The Political Junkie Goes West Monday, April 25, 2016 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. 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. CNN: Ted Cruz, John Kasich join forces to stop Donald Trump NBC News: Trump and Clinton Hold Strong Leads in Pennsylvania, New Poll Shows Sacramento Bee: Donald Trump plans California campaign headquarters in Sacramento
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