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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 1H 31M

The Swalwell Scandal & Accountability Focus

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This week on Political Malpractice, the international agenda gets tossed out the window because the California Governor's race is officially on fire. Sasha and Sunday co-host Lela dig into the absolute chaos of the state's jungle primary and why having 10+ Democratic candidates is setting the stage for a MAGA takeover in the Golden State.We break down the frontrunners, the billionaires in sheep's clothing, and the "tough on crime" hypocrites. Plus, Sasha brings the legal receipts to break down the federal rules of evidence regarding the disturbing Eric Swalwell sexual assault allegations. It’s time for Democrats to stop playing party politics and hold their own accountable. Period.Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Swalwell drop out immediately? Who are you backing for CA Governor?Timestamps / Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome back to Political Malpractice!0:50 - Tossing the Script: The California Drama 2:24 - What the Hell is a Jungle Primary? 14:29 - The MAGA Republicans: Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton 21:04 - Sheriff Bianco's Shady Warrants & Oathkeeper Ties 26:07 - Steve Hilton's "Family First" Dog Whistles 32:37 - The Democrats: Katie Porter's Vulnerabilities 38:40 - Tom Steyer: Why We Don't Trust Billionaires 41:40 - The Case for Xavier Becerra: The Most Qualified Candidate 55:11 - Ballot Lawsuits & The Fringe Candidates 1:01:26 - Stop Splitting the Vote! (Drop Out, Betty Yee) 1:06:50 - The Eric Swalwell Scandal: Breaking Down the Allegations 1:08:48 - Calling Out Democratic Hypocrisy & "Pretty Privilege"1:15:48 - The Law: Propensity, Evidence, & Why the Texts Matter 1:29:23 - Final Thoughts: Swalwell Needs to GoFollow Us:Sasha: @thatliblawstudent (Everywhere but Twitter) Lela: @lela_alice (Threads & IG) Podcast: @politicalmalpractice (Twitter/X)

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