Lindsey Holden
California politics reporter at Politico covering state policy and campaigns, who explains the specifics and political context of the proposed voter ID initiative.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 55min
Should Californians Have to Show ID to Vote?
Lindsey Holden, a California politics reporter at Politico, explains the specifics and political context of the proposed voter ID initiative. Christian Grose, USC political scientist and elections expert, discusses evidence on fraud and how ID rules affect turnout. They walk through logistics, who stands to be affected, differing proposals, and the practical costs and consequences of implementing stricter ID requirements.
Jan 9, 2026 • 55min
In Final State of the State, Governor Newsom Lays Out Vision for California in 2026
Marisa Lagos, KQED's politics correspondent, Lindsey Holden from Politico, and Patrick Ahrens, a California State Assemblymember, dive into Governor Newsom's final State of the State address. They discuss his ambitious plans for tackling homelessness, education, and healthcare while facing an $18 billion budget shortfall. The guests analyze Newsom's partisan messaging, the controversial billionaire tax proposal, and potential restructuring of education governance. They also touch on local solutions for healthcare and housing amid federal funding concerns.
