The Wild West: Spencer Pratt's Outsider LA Mayoral Run and What It Signals About American Politics
Podcast: SmartHER NewsPublished On: Wed Jun 03 2026
Description: Jenna and commentator/analyst Mary Katharine Ham discuss the Los Angeles mayoral race, focusing on outsider candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality star who entered in January after losing his home in wildfires and criticizing city services and leadership. While votes continue to be counted, has Spencer Pratt already impacted the national political conversation? From guns, to women voters, animal lovers and Jesus! We take a look at what Pratt says on the record, why it resonates with voters, and what to watch for next in this election year, 00:00 LA Mayor Race Setup 01:12 Spencer Pratt Clip 02:24 Outsider Appeal Explained 05:01 How LA Voting Works 06:39 Moms And Safety Pitch 07:30 Populism And Public Order 10:23 Guns And GOP Label 13:32 Cross Party Support 14:33 National Interest Local Issues 18:06 Lessons For Candidates 20:43 Poop Politics Wrap 21:42 Final Spencer Pratt Message SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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