Broader Implications for Power and Accountability

In this episode, we break down the federal fraud and embezzlement indictment of Dana Williamson, a longtime adviser to California Governor Gavin Newsom, and unpack how prosecutors say she siphoned campaign funds through shell companies and bogus consulting contracts. We also explore what this scandal means for Newsom's national ambitions, the power of political consultants in California, and the growing calls to reform dormant campaign accounts and tighten oversight across the state's political system.

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