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The Candidate for City Attorney Who Will Clear LA's Streets | John McKinney
May 26, 2026
19m 22s
California Citizens Need to Wake Up and Vote for Change | Mike Netter
May 22, 2026
5m 18s
Who the System Actually Serves | Gus Mattammal
May 19, 2026
25m 53s
California's “Billionaire Tax” Isn't What You Think
May 15, 2026
5m 31s
Why the People Who'd Fix California Are the Ones Leaving | Pete Peterson
May 12, 2026
19m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/26/26 | The Candidate for City Attorney Who Will Clear LA's Streets | John McKinney | Guest: John McKinney - Candidate for LA City Attorney Guest Bio: John McKinney is a seasoned prosecutor who has dedicated nearly three decades to the criminal justice system inside the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, where he specialized in prosecuting violent crimes and major gang offenses. A native of New Jersey who overcame adversity in his youth, McKinney rose to become one of the most prominent trial lawyers in the LA legal community, known for prosecuting high-profi... | 19m 22s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | California Citizens Need to Wake Up and Vote for Change | Mike Netter | Guest: Mike Netter, Candidate for CA State Senate District 22 Guest Bio: Mike Netter is a veteran sales executive, radio host on KABC Talk Radio 790 AM, and entrepreneur who has built and operated several small businesses, including founding Quantum Charging. A graduate of San Diego State University, Netter first stepped into the statewide political spotlight as a key leader behind the historic 2021 recall movement against Governor Gavin Newsom. Now running as a Republican challenger fo... | 5m 18s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | Who the System Actually Serves | Gus Mattammal | Guest: Gus Mattammal, Candidate for CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Guest Bio Gus Mattammal is a lifelong educator and the director of a leading private tutoring group in Silicon Valley. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with more than 1,000 students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Mattammal is the author of A is for Average, a book exploring the systemic failures and potential solutions for the California public school system. In addition to his work in educatio... | 25m 53s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | California's “Billionaire Tax” Isn't What You Think | "If this gets on the ballot, it is an existential event for California". In the second installment of our Wipeout series, we peel back the layers of the proposed 5% Billionaire Tax to reveal what is buried in the fine print: A measure that allows Sacramento politicians to expand the tax to citizens regardless of their net worth. The panel explores the "fallout" of a policy that could force Californians to declare all assets under penalty of perjury and pay cash taxes on home equity or retirem... | 5m 31s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Why the People Who'd Fix California Are the Ones Leaving | Pete Peterson | Guest: Pete Peterson - Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy Guest Bio: Pete Peterson is a leading national voice on civic engagement and state governance, currently serving as the Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy. A former candidate for California Secretary of State, Peterson has dedicated his career to improving how citizens interact with their government. He is a senior fellow at the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and has been at the forefront of the... | 19m 27s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Will Waste, Fraud and Over-Spending Drown California? | In just a few years, California went from a $100 billion budget surplus to a $30 billion structural deficit. How does the world’s fourth-largest economy wipe out that much cash so quickly? In this mini-episode State of Gold takes a hard look at CA’s out of control "spending spree" as well as the rampant waste and fraud plaguing Sacramento. Noted experts break down the "regressive" nature of California’s current path, where middle-class residents are squeezed by electricity and gas prices whil... | 3m 41s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | California Has All the Answers and All the Problems | Senator Blakespear | Guest: Senator Catherine Blakespear Guest Bio: Catherine Blakespear represents the 38th District, covering northern San Diego County and southern Orange County. A lawyer and former journalist for the Los Angeles Times and Associated Press, she transitioned into public service as the Traffic Commissioner for Encinitas before serving eight years in local government, including six years as Mayor. Now in the State Senate, Blakespear chairs the Environmental Quality Committee and the Transpo... | 24m 52s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Top Republican Minds Break Down CA Governor’s Race | California is at a tipping point. With over two-thirds of residents believing the state is on the "wrong track," the race for the Governor’s mansion has turned into a high-stakes battle for the future of the Golden State. In this special episode, recorded live from the April 2026 CA GOP Convention, Jon Slavet sits down with the state’s brightest Republican political minds to break down the chaos of the primary season and the path to a Republican victory. The conversation centers on the "insan... | 14m 58s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | The Real Reason California Gas Costs More Than Anywhere | Jodie Muller | Guest Jodie Muller, CEO - Western States Petroleum Association Guest Bio Jodie Muller serves as the President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), representing the companies that explore, produce, refine, and transport petroleum products in the West. Muller took the helm as CEO during one of the most volatile periods for energy in California’s history. Under her leadership, WSPA has focused on educating policymakers and the public on the "all-of-the-above" energy strate... | 24m 01s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Non-Profits Are Getting Rich Off Homelessness! | Alex Villanueva | Guest: Alex Villanueva, Former Sheriff of Los Angeles County Guest Bio: Alex Villanueva served as the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County from 2018 to 2022, making history as the first challenger to unseat an incumbent sheriff in over a century. A veteran of the United States Air Force and the California Air National Guard, Villanueva spent over three decades within the LASD before reaching its highest office. During his tenure, he was known for his fiercely independent and often combati... | 14m 31s | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 | BART Financial Expert: The Financial Malfeasance is Hiding in Plain Sight! | Debora Allen | Guest Debora Allen, Former Member of the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Board Guest Bio Debora Allen served as a member of the BART Board of Directors from 2016 to 2024. A CPA with over 30 years of experience in the private sector, she positioned herself as a fiscal hawk on the board, frequently advocating for increased transparency, "station hardening" to prevent fare evasion, and prioritized spending on rider safety and police presence. Allen was a vocal proponent of creating the Office of t... | 19m 41s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | The $114M Wildlife Bridge That Sums Up Sacramento’s Insanity | Jessica Patterson | Guest: Jessica Patterson, Former California GOP Chair Guest Bio: Jessica Patterson is the former Chair of the California Republican Party and a longtime political strategist focused on voter registration, grassroots organizing, and rebuilding Republican strength across the state. During her six years as chair, California Republicans added more than a million new registered voters and expanded outreach into communities long ignored by the party. Show Summary What would it actually take f... | 20m 40s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Why Insurance Companies Have Fled the CA Market & How We Get Them Back | Patrick Wolff | Guest: Patrick Wolff, Candidate for CA State Insurance Commissioner Guest Bio: Patrick Wolff is a chess grandmaster, entrepreneur, and Democratic candidate for California Insurance Commissioner. He is focused on restoring functionality to California’s broken homeowners insurance market, increasing wildfire mitigation efforts, and reforming how the Department of Insurance regulates insurers operating in the state. Show Summary California’s wildfire insurance crisis didn’t begin with the ... | 14m 05s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | The Billionaire Tax Has Nothing To Do With Billionaires | Jay Cheng | Guest: Jay Cheng, Executive Director - Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Guest Bio: Jay Cheng is a San Francisco-based business leader and political advocate known for his work on education reform, public safety, and government accountability. He has played a key role in supporting more moderate leadership in San Francisco and focuses on restoring functionality to city governance. Show Summary San Francisco has become a case study in what happens when policy, leadership, and accounta... | 23m 03s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Workers Trust AI More Than Their Coworkers | Jeremiah Owyang | Guest Bio: Jeremiah Owyang is a Silicon Valley technology analyst, entrepreneur, and venture investor focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. He has spent decades studying how new technologies reshape industries and now works closely with founders building the next generation of AI-driven companies. Show Summary Artificial intelligence is moving faster than almost any technology shift in history, and the ripple effects are already transforming how companies are bui... | 28m 03s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | I Said No to the Billionaire Tax | Antonio Villaraigosa | Guest: Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Mayor of Los Angeles Guest Bio: Antonio Villaraigosa is the former Mayor of Los Angeles and former Speaker of the California State Assembly. A longtime public servant, and now Democratic candidate for Governor, Villaraigosa has built his career around education reform, economic growth, and restoring opportunity in California. Show Summary The California Dream once meant opportunity, homeownership, and a better future for the next generation. Today, ma... | 32m 16s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | The Billionaire Tax Will Be Even Worse | Joel Pollak | Guest: Joel Pollak - Opinion Editor @ The California Post Guest Bio: Joel Pollak is a journalist, political commentator, and Opinion Editor at The California Post – a new publication he helped launch focused on covering California from a center-right perspective. A longtime California resident and former Illinois native, Pollak writes extensively on state policy, media bias, and government accountability. Show Summary Californians are tired of things not working. In this episode of Stat... | 24m 20s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Election Expert: "Our top-2 primary system could have unintended consequences!" | Guest: Chad Peace, Co-Founder – Independent Voter Network Guest Bio: Chad Peace is an election reform advocate and representative of the Independent Voter Project, an organization focused on expanding voter participation and reducing partisan control over the primary process. He has been deeply involved in California’s transition from closed primaries to the current top-two open primary system, and continues to advocate for structural reforms that empower independent voters and increase... | 20m 52s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Why the Billionaire Tax Will Backfire on California & Crush Working Families | Lanhee Chen | Guest: Lanhee Chen, Stanford Hoover Fellow and Policy Expert Guest Bio: Lanhee Chen is a policy expert, former candidate for California State Controller, and national commentator on fiscal policy and healthcare reform. He has advised at the highest levels of government and regularly contributes analysis on California’s budget, tax structure, and long-term economic outlook. Known for his data-driven approach, Chen focuses on accountability, structural reform, and restoring fiscal d... | 19m 16s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Buying a Gun in California Legally Is Challenging | Michael Pierce | Guest Bio: Michael Pierce is a venture capitalist, technology executive, and founder of American Gun Owners, a California-based company focused on making legal, responsible gun ownership accessible to everyday Americans. Michael brings a unique perspective to public safety, entrepreneurship, and the growing demand for self-defense in major cities. Raised on a cattle ranch and surrounded by firearms from a young age, he approaches gun ownership as a practical tool rather than a political... | 24m 03s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | LA Pays $2 Million Per Homeless Unit | Dr. Houman David Hemmati | Guest: Dr. Houman David Hemmati, Entrepreneur & Political Activist Guest Bio: Dr. Houman David Hemmati is a physician, scientist, entrepreneur, and public advocate for medical freedom and ethical healthcare reform. With a background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and ophthalmology, he’s advised pharmaceutical companies, led biotech ventures, and become an outspoken voice on issues ranging from pandemic policy to the misuse of scientific authority. Dr. Hemmati is also a fr... | 21m 31s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | "How Could My Daughters Ever Live in California?" - Joel Kotkin | Guest: Joel Kotkin, Chapman University Professor Guest Bio: Joel Kotkin is a renowned urban studies scholar, author, and fellow in urban futures at Chapman University. His work has appeared in Forbes, The Daily Telegraph, City Journal, and more. A longtime Californian, Kotkin has spent decades analyzing demographic trends, class shifts, and political transformations shaping the Golden State. His recent commentary focuses on the decline of middle-class opportunity, rising costs of living... | 19m 46s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Newsom's at 56% but 54% Want New Ideas - The Poll That Makes No Sense | Joel Fox | Guest Joel Fox, "On California" Publisher Guest Bio Joel Fox is one of California’s most respected policy voices, known for his leadership of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, his work on Prop 13, and his longtime role as publisher of Fox & Hounds. With decades of experience in Sacramento, Joel served as a senior advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and remains a go-to analyst on elections, tax reform, and political strategy. Show Summary Joel Fox passed away shortly aft... | 14m 48s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | California's Education System Is in Total Collapse | Katie Grimes | Guest: Katy Grimes, Editor of the California Globe Guest Bio: Katy Grimes is the Editor of the California Globe and author of California’s War Against Donald Trump. A veteran investigative journalist with decades of experience covering Sacramento politics, she’s known for her fearless reporting on corruption, policy failures, and the unchecked power of public unions. Her work consistently challenges the status quo and gives voice to Californians who feel left behind by the system.... | 16m 56s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Why Are CA Gas Prices $2 Higher? | Legendary Radio Host John Kobylt | Guest: Legendary Talk Show Host John Kobylt Guest Bio: John Kobylt is a legendary California talk radio host and co-host of the long-running “John and Ken Show” on KFI AM 640. Known for his sharp wit, no-filter commentary, and relentless scrutiny of California politics, John has spent decades exposing the state’s political dysfunction — from homelessness to taxation to public safety failures. He’s interviewed presidents, grilled governors, and continues to be a provocative and passionat... | 18m 04s | ||||||
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