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:

• NPR: Scott Walker Sidles Into A Crowded GOP Presidential Field
• NYTimes: Scott Walker, Viewed as ‘Authentic,’ Aims for ‘Smart’ in the 2016 Race
• Politico: Insiders Say Scott Walker Is Dominant In Iowa
• The Hill: The 10 Republicans Most Likely To Win The GOP’s 2016 Nod

BUTTON OF THE DAY: With California Gov. Jerry Brown soon to depart for a climate summit hosted by Pope Francis, and with the governor term limited after 2018, this button (originally from the 1970s) may indicate Brown's future. #buttonoftheday #politicaljunkie

A photo posted by Ken Rudin (@thepoliticaljunkie) on Jul 13, 2015 at 8:25am PDT