Why California's Election System Is Broken

Why California's Election System Is Broken

June 3, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 3943

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Jim and Greg discuss California's election issues, healthcare fraud, Jill Biden's comments, and the Alaska Senate race.

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down California’s chaotic election process, billions in newly uncovered Obamacare and Medicaid fraud, Jill Biden’s latest delusional take on the 2024 election, and a bizarre twist in Alaska’s Senate race. First, Jim and Greg complain about California's inefficent vote counting. We are still waiting for results in the governor's race involving Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer, and the Los Angeles mayor's primary with Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman. They also discuss disappointing results in other contests. Next, they dig into a new report revealing an estimated $25 billion in fraudulent Obamacare subsidy payments, along with additional Medicaid fraud uncovered in Ohio. How widespread is government healthcare fraud across the country? Then, they react to former First Lady Jill Biden’s claim that Joe Biden would have defeated President Trump in 2024 had he remained in the race. Jim and Greg strongly dispute that and wonder whether the Bidens will ever face reality. Finally, they focus on Alaska, where Sen. Dan Sullivan may have to share the ballot with another candidate named Dan Sullivan in…

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Organizations: Obamacare, Medicaid

Places: California, Ohio, Alaska, Los Angeles

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