California Nation

California walnut farmers could be the latest casualty in President Trump's escalating trade. Countries like China have retaliated with tariffs on agricultural commodities coming out of the United States. To address the problem in the walnut industry, Trump is giving producers $34.6 million. This pales in comparison to the $1.5 billion California walnut growers generate each year. Later in the show, billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer explains how he is using his Trump impeachment petition to mobilize Democrats ahead of the midterms. Finally, we answer one person's DMV question in our Buzz of the Week segment. For more information on today's episode, visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article220470075.html. Got Buzz of the Week suggestions? Call 916-326-5538. Send show feedback to host Bryan Anderson at banderson@sacbee.com.

State motor vehicle departments across the country are seeing rising wait times for customers. California's Department of Motor Vehicles has become the epicenter of a problem with long wait lines, as it struggles to implement new laws and modernize technology. Later in the show, Rep. Tom McClintock and Democratic challenger Jessica Morse discuss their bid for a contested House seat. Finally, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox makes it onto Buzz of the Week for his passionate comments on affordability. For more information on today's episode, visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article219809920.html. Got Buzz of the Week suggestions? Call 916-326-5538. Send show feedback to host Bryan Anderson at banderson@sacbee.com.

Gavin Newsom discusses homelessness in California, Kevin de León evaluates the future of the Democratic Party, and Brett Kavanaugh is featured in Buzz of the Week. For more information on today's episode, visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article219081775.html. Got Buzz of the Week suggestions? Call 916-326-5538. Send show feedback to host Bryan Anderson at banderson@sacbee.com.

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