Episode
Swalwell fallout scrambles California governor’s race
- Podcast
- The Playbook Podcast
- Published
- Apr 14, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 688
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Summary
Playbook’s Jack Blanchard is joined by POLITICO California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason for a deep dive into the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Once a rising Democratic star and gubernatorial contender, Swalwell’s career unraveled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Mason breaks down the long-circulated private warnings about the lawmaker, how his political allies are responding and what comes next in the California governor’s race.