. Kurt Miceli
Medical Director for Do No Harm, an advocate for merit-based medical admissions
Do No Harm
Episode: Episode 395: The Dodgers on ICE
Ed Ring
Founder of California Policy Center
California Policy Center
Episode: Episode 387: San Francisco’s ‘New Pragmatism’
Tim Gardner
Co-founder of The Field and volunteer for Oakland Report
Oakland Report
Episode: Episode 383: California Governor Donald Trump!
Victor Davis Hanson
American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator
Episode: Episode 379: What’s the Matter with California?
Seneca Scott
Political activist and watchdog in Oakland
Episode: Episode 375: Exxon Strikes Back
John Manly
Attorney representing victims of sexual assault, particularly in cases against the Catholic Church
Episode: Special Episode: Deliver Us from Evil [367]
Mark Moses
Senior Fellow at California Policy Center and author of The Municipal Financial Crisis
California Policy Center
Episode: Episode 362: The Return of the Resistance State

Hosts

Will Swaim
Co-host and President of the California Policy Center, also recognized for his contributions to National Review's Radio Free California Podcast where he analyses the intersection of policy and California governance from a conservative perspective.
David Bahnsen
Co-host, economist, and founder of The Bahnsen Group, who provides financial insights and commentary on public policy, particularly in relation to California's economic landscape.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 811 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    1
    CGK_93
    United States3 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 Podcasts
    5
    Erin O
    United States4 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 Podcasts
    5
    tookeymonster7
    United States4 months ago
  • TDS

    Sadly I really enjoyed this show and I like how it focused on California politics. Sadly they have both gone down the TDS path. Once again so called Republicans who really prefer a Democrat in office

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    3lixs3
    United States8 months ago
  • The insanity of California

    A weekly chronicle of the legislative and gubernatorial stupidity that characterizes the formerly Golden State. From Cali defaulting on Covid loans to the tender care given squatters and the undocumented, to Newsom’s annual math-challenged budget shenanigans and municipal clowns (Oakland in particular), you need to know this stuff. I am constantly chagrined by my neighbors’ profound ignorance of what’s going on where they live (“Why is my natural gas bill doubling?” “Did you hear what happened ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vicky the Archivist
    United States9 months ago

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Feedback highlights a strong inclination towards the hosts' expertise, but some concerns exist regarding the critique of specific political figures, indicating a passionate audience that values balanced discourse.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining nature of discussions on California politics, often highlighting the humor that accompanies serious topics.
There are mixed feelings about the hosts' critiques of Democratic policies, with some appreciating the directness while others express frustration over perceived biases.

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Episode 414: Did the New York Times Just End Scott Wiener?
Q: What are the implications of Senate Bill 357?
It decriminalizes loitering for prostitution, leading to a surge in sex trafficking and allowing pimps to operate without fear of arrest.
Episode 414: Did the New York Times Just End Scott Wiener?
Q: What is the challenge for law enforcement regarding sex trafficking?
There is constant demand for sex trafficking and an unwillingness on the left to really confront the issue of trafficking effectively.
Episode 413: Newsom 2028!
Q: Are we at a point now where a President Gavin Newsom is a legitimate enough possibility that it's worth talking about?
It's a possibility worth discussing, but it's still early to predict definitively.
Episode 407: Bill-O-Rama 2025!
Q: What are the implications of the telemedicine restrictions in California?
They prevent patients from accessing specialists out of state who can provide necessary care, creating a significant gap in healthcare access.
Episode 407: Bill-O-Rama 2025!
Q: Why did you leave California for France?
We wanted our kids to become more citizens of the world.

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The content focuses extensively on California's political landscape, examining the implications of various policies and politicians, especially those associated with the Democratic Party. The hosts frequently critique Governor Gavin Newsom's policies and administration while discussing pressing issues such as education, housing, and economic challenges within the state. With an underlying theme of exploring how California's decisions may impact national trends, the discussion is laced with historical context and a conservative viewpoint, often highlighting perceived liberal overreach and its consequences. The incorporation of humor amidst serious topics adds a unique element, making complex issues digestible for listeners. Additionally, the... more

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