The last day to vote in the recall election is Tuesday, Sept. 14. And if Gov. Gavin Newsom is replaced, his most likely successor is conservative talk radio host Larry Elder — who, if elected, would be the only Republican statewide elected official.

He would also have just one year before the next election in 2022. So how much could a new Republican governor actually do in that time?

Guest: Marisa Lagos, political correspondent for KQED, and co-host of the Political Breakdown podcast

Episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3lfdA2g

This episode was cut by Alan Montecillo, scored and produced by Christopher Beale, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.

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