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Total Recall: California’s Political Circus

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It reads like a movie script. The year? 2003. The mission? Defeat hundreds of challengers to save the state of California and become its leader. But this wasn't a movie... it was a real-life election for governor that featured adult film stars, sumo wrestlers, comedians, and ended with the election of action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. In Total Recall: California’s Political Circus, CNN’s Chief Po... more

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And just like that, we’ve arrived at the final chapter of our story: The 2021 California Recall. There are plenty of echoes of the 2003 recall in the latest effort to oust Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. It was a complete circus... but with a compl... more

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After months of learning about the 2003 recall —talking to candidates, reporters, and experts —we finally get to speak with the man himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. And as you might imagine, he wasn’t exactly shy. In this episode, we take you inside h... more

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Less than a week before the recall election, it seemed as though Arnold Schwarzenegger was sailing toward a smooth and definitive victory – but of course, what’s an election without an October Surprise? And in this case, more than one. It was five da... more

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In 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger was arguably the most famous person in the world, which made him an unstoppable political force. And though it felt like a unique moment in history, celebrity and politics have a rich and complicated history. In this epi... more

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3.7 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Lacking

    Doesn’t quite live up to its promise. Glosses over details and pretty much feels like they’re reading a Wikipedia article most of the time. Best part is hearing from Gov. Schwarzenegger, though that’s obviously a one sided view of things. Was hoping for something more like slow burn, but it does scratch an itch.

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    MegaMeow
    United States2 years ago
  • An exciting listen !

    This series really makes listening to politics fun. more

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    5
    Mart604ez
    Canada3 years ago
  • Rhyming History

    The similarity of “celebrity” overpowering candidate qualifications, the repeated disregard of politicians to provide for citizens welfare (read: failed grids) and the hinkie high jinks of California recalls could be totally demoralizing...yet Bash et al make this well researched history lesson entertaining and informative!

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    5
    SRSC12
    United States3 years ago
  • Good Context

    Good storytelling so far ans helpful context b/c I barely remember 2003 anymore. I wished all the episodes were released at once because it is a good binge listen. Also good to use some of the episodes in course lessons

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    Ongarrett
    United States3 years ago
  • It was Enron

    And now it’s China with Gavin Newsom. It was not a Republican recall. I’m liberal and he’s a terrible governor and this podcast seems to havevaerved the purpose of implying the recent recall is a circus. The real circus is American and Global politics. Not voters desperate for change.

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    Loveitloveitburningskulls
    United States3 years ago

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