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23 Sept 2026
55m

Steve Hilton & Spencer Pratt: Fixing California, Cheaper Gas, Ballot Fraud & CA Republicans

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California’s long-term one-party Democratic rule has resulted in the nation’s highest taxes, poverty rates, and regulatory burdens, driving a significant exodus of businesses and residents. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton argues that the state’s current trajectory is unsustainable, proposing a radical reduction in government bloat and tax reform to restore economic vitality. Meanwhile, former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt details the systemic incompetence of local leadership, citing specific failures in fire prevention and the legalization of unregulated street vending that harms small businesses. The conversation highlights how the state’s massive wealth, particularly from the tech sector, masks deep-seated governance failures. Both guests emphasize that breaking the entrenched political machine requires a shift toward common-sense policies and increased voter engagement to counter the influence of special interest groups and the current electoral system.

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