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National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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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 Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada. [Intro music graciously provided by Los Angeles-based Metalachi, the metal/mariachi soundtrack of the near-future. Find them at Metalachi.com.]National Review Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 391: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Banality

    Episode 391: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Banality
    May 20 2025

    Email Us:
    dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com
    will@calpolicycenter.org

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Show Notes:

    • 25-year-old suspect in fertility clinic bombing left behind ‘anti-pro-life’ writings, officials say
    • Woman connected to the Zizians fired the bullet that killed a Vermont border agent, report says
    • Is the California Dream a Mirage?
    • Dave Eggers: Uncle Patrick’s secessionist breakfast
    • GM Is Pushing Hard to Tank California’s EV Mandate
    • Newsom says bailing L.A. out of budget crisis is ‘nonstarter.’ Bass remains hopeful
    • Got medical debt? LA County may have just paid it off
    • She brought ‘teeth’ as juvenile hall watchdog — but claims state defanged her
    • Video shows L.A. probation officers letting group beat teen in Los Padrinos juvenile hall
    • Gov. Newsom Smears USC Professor Mische for Reporting CA is Facing $8.43/gallon Gas as Refineries Close
    • Salman Rushdie as graduation speaker upsets Muslim students at Claremont Colleges

    Lance Christensen inside the state capitol:

    • Lance Christensen
    • Budget Bloat And Blame Games: Inside Newsom’s May Revision
    • Newsom spends more to educate fewer kids more poorly
    • AB 379 passed out of the Assembly with a 74-0 vote
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Episode 390: Newsom’s 19th Nervous Breakdown

    Episode 390: Newsom’s 19th Nervous Breakdown
    May 15 2025

    Email Us:
    dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com
    will@calpolicycenter.org

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Show Notes:

    • Guest host Will O’Neill
    • High-speed rail, abortion and the will of the voters: Takeaways from Gov. Newsom's budget
    • Who’s the mayor of California?
    • In unhinged rant, Gavin Newsom essentially admits he's at fault for homeless crisis in California
    • Gov. Gavin Newsom, Mayor of Turlock spar over homeless shelter funding
    • Los Angeles County opposes Newsom's executive order, won't arrest and jail people at encampments
    • California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID. New data reveals what happened to many of them
    • Governor hopefuls kiss labor’s ring
    • Wash Post says Harris’ coverup of Biden’s cognitive decline part of why Democrats lost: ‘Credibility problems’

    Jon Fleischman Returns:

    • Flash Report
    • California Patriot Profile: The Late Andrew Breitbart
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode 389: Escape to Alcatraz

    Episode 389: Escape to Alcatraz
    May 7 2025
    Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Trump’s circle tries to soothe investors’ frayed nervesWhat to make of Trump’s big plans for AlcatrazThe Tariff Impact on Main Street Trump’s First 100 Days Have Shattered California’s Left-Wing IllusionsCalifornia overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy. But tariffs pose threatHouse Votes to Block California’s Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered CarsWhy California recently revised its clean air regulations for zero-emission trucks | OpinionIn a Wildfire-Ravaged L.A. Suburb, Red Tape Snarls the Rebuilding: ‘Everybody’s Forgotten About Us’Santa Ynez Reservoir in Palisades must be drained again after more leaks foundDems go to Krell and back on sex traffickingKill new housing with regulation, but blame mathIs California doomed to repeat pension history?California cancels vacation payouts for state workers over budget concernsTrans high school track star sparks fury after winning girls’ triple jump by staggering 8 feetSheridan Karras, California Policy Center:SEIU 721’S strike affects county services while union pushes for bigger payoutsMark Mix, National Right to Work:Mark MixEmployee of LAX Foodservice Provider Slams Unite Here Local 11 With Federal Charges Detailing Intimidation, Harassment
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    1 hr and 45 mins
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This podcast is not only informative and inspiring, but quite often very funny. The back and forth between Will & David, as well as their deep, mutual respect and obvious friendship is refreshing. I so appreciate the fact that they are still fighting for the soul of California when so many have given up and thrown in the towel. They help me stay informed and think critically about events and lawmaking. And of course, there's always "Kamala Corner" and "On this day in history, John Sutter..." to look forward to.

keep up the great work, gents!

Informative & So Very Appreciated

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