The Nightcap: 'Completely bonkers': Spencer Pratt's mayoral hopes as votes in CA are still being counted

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing California primary ballot counting, the implications for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, U.S.-Iran peace talks, and recent changes at CBS News.

California is steadily counting ballots 24 hours after primary day as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is the first incumbent to face a runoff in more than 20 years. Then, the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran still remain unclear. Plus, CBS News fires veteran journalist Scott Pelley as the '60 Minutes' shakeups continue. David Gura, Lizzie O’Leary, Tim O’Brien, Richard Stengel, and Andy Lack join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: David Gura, Lizzie O’Leary, Tim O’Brien, Richard Stengel, Andy Lack

Topics covered

• California primary
• Los Angeles Mayor
• U.S.-Iran peace talks
• journalism
• CBS News shakeups

Keywords

• California primary
• Karen Bass
• Spencer Pratt
• Scott Pelley
• CBS News
• U.S.-Iran talks
• journalism

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Organizations: CBS News

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