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What Larry Elder stands for
What Larry Elder stands for
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20 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2021
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Podcast episode
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California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, faces a once-unthinkable scenario: a recall. Election day is Sept. 14, just a week away. If he loses, his putative replacement would be one of the most conservative governors California has ever seen.How did California, one of the bluest states, get to the point where a Republican might win the governor’s seat? How did that candidate, radio talk show host Larry Elder, become the top challenger? And what would Elder do if he wins?Today, we start a two-part series on the California recall election, starting with a focus on Elder: his life, his beliefs and his sudden political rise. Our guest is L.A. Times columnist Erika D. Smith. More reading:Everything you need to know about Larry ElderColumn: Larry Elder is the Black face of white supremacy. You’ve been warnedColumn: Larry Elder says he’s not a face of white supremacy. His fans make it hard to believeInside Larry Elder’s base — longtime fans, new converts, evangelicals, Trump fans
Released:
Sep 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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