Jon Fleischman

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Jon Fleischman

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Latest episode

Oct 30, 2026

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Episodes

The Public Education Monopoly — Eight Reasons Why It Is Failing Our Kids 30.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/30. A Medal You Do Not Want To Get! 30.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California’s Billionaire Tax Is Collapsing In The Latest Statewide Survey. Six Other Ballot Measures Are Struggling, Too... 29.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Prop. 1: Sacramento Wants Another $11.25 Billion On The Credit Card 28.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

LA Set To Mirror NY With Socialist Supreme Leader — But Dems Have Big Problems For 2028 27.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California Gets an F on Freedom. Gavin Newsom Has Some Explaining to Do. 27.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

LAUSD’s Insane Priorities: Lavish Union Deals, Fewer School Cops And Bullies Running Wild 26.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Karen Bass Needs the Voters Who Hate Her Most 24.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/23. A Medal You Do Not Want To Get! 23.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California State Workers Strike For 21% Raises While Private Employers Budget Just 3.5% 22.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Six Ways Rent Control Hurts Californians 22.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Karen Bass Walked Into The Lion’s Den. It Didn’t Go Well. 21.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Voters Should Reject Prop. 37, California’s $25 Billion Big Government Housing Gamble 21.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California Wants Companies To Answer For Historic Slavery — And That’s Just The Beginning 20.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

America Is Richer Than Ever. So Why Does Everyone Feel Broke? 20.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California’s Insurance Commissioner Race: Two Liberals, And A Ballot I’m Leaving Blank 19.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/16. A Medal You Do Not Want To Get! 16.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

San Diego Supervisors Put Their Own Third Term On The Ballot And Called It Reform — Reject Measure A! 15.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

I Watched The LA Mayoral Debate So You Don’t Have To: LA Deserves Better Than Bass Or Raman 14.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California’s 14 Ballot Measures: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly - My Take In The California Post 13.10.2026
Prop. 45 Takes Aim At California’s Building Bureaucracy And Merits A “Yes” Vote 13.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

California’s Pension Crisis Is a Political Machine’s Retirement Plan 12.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Happy Columbus Day. Sorry, Woke America. 12.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/9. A Medal You Do Not Want To Get! 09.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

Prop. 44: Another Union Power Play, This Time Against Community Clinics 08.10.2026

This is content from the Substack— So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast...

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