California’s June primary election is still unfolding, and the biggest stories may be happening after Election Day.

In this special joint livestream, I sit down with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report to break down the latest developments in California politics. We discuss the Los Angeles mayor’s race, Nithya Raman’s surge past Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass’s vulnerabilities, California’s lengthy vote-counting process, the governor’s race, Proposition 14, and what the results tell us about the political direction of the Golden State.

Despite approaching politics from different perspectives, Mariel and I share a commitment to thoughtful discussion, honest analysis, and examining the facts behind the headlines.

Topics include:

• Why Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles
 • Whether Karen Bass is in political trouble
 • California’s controversial late vote-counting process
 • The Supreme Court case that could reshape future elections
 • Steve Hilton’s path to the governor’s race runoff
 • Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish
 • Xavier Becerra’s emergence as the Democratic frontrunner
 • Kevin Kiley’s independent candidacy
 • Proposition 14 and California’s Top-Two Primary system

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Los Angeles Mayor Race Update

10:00 Why Karen Bass Is Vulnerable

17:00 California’s Election System

21:00 Supreme Court Case Could Change Elections

25:00 Why Late Votes Favor Raman

28:00 Kevin Kiley’s Independent Strategy

33:00 Tom Steyer’s Chances Fade

35:00 Steve Hilton’s Republican Consolidation

36:00 Marie Alvarado-Gil Race Analysis

39:00 Can Steve Hilton Win Statewide?

44:00 Why Democrats Consolidated Behind Becerra

50:00 What These Results Mean For November

56:27 Conclusion