Eric Swalwell went from Democratic frontrunner in the California governor's race to political exile in a matter of days - and somehow nobody in Washington is surprised. Chad, Shawn, and Ethan break down why this "open secret" finally went public and who's really pulling the strings. Then, the conversation shifts to who benefits in a wide-open governor's race, why IVP's nonpartisan poll is the only one without a dog in the fight, and Trump's attack on Alaska's ranked choice voting system.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 – Eric Swalwell Scandal Explained and Political Fallout

00:02:08 – Democratic Party Silence and Insider Allegations

00:04:15 – California Governor Race Shakeup After Swalwell Exit

00:06:33 – Political Deals, Resignations, and Congressional Accountability

00:08:48 – U.S. Iran Policy Debate and Divisions in Washington

00:09:31 – Trump vs Ranked Choice Voting in Alaska Explained

00:11:07 – Why Open Primaries and Election Reform Matter

00:13:16 – How Both Parties Manipulate Ranked Choice Voting

00:15:26 – Political Polarization and the Need for System Reform

00:18:12 – New Polling Insights in California Governor Race