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The BTL California Propositions and Ballot ...

It’s that time again! Our CA Prop Guide is here! It covers all seven state-wide props with our usual mix of panache and…mild irritation. Feel free to share this guide far and wide because, look, nobody has time to research all the motherf*ing props this state throws at us.

The BTL California Propositions and Ballot Guide - November 2022
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Lila Nordstrom
California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet ...

We've put together a handy cheat sheet for the California propositions on the ballot this November so you can earn that "I Voted" sticker!

California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet (Nov. 2016)
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Lila Nordstrom
Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL ...

A standalone version of the Jill Stein interview and rally segment from last week's podcast.

Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL #216]
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Lila Nordstrom
How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like ...

A list of websites that can help you identify downticket races to get involved in. 

How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine Pt. 2
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Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

Green party candidate for president Jill Stein.  Democrats believe she’s the Yoko Ono of the presidential race.  Donald Trump believes she’s...yet another faceless disgusting woman who probably has periods.  Both major parties would like you to think she’s some sort of dreadlock-y hippie that isn’t worth your time.  If corporate shills and/or flat out insane people aren’t your cup of tea, join us as we meet our first of the two major third party candidates and dive a little deeper into this thing called democracy!

 

Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

Los Angeles City Council

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California Primary 2024: Election Guide

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California Primary 2024: Election Guide

Better late than never, it’s our long-awaited Brain Trust Live LA / CA ballot guide! 

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9/11/23 - Read the Room! (Featuring Jeremy Payne from Catalyst California)

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9/11/23 - Read the Room! (Featuring Jeremy Payne from Catalyst California)

What an episode! Turns out it was another bad week of polling for Biden, and a stupendously bad week for Democrats on the internet in their quest to understand math. But don’t worry, things are going to get dicey for the GOP this week too...government shutdown, anyone?! Plus…we’ve got an amazing interview with Jeremy Payne of Catalyst California, who gives us a full update on the exciting reforms that may be coming to LA City Council.

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2/20/23 - Balloon Hobbyists

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2/20/23 - Balloon Hobbyists

What a time to be alive! We’ve got more 2024 updates than you may expect for a random week in February of 2023. Plus, we’ve got an update on the flying objects that’s even more exciting than the possibility of aliens. All that and so much more! Don’t miss it.

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12/12/22 - Happier Than Raphael Warnock

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12/12/22 - Happier Than Raphael Warnock

Elections! Party switching! Trump Convictions! Even with all of that national news, the nuttiest thing that happened this week was, once again…at the Los Angeles City Council. We’ll recap it all on this week’s pod. Don’t miss the last episode before the Holidays!

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11/21/22 - Return to New Jersey

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11/21/22 - Return to New Jersey

Dr. Oz will not be a United States Senator from Pennsylvania OR his home state of New Jersey, Nancy Pelosi retires and takes up the mantle for glizzy gladiators everywhere, and West Hollywood said no to Cory Matthews. (Jury's still out on Mr. Feeny.) Plus, Donald Trump is demoted to a Florida Man meme by the New York Post and West Virginia comes up with a genius, accidental way to defund police.

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10/24/22 - California Voter Guide

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10/24/22 - California Voter Guide

So you’ve got our prop guide, and now you might be wondering about the other 714 races on your ballot. Well, we’ve got answers! Don’t miss this doozy of an episode where we walk you through all the rest of the big races on your ballot!

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10/17/22 - Just Not That Smart

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10/17/22 - Just Not That Smart

We’re back, and just in time to tell you about all of the racist nonsense going on at LA City Hall. Good lord. Also, we’re bringing you a much-needed state of the race on all of the wild senate contests. Plus, season 2 of the hearings are finally upon us! Will there be more? Will we have a series finale with Trump?! Stay tuned!