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Is Congress About To Get Younger?

6/12/2026 | 27m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Can new candidates help Democrats rebound? Mai Vang and Randy Villegas make their case.

After the Democrats’ 2024 losses, the party is debating how to rebuild ahead of the midterms. Should it embrace more progressive candidates or focus on a new generation of leadership? Scott and Marisa speak with two candidates running on change: Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang, who is challenging Rep. Doris Matsui, and Randy Villegas, who is taking on Rep. David Valadao

06/12/2026

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Political Breakdown

Is Congress About To Get Younger?

6/12/2026 | 27m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

After the Democrats’ 2024 losses, the party is debating how to rebuild ahead of the midterms. Should it embrace more progressive candidates or focus on a new generation of leadership? Scott and Marisa speak with two candidates running on change: Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang, who is challenging Rep. Doris Matsui, and Randy Villegas, who is taking on Rep. David Valadao

06/12/2026

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