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California Governor Candidate Steve Hilton Takes Your Questions

Oct 5, 2026 · 55m

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Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton says California needs a dramatic break from years of Democratic party rule. He wants to slash income taxes, build new cities, overhaul homelessness policy, expand energy production and rethink California’s approach to immigration and regulation. Polls show him well behind Democrat Xavier Becerra, but is he shifting the boundaries of political debate in the state? We talk with Steve Hilton about his case for a California reset. Guests: Steve Hilton, California’s Republican candidate for governor Marisa Lagos, KQED political correspondent and Political Breakdown co-host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices