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The rapid decline of McClatchy's daily papers

29. september 2026

Today we're discussing the massive layoffs throughout the country of McClatchy publishing's daily newspapers, including multiple Bees in California, as well as the Miami Herald. I know it's been a while since our last episode, but we've got a number of published ones in the pipeline, as well as LO…

00:54:07

Mai Vang (DEM) eviscerates octogenarian Rep. Doris Matsui (AIPAC) in congressional debate

11. september 2026

Today we're taking a deep dive into the congressional debate between Sacramento City Council member Mai Vang and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui, as the DSA-backed progressive seeks to wrest California's 7th congressional district from the out-of-touch octogenarian. Spoiler: this was a one-sided bloodbath …

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Aisha Wahab crushes moderate in race to replace Eric Swalwell

4. september 2026

Hey guys, Kempa here. Sorry for the delay in episodes--Kempa has been dealing with the passing of his sweet baby pit bull, and Max is settling into life down in southern California. The good news is that we have a whole backlog of episodes coming your way in the next few days! Today we're looking …

01:08:53

Preview Ruby Rippey's tell-all on affair with Gavin Newsom

21. august 2026

**This is a preview of our premium show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Today we've got a reading series on the Vanity Fair piece written by Ruby Rippey (free link), who had an affair with Governor Gavin Newsom during his tenure as mayor of San Francisco. I…

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Watch yo profamity

4. august 2026

Sacramento made national news last week after a hot mic moment captured discussion between the mayor and a council member over how to remove people they deemed disruptive from council chambers. You may have heard about it from Fox News, or maybe in the California Post: City council member Karina T…

00:56:33

QAnon pursues shuttered women's prison, for the children...

28. juli 2026

Today we're looking at a phenomenal piece written by Will Sommer at The Bulwark, examining how QAnon conspirators are planning to take over a defunct California women's prison and turn it into a haven for trafficked children. Listeners in northern California may remember the Leo Chesney Female Com…

00:51:30

Unionizing California's legislative staffers

22. juli 2026

As of July 1, California is the country's first full-time Legislature to allow Capitol staffers to form a union (free link). And they're already starting to organize. Today we're taking a look at what a unionized legislature means not just for the Senate and Assembly, but also for workers througho…

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Preview Paul Pelosi take the wheel

17. juli 2026

**This is a preview of our premium show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Today Max and Kempa dive deep into Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband's penchant for driving while hammered, including a recent alleged hit-and-run in Napa County. We also discuss that…

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Chased out by chasers

10. juli 2026

Today we're discussing the story out of San Francisco that's been hitting national headlines and opinion columns for well over a week: Congressional candidate Scott Wiener was chased out of a trans rights march at the tail end of Pride Month over his longtime support of Zionism and his too-little,…

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