Radio Free California: Swalwell, LA Issues, and Tech Disputes
This episode of National Review’s Radio Free California podcast, dated April 15, 2026, offers a critical commentary on various political and social issues in California. The primary focus is on former Representative Eric Swalwell, described as disgraced, who is accused of seeking exemption from the 'believe women' standard he previously enforced against conservative opponents. The hosts also discuss disturbing local news from Long Beach, where a human skull was discovered during an Easter Egg hunt, and criticize Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for celebrating the return of Baywatch productions while ignoring a record rise in typhus cases. Additional segments cover Kamala Harris’s potential 2028 presidential ambitions, Senator Scott Wiener’s legislative efforts regarding conversion therapy, and a legal clash between tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The episode further features an analysis by Kenneth Schrupp of the Manhattan Institute into alleged fraud within California’s $30 billion In-Home Supportive Services Program. The content reflects a conservative critique of California’s Democratic leadership and current events.
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Radio Free California: Swalwell, LA Issues, and Tech Disputes
This episode of National Review’s Radio Free California podcast, dated April 15, 2026, offers a critical commentary on various political and social issues in California. The primary focus is on former Representative Eric Swalwell, described as disgraced, who is accused of seeking exemption from the 'believe women' standard he previously enforced against conservative opponents. The hosts also discuss disturbing local news from Long Beach, where a human skull was discovered during an Easter Egg hunt, and criticize Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for celebrating the return of Baywatch productions while ignoring a record rise in typhus cases. Additional segments cover Kamala Harris’s potential 2028 presidential ambitions, Senator Scott Wiener’s legislative efforts regarding conversion therapy, and a legal clash between tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The episode further features an analysis by Kenneth Schrupp of the Manhattan Institute into alleged fraud within California’s $30 billion In-Home Supportive Services Program. The content reflects a conservative critique of California’s Democratic leadership and current events.
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