{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"So, Does It Matter? - on CA Politics - Podcasts!","title":"Gavin Newsom’s Lump of Coal: Nine Ways He’s Made California Unaffordable","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":485,"description":"California is not a theory. It’s a test case.As Gavin Newsom enters his eighth year as governor, California has become the most unaffordable state in the lower 48—and it didn’t happen by accident.In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman walks through nine specific policy decisions made or expanded under Newsom that have driven up the cost of living for Californians. From gasoline and electricity to climate mandates and regulatory costs, these policies translate directly into higher monthly bills for families and businesses.This conversation matters beyond California. Newsom is already traveling the country, positioning himself as a national alternative. If voters want to know how he governs, they don’t need campaign speeches—they can look at the results in California.Jon Fleischman is an independent voice in California politics—conservative, but not owned by anyone. Calling balls and strikes without fear or favor.In this episode:Why California is now the least affordable state in the countryHow climate and energy policies raise gas and electricity pricesWhy many of these costs are locked in for decadesHow Sacramento policy decisions are passed directly to consumersWhy California is the real-world test case for national leadershipFor more California analysis and commentary, visit SoDoesItMatter.com.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eX6vE_TmY-HsGC8bSK8eZl4xYCW8HjBYuRE84Z4-Kgo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MThh/MWRhNmQ1YzMzNDFm/YzI3NzlhNzllNDcw/YTllNy5QTkc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}