With the votes tallied, the 2016 electoral map of the Golden State appears to be deeply divided. Narratives regularly speak of a liberal, prosperous coast and a conservative and impoverished inland -- two politically distinct “Californias.” The presidential results seemingly confirm this view, with the coast firmly voting Democratic blue and the inland region going Republican red once again.

Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen talks about the presidential election, how pollsters and pundits got things so wrong, where the country goes from here, and what it all means for California.

Hoover Institution fellow Jeremy Carl discusses two of President-elect Trump's key issues: cracking down on illegal immigration and renegotiating international trade deals, which could have profound effects in California.

Here’s one election day storyline that won’t garner the attention it deserves: No matter what else happens Tuesday, for the first time in American history, one elected woman will be tapped to replace another in the U.S. Senate, just the way it’s been happening for men since the Republic began.