The Steve Hilton Show

Some were surprised by Donald Trump’s endorsement in the California governor’s race—but no one more than the candidate himself. Steve takes you behind the scenes of the pivotal campaign moment and explains how it will help finally end 16 years of one-party rule this November. Then, Susan Shelley joins the podcast with alarming news about record-high levels of flea-borne typhus in Los Angeles—and why the city’s homelessness policies may be fueling the crisis. Plus, a proposed “tourism tax” that could add an extra 2% for consumers in Hollywood and growing cracks in California’s “cap-and-invest” scheme. Finally, as Democrats blame rising gas prices on tensions in Iran, California Independent Petroleum Association CEO Rock Zierman joins us to explain why the state’s war on oil refineries is the main culprit.

Gavin Newsom’s “Elderly Parole Program” is paving the way for two convicted pedophiles to be released early. Former Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert joins the show to discuss the monsters who could soon be back on California’s streets, and the specific reforms needed to protect the public. Also on today’s show: with the DHS shutdown disrupting travel plans for millions of Americans, Steve calls out congressional Democrats for their failure to act, as well as their opposition to the SAVE Act and other voter ID laws. And finally, Jennifer Horn joins us with a roundup of California headlines—including another corruption scandal in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the California Teachers Association’s endorsement of Eric Swalwell, Southern California’s massive population decline, and the violence that erupted during last week’s “No Kings” protest.

Investigative journalist James O’Keefe has uncovered a major scandal in California: paid petitioners paying homeless people on Skid Row to forge signatures of registered voters. Steve breaks down how this explosive video — along with a wave of fraud exposés from Nick Shirley, CAL DOGE, and others — could end California’s corrupt Democrat machine once and for all. Then, Susan Shelley joins the show to respond to Tom Steyer’s dishonest comments about the “Save Prop 13” initiative. She also breaks down how the California bullet train is coming for your property taxes, the latest of his wife’s pet projects Gavin Newsom is boosting, and a little-known labor union law that could swing the governor’s race. Finally, California financial influencer Ramin Ekhtiar stops by to discuss the state’s soaring energy bills, a proposed increase to property transfer taxes and Matt Mahan’s record as mayor of San Jose.

Given the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, President Trump has taken bold action to unleash oil production in California. But Gavin Newsom and his cronies are determined to block him. Why are Democrats prioritizing political battles while Californians suffer at the gas pump? Steve breaks it all down and highlights the other ways the federal government is stepping in to save the state from itself. Then, Susan Shelley joins the show with eye-opening details on California’s runaway healthcare spending, Newsom’s “Cap-and-Invest” environmental scheme, and the growing trend of streetlight vandalism in Los Angeles. And finally, Rhetor AI co-founder Jeremy Jones stops by to discuss his “government efficiency” technology and how it’s being used to help CAL DOGE identify waste and fraud.

Gavin Newsom recently announced a $19 million ad campaign to combat what he calls “misinformation” about California. But what’s the real purpose? Boosting his image ahead of a presidential run. Jennifer Horn joins the show to explain why this stunt — along with California taxpayers funding Kamala Harris’s security detail — may amount to an illegal use of public funds. She also breaks down where the city of Los Angeles stands in its preparations for the 2028 Olympics, including serious staffing concerns within the LAPD and Mayor Karen Bass’s plan to make the event “car-free.” Then, education advocate and host of the A Time to Stand podcast, Kelly Schenkoske, joins us to expose the rise of “community schools,” a public education model booming in popularity across the country — especially in Newsom’s California. While the concept may sound appealing on the surface, Kelly explains why community schools threaten parental rights and serve as vehicles for woke indoctrination.

California’s bullet train project has been a symbol of the state’s failed leadership ever since voters approved it in 2008. Now, nearly two decades later, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has released yet another overpriced, inefficient and possibly illegal business plan. With the project still clearly in shambles, why is Gavin Newsom claiming victory? Susan Shelley explains it all. She also breaks down the latest public transit debacle involving San Francisco’s BART system, Newsom’s struggling “CARE Court” homeless program, and the Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13. And with Operation Epic Fury now underway, Steve shares his deeply personal reaction to President Trump’s attack on Iran and why it’s refreshing to see a president committed to restoring American deterrence.

This week, Democratic candidates for governor flocked to their annual convention in hopes of securing the party’s endorsement. But what should have been a showcase of competing visions for California descended into a circus of Trump Derangement Syndrome. Steve breaks down the most pathetic moments – including Katie Porter’s obscene “F— Trump” sign – and explains why the Democrats’ obsession with the president could open the door for Republicans in November. Then, Jen Horn stops by to discuss Gavin Newsom’s racist SAT remarks in Atlanta, Karen Bass’s clueless pothole photo op and yet another example of incompetence from California’s Homeless Industrial Complex. And finally, the Hilton campaign’s newly announced Director of Anti-Trafficking Initiatives, Kyle Campbell, joins the show to explain how California became the child sex trafficking capital of the world and what she plans to do about it once in office.

Gavin Newsom is exploiting his office for his wife’s benefit, pressuring companies with business before the state to funnel money into her nonprofit. So far, more than $4 million in “behested payments” have gone to Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s California Partners Project. Is it legal? And why is it happening? Susan Shelley joins the show with everything you need to know — plus details on yet another sales tax hike in Los Angeles County and a bizarre property-rights battle over Marilyn Monroe’s old home. Steve also weighs in on Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where the Secretary of State brilliantly laid out the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy vision. And finally, Andrea Myers, a mother of four, shares the horrifying injustices inflicted on her by California Child Protective Services and why the system needs reform.

An audience poll overwhelmingly declared Steve the winner of the first gubernatorial debate, proof that Californians are hungry for change. But with two well-funded Democrats in the race, Republicans risk splitting the vote and getting shut out of November’s general election. Steve explains why it’s critical to unite behind a single candidate — and why that candidate cannot be Chad Bianco. Then, Jennifer Horn joins the podcast with intel on the latest radical entrant to the Los Angeles mayor’s race: Democrat socialist Nithya Raman. And we break down several stories underscoring the need for CAL DOGE, including COVID-era fraud, the homeless industrial complex, and a costly “wildlife crossing” being built over the LA freeway.

A surprising new name entered California governor’s race this week: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. The media and donor class are already branding him as a more “sensible” Democrat, but a closer look shows he’s far from the moderate he pretends to be. David Johnson, chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party, joins us to expose Mahan’s troubling record on taxes, crime, and homelessness. Steve also breaks down California’s proposed “mileage tax” and how it would hit working-class families hardest to satisfy climate ideologues. And Susan Shelley joins the show to cover Dr. Oz’s investigation into the LA hospice system, a city councilman on trial for corruption, and the absurd reason Los Angeles stopped repaving its streets.

With two people fatally shot in Minnesota, Democrats are still brazenly encouraging people to interfere with ICE operations. Steve explains why the Democrats’ anti-law enforcement rhetoric and reckless sanctuary policies are to blame for the bloodshed — and what he would do as governor to prevent the same thing from happening in California. Then, Jennifer Horn joins the show with a handful of stories related to California fraud — including Gavin Newsom admitting to giving healthcare to illegal immigrants, a $23 million dollar scandal in the homeless industrial complex and more. And finally, to coincide with the launch of CAL DOGE, Steve welcomes two members of the team who are already hard at work exposing fraud, waste and corruption: Director Jenny Rae Le Roux and Government Reform, Reduction and Simplification Lead Paul Miner.

Candidates for statewide office in California have traditionally run separate campaigns. But after 16 years of Democrat one-party rule, unorthodox thinking is exactly what’s needed to flip the state in 2026. That’s why Steve has assembled an unprecedented “Golden Ticket” of candidates to run as a team in this year’s election. Two members of the ticket – Lieutenant Governor candidate Gloria Romero and Attorney General candidate Michael Gates – join the podcast to explain exactly how they will work in tandem to save California. Steve also unveils his new report on the “Democrat Tax,” exposing the staggering cost of Democrat policies on everyday Californians. Plus, Susan Shelley breaks down a disastrous sales tax bill racing through the legislature and a potentially monumental Supreme Court ruling on election integrity.

California was plunged into chaos this week after a union proposed a 5% wealth tax on billionaires. The threat of the “Billionaire Tax” has already sparked a mass exodus from the state, with an estimated $1 trillion of wealth reportedly gone overnight. Steve explains how this reckless Sacramento stunt will hurt taxpayers at every level. Then, Jennifer Horn joins us to discuss the U-Haul truck that plowed through an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, Gavin Newsom’s fiscally insane budget proposal and Spencer Pratt’s run for mayor of LA. And finally, Pastor Mike McClure of Calvary Chapel San Jose joins the show to explain why his church is still battling $1.2 million in COVID fines — more than five years later.

This week, President Trump ordered a historic raid on Venezuela that resulted in the arrest of dictator Nicolás Maduro—another example of decisive leadership delivering results where machine politicians have long failed. Steve explains why California needs the same mindset and why regime change may be coming to the Golden State in 2026. Then, Susan Shelley joins the show with the latest on the Minnesota fraud scandal and how it offers a roadmap for dismantling corruption within California’s homelessness industrial complex. And finally, on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire disaster, Rachel Darvish joins us to reflect on her viral confrontation of Gavin Newsom and the long, difficult road facing residents still trying to rebuild.

This week has been marked by unspeakable violence – from mass shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia to the shocking murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. But while these tragedies dominate headlines, brutal violence unfolds every day on the streets of California. This week, Steve visited the notorious Figueroa Street, the epicenter of Los Angeles’s child sex trafficking trade, and reports back on the evil he witnessed – along with his plan to put an end to it. Jennifer Horn joins the show with details on how the FBI thwarted a New Year’s Eve bombing plot targeting Los Angeles, and she also breaks down Mayor Karen Bass’s newly launched re-election campaign and Kamala Harris’s heavily rumored run for president against Gavin Newsom in 2026. Finally, California Secretary of State candidate Don Wagner joins us to explain exactly how he plans to clean up California’s elections.

With President Trump and Pete Hegseth taking decisive action against fentanyl-smuggling drug cartels, Democrats once again find themselves on the wrong side of a commonsense issue. Steve explains how the “drug boat” debate is a major win for Republicans and the American people. Then, we dig into the European Union’s petty $140 million fine on Elon Musk’s X and the unchecked power of bureaucracies around the world. Susan Shelley joins us with a story about a failing California solar plant that regulators are forcing to stay open, along with more developments in Tim Walz’s Minnesota fraud scandal. And finally, Fox News contributor and former FBI agent Nicole Parker joins the show to discuss her new book “The Two FBIs,” a shocking account of the corruption and politicization she witnessed inside the bureau.

Did a Gavin Newsom wildlife management directive lead to January’s Palisades fire? A recently unearthed document provides the clearest evidence yet of the governor’s culpability. Jennifer Horn joins us with the shocking details on that story, along with the latest financial data on healthcare for illegal immigrants. Then, with Tim Walz’s state of Minnesota being bombarded with allegations of welfare fraud, it’s important to remember that the corruption in California is even more rampant. State Controller candidate Herb Morgan joins us to explain why and to demand an audit of the state’s social services. And in the wake of the horrific murder of a National Guard member in Washington DC, we examine the United States’ asylum process and the importance of protecting American values.

Yet another scandal hit the Sacramento swamp this week as former top aides to Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra were indicted on federal charges of public corruption. Susan Shelley has all the details, along with the latest on the LAFD’s botched response to the January wildfires. Is Trump Derangement Syndrome on the rise in the Democratic party? It’s hard to believe they could get any more hysterical, but we break down all the latest incidents – including the government shutdown, Prop 50 and Eric Swalwell’s rumored run for California governor. Then, Grammy-nominated musician Tish Hyman joins the show after being banned from her gym for objecting to biological males in the women’s locker room. She tells the shocking story behind her viral moment and explains what California politicians must do to protect women’s spaces. And finally, Prager University co-founder Allen Estrin joins us to discuss his new book “The Honest Book of Presidents: The Men Who Shaped America,” and why it’s a necessary antidote to the Left’s anti-American view of history.

Republicans suffered a devastating loss last week with the passage of Prop 50. But now is not the time to despair. Steve digs into the Affordability Crisis at the center of last week’s elections and explains why Republicans have the best solutions. Then, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio joins us for an invigorating conversation about the grassroots efforts that will save California in 2026. Jennifer Horn has horrific details on a sex trafficking story out of LA, and how Gavin Newsom and Scott Wiener are to blame. And finally, senior counselor to President Trump Peter Navarro joins the show to discuss his new book “I Went to Prison So You Won't Have To,” an incredible story about lawfare in the Biden era.

Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional gerrymandering scheme Prop 50 passed with California voters. In today’s show, we break down what these election results mean for the future of our state and what we can learn from Democrat wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York. Then, Susan Shelley joins us to discuss all the latest Democratic financial shenanigans – including the pension fund losing millions on clean energy investments, a proposed wealth tax on California billionaires and blatant corruption in the Homeless Industrial Complex. Finally, we speak with State Assembly candidate Shannon Kessler about her fight to protect girls’ sports.