‘Hair gel’ vs. ‘hairspray’: Previewing the Newsom-DeSantis debate

Nov. 29, 2023 Politics

The debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis is Thursday. DeSantis wants to breathe life into his flailing presidential campaign, and Newsom looks to position himself as the top Democrat in 2028.

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Credits

Guest:

Laurel Rosenhall - Sacramento bureau chief for the LA Times - @LaurelRosenhall

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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