California
They’re Still Counting . . . and Counting
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the seemingly endless California election count and the statewide races that are finally coming into focus. Plus, they discuss the race for Los Angeles mayor and whether Spencer Pratt was cheated out of a spot in the November election.
Pacific Research Institute
June 11, 2026
California
PRI’s 2026 California Primary Halftime Show
With about half the votes in statewide, Tim and Matt go through the early returns from the California primary. They discuss the prospect of a Hilton-Becerra general election, and why Tom Steyer, Katie Porter and Matt Mahan didn’t fare better. They also analyze the Los Angeles mayor’s race that is ...
Pacific Research Institute
June 4, 2026
California
Next Round’s 2026 California Primary Preview
This week, Tim previews next week’s California primary election. He takes a deep dive on the governor’s race and explores whether Xavier Becerra has unstoppable momentum to making the November election, and whether two Democrats may shut out the Republican contenders for the fall campaign. He also discusses the wild ...
Pacific Research Institute
May 27, 2026
California
No Tough Questions Allowed for the California Gubernatorial Front Runner
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the latest news in the governor’s race – including a very embarrassing interview by nominal front runner Xavier Becerra, and Katie Porter supporters charging their candidate is receiving sexist treatment over the coverage of her “likeability”. They also talk about the big Los Angeles ...
Pacific Research Institute
May 13, 2026
California
A Big Week for the Next California Governor and LA Mayor
Tim and Matt analyze the latest developments in the race for California Governor in a big week in the campaign, with two big debates on the docket and ballots dropping in mailboxes across the state. They also talk about the LA Mayor’s race and whether reality TV villain Spencer Pratt ...
Pacific Research Institute
May 4, 2026
Election
A Wild Week in Washington, DC and California
This week, Matt and Tim discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump and Trump administration officials at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, DC and the irresponsible reactions by many political figures to the incident. They also talk about this week’s second California gubernatorial debate and do a deep ...
Pacific Research Institute
April 29, 2026
California
Who Won? Who Lost? A Review of the First California Gubernatorial Debate
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 ...
Pacific Research Institute
April 23, 2026
California
Swalwell Scandal Rocks Governor’s Race
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 ...
Pacific Research Institute
April 15, 2026
Podcast
Josh Bandoch – How to Get What You Want
Illinois Policy head of policy and communications expert Josh Bandoch joins us this week to discuss his new book How to Get What You Want. Tim and Matt discuss the communications challenges facing national and state leaders in some of our recent crisis such as the conflict in Iran and ...
Pacific Research Institute
April 9, 2026
California
Stuck in Line
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 ...
Pacific Research Institute
April 1, 2026
They’re Still Counting . . . and Counting
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the seemingly endless California election count and the statewide races that are finally coming into focus. Plus, they discuss the race for Los Angeles mayor and whether Spencer Pratt was cheated out of a spot in the November election.
PRI’s 2026 California Primary Halftime Show
With about half the votes in statewide, Tim and Matt go through the early returns from the California primary. They discuss the prospect of a Hilton-Becerra general election, and why Tom Steyer, Katie Porter and Matt Mahan didn’t fare better. They also analyze the Los Angeles mayor’s race that is ...
Next Round’s 2026 California Primary Preview
This week, Tim previews next week’s California primary election. He takes a deep dive on the governor’s race and explores whether Xavier Becerra has unstoppable momentum to making the November election, and whether two Democrats may shut out the Republican contenders for the fall campaign. He also discusses the wild ...
No Tough Questions Allowed for the California Gubernatorial Front Runner
This week, Tim and Matt discuss the latest news in the governor’s race – including a very embarrassing interview by nominal front runner Xavier Becerra, and Katie Porter supporters charging their candidate is receiving sexist treatment over the coverage of her “likeability”. They also talk about the big Los Angeles ...
A Big Week for the Next California Governor and LA Mayor
Tim and Matt analyze the latest developments in the race for California Governor in a big week in the campaign, with two big debates on the docket and ballots dropping in mailboxes across the state. They also talk about the LA Mayor’s race and whether reality TV villain Spencer Pratt ...
A Wild Week in Washington, DC and California
This week, Matt and Tim discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump and Trump administration officials at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, DC and the irresponsible reactions by many political figures to the incident. They also talk about this week’s second California gubernatorial debate and do a deep ...
Who Won? Who Lost? A Review of the First California Gubernatorial Debate
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 ...
Swalwell Scandal Rocks Governor’s Race
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 ...
Josh Bandoch – How to Get What You Want
Illinois Policy head of policy and communications expert Josh Bandoch joins us this week to discuss his new book How to Get What You Want. Tim and Matt discuss the communications challenges facing national and state leaders in some of our recent crisis such as the conflict in Iran and ...
Stuck in Line
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 ...