Matt Mahan

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Mayor of San Jose who entered the California gubernatorial race as a late, moderate reform candidate backed by Silicon Valley tech leaders. Podcasts discuss his candidacy and policy positions, particularly his support for government efficiency and housing solutions while opposing wealth taxes and billionaire tax proposals. Received 17% support in debate polling.

Appears On

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Making Sense with Sam Harris The Steve Hilton Show The John Phillips Show Squawk Pod

Episode Appearances

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 23, 2026

How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California

“California gubernatorial candidate and current mayor discussing his reform agenda”

California budget crisis and spending efficiencyHousing affordability and supply constraintsPublic sector pension reform

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Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 16, 2026

#464 — The Politics of Pragmatism and the Future of California

“Mayor of San Jose, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, primary focus of interview discussing pragmatic governance and policy solutions”

California Housing Supply Crisis and Zoning ReformHomelessness Solutions: Shelter-First vs. PermissivenessWealth Tax Policy and Capital Flight

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The Steve Hilton Show · Feb 12, 2026

Chad Bianco Is SABOTAGING the Governor’s Race!

“San Jose Mayor and gubernatorial candidate; received 17% in debate poll; backed by Silicon Valley tech leaders”

California gubernatorial race 2026 - Republican consolidation strategyVote-splitting dynamics in top-two primary systemsCandidate baggage and electability polling

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The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026

Live At Gladstones in Long Beach with Susan Shelley and John Sangmeister

“Cited as example of effective leadership turning around city conditions and public safety”

Proposition 13 property tax protections and constitutional amendmentsCalifornia wealth tax proposal and asset taxationProperty tax assessment caps and inflation adjustments

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The Steve Hilton Show · Feb 4, 2026

Exposing “Moderate” Democrat Matt Mahan

“Mayor of San Jose running for California governor, criticized for supporting regressive taxes while opposing billionaire tax”

California Mileage Tax ProposalVehicle Registration Fee ReformMedicaid and Medicare Fraud in California

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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 30, 2026

ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, Why the Dollar is Dropping

“Mayor of San Jose; late entry to California gubernatorial race; positioned as moderate reform candidate”

ICE Enforcement Operations and Minneapolis ResistanceFederal Immigration Enforcement PolicyAI Agent Autonomy and Deployment

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Squawk Pod · Jan 9, 2026

Internet Blackout in Iran & Protests in Minneapolis 1/9/26

“San Jose Mayor and Democrat opposing California wealth tax proposal, advocating for government efficiency and housing solutions instead”

Iran Internet Blackout and Protest ResponseICE Immigration Enforcement and Minneapolis ShootingCalifornia Wealth Tax Proposal and Opposition

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