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This week, Tim and Matt break down the first California gubernatorial debate.  They share their thoughts on who the biggest winners and losers were and break down the performances of each of the candidates.  They also discuss how the candidates fared answering questions about California’s high cost of living and ...

This week, Tim and Matt discuss the sudden departure from the governor’s race of disgraced and now former Congressman Eric Swalwell following sexual assault allegations. They discuss why incidents of bad behavior and other rumors that are common knowledge in political and government circles often don’t get media coverage. They ...

This week, Tim and Matt discuss the legislative and communications strategies surrounding the ongoing TSA funding dispute causing airport chaos, and the latest happenings in the California’s governor race – including whether Republican candidates might finish first or second in the Top Two primary.  Plus, they discuss rising gas prices ...

From PRI’s 2026 California Ideas in Action Conference, hear Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut moderate a panel with some of the state’s top policy insiders and elected officials exploring the ongoing challenges facing Californias insurance industry, which were exacerbated by last year’s Southern California wildfires.

This week, we present another special episode in a series featuring highlights from PRI’s recent California Ideas in Action conference. Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut sits down with new U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Sacramento, Eric Grant. They discuss ongoing legal battles between the federal government and the state ...

From PRI’s 2026 California Ideas in Action Conference, hear some of California’s top journalists and opinion writers discuss the state of the California governor’s race, and legacy of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration.  Moderated by attorney, political analyst and former reporter Melissa Caen, panelists include Marisa Lagos of KQED Radio, Politico’s ...

Sacramento “Ideas in Action” Conference 2026 A Conversation with US Attorney Eric Grant From PRI’s 2026 California Ideas in Action Conference watch new US Attorney for Eastern California Eric Grant, in conversation with Free Cities Center Director Steven Greenhut. Preceding their discussion, watch conference opening remarks from PRI President, CEO ...

In this special episode of Next Round, we present a recent talk from author, Manhattan Institute senior fellow and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Jason Riley – delivered at a February PRI event in Pasadena.  He talked about his latest book, The Affirmative Action Myth, and the ongoing debate over affirmative ...