We discuss Trump's proposal to take over reconstruction of SoCal's wildfire- damaged areas. We ponder the arrival  of the tabloid Caliornia Post.

Real estate developer Rick Caruso announces his exit from California electoral politics. The world watches Trump go TACO.

H.D. Palmer, deputy director of California's Department of Finance, walks us through Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2026-27  budget proposal. He's optimistic about the plan but concedes there are uncertainties.

Journalist and author Pilar Marrero takes us on a political tour of her Venezuela homeland's stormy present and uncertain future.

Jessica Altman, executive director  of Covered Califormia, the state-based Obamacare marketplace, walks us through the current health care crisis.

We examine the rocky road toward health care reform. We discuss the concerns being raised about Trump's health.  We take a  quick glance at the continuing saga of political frenemies Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.

We look at the Caifornia governor's race.   We discuss whether the attacks on suspected drug boats constitute war crimes.  We're appalled  by the incredible  rudeness  President Trump displays toward women reporters.

We announce our annual "Turkeys  Of The Year" Awards.   We debate whether Trump's  power has eroded  after the Epstein files vote defeat.

We make our way through the political thicket paralyzing  Washington and reflect   on California's role in it

We examine the havoc caused by the shutdown and its impact on the elections and on Trump's favorability rating.