Steve Hilton & Spencer Pratt: Fixing California, Cheaper Gas, Ballot Fraud & CA Republicans
- Sep 22, 2026
- 55:44
- Full Episode
(0:00) Steve Hilton joins the Besties! (3:53) How one-party rule broke the state, regulatory bloat & who really writes the laws (12:09) The path to victory: the persuadable voter, the cost-of-living pitch & the case against Becerra (21:46) Spencer Pratt joins: the message that cut through & the LA race that flipped (26:58) The city up close: the parks, small business & who the rules actually reward (36:54) Ballot harvesting, voter ID & whether the system is rigged or just legal (47:13) The Palisades: the empty reservoirs, suing the state & what Spencer does next
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Brief Summary
Steve Hilton discusses his California gubernatorial campaign, emphasizing economic issues and the need for change.
Key points
- Steve Hilton's Unique Candidacy. A Republican Brit running for California governor, challenging the status quo.
- California's Importance. Steve Hilton argues California's significance to America and the world.
- Seven Weeks to Save California. Hilton emphasizes urgency in his campaign with a seven-week timeline.
- The State's Dire Situation. Hilton highlights California's high poverty and unemployment rates under one-party rule.
- A Call for Change. Hilton believes Californians are ready for a political shift.
- The Resource Curse. California's economy is booming, but job creation is stagnant, leading to an imbalanced economy.
Episode highlights
- California's ImportanceSteve Hilton argues California's significance to America and the world.“California means to America what America means to the world.”0:35Sep 22, 2026
- Seven Weeks to Save CaliforniaHilton emphasizes urgency in his campaign with a seven-week timeline.“We got seven weeks. That's all. But we can do it.”1:05Sep 22, 2026
- The State's Dire SituationHilton highlights California's high poverty and unemployment rates under one-party rule.“Today in California, we have the highest poverty rate in the country.”3:08Sep 22, 2026
- A Call for ChangeHilton believes Californians are ready for a political shift.“There are plenty of people who believe that the state needs change.”8:43Sep 22, 2026
- The Resource CurseCalifornia's economy is booming, but job creation is stagnant, leading to an imbalanced economy.“It's a disaster economically, but we're kept afloat by that one sector.”20:16Sep 22, 2026
- Spencer Pratt's CampaignSpencer Pratt enters the political arena, blaming the system for his town's destruction.“I blame this person for burning my house and my town down.”21:27Sep 22, 2026
- The Voting SystemA discussion on the integrity of the voting system and the implications of mail-in ballots.“The system is designed so what we think is cheating is not cheating.”26:29Sep 22, 2026
- Election Fraud ClaimsClaims of election fraud and ballot harvesting spark heated debate.“The system is corrupt.”39:19Sep 22, 2026





