So, Does It Matter? on CA Politics

🎙️ This Week on So, Does It Matter? — Steve Hilton, Candidate for Governor of California

Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? The Podcast — where Jon Fleischman sits down one-on-one with the people shaping California’s political future.

In this episode, Jon talks with Steve Hilton, candidate for governor of California. Born in the U.K. and known to many as the former host of Fox News’ The Next Revolution, Hilton shares his vision for reforming California government and restoring accountability to the people.
They discuss his reasons for running, lessons from his years in politics, and what it will take to revive freedom and opportunity in the Golden State. It’s an energetic, ideas-driven conversation that sets the tone for 2026.

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What is So, Does It Matter? on CA Politics?

California is by far the largest state in the country. What happens here affects the country and the world. What happens here, from big cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose, to the breadbasket of the Central Valley, is consequential. This podcast is a feature of the extensive www.SoDoesItMatter.com Substack Newsletter (sign up for free). This is where longtime California conservative strategist Jon Fleischman features audio commentary, mainly in the form of interviews with people of consequence in California politics or policy.

Jon Fleischman is a former Executive Director of the California Republican Party and a veteran of hundreds of political campaigns. He is a frequent voice on cable shows, in California newspapers, and on podcasts, discussing a wide range of topics, but mostly...California politics!