Appears On
Episode Appearances
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
How campaigns are using digital influencers to win voters
“California governor candidate who paid influencers tens of thousands but finished third in primary”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism
“Self-funded billionaire candidate who spent quarter billion dollars but failed to crack top two in California race”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 10, 2026
6/10/26: US Strikes Iran, Inflation Rises As Tech Stocks Fall, Platner Wins In Maine
“Spent $500M total on political campaigns; failed to make top two in California House race; hosts warn against trusting wealthy candidates”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
California counts votes slowly. Trump falsely cries fraud.
“Democrat potentially facing Becerra in November California governor's race”
The Headlines · Jun 2, 2026
Extreme Water Shortages in the West, and Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge
“Billionaire hedge fund manager running for California governor on affordability platform”
Pod Save America · Jun 2, 2026
Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame
“California gubernatorial candidate interviewed by hosts; billionaire running on housing and governance reform”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 1, 2026
Trump’s Dumb Midterms Strategy and Platner’s Sexting Scandal
“Spending heavily on California gubernatorial race with celebrity endorsements like John Hamm”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 29, 2026
Lis Smith: A Very Vengeful President
“Criticized for spending $500M on California governor race while being backed by groups opposing billionaire influence”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 28, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: The Modern Left Wants Control More Than Accountability
“Discussed as third candidate in California gubernatorial race with 15% support”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 26, 2026
What to know about the California governor’s race
“Billionaire hedge fund manager self-funding $213M campaign on progressive platform despite voter billionaire skepticism”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 26, 2026
Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325
“California gubernatorial candidate criticized for defending trans athletes in women's sports”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 21, 2026
5/21/26: Iran Stuns Trump With Red Line, Trump Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bezos Speaks Against Taxes
“Billionaire candidate interviewed by Griffin Davis on various policy issues including Israel”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 19, 2026
Trump’s MAGA Loyalty Test Heads to the Ballot Box
“Called out for astroturfing campaign creating fake accounts to manipulate social media discourse”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 15, 2026
5/15/26: Trump Confesses "We Did It For Israel", AI Experiment Goes Wrong, Chuck Park, Ro Khanna
“Running for California Governor; Ro Khanna endorses him for billionaire tax and anti-genocide positions”
Too Scary; Didn't Watch · May 13, 2026
HOKUM
“Considered by host for California gubernatorial race; former customer at host's coffee shop”
The Ezra Klein Show · May 12, 2026
I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California
“Proposed $20B+ corporate real estate tax loophole closure to fund housing; advocated for modular construction and state demand guarantees”
Pod Save America · May 8, 2026
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
“Extended interview on housing, healthcare, single-payer reform, and taking on corporate special interests”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 7, 2026
Friendly Fire: The LATEST Somali Scandal
“Self-funding billionaire candidate; advocates wealth tax; polling at 37%”
Morning Wire · May 6, 2026
Rubio Takes The Podium & Appalachia Strikes It Rich | 5.6.26
“Identified as major investor in overseas lithium mining with potential conflicts on environmental policy”
Pod Save America · May 3, 2026
Bernie vs. the Robots
“California gubernatorial candidate spending heavily on television advertising in primary race”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 29, 2026
CA Governor Candidate Steve Hilton on Why California is Destroying Itself & How a Republican Can Win
“Potential Democratic opponent in general election; represents continuation of current policies”
Pod Save America · Apr 28, 2026
Political Violence Shocks Washington
“Discussed as wealthy candidate in California race; Katie Porter contrasts his background with her own”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 24, 2026
A War That Trump Won’t End — and an Economy Starting to Feel It
“California governor's race candidate who spent over $100 million but cannot crack 16% in polls”
Pod Save America · Apr 24, 2026
Trump Loses the Gerrymander War
“California gubernatorial candidate spending $140M+ on advertising; criticized for buying election”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 23, 2026
Ep. 1959 - What's Going On? UFO Researchers Keep Turning Up DEAD
“Democratic candidate opposing English proficiency requirements for truck drivers, citing racial profiling concerns”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 23, 2026
We Can All Be A Tool From Time To Time
“Billionaire Democratic candidate criticized for attempting to buy election; Steve Hilton assessed his debate performance as poor”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 22, 2026
It's Happening Again (Ep. 2500)
“Refused to grade Gavin Newsom's performance; example of liberal inability to defend policy outcomes”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 15, 2026
You Stop Scanning Ass When You Get Married, Joe!
“Predicted by Mark Halperin to win California governor's race; proposed radical immigration policies”
VINCE · Apr 15, 2026
Swalwell's House of Cards Crashes | Episode 268
“California gubernatorial candidate advocating ICE abolition while having invested $90 million in state's largest immigration detention center”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 15, 2026
California’s NGO Money Pipeline, Unfunded Mandates, and Rebuilding After the Palisades Fires | Elaine Culotti & Victor Davis Hanson
“Democratic candidate criticized for for-profit prison investments and failed gubernatorial campaigns despite significant spending.”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 14, 2026
They Lied (Ep. 2494)
“Potential California governor candidate despite left's rhetoric against billionaires, exposing ideological hypocrisy”
Pivot · Apr 14, 2026
Pope's Pushback, Orban's Concession, and Bessent's Anthropic Warning
“Leading Democratic candidate for California governor after Swalwell's exit; likely to consolidate endorsements and win primary”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 13, 2026
Trump Blockades Hormuz as Ceasefire Collapses and Orbán Loses Power
“Benefiting from Swalwell's campaign suspension in California governor's race despite labor union opposition.”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 1951 - LEAKED: Leading Democrat DROPS OUT After This Viral Video
“Initiated attacks on Swalwell's residency status, signaling Democratic party's decision to remove him from race”
All The Smoke · Apr 10, 2026
The Anti-Billionaire Billionaire Running for California Governor: Tom Steyer Interview
“Guest discussing his political campaign, wealth philosophy, and policy platform for California governance”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 26, 2026
Paget Brewster on Hollywood’s Changes, Rude Culture & Adam’s DEI Rant
“Gubernatorial candidate criticized for free school lunch campaign featuring obese lunch lady character”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 23, 2026
How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California
“Democratic gubernatorial opponent mentioned as representing 'more of the same' approach”
The Steve Hilton Show · Feb 12, 2026
Chad Bianco Is SABOTAGING the Governor’s Race!
“Billionaire climate activist and Democratic gubernatorial candidate; scored 7% in debate audience poll”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Live at Gladstones in Long Beach with Steve Hilton and Shawn Steel
“Billionaire Democratic candidate spending $38M+ on gubernatorial race with single-digit polling”