Keys To The House
California Congressional seats that were solidly Republican are suddenly up for grabs. Capital Public Radio's Keys to the House follows the battleground races and themes that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.
LATEST EPISODE | Tuesday, December 4, 2018
'Statistically Impossible'?
On election night, few saw this result coming: Democrats managed to flip all seven California House seats they were targeting. In our final episode of Keys To The House, we discuss how this happened and what it means for the state's two major parties
So What The Heck Just Happened?
The Keys to the House are now held by the Democrats. But here in California, four of the state's battleground congressional races remain too close to call. On this episode: What happened in Tuesday's midterms, why did it happen, and what comes next?
The O.C., Part 2: Rebellious Republicans
Democrats think they can win California congressional seats long held by Republicans. In this episode, we explore what it would take.
The O.C., Part 1: Diverse Democrats
Orange County has long been a Republican stronghold, but the region is changing. Its growing diversity could boost Democratic efforts to win the House of Representatives — but only if more Latinos and Asians vote.
Which California Congressional Seats Are Really In Play?
Democrats are eyeing at least a half-dozen California races as they work toward their magic number of 23 pickups needed to seize the House of Representatives. Which are truly on the table, and which ones are probably just wishful thinking?
In Play Or Wishful Thinking?
Which California congressional seats should Republicans truly be worrying about losing with control of the House of Representatives at stake in the November election — and which ones are probably just wishful thinking for Democrats?
Post-Labor Day Reset
The Keys To The House team is sadly saying good-bye to host Ben Bradford. In this episode, Bradford introduces our new host and discusses significant shifts happening in favor of Democrats.
Do Candidates Matter?
Campaigns spend millions of dollars in Congressional races, while candidates are scrutinized relentlessly. But, on election day, to what degree does a candidate's personality affect the vote? A school of political thought says "almost none."
The Safest Republican In A Democratic District
Rep. David Valadao has consistently won election by double-digits, despite being a Republican in a blue district. CapRadio's Ben Bradford explores why, joined by experts on the Latino vote, GOP strategist Mike Madrid and researcher Mindy Romero.
Republican Congressman Jeff Denham Pushes For DACA Solution As He Faces Tough Re-Election
Central Valley Republican Rep. Jeff Denham is bucking his party and pushing for an immigration solution for Dreamers. CapRadio's Ben Bradford talks with KQED's Katie Orr and McClatchy's Alex Roarty about what this means for his re-election campaign.
The two finalists in the 2018 California governor's race — Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox — sit down with Capital Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler to share who they are, where they came from, and what they believe in.
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Republicans Hold Back Blue Wave, But Democrats Avoid Shutouts In California Primary
The Dem-On-Dem Factor
GOP California Convention Post-Mortem
Republicans On The Ropes
Introducing Keys To The House: A Podcast Following California's Contentious Congressional Races