Jon Slavet | California Politics

State of Gold

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Restoring the California Dream One Bold Idea at a Time California was once a beacon of prosperity, hope and innovation – symbolized by the Gold Rush, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Today it’s the least affordable state in the nation and plagued by poverty, homelessness, and sky-high taxes. How did we get here, and how do we turn California around? State of Gold is a media platform and citizens’ movement dedicated to restoring the California dream. Host and longtime real estate and tech executive Jon Slavet combines practical wisdom and insurgent energy, as he sits down with voices from across t...

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Jon Slavet | California Politics

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California’s Budget Crisis: Insights from Schwarzenegger’s Former Budget Director 22.06.2025 33:44

Guest: David Crane - Founder, Govern for California Guest Bio David Crane is a businessman, educator, and former special advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the founder of Govern For California , an organization focused on strengthening democracy and advocating for fiscal responsibility and education reform. Known for his direct, data-driven approach, Crane has been one of the state&...

California's Manmade Housing Crisis: A Legendary Land-Use Attorney on a Broken System 22.06.2025 38:29

Guest: Jennifer Hernandez – Partner, Holland & Knight Guest Bio Jennifer Hernandez is a legendary land use and environmental attorney at Holland & Knight, with over 30 years of experience leading legal battles for housing, equity, and environmental justice across California. Known for her fearless critique of the state’s broken regulatory system, she has become a powerful voice in the fig...

Sacramento Exposed: Assemblyman Joe Patterson on Fentanyl, Moral Failures & Transparency 22.06.2025 30:41

Guest: Joe Patterson - Member of the California State Assembly Guest Bio Joe Patterson is a California State Assemblyman representing District 5 and a leading advocate for government transparency, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. A former Rocklin City Councilmember and father of four, Patterson brings a fresh, no-nonsense approach to Sacramento, calling out waste, bureaucracy, and specia...

Why I Left The Democrats: Gloria Romero On California's Political & Education Crisis 22.06.2025 39:30

Guest: Gloria Romero - Former California Senate Majority Leader Guest Bio Gloria Romero is the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate and a long-time advocate for education reform. With a PhD in psychology and her fearless approach, she has challenged powerful special interests from inside and outside the Capitol. In 2023, she made headlines by switching from Democrat to Republican...

The Youngest Leader in Sacramento: David Tangipa on Reform, Safety, and Real Leadership 22.06.2025 31:58

Guest: Assemblyman David Tangipa Guest Bio David Tangipa is the youngest member of the California State Assembly, representing the Fresno area. A proud son of Tongan immigrants and a disabled U.S. veteran, David brings a powerful voice shaped by lived experience in underserved communities. His early career in local politics and public safety set the stage for his bold entry into state leadership....

Welcome to State of Gold! 22.06.2025 1:06

California was once a beacon of prosperity, hope and innovation – symbolized by the Gold Rush, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Today it’s the least affordable state in the nation and plagued by poverty, homelessness, and sky-high taxes. How did we get here, and how do we turn California around? State of Gold is a media platform and citizens’ movement dedicated to restoring the California dream. Host...