Trump Administration appointments have made the famously liberal federal circuit a lot less liberal, which is why the left has ramped up its weirdness around the latest nominee. In other news: Gavin Newsom will use regulatory authority to force weed shops to unionize; Trump beats Newsom on the battle over auto emissions standards; and the Kamala Harris presidential campaign continues to bleed staff, donors, and the support of prospective voters. Bonus track: David and Will answer a reader’s criticisms of the podcast. Music by Metalachi. Listen here!

Show Notes

• For Kamala Harris’ presidential hopes, Iowa is do or die
• Harris Calls Buttigieg ‘Naive’ For Thinking It’s Only A Two Way Race For The Democratic Nomination
• Whither Kamala Harris? A Failed-State Senator’s Failing Campaign
• Steyer backs Reparations
• AB 1291 forces California cannabis companies to sign “Labor Peace Agreements” with unions
• Trump wins one against California on climate rules. Carmakers side with White House
• NCAA makes move on name, image and likeness use, but there’s a long way to go
• The ABA’s Attack on Lawrence VanDyke Doesn’t Make Sense
• California can’t keep the lights on