10/26/2026
Nicholas Hatten interviews Manuel Zapata, chair of the San Joaquin County Democratic Party, about the upcoming midterms, key local races, and the party's role in recruiting and supporting candidates.
They discuss defending transgender and immigrant rights, confronting local disinformation and tabloid influence, holding elected officials accountable, and building a diverse coalition of activists, labor and community leaders.
The episode closes with calls for civic engagement, candidate accountability, and hope for stronger local leadership.