Live Coverage Begins at 6:00 PM

AM870 | AM590 The Answer present the Nextstar / Inside California Politics Governor’s Debate LIVE, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Debate Night Live coverage with Larry Marino starts at 6:00 PM, the Debate is 7:00 PM, with a post-Debate Wrap-Up at 8:00 PM.  

Sponsored by Striking Gold with Kenny Michaels and Golden Crest Metals.

Hear the top five leading contenders for California - Republican and Democrat Candidates, battle it out for your vote - Live on Stage from San Francisco.

The debate will be moderated by Nikki Laurenzo, News Anchor at KTXL-TV, Sacramento and host of their “Inside California Politics” public affairs program and Frank Buckley, veteran Morning News Anchor at KTLA-TV,  in Los Angeles.

Scheduled to appear includes Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco and Democrats Katie Porter and Tom Steyer.