Then & Now

A Firsthand Account of a California Recall Election: A Conversation with Governor Gray Davis

September 02, 2021 UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy Season 2 Episode 1
Then & Now
A Firsthand Account of a California Recall Election: A Conversation with Governor Gray Davis
Show Notes

Gray Davis, the 37th Governor of the State of California, is uniquely positioned to comment on the current effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. He kicks off Season 2 of then & now by discussing his path into public service, his numerous legislative successes as governor, and his experience being recalled and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He also delves into the political and legal backdrop to the current recall effort and offers some important advice for dealing with adversity in life.

His most important message for California listeners? Vote in the recall election on September 14.