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The John Phillips Show

The John Phillips Show

Susan Shelley Live In Long Beach

Oct 10, 2026 · 40m

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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of California's finances and the impact of taxes on its residents. Joining John Phillips and Randy Wang in the studio is Susan Shelley, a columnist for the Southern California News Group and host of the Howard Jarvis Radio Show. Together, they dive into the world of Proposition 43, a measure that aims to make it harder for local governments to raise taxes. Proposition 43 is a crucial issue in California, where the cost of living is already sky-high and taxes are piling up. The speaker explains how the current system allows special interests to bypass the two-thirds vote requirement for tax…