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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How will Newsom close California’s budget deficit?

    California is in the red by $37.9 billion. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget for the year and his ideas for reducing that deficit.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 10, 2024 • 1 min read

    California is in the red by $37.9 billion. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget for the year and his ideas for reducing that deficit.

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    With new director, expect more live events from Geffen Playhouse
    1. 0:00What’s driving the violence in Ecuador?
    2. 8:50How will Newsom close California’s budget deficit?You’re reading this
    3. 16:36‘South Park’ lawyer Kevin Morris is bankrolling Hunter Biden
    4. 25:56Can Geffen Playhouse attract younger audiences with immersive events?
    5. 41:20What’s in the SAG-AFTRA, Replica AI deal?
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