Laurel Rosenhall
California politics reporter for The New York Times. She covers the state’s power struggles, policy debates, and political coalitions, and in this episode explains the billionaire tax proposal and its implications.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 27min
Why Even Some Democrats Hate California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal
Laurel Rosenhall, a New York Times reporter covering California politics, unpacks a surprising fight over a proposed billionaire tax. She gets into why some Democrats are pushing back. She follows the union campaign behind it. She also explores billionaire exit moves, legal risks, ballot maneuvering, and Gavin Newsom’s delicate political balancing act.
May 1, 2026 • 30min
Inside California’s Billionaire Tax Fight and the Wide-Open Governor’s Race
Laurel Rosenhall, New York Times reporter covering California politics, breaks down the wide-open governor’s race and the high-stakes billionaire tax fight. She describes standout debate moments and campaign dynamics. She explains the proposed one-time 5% net worth tax, the billionaire countermeasures, and the messy paths to ballot clarity and enforcement.
