This week, Rep. Barbara Lee officially announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate in California, joining a competitive Democratic primary to fill retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down the candidacy of Lee, who has the reputation — but it takes more than street cred to win an election. It takes big bucks — and Rep. Adam Schiff has the bankroll.

And they look at the battle heating up between State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo and the Los Angeles City Council over how to draw district lines fairly and equitably.