In this pivotal year liberals are enjoying an uneven resurgence marked by a divided Democratic Party trying to find its way out of the desert. California is often cited as a shining beacon of liberal hope but have we really examined the Golden State success to see if it can spread eastward?  It's by no means a sure deal but it's by no means a lost cause.  Educating ourselves now can lead to correcting the deficiencies in California that make it look good on paper but still not provide a viable template for the rest of America.

This podcast is the first of a series, so stay tuned.