National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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  • A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future – and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada. [Intro music graciously provided by Los Angeles-based Metalachi, the metal/mariachi soundtrack of the near-future. Find them at Metalachi.com.]
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  • Episode 377: California’s Synthetic Outlaws Bring the Chaos

    Episode 377: California’s Synthetic Outlaws Bring the Chaos
    Feb 11 2025
    Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Gov. Pat Brown on the decline of the Democratic Party, UCLA, 1967‘Built to burn.’ L.A. let hillside homes multiply without learning from past mistakesGov. Newsom says meeting with Pres. Trump at White House over LA wildfire aid was 'very productive'California governor signs 2 ‘Trump-proofing’ bills a day after returning from DC tripNewsom signs the bill while acknowledging loophole allowing for money to be spent fighting deportation of undocumented convicted on other crimesCalifornia wildfire aid will have conditions, US House Speaker Mike Johnson saysRepublicans rip California’s wildfire ‘overregulation’ while Gavin Newsom seeks help for victimsHonoring the Pronouns of . . . Trans Vegan Anarchist Cult Members?LSD, veganism, high-IQ suspects: Probe of six murders takes feds into strange territorySuspect and Possible Cult Member Makes Court Appearance In Vallejo Killing as Further Links Revealed to Other MurdersCalifornia plans to continue allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports despite Trump executive orderCalifornia Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta won’t run for governor in 2026Julie Hamill, California Justice Center:julie@justiceca.comCalifornia Justice Center: “No federal funds to California public schools”California superintendent Tony Thurmond sends note to schools about Title IX protectionsCalifornia students still struggling with math and reading skillsCalifornia teachers demand better pay, fully staffed schools as districts battle financial woesCalifornia AG touts safe haven for LGBTQ+, undocumented students amid Trump executive orders
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 376: Trump-Proof . . . Poof!

    Episode 376: Trump-Proof . . . Poof!
    Feb 6 2025

    Email Us:
    dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com
    will@calpolicycenter.org

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Show Notes:

    • Knute Rockne, All American
    • Reagan as George Gipp
    • A disinformation deluge on California policies
    • The owner of the LA Times takes the red pill
    • Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway to protest Trump’s immigration policies
    • California Democrats delay vote to ‘Trump-proof’ the state and protect immigrants
    • Gavin Newsom heads to D.C. to meet with Trump officials about wildfire disaster aid
    • Trump says California's High-Speed Rail project should be investigated
    • Inspector General: High-Speed Rail off schedule for Merced-to-Bakersfield route
    • Citing LA fire victims, Trump orders more water for Central Valley agriculture and less for fish
    • Newsom issues order to ‘maximize’ water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like Trump
    • California fires don’t justify an energy industry shakedown
    • California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
    • Long Beach is considering a major hike in waste collection fees. Expect a higher trash bill
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 375: Exxon Strikes Back

    Episode 375: Exxon Strikes Back
    Feb 4 2025

    Email Us:
    dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com
    will@calpolicycenter.org

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Show Notes:

    Julie Hamill: @hamill_law

    • California Justice Center
    • ExxonMobil sues Rob Bonta over defamation campaign
    • Rob Bonta gives back more fraught campaign funds

    Seneca Scott: @SenecaSpeaks21

    • What’s next in the Oakland FBI corruption case?
    • Barbara Lee officially launches campaign for Oakland mayor
    • “If we do not change course, we will be roughly $115 million negative. We have already breached into our emergency reserve.”
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    1 hr and 12 mins

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Informative & So Very Appreciated

This podcast is not only informative and inspiring, but quite often very funny. The back and forth between Will & David, as well as their deep, mutual respect and obvious friendship is refreshing. I so appreciate the fact that they are still fighting for the soul of California when so many have given up and thrown in the towel. They help me stay informed and think critically about events and lawmaking. And of course, there's always "Kamala Corner" and "On this day in history, John Sutter..." to look forward to.

keep up the great work, gents!

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