In this episode, Michael Maxsenti joins me to discuss his journey from corporate leadership to the political arena. Maxsenti shares his deeply personal motivations for seeking office, rooted in a commitment to government reform and his experiences navigating the healthcare system. We explore his “Team of Rivals” approach to leadership, inspired by Abraham Lincoln, and his dedication to restoring faith in the American political system by prioritizing the needs of everyday citizens over partisan interests. Overall, this is a conversation on authenticity, sacrifice, and the path toward a more accountable and unified government.
Read moreReacting To The CBS California Gubernatorial Debate | Episode 449
My watch-along, live reaction to the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate at Pomona College and post-debate analysis.
Read moreThe Stupid Political Divide & Reading YOUR Comments | Episode 444
TOPICS0:35 Recently On The Show And Other Odds & Ends6:45 Life Imitates Art 8:15 Politics is stupid38:30 Local Issues Matter52:25 Reading Your Comments1:27:30 Crowdfunding Tech Behind Schedule?1:33:15 SuperX Apparel & Closing
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Read moreGenerational Wealth & The California Death Tax | Guest: Susan Shelley | Episode 443
Susan Shelley, VP of Communications at The Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association, joins me to talk about the on-going effort to repeal the bad policies of Proposition 19 the California voters were fooled into passing. We also discuss the challenges to getting the right information into the right hands for better informed voting in future elections and primaries.
Read moreREACTING To C.A.R.’s Gubernatorial Forum: The Future of Homeownership in California | Episode 435
My live watch along and react.
From The California Association of Realtors:
With no clear frontrunner, the California Governor’s race is very competitive this year and C.A.R. is bringing the leading candidates together for a timely conversation focused on the future of housing and pathways to homeownership in California.
Read moreCA Prop 50 Passes. GOP Infighting. What Now? | Episode 407
Gavin Newsom lied.
Californians confused on Prop 50 vote.
Low GOP turnout.
Infighting among MAGA and GOP led to losses.
Read moreThe Social Media Landscape In 2025 (So Far) | Guest: Yossi Schmidt | Episode 374
A lot has happened with the major social platforms. Some old names have resurfaced, and there are new players in the field. So, what does the social media landscape look like especially after the November 2024 election?
Read moreGoing Through HJTA’s November 5, 2024, Ballot Measure Recommendations | Episode 329
Spoiler Alert: I concur.
NO on 2, 4, 5, 6, 32, 33
YES on 34, 36.
*HJTA takes no position on 3, 35.
Source: https://www.hjta.org/hjta-ballot-measure-recommendations/
Save California recommends to Vote NO on Propositions 3 & 35.
Read moreJustify This! A Career Without Compromise With International Film & TV Star Nick Searcy | Episode 318
Peabody-Award winning Actor and Rush Limbaugh Show guest host Nick Searcy joins me to talk about his career, some Justified tidbits and, more importantly, his latest project The War On Truth.
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