The DNC Does Not Sleep In California

About this episode

Shannon and guest host Andy Riesmeyer discuss California's governor race and voter registration issues while also touching on personal topics and listener interactions.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.11)  – Shannon and guest host Andy Riesmeyer discuss a new California poll showing Xavier Becerra with an early advantage in the governor's race and whether Republicans can realistically compete statewide given California's voter registration numbers and turnout trends. They also examine concerns about voter rolls, ballots sent to deceased voters, and ongoing questions surrounding election administration. Later, Shannon reviews Rod Stewart's Hollywood Bowl performance, Andy accidentally betrays her confidence regarding Henri DiCarlo's hair, and Chris Merrill arrives in-studio with homemade bacon that sparks an unexpectedly passionate discussion. Plus, listeners weigh in on aging, body hair, appreciating youth, and the realities of getting older. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Shannon

Guest: Andy Riesmeyer

Topics covered

• California governor's race
• voter registration
• election administration
• voter rolls
• aging
• body hair

Keywords

• California poll
• Xavier Becerra
• Republicans
• voter turnout
• election concerns
• Rod Stewart
• aging
• body hair

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California, KFI AM 640, iHeartRadio

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