Iowa Dem Can Win, Spencer Pratt’s LA Surge, and Scott Pelley's Out at '60 Minutes'

Chris Cillizza and Matt are back to unpack the results of the latest round of primary elections (in California, Iowa, New Jersey, and more!). On today's pod, they discuss: — Iowa: Josh Turek (Paralympian with an incredible backstory) wins big — and now has a real shot at flipping a Senate seat! — Rob Sand emerges as Democrats’ strongest Iowa gubernatorial candidate in decades — Anti-incumbent wave: Sitting congressmen lose or underperform in Iowa, Texas, and South Dakota — California Governor primary: Steve Hilton (R) leads early, but Xavier Becerra will likely win in the top-two system — LA Mayor race: Incumbent Karen Bass heads to runoff against reality TV star Spencer Pratt — a clear protest vote against establishment failure on homelessness and crime — Trump’s power tested: Senate Republicans kill the controversial “slush fund” deal and push back on other boundary-testing moves — Media shakeup: Barry Weiss at CBS, Scott Pelley’s exit, and what it means for legacy news — And MUCH more! Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/ Support Matt Lewis at Patreon:   / mattlewis   Facebook:   / mattlewisdc   Twitter:   / mattklewis   Instagram:   / mattlewisreels   YouTube:    / @mattlewis   – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians. Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Po... TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-... Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC