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National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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.]National Review Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 442: The Wizard of Oz Wrap Party

    Episode 442: The Wizard of Oz Wrap Party
    Apr 24 2026

    Just six weeks from the California gubernatorial primary, Democrats are still auditioning for a lead — and risk watching Republicans steal the show. Can someone please introduce candidate Tom Steyer to the U.S. Constitution? State Senator Scott Wiener’s attempt to muzzle ICE melts in the Ninth Circuit. A fake bear wreaks fake terror on luxury vehicles in Lake Arrowhead. Bonus! A brief history of California’s Modoc War. Music by Metalachi.

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

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Show Notes:

    • Trump ally Roger Stone hired to lobby for Bay Area tribe seeking control of Presidio
    • ‘San Francisco treasure’: City, state leaders blast Trump for firing Presidio Trust board
    • 3 sentenced for insurance fraud after using bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury cars
    • Takeaways from the first California governor’s debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit
    • ‘Becerra Bounce.' How Xavier Becerra surged from behind to be a frontrunner in governor's race
    • ‘Dark Horse’ Gets Sudden Jolt in Packed California Race
    • Steyer proposes ending ICE, jailing police
    • 9th Circuit blocks California limits on anonymous immigration agents
    • G.B. V. Environmental Protection Agency (9th Cir. 2026)
    • How Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC
    • CA hasn’t signed off on a promised deal to help bail out LA if the Olympic Games lose money

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    57 mins
  • Episode 441: Making a Federal Case of It (Emergency Episode)

    Episode 441: Making a Federal Case of It (Emergency Episode)
    Apr 16 2026

    United Teachers of Los Angeles activists are celebrating the massive salary hike they won on Tuesday, but Lance Christensen says all Californians will pay the price. That same day, attorneys for Rocklin Unified School District asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of a little-known California administrative court that California Justice Center attorney Emily Rae says violates the federal rights of parents of schoolchildren. Music by Metalachi.

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

    Follow Us:
    @DavidBahnsen
    @WillSwaim
    @TheRadioFreeCA

    Emily Rae:

    Follow @EmilyRaeCJC

    • Rocklin Unified Takes Parental Notification Fight to U.S. Supreme Court

    Lance Christensen:

    Follow @lancelands

    • The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it
    • Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory

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    55 mins
  • Episode 440: Swalwell Hits Cesar Chavez Speed

    Episode 440: Swalwell Hits Cesar Chavez Speed
    Apr 15 2026
    As his career prospects evaporate, disgraced former Representative Eric Swalwell now begs exemption from the “believe women” standard he applied to his conservative political opponents. An Easter Egg hunt in Long Beach leads to a human skull, Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the return of Baywatch but says nothing about the return of typhus to L.A., Kamala Korner is back, and the Wiener Watch never left! David offers an explainer on a clash of the tech titans in Musk vs. Altman. Bonus: Kenneth Schrupp discusses Manhattan Institute’s investigation into allegations of fraud in the state’s $30 billion annual In-Home Supportive Services Program. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Eric Swalwell Reaps What He SowsAn Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park Leads to a Human SkullMayor Bass welcomes Baywatch and major productions back to Los AngelesTyphus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourselfWorld Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights‘Thinking About It’: Kamala Harris Teases 2028 Presidential RunNewsom administration won't say how much Kamala Harris' CHP security detail is costing California taxpayersSenator Wiener Announces Bill To Protect Survivors Of Conversion TherapyLawmaker backing transgender treatments for kids squirms as man says puberty blockers destroyed himMeta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staffElon Musk Lawsuit Claims OpenAI Used a Fake Charity to Build an $800 Billion EmpireCalifornia tries to criminalize journalism — to protect fraudCalifornia unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud’ claim by Trump official Kenneth Shrupp, Manhattan Institute Gavin Newsom’s $30 Billion Fraud Magnet Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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