Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Some Republicans claim the recall election is rigged as Newsom pulls ahead in the polls
September 14 is the last day for Californians to vote in the gubernatorial recall election, and the latest polls show Governor Gavin Newsom is likely to keep his job.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenSeptember 14 is the last day for Californians to vote in the gubernatorial recall election, and the latest polls show Governor Gavin Newsom is likely to keep his job. Meanwhile, high-profile Republicans, including candidate Larry Elder and former President Donald Trump, argue that the election is rigged. Also, Press Play looks at whether President Joe Biden’s new workplace vaccine mandate is constitutional. Finally, a new documentary dives into the tumultuous life of the musician Rick James.
In this episode
4 storiesSome Republicans are claiming the Newsom recall race is rigged. Is that strategy working for the GOP?
Gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder appears to be adopting former President Donald Trump’s reelection strategy: Make baseless allegations that the election is rigged. That’s not the right message to send to prospective Republican voters, says Paul Mitchell, the vice president of Political Data, Inc.
Read the story14 minIs Biden’s sweeping COVID vax mandate constitutional? Some GOP governors want to sue over it
President Biden recently announced an emergency rule would require all companies with 100 or more employees to ensure their workers are fully vaccinated — or provide a negative COVID-19 test at least once a week.
Read the story12 minTrevor Bauer is baseball’s highest-paid player. He’s now out for the season amid sexual assault allegations
LA Dodgers pitcher and highest-paid baseball player Trevor Bauer will sit out for the rest of the season. The announcement came over the weekend.
Read the story8 minBehind the music, spandex and glitter: New documentary dives into Rick James’ turbulent life
Musician Rick James is a pioneer of the punk-funk genre in the 1970s and 1980s. He held a riveting stage presence with his long braid flying, dressed in spandex and glitter. It was a non-stop octane party while he was performing.
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