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b"On today's 'BradCast':\\xa0 A Florida judge struck down Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' deadly ban on school mask mandates. Texas Republicans finally succeed in adopting sweeping new voter suppression laws. Russian officials warn massive wildfires are threatening a nuclear facility. Louisiana rushes to prepare for powerful Hurricane Ida. Award-winning Salon columnist HEATHER 'DIGBY' PARTON discusses how, in California, Republicans cannot win normal statewide elections, so they've launched a recall campaign to unseat the state's popular Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Voting is now underway, and the ballot asks two questions: 1) Should Newsom be removed from office? And 2) If so, who should replace him? Parton explains the archaic, poorly-written recall statute, and how, even if Newsom receives the most votes, he could still be replaced by a candidate who receives far fewer votes, like current GOP front-runner and far-right radio talk show host Larry Elder. Polls indicate the contest is very close, with Republicans relying on low turnout and voter confusion to win. Parton argues that this latest maneuver is yet another example of 'Republicans using legal means to subvert democracy,' and explains the national consequences for the outcome of the Recall on September 14. Parton also offers insights into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the corporate media's ridiculous coverage, and growing signs of accountability for Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election. She warns Democrats to 'wake up' to the 'absolute assault on democracy that's coming from the right' and 'take steps to protect democracy.'"