How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1:17:13
- Full Episode
(0:00) Matt Mahan: Why He's Running for Governor (1:51) How California Went From Bad to Worse (12:05) Public Sector Unions & Lobbying in Sacramento (19:05) California's Housing Crisis: Regulation & Fees (34:52) California Energy Crisis: Gas Taxes & Green Policy (43:57) The $1 Trillion Pension Time Bomb (1:02:37) Trump, Tariffs & the Rise of Dangerous Populism (1:09:14) Immigration Reform: ICE & the Path to Legal Status
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Brief Summary
Matt Mayan discusses his gubernatorial campaign, focusing on California's spending, homelessness, and housing issues.
Key points
- The High-Speed Rail Controversy. Nahm critiques California's high-speed rail project, highlighting accountability issues.
- California's Legislative Dysfunction. Nahm discusses the overwhelming number of bills passed in California and their implications.
- The Role of Labor Unions. Nahm shares his views on the influence of labor unions in California politics.
- Regulation Crisis vs. Housing Crisis. Exploring whether California's issues stem from regulation rather than a lack of housing.
- Intervention for Addiction. Discussing the need for involuntary treatment for those refusing help.
- California's Green Energy Policy. California's push for green energy has led to unintended consequences for its economy.
Episode highlights
- The High-Speed Rail ControversyNahm critiques California's high-speed rail project, highlighting accountability issues.“If a startup took 20 years, spent $14 billion, and didn’t deliver a product, people would have been fired.”2:41Mar 22, 2026
- California's Legislative DysfunctionNahm discusses the overwhelming number of bills passed in California and their implications.“There’s a total lack of accountability.”7:57Mar 22, 2026
- The Role of Labor UnionsNahm shares his views on the influence of labor unions in California politics.“The single biggest spender in Sacramento when it comes to advocacy is organized labor.”13:24Mar 22, 2026
- Regulation Crisis vs. Housing CrisisExploring whether California's issues stem from regulation rather than a lack of housing.“I think that’s fair. I think regulation, bureaucracy... don’t work for people.”21:56Mar 22, 2026
- Intervention for AddictionDiscussing the need for involuntary treatment for those refusing help.“Yes. In short, I think you have to be able to involuntarily hold people.”31:41Mar 22, 2026
- California's Green Energy PolicyCalifornia's push for green energy has led to unintended consequences for its economy.“We’ve just pushed refineries out of state that we still rely upon.”36:39Mar 22, 2026
- Insurance CrisisCalifornia faces a growing homeowners insurance crisis due to wildfires and regulations.“I just lost coverage on my home because I live near a bunch of trees.”39:38Mar 22, 2026
- Budget DeficitDespite high spending, California faces a significant budget deficit this year.“How did this get so bad?”49:00Mar 22, 2026
