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An Axios report quietly confirms what many political observers have suspected: Democrats are already discussing how to take down Gavin Newsom before the 2028 presidential primary even begins. In this rant, I break down a striking Axios piece based on conversations with more than 20 Democratic operatives — including people working for potential 2028 candidates who are not Newsom. Their conclusion i...

California’s next governor may come from the business world instead of the political class. In this full-length interview on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast , publisher Jon Fleischman sits down with Jon Slavet , a Republican candidate for governor whose background is rooted in private-sector leadership, entrepreneurship, and large-scale business operations — not career politics. Slavet discusses w...

🎙️ This Week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast — Jennifer Van Laar, Managing Editor of RedState On this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Jennifer Van Laar, Managing Editor of RedState and one of California’s most unflinching political journalists. Before entering political media, Van Laar spent nearly two decades as a court reporter, covering criminal and civil trials...

🎙️ This Week on So, Does It Matter? — Sheriff Chad Bianco, Candidate for Governor of California Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? — the podcast where Jon Fleischman sits down one-on-one with the leaders who want to change California’s direction. In this episode, Jon talks with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , now a candidate for governor. One of the most outspoken law-and-order voices in t...

This Week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast — Chuck Michel, President of the California Rifle & Pistol Association Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? The Podcast — where we sit down each week with the people who shape, fight for, and sometimes frustrate the future of California politics. I’m Jon Fleischman, publisher of So Does It Matter, and this week we’re taking on one of the most critica...

🎙️ This Week on So, Does It Matter? — Steve Hilton, Candidate for Governor of California Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? The Podcast — where Jon Fleischman sits down one-on-one with the people shaping California’s political future. In this episode, Jon talks with Steve Hilton , candidate for governor of California. Born in the U.K. and known to many as the former host of Fox News’ The Next Rev...

This "quick hit" five minute podcast focuses on Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer in California, who is apparently so focused on his political ambitions that he not only left the GOP but has embraced the progressive agenda of the left. There is a whole lot more content at www. SoDoesItMatter.com .

This week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast on California Politics — Jon Fleischman goes through this week’s top ten Winners & Losers here in the Golden State. Below is a link to the written column on this, but of course, Jon is a lot more “colorful” as he goes through all ten of these folks who did it right or did it wrong. You will not want to miss Jon’s candor as he calls balls and strikes...

Welcome to So, Does It Matter? A Podcast on California Politics. T his week we have a one-on-one interview with Joel Pollak, formerly of Breitbart News Network, who has just started as the new opinion page editor of the soon-to-launch California Post! Visit our Substack for lots of great California political content: www. SoDoesItMatter.com . We recorded this conversation on Joel’s very first day...

LONGTIME CONSERVATIVE STRATEGEST JON FLEISCHMAN WALKS LISTENERS THROUGH THE WHY OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Reporting from the Dodger Stadium parking lot before Game 5 of the World Series (which, as it turns out, did not go so well), Jon Fleischman takes a short break from California politics to talk about what’s unfolding in Washington. The federal budget mess may seem distant, but it has enormous...

In this conversation, longtime California conservative strategist Jon Fleischman interviews Will O'Neill, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. The conversation delves into the implications of redistricting on competitive districts, highlighting the reduction of such districts in Orange County and the resulting lack of political accountability. It emphasizes the importance of enga...

Typically, each week, site publisher Jon Fleischman, a veteran of California politics for over three decades, brings on a guest for a one-on-one interview focused on some aspect of California politics or policy. This week, Jon takes a break from his usual routine to bring you a special 25-minute solo podcast, where he provides a detailed analysis of the current state of the Proposition 50 campaign...

A talk with Lance Christiansen of the California Policy Center, talking about the end of the legislative session and bills on the Governor's desk.

Every week on So, Does It Matter? I sit down with a leader, strategist, or thinker shaping the future of California politics for a one-on-one conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. These aren’t lectures or soundbites—they’re candid exchanges that dig into the battles defining our state. What happens when a teachers’ union stops caring about teaching? This week, I sit down with Will Swaim, Pres...

A wide-ranging interview with Republican Congressman Tom McClintock.

A wide-ranging interview with Republican California State Senator Tony Strickland.

A wide-ranging interview on California policy and politics with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

A wide-ranging interview on California politics with popular KABC radio talk show host John Phillips.

A wide-ranging interview with Republican Assemblyman Joe Patterson

An engaging interview with Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley focused on Proposition 50.

A wide-ranging interview with longtime California conservative journalist Katy Grimes, the Editor-in-Chief of the California Globe.