The Political Junkie Goes West: Same-Sex Marriage Monday, June 29, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announces his candidacy for President in Kenner, La., Wednesday, June 24, 2015.Gerald Herbert / 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. Rudin joins us from Washington D.C. in an effort to put it all in perspective. LINKS: NY Times: Gay Mentor, Belief In Dignity At Roots Of Kennedy's Views NYTimes: Justice Anthony Kennedy's Tolerance Is Seen In His Sacramento Roots
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