If you want to get a good look at the likely political battles to be fought in the 2014 election cycle, then keep a close eye on what starts to bubble up in the next few weeks in the statehouse and across California.
This week's Capitol Connection podcast is a look at some of the themes that have arisen so far -- from guns and immigration to the possible rising fortunes for state tax revenues.
Anthony York of the Los Angeles Times and I also take a quick peek at how some political notables ended 2012 when it came to campaign cash spent... and left to spend.
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