California
Addressing California’s Insurance Crisis
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.
California
A Conversation with U.S. Attorney Eric Grant
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 ...
California
Top California Journalists Discuss the California Governor’s Race
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 ...
Business & Economics
Wayne Winegarden – What the Trump Tariff Ruling Means for You
PRI senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden joins us this week to explore what the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Trump tariffs means for consumers, farmers, businesses and the economy.
California
An Evening with Jason Riley
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 ...
California
A Super Bowl of an Episode
This week, Tim and Matt talk about California’s turn in the national spotlight hosting Super Bowl 60, including the controversy over the halftime entertainment and the huge California tax bill winning quarterback Sam Darnold faces. They also talk about the latest developments in the governor’s race, the debate over the ...
California
Conservatism Past, Present and Future with Charles Kesler, Matt Continetti and Steven Hayward
This week, we present a special recording of PRI’s recent America 250 kickoff event in Los Angeles featuring a discussion of conservatism past, present, and future as we mark the semiquincentennial of the United States. Offering perspective are Claremont Review of Books editor Charles Kesler, Matt Continetti of the American Enterprise ...
California
On Minnesota, Davos and California’s Growing Outmigration Trend
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the communications and strategic response to the ICE operation in Minnesota, Gov. Newsom’s trip to Davos to troll President Trump, and the latest estimate showing that California could lose 4 more Congressional seats in the 2030 reapportionment.
California
PRI All Stars Analyze Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 Budget Plan
This week, PRI’s team of policy experts – Wayne Winegarden, Steve Smith, and Lance Izumi – join Tim to analyze Gov. Newsom’s budget priorities and explore whether his final state budget plan is sustainable or if it sets the state on a perilous fiscal course. They also discuss whether Newsom ...
Free Cities
Rick Caruso – One Year After the Wildfires, Are We Rebuilding a Stronger LA?
This week, we present a special Free Cities Center interview with Rick Caruso – founder and executive chairman of Caruso, longtime Los Angeles civic and philanthropic leader and former mayoral candidate. Mr. Caruso discusses LA’s rebuilding efforts one year after the wildfires. He also shares his thoughts on policy and ...
Addressing California’s Insurance Crisis
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.
A Conversation with U.S. Attorney Eric Grant
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 ...
Top California Journalists Discuss the California Governor’s Race
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 ...
Wayne Winegarden – What the Trump Tariff Ruling Means for You
PRI senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden joins us this week to explore what the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Trump tariffs means for consumers, farmers, businesses and the economy.
An Evening with Jason Riley
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 ...
A Super Bowl of an Episode
This week, Tim and Matt talk about California’s turn in the national spotlight hosting Super Bowl 60, including the controversy over the halftime entertainment and the huge California tax bill winning quarterback Sam Darnold faces. They also talk about the latest developments in the governor’s race, the debate over the ...
Conservatism Past, Present and Future with Charles Kesler, Matt Continetti and Steven Hayward
This week, we present a special recording of PRI’s recent America 250 kickoff event in Los Angeles featuring a discussion of conservatism past, present, and future as we mark the semiquincentennial of the United States. Offering perspective are Claremont Review of Books editor Charles Kesler, Matt Continetti of the American Enterprise ...
On Minnesota, Davos and California’s Growing Outmigration Trend
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the communications and strategic response to the ICE operation in Minnesota, Gov. Newsom’s trip to Davos to troll President Trump, and the latest estimate showing that California could lose 4 more Congressional seats in the 2030 reapportionment.
PRI All Stars Analyze Governor Newsom’s 2026-27 Budget Plan
This week, PRI’s team of policy experts – Wayne Winegarden, Steve Smith, and Lance Izumi – join Tim to analyze Gov. Newsom’s budget priorities and explore whether his final state budget plan is sustainable or if it sets the state on a perilous fiscal course. They also discuss whether Newsom ...
Rick Caruso – One Year After the Wildfires, Are We Rebuilding a Stronger LA?
This week, we present a special Free Cities Center interview with Rick Caruso – founder and executive chairman of Caruso, longtime Los Angeles civic and philanthropic leader and former mayoral candidate. Mr. Caruso discusses LA’s rebuilding efforts one year after the wildfires. He also shares his thoughts on policy and ...