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Crime drives primary voters in California

1 big thing
1 big thing
Episode • Jun 8, 2022 • 11m

Yesterday was primary day in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Two of the night’s most-watched results came out of California, where homelessness and crime have been top of mind for voters.

  • Plus, why scientists are calling summer the “danger season”
  • And, a temporary memorial for the 45,000 people lost to gun violence each year

Guests: Dan Walters, columnist at CalMatters, and Axios' Andrew Freedman

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