Best Flashreport Podcasts (2026)

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RIP Doug LaMalfa & Crazy California Politics - An Interview With the California Globe's Katy Grimes 30:12

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5d ago30:12

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Episode Notes For our first podcast interview of the year, Jon Fleischman is joined by Katy Grimes, Editor-in-Chief of the California Globe, for a timely and substantive discussion of California politics at a moment of real upheaval. The conversation opens with an extended discussion of the sudden passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, reflecting on …

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AI's Influence Without Guardrails: You Should Be Worried 8:19

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is being built to persuade, influence, and shape behavior. And it’s happening faster than our laws, institutions, and public debate can keep up. Full Description: Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than our laws, faster than our institutions, and faster than our ability to fully underst…

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Gavin Newsom’s Lump of Coal: Nine Ways He’s Made California Unaffordable 8:05

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California is not a theory. It’s a test case. As Gavin Newsom enters his eighth year as governor, California has become the most unaffordable state in the lower 48—and it didn’t happen by accident. In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman walks through nine specific policy decisions made or expanded under Newsom that have driven up th…

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Democratic Long Knives Are Out For Gavin Newsom 7:43

27d ago7:43

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An Axios report quietly confirms what many political observers have suspected: Democrats are already discussing how to take down Gavin Newsom before the 2028 presidential primary even begins. In this rant, I break down a striking Axios piece based on conversations with more than 20 Democratic operatives — including people working for potential 2028…

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SDIM One-On-One Interview with businessman Jon Slavet, Candidate for Governor 34:52

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California’s next governor may come from the business world instead of the political class. In this full-length interview on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast, publisher Jon Fleischman sits down with Jon Slavet, a Republican candidate for governor whose background is rooted in private-sector leadership, entrepreneurship, and large-scale business oper…

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California Corruption Special Eposide - One on One with Jen Van Laar from RedState 30:09

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🎙️ This Week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast — Jennifer Van Laar, Managing Editor of RedState On this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Jennifer Van Laar, Managing Editor of RedState and one of California’s most unflinching political journalists. Before entering political media, Van Laar spent nearly two decades as a …

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SDIM One-On-One Interview with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Candidate for Governor 27:50

2M ago27:50

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🎙️ This Week on So, Does It Matter? — Sheriff Chad Bianco, Candidate for Governor of California Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? — the podcast where Jon Fleischman sits down one-on-one with the leaders who want to change California’s direction. In this episode, Jon talks with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, now a candidate for governor. On…

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SDMI One-On-One Interview With Chuck Michel, President of the CA Rifle & Pistol Association 31:53

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This Week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast — Chuck Michel, President of the California Rifle & Pistol Association Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? The Podcast — where we sit down each week with the people who shape, fight for, and sometimes frustrate the future of California politics. I’m Jon Fleischman, publisher of So Does It Matter, and thi…

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SDIM One-On-One Interview with Steve Hilton, CA Gubernatorial Candidate and Former Fox News Host 33:54

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🎙️ This Week on So, Does It Matter? — Steve Hilton, Candidate for Governor of California Welcome back to So, Does It Matter? The Podcast — where Jon Fleischman sits down one-on-one with the people shaping California’s political future. In this episode, Jon talks with Steve Hilton, candidate for governor of California. Born in the U.K. and known to …

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SDIM Quick Hit - Developer Rick Caruso Embraces Hard-Left Agenda 5:26

2M ago5:26

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This "quick hit" five minute podcast focuses on Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer in California, who is apparently so focused on his political ambitions that he not only left the GOP but has embraced the progressive agenda of the left. There is a whole lot more content at www.SoDoesItMatter.com.By Jon Fleischman

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SDIM's Jon Fleischman Riffs on the Top Ten Winners & Losers in California's Prop. 50 Battle 20:06

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This week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast on California Politics — Jon Fleischman goes through this week’s top ten Winners & Losers here in the Golden State. Below is a link to the written column on this, but of course, Jon is a lot more “colorful” as he goes through all ten of these folks who did it right or did it wrong. You will not want to m…

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California Post Launching Soon - One-One-Interview With New Opinion Page Editor Joel Pollak 28:52

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Welcome to So, Does It Matter? A Podcast on California Politics. This week we have a one-on-one interview with Joel Pollak, formerly of Breitbart News Network, who has just started as the new opinion page editor of the soon-to-launch California Post! Visit our Substack for lots of great California political content: www.SoDoesItMatter.com. We recor…

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Explainer: The Government Shutdown 14:45

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LONGTIME CONSERVATIVE STRATEGEST JON FLEISCHMAN WALKS LISTENERS THROUGH THE WHY OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Reporting from the Dodger Stadium parking lot before Game 5 of the World Series (which, as it turns out, did not go so well), Jon Fleischman takes a short break from California politics to talk about what’s unfolding in Washington. The federal…

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Prop. 50, Conservatism & More - A Podcast Interview With Will O'Neill of the Orange County GOP 31:28

3M ago31:28

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In this conversation, longtime California conservative strategist Jon Fleischman interviews Will O'Neill, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. The conversation delves into the implications of redistricting on competitive districts, highlighting the reduction of such districts in Orange County and the resulting lack of political ac…

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Prop. 50 - Big Warning Signs for Republicans - A Deep Dive 23:38

3M ago23:38

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Typically, each week, site publisher Jon Fleischman, a veteran of California politics for over three decades, brings on a guest for a one-on-one interview focused on some aspect of California politics or policy. This week, Jon takes a break from his usual routine to bring you a special 25-minute solo podcast, where he provides a detailed analysis o…

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An Interview With Lance Christiansen of the California Policy Center 37:19

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A talk with Lance Christiansen of the California Policy Center, talking about the end of the legislative session and bills on the Governor's desk.By Jon Fleischman

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Critiquing Awful CA Teachers Assoc. - A Podcast Interview With Will Swaim of the CA Policy Center 34:17

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Every week on So, Does It Matter? I sit down with a leader, strategist, or thinker shaping the future of California politics for a one-on-one conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. These aren’t lectures or soundbites—they’re candid exchanges that dig into the battles defining our state. What happens when a teachers’ union stops caring about tea…