The California GOP's death rattle

Hello. Today we're discussing a phenomenal piece in Politico written by Jeremy White, exploring the "Massacred" California Republican Party (free link) as they wrestle with the fallout of Proposition 50, which has hatcheted their representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. GOP members of Congress are now forced to run against one another, and they are truly showing their capitalist scarcity mindset colors. Remember just two years ago when they thought they were making a comeback? Well, special congressional races throughout the country are showing a 12-plus point swing toward the Democrats. We discuss the implications in California, as well as what that entails in the fight for the soul of the state's Democratic Party. We also take a moment to discuss a bill that could totally knee-cap our queen, Anh Phoong. (Don't forget to check out her incredible profile from last year in the Sacramento Bee, written by ace reporter Jena Hatch [free link].) Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to The Drain on your favorite podcast platforms. Questions? Comments? Pitches? Email us at [email protected]. We're still hanging about on Twitter: @sweetxpalma and @youknowkempa We're also on Bluesky: @thedrain.bsky.social, @palma.ltd, @yeshelloitskempa.bsky.social