Total Recall: California’s Political Circus Podcast
1) Same Circus, Different Result
And just like that, we’ve arrived at the final chapter of our story: The 2021 California Recall. There are plenty of echoes of the 2003 recall in the latest effort to oust Democratic Governor Gavin Ne...Show More
2) The Arnold Interview
After months of learning about the 2003 recall —talking to candidates, reporters, and experts —wefinally get to speak with the man himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. And as you might imagine, he wasn’t e...Show More
3) Bombshells and Damage Control
Less than a week before the recall election, it seemed as though Arnold Schwarzenegger was sailing toward a smooth and definitive victory – but of course, what’s an election without an October Surpris...Show More
4) Lights, Camera, Politician
In 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger was arguably the most famous person in the world, which made him an unstoppable political force. And though it felt like a unique moment in history, celebrity and politic...Show More
5) Throwing the Governor Overboard
Despite the celebrity power of Arnold Schwarzenegger - the origins of the 2003 recall are hardly glamorous. Believe it or not, the movement started in the back of an old roller skating rink by a rumpl...Show More
6) Welcome to the Circus
You probably remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California. But do you remember how it all happened? The blackouts, the budget and of course, the car tax! CNN’s Chief Politica...Show More
7) Hasta La Vista Gray Davis
Join us for the stranger than fiction story behind the 2003 California recall election that replaced a sitting governor with America's most famous action hero. We'll unpack the scandal, partisanship a...Show More