Episode Details

Congressman Kevin Mullin joins The Game for a wide-ranging conversation on the SAVE Act, voting rights, the war with Iran, Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms, and California’s unpredictable governor’s race.

He also discusses his endorsement of Eric Swalwell, the debate over a billionaire tax, and his work to make hearing aids more affordable. After the interview, Mark Simon and Bob Marks break down Mullin’s comments and discuss the latest political fallout in California and beyond.

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro and welcome
• (00:26) - Congressman Kevin Mullin joins the show
• (00:39) - Mullin on the SAVE Act and threats to voting by mail
• (03:02) - Voter ID, access to the ballot, and democracy concerns
• (05:31) - Georgia voting laws and whether voter ID can work
• (08:29) - Why turnout could surge in November
• (11:16) - What message Democrats should run on in the midterms
• (15:28) - Iran, terrorism, and divisions inside the Democratic Party
• (18:03) - Bob challenges Mullin on “imminent threat” and presidential war powers
• (19:09) - Mullin on diplomacy, Congress, and international alliances
• (22:05) - What Democrats would do if they retake the House or Senate
• (25:07) - Town halls, activist pressure, and being in the minority
• (30:11) - California governor’s race and the possibility of two Republicans advancing
• (35:57) - Why Mullin endorsed Eric Swalwell for governor
• (40:15) - Billionaire tax debate and California’s fiscal reality
• (45:20) - Mullin on hearing loss and making hearing aids more affordable
• (48:37) - Interview ends
• (49:08) - Mark and Bob discuss the Cesar Chavez allegations
• (52:38) - Postmortem on Iran, Trump, and what happens next
• (56:16) - Final thoughts on the California governor’s race
• (57:05) - Outro

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