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Episode 464: The Revolution Will Be Livestreamed

Episode 464: The Revolution Will Be Livestreamed

Author: National Review September 10, 2026 Duration: 1:57:06
National Review's Radio Free California Podcast
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California’s state employees swear an oath to protect the United States Constitution — so what’s up with the university professors calling for armed revolution and the liquidation of Democrats? Newsom visits with South Carolina Democrats but can’t outrun his failures back home, including high unemployment and a new audit showing that the tiniest high-speed rail system in the world has run off the tracks. Bonus: If you missed David and Will’s discussion of November’s 14 ballot measures, listen to Will’s conversation here with political analyst Jon Fleischman. Music by Metalachi.

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Bonus: California’s 14 Ballot Propositions Explained, With Recommendations! | Jon Fleischman & Will Swaim

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