# Jared Gans on California’s Governor Race | Matthew Hurtt on Redistricting | Lt. Gen. Richard Newton on Iran

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-05-08T04:25:00+00:00
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Tonight on America at Night, Dan Mandis, fills in for McGraw Milhaven. Jared Gans, reporter for The Hill, joins the show to discuss the latest developments in California politics as Xavier Becerra emerges as a front-runner in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, and what it could mean for the national political landscape. Matthew Hurtt, Director of Professional Services at the Leadership Institute and an internationally recognized fundraiser and political organizer, joins the program to discuss redistricting efforts taking place across the country ahead of the next election cycle and how those changes could impact future congressional and state races. Later, Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, NewsNation Senior National Security Contributor, provides the latest analysis on Iran, breaking down the current geopolitical tensions and what recent developments could mean for U.S. national security and the broader Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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