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Government · Jon Slavet | California Politics

State of Gold

by Jon Slavet | California Politics

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 the spectrum.  The show will examine and promote the best ideas from any corner to solve the state’s most pressing issues. State of Gold cuts through the noise to explore what’s gone wrong in the Golden State – and what it’ll take to make things right. www.stateofgold.com

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#29
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10
days in the top 50 since Jun 2025

Latest episodes

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Californians Give Their Leaders a Failing Grade - Then Vote for Them Anyway | Alex Marlow

Guest: Alex Marlow, Editor-in-Chief, Breitbart News & Host of the Alex Marlow Show Guest Bio:  Alex Marlow is the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, where he was the s

Sep 8
21 min

Top GOP Strategist's Secret Advice to Steve Hilton | Mike Murphy

Guest Mike Murphy, Republican Political Strategist; Co-Founder, EVs for All America Guest Bio  Mike Murphy is one of the Republican Party's most successful politi

Sep 4
26 min

California's Billionaire Tax Would Cost $25 Billion | Josh Rauh

Guest Bio:  Joshua Rauh is the Ormond Family Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution, whe

Sep 1
25 min

Is the Jewish Community in LA in Danger? | Elizabeth Barcohana

Guest: Elizabeth Barcohana, Attorney & CAGOP Delegate  Guest Bio:  Elizabeth Barcohana is a California Republican strategist, political commentator, and founder of Vot

Aug 28
19 min

Why the Major AI Firms Are Fighting to Self-Regulate | Nick Gillespie

Guest Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large - Reason Magazine Guest Bio Nick Gillespie is an acclaimed libertarian journalist, cultural critic, and Editor-at-Large at Reason

Aug 25
3 min

The Financial Abyss Los Angeles Won't Admit | Andrew Gruel

Guest: Chef Andrew Gruel, California Business Owner  Guest Bio:  Andrew Gruel is an acclaimed chef, television personality, restaurateur, and elected official serving

Aug 21
18 min

Why Doctors Aren't Allowed to Save Them | Dr. Drew Pinsky

Guest: Dr. Drew Pinsky, Host of "Ask Dr. Drew on Rumble" Guest Bio:  Dr. Drew Pinsky is a board-certified physician, addiction medicine specialist, New York Times best

Aug 18
16 min

Why Trump Terrifies the Socialist Left More Than Any President | Victor Davis Hanson

Guest Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow - Hoover Institution Guest Bio Victor Davis Hanson is a world-renowned military historian, classicist, author, and the Martin

Aug 11
27 min

Newsom's Inner Circle Is Now Talking to the FBI | Jennifer Van Laar

Guest Jennifer Van Laar, Editor - Redstate.com Guest Bio Jennifer Van Laar is an award-winning investigative journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of RedState. Known for

Aug 4
21 min

His Opponent's Entire Platform Is: Repeal HR1 | Kevin Kiley

Guest: Kevin Kiley, Candidate for Congress (CA-6) Guest Bio:  Kevin Kiley is the U.S. Representative for California's 3rd Congressional District and currently ser

Jul 31
18 min

Why Los Angeles Now Has More Rats Than New York | Renee Pinel & Roger Niello

Guests Roger Niello, California State Senator Renee Pinel, CEO - Western Plant Health Guest Bios  Roger Niello is a California State Senator representing the 6th Dist

Jul 28
13 min

Why UFOs Keep Showing Up at Nuclear Sites | Tim Gallaudet

Guest: Tim Gallaudet, PhD, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Ret) Guest Bio:  Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., USN (Ret.) is an oceanographer, national security expert, and dec

Jul 24
22 min

Is California’s Voting System Designed for Fraud? | Jeff Vaughn

Guest Jeff Vaughn - Founder of OnLACA.com Guest Bio  Jeff Vaughn is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with over three decades of experience anchoring and reporting for

Jul 21
22 min

California's Budget Priorities Are Upside Down | Roger Niello

Roger Niello, California State Senator Guest Bio Roger Niello is a California State Senator representing the 6th District and the Vice Chair of the Senate Budget and Fi

Jul 17
21 min

How Far Trump Can Actually Push California | Marisa Lagos

Marisa Lagos, KQED California Politics and Gov't Desk Guest Bio:  Marisa Lagos is an award-winning political correspondent for KQED’s California Politics and Gover

Jul 14
23 min

Did Trump Just Outmaneuver the Iranian Regime? | Chuck DeVore

Guest: Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer - Texas Public Policy Foundation Guest Bio:  Chuck DeVore is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, a former C

Jul 7
25 min

California Just Needs Better Leadership | Tony Strickland

Guest: Tony Strickland, California State Senator  Guest Bio: Tony Strickland is a veteran California legislator, policy advocate, and prominent campaign strategist who

Jul 3
8 min

California Is Solving Wildfires the Wrong Way | Edward Ring

Guest: Edward Ring, Fellow - California Policy Center Guest Bio:  Edward Ring is a prominent author, researcher, and leading voice on California's political econo

Jun 30
18 min

Building America’s Next Great City in CA - Jan Sramek

Guest: Jan Sramek, Founder & CEO - California Forever Guest Bio:  Jan Sramek is an urban visionary, entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of California Forever, the ci

Jun 26
44 min

Will Traditional Media Companies Survive? | Seema Mehta

Guest: Seema Mehta, LA Times Senior Political Reporter  Guest Bio:  Seema Mehta is a legendary political journalist who has covered California and national politics fo

Jun 23
5 min

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#102 ▼ 32 Government US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This show is a refreshing change to the rhetoric we constantly hear in California. Jon is thoughtful and comprehensive in his approach. I love how he probes into the issues promoting an environment of accountability. Keep it coming!

Yojamz · Oct 2025

This show is exactly what we need right now. Real conversations, big ideas and any willingness to challenge the status quo.

LEPES14 · Jun 2025

It starts with understanding why California is in such a pickle to begin fixing the core problems of affordability, public saftely, over regulation, etc. State of Gold breaks downs these issues and puts leaders in the limelight, championing sensible reform. Also, Jon for governor!

Natalie19936 · Oct 2025

We need as many shows like this as possible to hold California government to account. State of Gold is fresh, honest and energizing. Excited to help bring it to citizens everywhere.

Mason Harrison · Jun 2025

I thought I was going to get both political sides but this show is very one sided. I guess it’s great for republicans but I’ve heard enough. I like to listen to conversations between people with solutions and not a bunch of finger pointing. This show could also be called State of Red.

Mgkmel · Aug 2025

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