PAC & Forth - Ep. 2 - Featuring Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman "Who's really positioned to lead California next and what does that mean for affordability, health care, and independent medicine?"

In this episode of PAC & Forth, we’re joined by two veterans of California politics — Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman — who have shaped some of the state’s biggest campaigns, from the historic 2003 recall to statewide ballot fights and major policy battles.This conversation pulls back the curtain on:Why the 2026 governor’s race has no clear frontrunner and why that mattersHow California’s open primary could produce unexpected outcomesThe real political power of affordability, homelessness, and crimeWhether single payer and health care expansion still have political momentumWhy structural budget deficits make big promises harder to keepWhat independent physicians and small businesses should be watching closelyIf you want to understand where Sacramento is headed and how that direction will affect access to care, reimbursement rates, and the future of private practice, this episode is essential listening.