The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment that puts California politics in the context of the national scene. Rudin joins us from Washington D.C. in an effort to put it all in perspective.

This week, Rudin previews President Donald Trump's visit with world leaders at the United Nations, North Korea's missile program, dealmaking with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Bernie Sanders' plan to expand Medicare for all.