Keys To The House
Keys To The House
CapRadio
California Congressional seats that were solidly Republican are suddenly up for grabs. Capital Public Radio's Keys to the House follows the battleground races and themes that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.
'Statistically Impossible'?
On election night, few saw this result coming: Democrats managed to flip all seven California House seats they were targeting. In our final episode of Keys To The House, we discuss how this happened and what it means for the state’s two major parties
Dec 5, 2018
So What The Heck Just Happened?
The Keys to the House are now held by the Democrats. But here in California, four of the state’s battleground congressional races remain too close to call. On this episode: What happened in Tuesday’s midterms, why did it happen, and what comes next?
Nov 9, 2018
The O.C., Part 2: Rebellious Republicans
Democrats think they can win California congressional seats long held by Republicans. In this episode, we explore what it would take.
Nov 1, 2018
The O.C., Part 1: Diverse Democrats
Orange County has long been a Republican stronghold, but the region is changing. Its growing diversity could boost Democratic efforts to win the House of Representatives — but only if more Latinos and Asians vote.
Oct 30, 2018
In Play Or Wishful Thinking?
Which California congressional seats should Republicans truly be worrying about losing with control of the House of Representatives at stake in the November election — and which ones are probably just wishful thinking for Democrats?
Sep 27, 2018
Post-Labor Day Reset
The Keys To The House team is sadly saying good-bye to host Ben Bradford. In this episode, Bradford introduces our new host and discusses significant shifts happening in favor of Democrats.
Sep 6, 2018
Do Candidates Matter?
Campaigns spend millions of dollars in Congressional races, while candidates are scrutinized relentlessly. But, on election day, to what degree does a candidate's personality affect the vote? A school of political thought says "almost none."
Aug 18, 2018
The Safest Republican In A Democratic District
Rep. David Valadao has consistently won election by double-digits, despite being a Republican in a blue district. CapRadio’s Ben Bradford explores why, joined by experts on the Latino vote, GOP strategist Mike Madrid and researcher Mindy Romero.
Jul 20, 2018
Republican Congressman Jeff Denham Pushes For DACA Solution As He Faces Tough Re-Election
Central Valley Republican Rep. Jeff Denham is bucking his party and pushing for an immigration solution for Dreamers. CapRadio’s Ben Bradford talks with KQED's Katie Orr and McClatchy's Alex Roarty about what this means for his re-election campaign.
Jun 28, 2018
Republicans Hold Back Blue Wave, But Democrats Avoid Shutouts In California Primary
Congressional Democrats successfully avoided a shutout from competitive primary races in California. But Republicans also walked away with their own advantages going into the general election.
Jun 11, 2018
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