Ali Monge

democrat in Orange County, and board member of Women for American Values and Ethics

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Ali Monge on KCRW

In this special two-hour live show, we get the national and local picture. We talk to political pros, local candidates, and Southern California voters.

After midterms, is the U.S. more divided, or can we work across the aisle?

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