California’s Democratic Field Is Embarrassingly Weak (w/ Dr. Butch Ware)

🌹 Use the code "15OFF" for a discount on Current Affairs: Dr. Butch Ware is a historian, public intellectual, and the Green Party candidate for Governor of California. He is an associate professor at UC Santa Barbara, a former Green Party vice presidential nominee, and an advocate for universal healthcare, housing, and divestment from war. He spoke to Current Affairs Editor-in-Chief Nathan Robinson about his campaign to get on the ballot and what he describes as efforts by the Democratic Party to block third-party candidates. 🍊 Butch Ware's website: 🍊 Follow Butch on Twitter: 🍊 Follow Butch on Instagram: 0:00–11:37 ballot access battle 11:37–17:36 blocking third parties 17:36–23:58 UK Green Party surge 23:58–33:34 Gavin Newsom critique 33:34–37:21 abortion & trans rights 37:21–42:02 Butch Ware’s vision for California 🦩

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This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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