The latest polls suggest Governor Newsom is in real danger of being recalled if the question qualifies for the ballot and is put before California voters. Not since Gray Davis 18 years ago have Californians voted to remove a sitting governor.

However, Gavin Newsom is not Gray Davis, for a variety of reasons which could be the difference between Newsom surviving and being recalled.

For more, KCBS Radio political reporter, Doug Sovern, along with KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising, were joined by Garry South, longtime California Democratic strategist who managed Gray Davis’ two campaigns for governor in 1998 and 2002. South also advised Al Gore’s presidential campaign in 200, as well as Gavin Newsom’s first try for governor, back in the 2010 race.

KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising and KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern speak with former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, who recently announced he's running for governor in California. They discuss the former mayor's platforms and what he would do differently than Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising and Political Scientist from Sonoma State University Dr. David McCuan speak with Tom Del Beccaro, Chairman of the RescueCalifornia.org, political action committee that is supporting the recall of Governor Newsom. They discussed why the committee supports the recall efforts and what Tom Del Beccaro wants from a different governor. 

Governor Newsom has an ambitious plan to help public schools reopen in person as soon as next month. But it appears to be dead in the water, with no more reopening in sight. School districts say they can’t meet the requirements to apply and teachers unions say they’re not willing to reopen without a guarantee that teachers can get the Covid-19 vaccine

Meanwhile, parents are increasingly frustrated and angry, and this week launched a new group, Open Schools California, to pressure leaders to get their kids back in class.

For more, KCBS Radio Political Reporter Doug Sovern and KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Megan Bacigalupi, one of the founders of Open Schools California.

KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising and KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern speak with National Union of Healthcare Workers president Sal Rosselli. They discuss why the union is launching a campaign against recalling Gov. Newsom. 

KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell and KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern discuss the loosening of pandemic restrictions in California and whether the recent decision to end the state's stay-at-home order is warranted.