Micah Parker

Right. Well, the recall effort against Bass is still in the very early stages, but if it gains enough traction, it could be a major political shakeup for L.A. And as for the Sanchez case, it's sure to keep the spotlight on the city's sanctuary policies as more people start asking who is really being protected here.

Right. Well, the recall effort against Bass is still in the very early stages, but if it gains enough traction, it could be a major political shakeup for L.A. And as for the Sanchez case, it's sure to keep the spotlight on the city's sanctuary policies as more people start asking who is really being protected here.

Hey, Georgia. So yeah, in battle, Governor Gavin Newsom was officially served recall papers a few weeks ago by a bipartisan group called Saving California amid mounting frustration over the wildfire crisis. The group pushing for the recall held a press conference Wednesday where Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson actually showed up. Here he is harshly criticizing the governor and L.A.

Hey, Georgia. So yeah, in battle, Governor Gavin Newsom was officially served recall papers a few weeks ago by a bipartisan group called Saving California amid mounting frustration over the wildfire crisis. The group pushing for the recall held a press conference Wednesday where Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson actually showed up. Here he is harshly criticizing the governor and L.A.

Mayor Karen Bass.

Mayor Karen Bass.

Yes.

Yes.

Now, Gibson's involvement adds national attention to this recall effort, and it's going to be interesting to see if other Hollywood figures follow. Adding to Newsom's criticism, Chevron also just announced it's moving its headquarters to Texas after 140 years. Saudi California's hostile business climate. So that's another wrench to throw in the governor's troubled tenure.

Now, Gibson's involvement adds national attention to this recall effort, and it's going to be interesting to see if other Hollywood figures follow. Adding to Newsom's criticism, Chevron also just announced it's moving its headquarters to Texas after 140 years. Saudi California's hostile business climate. So that's another wrench to throw in the governor's troubled tenure.

Well, in short, yes, that was four years ago. And politically speaking, the landscape in California and across the whole country has shifted. Consider this. Ten California counties that voted for Biden in 2020 flipped to Trump in 2024. That's a massive swing, even if it wasn't enough to flip the state entirely.

Well, in short, yes, that was four years ago. And politically speaking, the landscape in California and across the whole country has shifted. Consider this. Ten California counties that voted for Biden in 2020 flipped to Trump in 2024. That's a massive swing, even if it wasn't enough to flip the state entirely.

It signals a broader trend, one where voters, even in historically liberal regions, are looking for change. I spoke with Randy Economy, chairman of Saving California. That's the group behind the recall. Here's what he had to say.

It signals a broader trend, one where voters, even in historically liberal regions, are looking for change. I spoke with Randy Economy, chairman of Saving California. That's the group behind the recall. Here's what he had to say.

So does this recall stand a real chance? Maybe. If California's political shift continues, and that's a big if, then Newsom's once unshakable grip on the state may finally be slipping.

So does this recall stand a real chance? Maybe. If California's political shift continues, and that's a big if, then Newsom's once unshakable grip on the state may finally be slipping.

Well, his office dismissed it as another far-right stunt, releasing this statement following Wednesday's press conference. Quote, But listeners should keep in mind, Saving California isn't some fringe group. It includes Democrats, independents, and Republicans who feel abandoned by Newsom's leadership.

Well, his office dismissed it as another far-right stunt, releasing this statement following Wednesday's press conference. Quote, But listeners should keep in mind, Saving California isn't some fringe group. It includes Democrats, independents, and Republicans who feel abandoned by Newsom's leadership.

No, that's absolutely right. In fact, Mayor Bass is also facing pressure to resign and facing a possible recall effort herself if she doesn't. She's facing criticism over the recent firing of LAFD Fire Chief Kristen Crowley. Crowley spoke out about budget cuts and lack of support from city leadership, and many see this as retribution.

No, that's absolutely right. In fact, Mayor Bass is also facing pressure to resign and facing a possible recall effort herself if she doesn't. She's facing criticism over the recent firing of LAFD Fire Chief Kristen Crowley. Crowley spoke out about budget cuts and lack of support from city leadership, and many see this as retribution.