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 ...
California
The PRI All Stars 2025 Year End Awards
With the holiday season upon us, it’s time for our annual PRI All Stars Year End Awards. Listen as Tim Anaya, Rowena Itchon, Lance Izumi, Kerry Jackson and Matt Fleming share their picks for the year’s biggest winners and losers in California politics and policy, and even offer a few ...
Business & Economics
Mark Skousen – The Greatest American
Nationally known investment expert, economist, Chapman University professor and author of more than 25 books Mark Skousen joins us to discuss his latest book, The Greatest American, on his distant relative, Benjamin Franklin. We talk about Franklin’s legacy in science, business, economics, politics, and diplomacy, and ponder what Franklin would ...
California
Thien Ho – The People vs. The Golden State Killer
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho joins us this week to discuss his terrific new book chronicling his role prosecuting the elusive Golden State Killer. We talk about how his upbringing fleeing Communism in Vietnam fuels his passion for seeking justice for crime victims, the many challenges in prosecuting Joseph ...
Health Care
Sally Pipes – On the Health Care Debate in Washington
This week, PRI President, CEO and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy Sally Pipes is back to discuss the debate over extending the expanded Obamacare subsidies that was at the heart of the recent government shutdown. She also discusses the market-based reforms that conservatives in Congress should be ...
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 ...
The PRI All Stars 2025 Year End Awards
With the holiday season upon us, it’s time for our annual PRI All Stars Year End Awards. Listen as Tim Anaya, Rowena Itchon, Lance Izumi, Kerry Jackson and Matt Fleming share their picks for the year’s biggest winners and losers in California politics and policy, and even offer a few ...
Mark Skousen – The Greatest American
Nationally known investment expert, economist, Chapman University professor and author of more than 25 books Mark Skousen joins us to discuss his latest book, The Greatest American, on his distant relative, Benjamin Franklin. We talk about Franklin’s legacy in science, business, economics, politics, and diplomacy, and ponder what Franklin would ...
Thien Ho – The People vs. The Golden State Killer
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho joins us this week to discuss his terrific new book chronicling his role prosecuting the elusive Golden State Killer. We talk about how his upbringing fleeing Communism in Vietnam fuels his passion for seeking justice for crime victims, the many challenges in prosecuting Joseph ...
Sally Pipes – On the Health Care Debate in Washington
This week, PRI President, CEO and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy Sally Pipes is back to discuss the debate over extending the expanded Obamacare subsidies that was at the heart of the recent government shutdown. She also discusses the market-based reforms that conservatives in Congress should be ...
