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Podcast · By Pacific Research Institute · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 12, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    Will the Republican Convention Turn Around The GOP's Midterm Prospects? (opens the original)

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    This week, Tim and Matt break down the President's big speech at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, and the proposal for 5,000 "dividend" payments to all U.S. adults. Plus, they break down the failure of Gov. Newsom to secure a deal on wildfire liability, and candidates Becerra and Hilton finally agreeing to a debate - plus, they remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

  2. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    2026 End of Session Preview (opens the original)

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    As lawmakers enter the final week of the 2026 legislative session, Tim and Matt are joined for Next Round's annual look at the end of session by Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut. They discuss all the hot end of session issues including wildfire liability, insurance, housing, pensions, AB 1776, and more.

  3. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    The Lowdown on the Politico Sacramento Summit (opens the original)

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    This week, Tim and Matt discuss Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra's long-overdue Sacramento press conference. They then explore what Becerra, GOP nominee Steve Hilton, and Attorney General Rob Bonta had to say at the Politico Sacramento Summit. Finally, they dive into new poll numbers on the governor's race and key ballot measures including the wealth tax.

  4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    What is Gavin Newsom doing all day? (opens the original)

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    This week, Tim and Matt discuss the latest release of Gov. Gavin Newsom's calendar and explore the larger issue of public officials in California releasing their schedules. They also discuss Newsom's political roadshow to Michigan, the California Labor Federation endorsing the wealth tax, and California Forever making an end of session push to make it easier to push forward with their planned new city in Solano County.

  5. Episode · Aug 4, 2026

    Assembly Republicans Oust Their Leader (opens the original)

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    This week, Tim and Matt discuss the breaking news that Assembly Republicans have voted to oust Heath Flora as Leader, in favor of Alexandra Macedo. They also discuss California Democrats voting to endorse the wealth tax ballot measure, Gavin Newsom trumpeting the latest state minimum wage hike, and Steve Hilton challenging Xavier Becerra to six debates this fall.

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