Another recall effort has been launched against Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to POLITICO. Citing the deepening budget crisis, immigration, education, and public safety concerns as some of their top reasons, the group Rescue California will try once again to unseat Gov. Newsom. CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins us to unpack this latest effort and explain what it would take to make it onto the ballot.

When a judicial election comes before California voters, finding information on candidates can be more difficult than other elected offices. And because of California’s appointment process, these races may rarely make the ballot, as judges often continue in their seats once their term is up. Mary-Beth Moylan is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, and explains the ethical rules surrounding judicial candidates, as well as resources for voters to get informed.

Sacramento State is embarking on the first ever combat sports program for boxing, wrestling, muay thai, and jiu jitsu. Combat U – officially Combat Sports and Martial Arts University – launches in the fall semester under the university’s Department of Athletics, and in partnership with UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, the owner of Ultimate Fitness. Sac State President Luke Wood and Urijah Faber explain how this will be the first collegiate training ground for students who want to pursue a professional fight career in mixed martial arts (MMA) or in that sport's individual components.

This weekend you can immerse yourself in creative expression. All City Writers is a collective of local performers. On Saturday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m., they will be at the West Sacramento Black Box Theatre for Liminal States which explores mental health, ancestry, family, and love through one-person shows. Liminal States is directed by Nicole Limón, the founder of Matriarchy Theatre and Sacramento Theatres of Color. Also joining us are performance poet Natachi Mez and Grand Slam Poetry Champion David Loret de Mola (who goes by the pen name AndYes).