Political Junkie Goes West: More On Election 2016 Monday, April 20, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks to local residents during a fundraiser for state Rep. Scott Ourth, D-Ackworth, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Indianola, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall / AP The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment that puts California politics in the context of the national scene. LINKS: NY Times: New Book, ‘Clinton Cash,’ Questions Foreign Donations to Foundation
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