Professor David McCuan
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Nov. 6, 2025
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita, will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026. Speaking with Professor David McCuan.
Nancy Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress since 1987. With her retirement announcement, a generational change of who will be our representative is underway. Her endorsement is coveted, but unlikely to go to Scott Weiner who has had his sights set on Congress for many years.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Nov. 5, 2025
Proposition 50 sails to victory in California. Talking with Professor David McCuan.
Prop 50 redraws the congressional map for California and effectively rewards Democrats with 5 new seats at the expense of the Republicans. And 34 year old Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani is elected Mayor of New York with 50% of the vote.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Nov. 7, 2024
Donald Trump wins in a Landslide. Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science, Sonoma State University.
November 5th Presidential election and the historic 2024 campaign.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Sept. 11, 2024
Showdown in Philadelphia: The Trump Harris Debate. Talking with Professor David McCuan.
The Trump Harris Debate analysis: Who won ?
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Aug. 7, 2024
Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her VP Running Mate, Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science Dept. Sonoma State University
Harris’ surprise pick for Vice President.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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July 23, 2024
Joe Biden Out, Harris In and the Republican Convention
Professor David McCuan of Sonoma State University analyzes the Biden Harris switch and the Republican Convention.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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June 3, 2024
The Trump Verdict: What's Next ? Talking with David McCuan, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Dept. at Sonoma State University.
A tectonic shift in the American political landscape.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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March 6, 2024
Super Tuesday Results and the California Primary. Talking with Professor David McCuan
National and California primary analysis. A California senate race that backfired on frontrunner Adam Schiff.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Oct. 4, 2023
Senator Laphonza Butler, California's new junior Senator. Talking with David McCuan, Professor and Chair of Political Science, Sonoma State University
Governor Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as a Senator to fill out the last 15 months of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s term.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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April 1, 2023
The Political Consequences of Donald Trump's Indictment. Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science at Sonoma State University.
What to watch for on Tuesday at the Trump arraignment in New York and the impact of the indictment on Campaign 2024.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Nov. 10, 2022
The Midterm Election Results : Where do we stand ? Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair Political Science Department, Sonoma State University
48 hours since the election we are still awaiting the results for control of Congress.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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June 8, 2022
The Chesa Boudin Recall and the Los Angeles Mayor's Race: Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science at Sonoma State University.
Political analysis of the June 7th California Primary by Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science at Sonoma State University.
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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Sept. 14, 2021
The Eve of the California Recall Election: In conversation with Professor David McCuan
The second recall election of a California Governor in 171 years of statehood takes place tomorrow, Tuesday September 14. The polls are predicting a landslide victory for Gavin Newsom. But the seasoned political scientist Professor David McCuan breaks down the meaning of the race and its' impact on national politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
Guest: Professor David McCuan
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March 22, 2021
California Recall garners more than 2 million signatures. An interview with Professor David McCuan
It looks like the Recall organizers who want to oust California Governor Gavin Newsom have successfully gathered more than enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. Political Scientist Professor at Sonoma State University David McCuan explains the process which will be the national political story of 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
Guest: Professor David McCuan