This week we have witnessed many developments in politics from Kyiv to Sacramento that affect next year’s elections.

With Friday marking one year since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and with the President in Europe to rally NATO, the foreign policy stage is being set for the 2024 campaign season,

In addition, as we reported yesterday, East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced her candidacy to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein next year.

The Senate Map for 2024 includes several high-profile races shaping up across the country – and yet, California’s US Senate race may be one of the premier contests in the nation – expected to be expensive, high-profile, and consequential.

For more, KCSB Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Political Scientist from Sonoma State University, Dr. David McCuan.