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Gavin Newsom’s Political Battle: Investigations, Corruption, and Consequences

June 16, 2026·50 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of  RCP, national political correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement yesterday that he and his wife are the subject of a federal investigation, which he claims is politically motivated. Also, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt may not be on the ballot in November, but promises to remain an active critic of the two Democratic candidates who made the run-off. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss how Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the most public administration spokesman on the Iran ceasefire process, how this may affect his political future, and the publication of his new book, Communion: Finding my Way Back to Faith.   Wrapping up with Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discussing today’s Democratic primary election for mayor in Washington DC, where Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George is one of two leading contenders.  Also today, DC Democrats will nominate a new Congressional delegate, as Eleanor Holmes Norton is not running again at the age of 89 after representing the District since 1991.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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