Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by public affairs expert Jeff Randle, founder of Randle Communications, to analyze the results of the 2026 primary election, discuss the future of California election reforms like the Top-Two Primary and Independent Redistricting Commission, look back on the whirlwind election of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Learn more about Randle Communications http...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including the US World Cup win, an ongoing budget fight between Newsom and Senate Democrats, their post-primary election reactions, the SpaceX IPO, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: UFC White House Flyover https://x.com/UFConParamount/status/206631...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond to discuss the changes needed to solve our homelessness crisis, the challenges of governing at the county level, how the state budget is impacting county budgets, a recap of the Legislature’s “House of Origin” deadline, Sacramento’s MLB expansion bid, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with budget expert Tom Sheehy to discuss the Governor’s May Revise budget proposal, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, and an update on the Capitol Annex Project. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Appropriations suspense hearing https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/2055067848683532698?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Ca...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Natasha Johnson discuss a number of topics including her experience as a new legislator, her approach on supporting students with options for families, their favorite musicals, a major setback in reforming California’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s recent comments on High Speed Rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywom...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Chief of Staff Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including his 2026 bill priorities, the Eric Swalwell scandal and fallout, California’s ongoing hospice fraud, a new tax increase proposed in the Legislature, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Clip of the Week: Former Eric Swalwell supporter Steve...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel to discuss a number of topics including his experience leading the City of Folsom, how local government can play an important role in supporting small businesses, strategies for addressing homelessness, the Artemis II launch, the landmark social media trial involving Meta and Google, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman J...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including a recent oversight hearing on California’s Next Generation 911 system, the bombshell César Chávez investigation, the passing of Chuck Norris, the need to reform our state’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s proposal to realign school governance, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assem...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including the daylight saving time debate, the New Yorker’s controversial new article on having kids, how new CARB regulations will hurt California consumers, the inexplicable release of a convicted sexual predator in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom’s new memoir, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including the bill introduction deadline, Jack Hughes’ historic Golden Goal for Team USA, California’s BART bailout, a new legislative effort on factory-built housing, Newsom’s support for new social media age limits for teens, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Greg Wallis Clip of...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including their Super Bowl reactions, the Winter Olympics, a proposed California mileage tax, some of the newly introduced bills in the Legislature, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Clip of the Week: Good Will Dunkin’ Ad https://youtu.be/Gr96AsZGFQc Supermajority p...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including their predictions for 2026, the life and legacy of Congressman Doug La Malfa, Governor Newsom’s trip to Davos, Alex Honnold’s free solo climb in Taiwan, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Gallup predictions for 2026 https://news.gallup.com/poll/700448/americans...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with budget expert Tom Sheehy to discuss Newsom’s state budget proposal, the Governor’s final State of the State address, how a proposed wealth tax is already hurting California, and their New Year’s resolutions for 2026. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Clip of the Week: Governor Gavin Newsom delivers his final State of the...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his wife Nicole for a special holiday themed episode where they discuss how they met, what they’ve learned over 17 years of marriage and parenting, their Enneagram types, a new study on raccoons, listener questions, and their top 10 favorite Christmas movies. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The Point of Order Podcast will return with new episodes in 2026. N...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness to discuss the state of public safety in California, the origins of his radio show, how to build consensus across the aisle, interesting tales from John’s days as a motorcycle officer, the Dana Williamson corruption scandal, and other stories of the week. Listen to the John McGinness Show M-F on KFBK https://kfbk....

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with Morevolved CEO Dan Morrison to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding Artificial Intelligence. Learn More about Morevolved https://morevolved.com Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover and former Assemblyman Mike Gatto sit down and discuss interesting stories from history, how Republicans and Democrats can work together in an age of hyper-partisanship, why good government reforms are good for our state, how the Rainy Day Fund came to pass, homelessness and what’s next for California’s big cities, and Mike’s most interesting stories from his days in the Le...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his chief of staff Teresa Trujillo discuss a number of topics including the fallout from gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter’s viral videos, an overview of the bills signed and vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS: Josh’s lovely and talented wife Nicole will be joini...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Debra Carlton, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the California Apartment Association, to discuss California’s housing landscape, the bad policies that keep prices high, and how we can restore the American dream of homeownership. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Debra Carlton, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, California Apar...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his Legislative Aide Sara Hilliker recap of the end of the 2025 legislative session and share their thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Sara Hilliker End of Session recap https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/09/california-legislature-end-of-session-2/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article31...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their thoughts on the Legislature’s final week of session, the aftermath of the floor fight on redistricting, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, a new lawsuit against the Assembly Speaker, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Redistricting arms race...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover and longtime policy consultant Joe Parra discuss a number of topics including the signing of AB 379, a new audit on state telework, the Legislature’s least talkative lawmakers, Governor Newsom’s redistricting power play, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Joe Parra Kennedy Center Nominees https://www.kennedy-center.org/news-room/press-relea...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Leticia Castillo discuss a number of topics including Leticia’s journey to the Legislature, whether or not Josh should run a marathon, a leadership change in the Assembly, how charter schools are thriving despite harmful state policies, California’s new housing agency, Governor Newsom’s presidential soft launch in South Carolina, and other stories of the week. The P...

Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his chief of staff Teresa Trujillo discuss a number of topics including the passage of a major CEQA reform bill, Newsom’s delicate embrace of the “abundance” movement, another gas tax increase, what’s good in country music, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Gov. Newsom conditionally signs California budget as legislatur...

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss a number of topics including the formation of the new Capital Caucus, a brief overview of the recently passed state budget framework, the new Senate pro tem, federal action that will suspend California’s gas car ban, Governor Newsom’s lawsuit frenzy, the unrest going on in LA, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: A...