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State of Gold

Jon Slavet | California Politics

Restoring the California Dream One Bold Idea at a TimeCalifornia 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

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37:38

How California Lost Its Political Center: Dan Schnur...

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2025/07/01

Guest: Dan Schnur - Professor, Strategist, and Former California FPPC Chair Guest Bio Dan Schnur is a veteran political strategist, educator, and commentator who has worked on four presidential campaigns, three gubernatorial campaigns, and served as Director of Communications for Governor Pete Wilson. A former Republican turned No Party Preference candidate, he teaches politics at UC Berkeley, USC, and Pepperdine. Dan is widely respected as a “raging moderate” — someone who believes in conser...

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38:29

California's Manmade Housing Crisis: A Legendary...

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2025/06/22

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 fight to reform CEQA (the California Environmental Quality Act), and dismantle the bureaucratic...

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33:44

California’s Budget Crisis: Insights from...

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2025/06/22

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's most vocal critics of public pension mismanagement and government overspending. Show Summar...

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30:41

Sacramento Exposed: Assemblyman Joe Patterson on...

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2025/06/22

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 special interest influence. He has been one of the few voices in the Capitol speaking out about th...

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31:58

The Youngest Leader in Sacramento: David Tangipa on...

State of Gold ·

2025/06/22

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. David is known for speaking hard truths on California’s fiscal irresponsibility, skyrocketing cos...

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39:30

Why I Left The Democrats: Gloria Romero On...

State of Gold ·

2025/06/22

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, publicly endorsing Trump, and speaking out about the dysfunction in both Sacramento and th...

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Welcome to State of Gold!

State of Gold ·

2025/06/22

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 ...

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