Political Junkie Goes West: Barbara Boxer's Successor Monday, January 12, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Nick Ut / 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: FiveThirtyEight.com: Chris Christie's Chances Are Overrated
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