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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/10 173 173 Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 10/10 full 18ef5b82-54a6-4ef3-be64-e68d11e71027 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/173 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Special Feature: How Public Employee Unions Built California’s Most Powerful Political Machine 169 169 Special Feature: How Public Employee Unions Built California’s Most Powerful Political Machine full 2c64e3bc-eba2-45f3-81e8-61ac65883c66 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/169 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Trump Can Stop Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax — And Should 171 171 Trump Can Stop Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax — And Should full 56cb9600-ae52-4c9c-8c0c-e8096e0b2072 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/171 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The People Are The Boss Of Elected Officials 170 170 The People Are The Boss Of Elected Officials full ee57dcc9-3b8c-49f2-a225-e7a11010e136 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/170 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Great California School Downsizing 167 167 The Great California School Downsizing full 951f0568-ae75-43ad-bded-ed4017566d70 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/167 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California’s Winery Shakedown Tests Limits of Free Speech, Association 168 168 California’s Winery Shakedown Tests Limits of Free Speech, Association full dee3f2f7-0889-4230-87c0-c4449600ea34 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/168 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No America At 250: The Question Before Us 165 165 America At 250: The Question Before Us full 47c00bae-e6e4-4957-a47e-15caafeb9679 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/165 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Los Angeles City Council Reversed Course, Pulling Non-Citizen Voting Ballot Measure — What Happened? 166 166 The Los Angeles City Council Reversed Course, Pulling Non-Citizen Voting Ballot Measure — What Happened? full 2f49f3b8-bdff-4c5e-8c01-8566ff895db4 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/166 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 435 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Two Huge Second Amendment Developments In Two Days Could Reshape California Gun Law 164 164 Two Huge Second Amendment Developments In Two Days Could Reshape California Gun Law full ae876322-e853-4321-93bf-7d891f6d661f https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/164 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:19:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 1051 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No We Do NOT Need Politics In Major League Baseball (Or Any Other Sports, Frankly) 163 163 We Do NOT Need Politics In Major League Baseball (Or Any Other Sports, Frankly) full 446b1c3c-9fbe-408e-9179-938c6303b7df https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/163 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 446 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Without Unity, A Very Narrow Path For California Republicans Becomes Impossible - It's Time For Bianco To Endorse Hilton 162 162 Without Unity, A Very Narrow Path For California Republicans Becomes Impossible - It's Time For Bianco To Endorse Hilton full f6093bf7-2f9f-4ba4-a170-2cc792664cbf https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/162 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Supreme Court Roundup: Quick Hits On Ten Big Decisions From The Court’s Final Two Weeks 161 161 Supreme Court Roundup: Quick Hits On Ten Big Decisions From The Court’s Final Two Weeks full 09d629d3-b84e-45d1-9e32-404583099edf https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/161 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom And The Democratic Party’s Socialist Future 160 160 Gavin Newsom And The Democratic Party’s Socialist Future full 40986c42-7ac4-4dda-8dd5-5088efb53b29 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/160 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Newsom’s Calculated Embrace of Mahmdani’s Socialism Rise 159 159 Newsom’s Calculated Embrace of Mahmdani’s Socialism Rise full 123fc960-0b6c-4bba-9c4e-b253ba311e96 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/159 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Into The Dumpster: Karen Bass Parts Way With Successful Lead Consultant in 2022 Election 158 158 Into The Dumpster: Karen Bass Parts Way With Successful Lead Consultant in 2022 Election full e1485780-eb1b-42eb-8147-74679ad593a2 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/158 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Ten Reasons Cameras Should Stay Out of the Supreme Court 156 156 Ten Reasons Cameras Should Stay Out of the Supreme Court full 87c365eb-6e98-4b42-8a77-ee4fd917185e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/156 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:49:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 361 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law In Major Second Amendment Victory — Which Will Also Topple California “Copy Cat” Version 157 157 Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law In Major Second Amendment Victory — Which Will Also Topple California “Copy Cat” Version full 2a16cff5-3802-4e76-bf60-3a0f0080521d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/157 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:19 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 428 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No AB 1821 Would Make State And Local Government More Secretive 151 151 AB 1821 Would Make State And Local Government More Secretive full 03386d32-3d08-42af-b543-e32f3f018109 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/151 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom Gambles On Joe Biden In Hunt For 2028 Presidential Nomination — But Still Has To Clear The Kamala Harris Hurdle 155 155 Gavin Newsom Gambles On Joe Biden In Hunt For 2028 Presidential Nomination — But Still Has To Clear The Kamala Harris Hurdle full 1e5b746c-2dc1-4f30-bf25-398b726c864a https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/155 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:50:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 434 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No This Week Two People Hold The Fate Of California’s Tax Battles 154 154 This Week Two People Hold The Fate Of California’s Tax Battles full 0cd43826-2ac1-4842-8a09-724912e0955f https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/154 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:19:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 483 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Veterans Are The Star On Sacramento’s $11 Latest Billion Pork-Laden Christmas Tree 153 153 Veterans Are The Star On Sacramento’s $11 Latest Billion Pork-Laden Christmas Tree full 685fea6c-594d-44d0-aaac-922e3a0aa4f4 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/153 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:56:09 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 413 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No A Backdoor To Illegal Alien Voting In Los Angeles? 152 152 A Backdoor To Illegal Alien Voting In Los Angeles? full 7e118b70-f305-4f1b-9a5e-06cce1be1fa1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/152 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 427 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No SB 690 Would Still Weaken Online Privacy Rights Before California Has Real Consumer Consent 150 150 SB 690 Would Still Weaken Online Privacy Rights Before California Has Real Consumer Consent full 8bb154ef-5ac7-4045-8611-0bc0d61bf164 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/150 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 447 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Pope’s Warning About AI Deserves To Be Taken Seriously By Everyone 149 149 The Pope’s Warning About AI Deserves To Be Taken Seriously By Everyone full d626a532-316d-421a-a09b-279d8c0dcf2c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/149 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 506 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom’s Final Budget: More Spending, More Taxes, More Government 148 148 Gavin Newsom’s Final Budget: More Spending, More Taxes, More Government full 428a4c35-d078-4198-9b58-c369182220d5 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/148 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom Says DOJ Probe Is Political — But Take A Closer Look 147 147 Gavin Newsom Says DOJ Probe Is Political — But Take A Closer Look full 5bece77f-f6ed-4e4d-bd2b-eb9500f98506 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/147 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 379 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No A Trillionaire, And The American Miracle 146 146 A Trillionaire, And The American Miracle full 6b7933e9-e8ba-44b7-9fc9-154bb3a1de2c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/146 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Runoff In The Governor’s Race Gets Its First Major Survey. Here Is What The Numbers Mean. 145 145 The Runoff In The Governor’s Race Gets Its First Major Survey. Here Is What The Numbers Mean. full 00f4c6ba-4e94-4821-8701-65a68bfb65ba https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/145 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:16:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 413 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Awful Top-Two System Forced Republicans Voters To Get Strategic To Avoid Lock-Out In Governor’s Race 144 144 Awful Top-Two System Forced Republicans Voters To Get Strategic To Avoid Lock-Out In Governor’s Race full 5ede36b8-9ca0-4302-b8e6-fdb99cfc1b3c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/144 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 457 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Has California Made Voting Too Easy? 143 143 Has California Made Voting Too Easy? full dee38a49-a57d-44f8-908b-55b80b1458b0 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/143 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 400 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Clarence Thomas Was Right: Woodrow Wilson Declared War on the Constitution 142 142 Clarence Thomas Was Right: Woodrow Wilson Declared War on the Constitution full b4ac14a1-2334-4db9-8f97-42fb1cb58efb https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/142 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 880 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No ICYMI - This Morning's Live Discussion - Straight talk on California's June Election Results - with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report 141 141 ICYMI - This Morning's Live Discussion - Straight talk on California's June Election Results - with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report full 8ca1b3aa-d091-4e30-a1fa-008e66c77d18 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/141 California’s June primary election is still unfolding, and the biggest stories may be happening after Election Day.

In this special joint livestream, I sit down with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report to break down the latest developments in California politics. We discuss the Los Angeles mayor’s race, Nithya Raman’s surge past Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass’s vulnerabilities, California’s lengthy vote-counting process, the governor’s race, Proposition 14, and what the results tell us about the political direction of the Golden State.

Despite approaching politics from different perspectives, Mariel and I share a commitment to thoughtful discussion, honest analysis, and examining the facts behind the headlines.

Topics include:

• Why Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles
 • Whether Karen Bass is in political trouble
 • California’s controversial late vote-counting process
 • The Supreme Court case that could reshape future elections
 • Steve Hilton’s path to the governor’s race runoff
 • Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish
 • Xavier Becerra’s emergence as the Democratic frontrunner
 • Kevin Kiley’s independent candidacy
 • Proposition 14 and California’s Top-Two Primary system

If you enjoy substantive California political analysis from people willing to engage across ideological lines, be sure to subscribe and join the conversation.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Los Angeles Mayor Race Update

10:00 Why Karen Bass Is Vulnerable

17:00 California’s Election System

21:00 Supreme Court Case Could Change Elections

25:00 Why Late Votes Favor Raman

28:00 Kevin Kiley’s Independent Strategy

33:00 Tom Steyer’s Chances Fade

35:00 Steve Hilton’s Republican Consolidation

36:00 Marie Alvarado-Gil Race Analysis

39:00 Can Steve Hilton Win Statewide?

44:00 Why Democrats Consolidated Behind Becerra

50:00 What These Results Mean For November

56:27 Conclusion

]]> California’s June primary election is still unfolding, and the biggest stories may be happening after Election Day.

In this special joint livestream, I sit down with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report to break down the latest developments in California politics. We discuss the Los Angeles mayor’s race, Nithya Raman’s surge past Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass’s vulnerabilities, California’s lengthy vote-counting process, the governor’s race, Proposition 14, and what the results tell us about the political direction of the Golden State.

Despite approaching politics from different perspectives, Mariel and I share a commitment to thoughtful discussion, honest analysis, and examining the facts behind the headlines.

Topics include:

• Why Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles
 • Whether Karen Bass is in political trouble
 • California’s controversial late vote-counting process
 • The Supreme Court case that could reshape future elections
 • Steve Hilton’s path to the governor’s race runoff
 • Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish
 • Xavier Becerra’s emergence as the Democratic frontrunner
 • Kevin Kiley’s independent candidacy
 • Proposition 14 and California’s Top-Two Primary system

If you enjoy substantive California political analysis from people willing to engage across ideological lines, be sure to subscribe and join the conversation.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Los Angeles Mayor Race Update

10:00 Why Karen Bass Is Vulnerable

17:00 California’s Election System

21:00 Supreme Court Case Could Change Elections

25:00 Why Late Votes Favor Raman

28:00 Kevin Kiley’s Independent Strategy

33:00 Tom Steyer’s Chances Fade

35:00 Steve Hilton’s Republican Consolidation

36:00 Marie Alvarado-Gil Race Analysis

39:00 Can Steve Hilton Win Statewide?

44:00 Why Democrats Consolidated Behind Becerra

50:00 What These Results Mean For November

56:27 Conclusion

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 3388 California’s June primary election is still unfolding, and the biggest stories may be happening after Election Day.

In this special joint livestream, I sit down with Mariel Garza of the Golden State Report to break down the latest developments in California politics. We discuss the Los Angeles mayor’s race, Nithya Raman’s surge past Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass’s vulnerabilities, California’s lengthy vote-counting process, the governor’s race, Proposition 14, and what the results tell us about the political direction of the Golden State.

Despite approaching politics from different perspectives, Mariel and I share a commitment to thoughtful discussion, honest analysis, and examining the facts behind the headlines.

Topics include:

• Why Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles
 • Whether Karen Bass is in political trouble
 • California’s controversial late vote-counting process
 • The Supreme Court case that could reshape future elections
 • Steve Hilton’s path to the governor’s race runoff
 • Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish
 • Xavier Becerra’s emergence as the Democratic frontrunner
 • Kevin Kiley’s independent candidacy
 • Proposition 14 and California’s Top-Two Primary system

If you enjoy substantive California political analysis from people willing to engage across ideological lines, be sure to subscribe and join the conversation.

Subscribe to So, Does It Matter?

https://www.sodoesitmatter.com

Subscribe to Golden State Report:

https://www.goldenstatereport.org

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Los Angeles Mayor Race Update

10:00 Why Karen Bass Is Vulnerable

17:00 California’s Election System

21:00 Supreme Court Case Could Change Elections

25:00 Why Late Votes Favor Raman

28:00 Kevin Kiley’s Independent Strategy

33:00 Tom Steyer’s Chances Fade

35:00 Steve Hilton’s Republican Consolidation

36:00 Marie Alvarado-Gil Race Analysis

39:00 Can Steve Hilton Win Statewide?

44:00 Why Democrats Consolidated Behind Becerra

50:00 What These Results Mean For November

56:27 Conclusion

]]> California Politics, Los Angeles Mayor Race, Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, Spencer Pratt, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, California Governor Race, California Elections, Prop 14, Top Two Primary, Kevin Kiley, Marie Alvarado Gil, Election Analysis, Mariel Garza, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter, Golden State Report, California News No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California's June Election! 140 140 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California's June Election! full fddff13f-e168-4ebb-85a2-1e135d44fbb1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/140 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 502 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No America’s Debt Crisis May Be Far Worse Than Washington Admits 139 139 America’s Debt Crisis May Be Far Worse Than Washington Admits full 7454907c-fe8b-4f8a-a239-b1526abad55d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/139 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:35:31 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 421 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Tired Of This Endless Waiting? Supreme Court And Postal Service Changes Could Upend California’s Mail Ballot System 138 138 Tired Of This Endless Waiting? Supreme Court And Postal Service Changes Could Upend California’s Mail Ballot System full 77749dd6-1a9d-4320-a93a-a83e3218400f https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/138 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 449 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats Will Have To Campaign On Their Record This Fall 137 137 California Democrats Will Have To Campaign On Their Record This Fall full cad27201-a222-4c58-ba30-2e0ede1f0885 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/137 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 461 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Live Panel Discussion: Election Results Across California: Hilton, Becerra, Pratt, Bass & What Happens Next 136 136 Live Panel Discussion: Election Results Across California: Hilton, Becerra, Pratt, Bass & What Happens Next full 4ff446c1-4432-4d3e-89a7-2160e3113761 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/136 California’s June primary may be over, but the counting is far from finished.


Jon Fleischman is joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center and political strategist Matt Klink for a comprehensive breakdown of California’s early election results and what they mean heading into November.


Topics include Steve Hilton’s strong showing in the Governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s path forward, Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish, the implications for Republican turnout, and why the emerging Hilton-Becerra matchup could become a referendum on the Gavin Newsom era.


The conversation also dives deep into Los Angeles politics, including Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral campaign, Karen Bass’ vulnerabilities heading into the fall, Democratic Socialists in local government, key City Attorney and City Council races, congressional contests, legislative races, tax measures, and the long road ahead as millions of California ballots remain uncounted.


Timestamps


00:00 Introduction & California’s Slow Vote Count


04:30 How Many Ballots Remain Outstanding?


08:00 Governor’s Race: Hilton, Becerra & Steyer


15:00 Can Hilton Make California Competitive?


22:00 Matt Klink Joins The Discussion


28:00 Spencer Pratt’s Impact On The L.A. Mayor’s Race


36:45 Los Angeles City Attorney & City Council Races


45:30 Congressional & Legislative Races Across California


61:00 San Diego Politics & Key Legislative Contests


70:00 Tax Measures & November Ballot Fights


82:00 Final Thoughts

]]> California’s June primary may be over, but the counting is far from finished.


Jon Fleischman is joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center and political strategist Matt Klink for a comprehensive breakdown of California’s early election results and what they mean heading into November.


Topics include Steve Hilton’s strong showing in the Governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s path forward, Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish, the implications for Republican turnout, and why the emerging Hilton-Becerra matchup could become a referendum on the Gavin Newsom era.


The conversation also dives deep into Los Angeles politics, including Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral campaign, Karen Bass’ vulnerabilities heading into the fall, Democratic Socialists in local government, key City Attorney and City Council races, congressional contests, legislative races, tax measures, and the long road ahead as millions of California ballots remain uncounted.


Timestamps


00:00 Introduction & California’s Slow Vote Count


04:30 How Many Ballots Remain Outstanding?


08:00 Governor’s Race: Hilton, Becerra & Steyer


15:00 Can Hilton Make California Competitive?


22:00 Matt Klink Joins The Discussion


28:00 Spencer Pratt’s Impact On The L.A. Mayor’s Race


36:45 Los Angeles City Attorney & City Council Races


45:30 Congressional & Legislative Races Across California


61:00 San Diego Politics & Key Legislative Contests


70:00 Tax Measures & November Ballot Fights


82:00 Final Thoughts

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:35:34 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 5149 California’s June primary may be over, but the counting is far from finished.


Jon Fleischman is joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center and political strategist Matt Klink for a comprehensive breakdown of California’s early election results and what they mean heading into November.


Topics include Steve Hilton’s strong showing in the Governor’s race, Xavier Becerra’s path forward, Tom Steyer’s disappointing finish, the implications for Republican turnout, and why the emerging Hilton-Becerra matchup could become a referendum on the Gavin Newsom era.


The conversation also dives deep into Los Angeles politics, including Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral campaign, Karen Bass’ vulnerabilities heading into the fall, Democratic Socialists in local government, key City Attorney and City Council races, congressional contests, legislative races, tax measures, and the long road ahead as millions of California ballots remain uncounted.


Timestamps


00:00 Introduction & California’s Slow Vote Count


04:30 How Many Ballots Remain Outstanding?


08:00 Governor’s Race: Hilton, Becerra & Steyer


15:00 Can Hilton Make California Competitive?


22:00 Matt Klink Joins The Discussion


28:00 Spencer Pratt’s Impact On The L.A. Mayor’s Race


36:45 Los Angeles City Attorney & City Council Races


45:30 Congressional & Legislative Races Across California


61:00 San Diego Politics & Key Legislative Contests


70:00 Tax Measures & November Ballot Fights


82:00 Final Thoughts

]]> California Politics, California Election 2026, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, Governor Race, Los Angeles Politics, California Primary, Election Results, Matt Klink, Lance Christensen, California Policy Center, Democratic Socialists, California Legislature, Congressional Races, Tax Measures, Republican Party, Democratic Party, So Does It Matter Podcast No Analysis: Early Returns Point To Becerra Vs. Hilton And Bass Vs. Pratt 135 135 Analysis: Early Returns Point To Becerra Vs. Hilton And Bass Vs. Pratt full 7ed9040f-ee19-480b-b11c-70c55cebe349 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/135 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No A New Tax Increase Is Headed For The SF Bay Area This November 133 133 A New Tax Increase Is Headed For The SF Bay Area This November full bed6a0bf-1312-4aaa-b6cc-e0db25819bc3 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/133 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 449 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Socialist Who Could Cost Nithya Raman A Runoff Spot 134 134 The Socialist Who Could Cost Nithya Raman A Runoff Spot full 9d7df106-56af-4e72-9646-9f455823b599 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/134 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Election Day Is Here -- What I Am Watching Here in California 132 132 Election Day Is Here -- What I Am Watching Here in California full 8573ac50-281a-4255-a4b2-d1e3e76dc008 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/132 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/29 131 131 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/29 full 032acb09-132a-4ce7-bdc6-ca584e9ff649 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/131 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 415 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No During Public Safety Crises, Democrats Perform; Republicans Lead 130 130 During Public Safety Crises, Democrats Perform; Republicans Lead full c32836e9-be1e-4535-b51d-be6c28cdccc3 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/130 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Breaking News: New Poll Shows GOP Potentially On Verge Of Governor’s Race Lockout 129 129 Breaking News: New Poll Shows GOP Potentially On Verge Of Governor’s Race Lockout full 4b021164-8d03-4f12-bba2-f6bbba23a1a1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/129 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 10:48:35 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 355 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Government Unions Will Try Anything To Keep Their Members From Returning To The Office 128 128 California Government Unions Will Try Anything To Keep Their Members From Returning To The Office full 3c0c8a33-c280-4ca8-9ab1-3e06b1f791fd https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/128 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 412 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The U.S. Department Of Justice: UCLA Abandoned Jewish Students 126 126 The U.S. Department Of Justice: UCLA Abandoned Jewish Students full b545cbbb-e661-4531-a26d-7a0fe51a1a4c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/126 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Los Angeles Socialists Love Their Billionaires 127 127 Los Angeles Socialists Love Their Billionaires full 69ec0c3e-0993-48aa-a8d3-c297f6061990 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/127 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The IRS Wronged Trump. This $1.776 Billion "Anti-Weaponization" Fund Still Stinks. 124 124 The IRS Wronged Trump. This $1.776 Billion "Anti-Weaponization" Fund Still Stinks. full 3257660e-57d9-442c-86e1-98d8b138b631 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/124 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 518 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/22 123 123 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/22 full cfa84317-b5e4-43df-b410-77cfcb3ad393 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/123 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 12:43:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 501 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, And The Weirdest Mayor’s Race In America 125 125 Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, And The Weirdest Mayor’s Race In America full 60881cd5-bad2-4939-b061-b8a820784c2a https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/125 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The National Democratic Party’s 2024 “Autopsy” Ignores The Obvious Cause Of Death 122 122 The National Democratic Party’s 2024 “Autopsy” Ignores The Obvious Cause Of Death full 18ccaab1-f77a-4bf1-9fce-cc4bc1b3ed71 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/122 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Why Are California Democrats Holding Onto Their Ballots? 121 121 Why Are California Democrats Holding Onto Their Ballots? full 0793fc59-2332-41e6-8bb9-3d65d0334ea8 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/121 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom’s Hard Left Turn On AI Economics 120 120 Gavin Newsom’s Hard Left Turn On AI Economics full fef76a27-4445-467c-8224-0e3aa90259b1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/120 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats Are Once Again Trying To Make It A Lot Harder For You To Legally Purchase A Firearm 118 118 California Democrats Are Once Again Trying To Make It A Lot Harder For You To Legally Purchase A Firearm full 9ee14a10-1fcd-487c-aea8-6f337cbae84e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/118 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Want To Know Who Made The Runoff? In California, You May Wait For Weeks 119 119 Want To Know Who Made The Runoff? In California, You May Wait For Weeks full 43269743-d8e5-45c6-8d92-96161744d7f6 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/119 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Today I Voted For Steve Hilton For Governor And Why Others Should Do The Same 117 117 Today I Voted For Steve Hilton For Governor And Why Others Should Do The Same full dfe5b9eb-53d3-4d23-803d-8127fab6248c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/117 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California’s Bullet Train May Not Even Reach Downtown Bakersfield - You Can’t Make This Up 115 115 California’s Bullet Train May Not Even Reach Downtown Bakersfield - You Can’t Make This Up full 5734ea76-2eff-4ef8-a680-51137bf6bc9e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/115 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Vance’s $1.3 Billion Freeze Exposes California’s Medicaid Racket 116 116 Vance’s $1.3 Billion Freeze Exposes California’s Medicaid Racket full df8ae5a1-5faa-47da-8654-a7cbe07961a9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/116 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/15 114 114 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/15 full 7c5660aa-e6b6-4ac8-be18-a18b009e16a2 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/114 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 13:22:02 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 520 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch And The Importance Of The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution 111 111 Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch And The Importance Of The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution full 4b399e34-d71b-4758-9152-bcf045ca4307 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/111 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse Is Dying Better Than Most Of Us Are Living 113 113 Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse Is Dying Better Than Most Of Us Are Living full ca39f4b0-2985-4ee0-bf60-cbd5e467290e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/113 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No New Statewide Survey Results - Governor’s Race: Three Candidates, Two Spots, One Messy June Election 112 112 New Statewide Survey Results - Governor’s Race: Three Candidates, Two Spots, One Messy June Election full 208ba095-30de-4a1f-b598-93c4f6115e4b https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/112 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 12:45:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 463 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Patriot Profile: Mike Antonovich, The Conservative Who Governed Los Angeles County 110 110 California Patriot Profile: Mike Antonovich, The Conservative Who Governed Los Angeles County full df537c7c-ea0f-4660-bb55-e7aa47231257 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/110 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 567 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom’s New “Affordability” Program Comes In A Box Of Diapers 108 108 Gavin Newsom’s New “Affordability” Program Comes In A Box Of Diapers full 42df5434-6c64-4165-b423-e5ece531daa6 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/108 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No LA City Hall Thinks The Problem Is Still “Too Much Policing” - You Cannot Make This Up 107 107 LA City Hall Thinks The Problem Is Still “Too Much Policing” - You Cannot Make This Up full a82510a9-1a65-443f-af66-832123858334 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/107 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 13:15:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 397 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Quick Hit: Is It Time Time "Undo The Top Two" And Return California To Partisan Primaries? 109 109 Quick Hit: Is It Time Time "Undo The Top Two" And Return California To Partisan Primaries? full 573eef9b-e77e-402c-8417-e6a367eb9b08 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/109 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:22:23 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 357 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/8/26 106 106 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/8/26 full a36edbac-69bc-47be-ba3e-30dfaab801b1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/106 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No *Breaking News* Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Democrat Gerrymander, Negating A Four-Seat Pickup - Big Contrast From What Happened in California 105 105 *Breaking News* Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Democrat Gerrymander, Negating A Four-Seat Pickup - Big Contrast From What Happened in California full 9b7fa7e2-ee79-4e42-ae93-eb0236002c67 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/105 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Jennifer Siebel Newsom Is Not A Victim. She Is A Combatant. 104 104 Jennifer Siebel Newsom Is Not A Victim. She Is A Combatant. full fff0cda5-e0ea-47bc-9e42-d158cb529f75 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/104 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats Keep Trying To Solve Homelessness — Without Addressing What’s Causing It 98 98 California Democrats Keep Trying To Solve Homelessness — Without Addressing What’s Causing It full 5632e158-1642-4c87-9b07-7ce47e3c488c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/98 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 13:32:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 400 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Straight Talk with Hoover Institution's Josh Rauh: California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Backfire Badly 100 100 Straight Talk with Hoover Institution's Josh Rauh: California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Backfire Badly full 508699c9-4d66-4506-acbb-820f81b5144d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/100 Jon Fleischman interviews Hoover Institution economist Josh Rauh about California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax. They break down what the measure actually does, why it may not raise anywhere near what supporters claim, how it could drive wealthy taxpayers and future investment out of California, and why the measure may create a framework for broader asset taxation.


Episode Description:
In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University to discuss California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax.


Supporters say the measure would raise massive new revenue by imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth. Rauh explains why that claim may be wildly overstated, why the measure’s retroactive structure raises serious concerns, and how wealthy taxpayers leaving California could actually cost the state revenue over time.


The conversation also covers the measure’s constitutional architecture, its possible expansion beyond billionaires, the problem of taxing founder control in companies with dual-class shares, and the broader economic risk of pushing entrepreneurs, investment, and jobs out of California.


Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction to So, Does It Matter?
00:43 — Why California’s billionaire wealth tax matters
01:00 — Introducing Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution
03:26 — How viewers can help spread the word
04:02 — What the proposed wealth tax actually does
05:37 — Why this is different from ordinary taxation
06:21 — Why “one-time tax” may be misleading
07:46 — Could the Legislature expand or repeat the tax?
08:38 — California Supreme Court concerns
10:00 — Would it really raise $100 billion?
11:47 — Larry Ellison and the flawed revenue estimate
12:38 — Billionaires leaving California before the cutoff
14:21 — Why Rauh estimates a much lower revenue ceiling
15:26 — California’s history of “temporary” taxes becoming permanent
16:58 — Tax-measure overreach on the 2026 ballot
18:19 — Lost income-tax revenue from departing billionaires
19:35 — Why the measure could cost California $25 billion
20:46 — The founder-control problem
22:55 — Dual-class shares and inflated valuations
24:40 — Forced share sales and effects on ordinary investors
25:46 — Rauh’s elevator pitch to voters
27:45 — Why Jon says ordinary taxpayers should care
28:43 — About the Hoover Institution
30:15 — Closing thoughts and future discussion

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]]> Jon Fleischman interviews Hoover Institution economist Josh Rauh about California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax. They break down what the measure actually does, why it may not raise anywhere near what supporters claim, how it could drive wealthy taxpayers and future investment out of California, and why the measure may create a framework for broader asset taxation.


Episode Description:
In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University to discuss California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax.


Supporters say the measure would raise massive new revenue by imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth. Rauh explains why that claim may be wildly overstated, why the measure’s retroactive structure raises serious concerns, and how wealthy taxpayers leaving California could actually cost the state revenue over time.


The conversation also covers the measure’s constitutional architecture, its possible expansion beyond billionaires, the problem of taxing founder control in companies with dual-class shares, and the broader economic risk of pushing entrepreneurs, investment, and jobs out of California.


Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction to So, Does It Matter?
00:43 — Why California’s billionaire wealth tax matters
01:00 — Introducing Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution
03:26 — How viewers can help spread the word
04:02 — What the proposed wealth tax actually does
05:37 — Why this is different from ordinary taxation
06:21 — Why “one-time tax” may be misleading
07:46 — Could the Legislature expand or repeat the tax?
08:38 — California Supreme Court concerns
10:00 — Would it really raise $100 billion?
11:47 — Larry Ellison and the flawed revenue estimate
12:38 — Billionaires leaving California before the cutoff
14:21 — Why Rauh estimates a much lower revenue ceiling
15:26 — California’s history of “temporary” taxes becoming permanent
16:58 — Tax-measure overreach on the 2026 ballot
18:19 — Lost income-tax revenue from departing billionaires
19:35 — Why the measure could cost California $25 billion
20:46 — The founder-control problem
22:55 — Dual-class shares and inflated valuations
24:40 — Forced share sales and effects on ordinary investors
25:46 — Rauh’s elevator pitch to voters
27:45 — Why Jon says ordinary taxpayers should care
28:43 — About the Hoover Institution
30:15 — Closing thoughts and future discussion

There's a bunch more to read at www.SoDoesItMatter.com.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 20:49:43 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 1843 Jon Fleischman interviews Hoover Institution economist Josh Rauh about California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax. They break down what the measure actually does, why it may not raise anywhere near what supporters claim, how it could drive wealthy taxpayers and future investment out of California, and why the measure may create a framework for broader asset taxation.


Episode Description:
In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University to discuss California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax.


Supporters say the measure would raise massive new revenue by imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth. Rauh explains why that claim may be wildly overstated, why the measure’s retroactive structure raises serious concerns, and how wealthy taxpayers leaving California could actually cost the state revenue over time.


The conversation also covers the measure’s constitutional architecture, its possible expansion beyond billionaires, the problem of taxing founder control in companies with dual-class shares, and the broader economic risk of pushing entrepreneurs, investment, and jobs out of California.


Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction to So, Does It Matter?
00:43 — Why California’s billionaire wealth tax matters
01:00 — Introducing Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution
03:26 — How viewers can help spread the word
04:02 — What the proposed wealth tax actually does
05:37 — Why this is different from ordinary taxation
06:21 — Why “one-time tax” may be misleading
07:46 — Could the Legislature expand or repeat the tax?
08:38 — California Supreme Court concerns
10:00 — Would it really raise $100 billion?
11:47 — Larry Ellison and the flawed revenue estimate
12:38 — Billionaires leaving California before the cutoff
14:21 — Why Rauh estimates a much lower revenue ceiling
15:26 — California’s history of “temporary” taxes becoming permanent
16:58 — Tax-measure overreach on the 2026 ballot
18:19 — Lost income-tax revenue from departing billionaires
19:35 — Why the measure could cost California $25 billion
20:46 — The founder-control problem
22:55 — Dual-class shares and inflated valuations
24:40 — Forced share sales and effects on ordinary investors
25:46 — Rauh’s elevator pitch to voters
27:45 — Why Jon says ordinary taxpayers should care
28:43 — About the Hoover Institution
30:15 — Closing thoughts and future discussion

There's a bunch more to read at www.SoDoesItMatter.com.

]]> California politics, California taxes, wealth tax, billionaire tax, Hoover Institution, Josh Rauh, Stanford, public finance, state budget, California economy, ballot measures, taxpayer issues, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter No Spencer Pratt’s Braveheart Against The Bass Kingdom 103 103 Spencer Pratt’s Braveheart Against The Bass Kingdom full ef6dc397-fe8c-4cb3-8e86-91a71ac1e323 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/103 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Los Angeles, Karen Bass, Bravehart, Los Angeles City Politics No California Democrats Want Muslim Holidays In State Law — But Not The Jewish High Holidays 102 102 California Democrats Want Muslim Holidays In State Law — But Not The Jewish High Holidays full 7b9a3c6d-e49f-4ad3-a217-e8218cad447d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/102 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No "Cap-And-Invest" Is California’s Affordability Crisis In Climate Clothing 101 101 "Cap-And-Invest" Is California’s Affordability Crisis In Climate Clothing full f94feb9a-6bc4-4b9d-a833-51b950a507d9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/101 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/1 97 97 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/1 full b10a29e1-0f0d-47a2-a31a-4c84a670f0ce https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/97 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 12:25:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 417 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Tom, Xavier & Katie All Support "Single Payer" Healthcare... So Full Government Control 96 96 Tom, Xavier & Katie All Support "Single Payer" Healthcare... So Full Government Control full cc2ddc8a-20a6-4075-a6b6-37173ccc86a3 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/96 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 05:30:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 480 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Republicans, Be Forewarned: Two Democrats Could Shut The GOP Out Of The Governor’s Race 95 95 California Republicans, Be Forewarned: Two Democrats Could Shut The GOP Out Of The Governor’s Race full ce53f9f1-7828-4783-bdfa-b0a973de0068 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/95 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:08:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 414 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Hot Takes In California Politics: A little bit of everything in one of my occasional "around the state" hot takes columns... enjoy! 94 94 Hot Takes In California Politics: A little bit of everything in one of my occasional "around the state" hot takes columns... enjoy! full 64bf63fa-ecdb-4ff7-97c0-153cd7b8df72 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/94 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The California Governor’s Debate Got Louder. The Race Did Not Get Much Clearer. 93 93 The California Governor’s Debate Got Louder. The Race Did Not Get Much Clearer. full cfcb204c-878f-4252-84af-a0079bff85d9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/93 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:57:39 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 750 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Patriot Profile: The Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, The Farmer Who Never Left Home 92 92 California Patriot Profile: The Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, The Farmer Who Never Left Home full a6adfe0a-aa7d-452c-811c-562e5fbc8db9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/92 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Tonight’s Debate May Be The Last Best Chance For Someone To Break Out - Let's Break Down What Each Candidate Needs To Do... 91 91 Tonight’s Debate May Be The Last Best Chance For Someone To Break Out - Let's Break Down What Each Candidate Needs To Do... full 0cf2027f-e964-45c0-b4dd-11c8b28ca4f5 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/91 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No As Backers Turn In Signatures, California Wealth Tax Measure Threatens Voter Safeguards - My Latest in the California Post 90 90 As Backers Turn In Signatures, California Wealth Tax Measure Threatens Voter Safeguards - My Latest in the California Post full e37a5469-529f-4003-b810-c21586e40f69 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/90 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No In California, a “Polyamory” Push And The Decline Of Marriage 89 89 In California, a “Polyamory” Push And The Decline Of Marriage full 0535af96-8a53-47a4-81dc-7960edb7bb07 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/89 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No *Breaking News* California Voter ID Measure Qualifies For November Ballot 88 88 *Breaking News* California Voter ID Measure Qualifies For November Ballot full a1d83fb8-919b-41e0-9457-b622f412ad1d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/88 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/24 - And Who Had the Worst Week (Video)? 87 87 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/24 - And Who Had the Worst Week (Video)? full 1426ba56-78e0-4136-9ff2-6280f63314c2 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/87 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Reporters And Political Observers Need To Stop Using Prediction Betting Odds As Indicators Of Trends In Campaigns 86 86 Reporters And Political Observers Need To Stop Using Prediction Betting Odds As Indicators Of Trends In Campaigns full 9aa9956e-aa72-462e-9628-8b75f2b170df https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/86 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No $25 Billion “Housing Bond” Measure Qualifies For November Ballot - It Should Be Firmly Rejected By Voters 85 85 $25 Billion “Housing Bond” Measure Qualifies For November Ballot - It Should Be Firmly Rejected By Voters full 51c2abe5-3c2e-47df-80ec-a21e6393ccd4 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/85 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:44:42 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 364 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Save Prop. 13 Qualifies, Setting Up Major Tax Fight In California 84 84 Save Prop. 13 Qualifies, Setting Up Major Tax Fight In California full 058f385d-8021-4599-8227-edf19352cdb1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/84 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Lawmakers Are Reacting To A ChatGPT Suicide Case — But Missing The Bigger Risk 83 83 California Lawmakers Are Reacting To A ChatGPT Suicide Case — But Missing The Bigger Risk full 5d8b7e4f-1da9-4601-9c2f-efcb1de1492e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/83 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 517 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No New Report: California Job Growth Lags Nation As High Costs Wipe Out Income Gains 82 82 New Report: California Job Growth Lags Nation As High Costs Wipe Out Income Gains full c65d51a8-5d2c-4ca8-b0ee-024b93338b12 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/82 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Anti-Tax Coalition Announces New Statewide Advertising Campaign 81 81 California Anti-Tax Coalition Announces New Statewide Advertising Campaign full 977a6868-1d9a-4690-90c9-851461859225 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/81 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Had Oil. Gavin Newsom Chose Scarcity. Trump: Drill, Baby, Drill! 80 80 California Had Oil. Gavin Newsom Chose Scarcity. Trump: Drill, Baby, Drill! full 12ff9549-6da7-4ea3-a341-c811371642e8 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/80 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No LAUSD’s Insane Deal For $1.2 Billion In Raises 77 77 LAUSD’s Insane Deal For $1.2 Billion In Raises full ae2a34ff-0ebd-49eb-9a46-aa407037bcdb https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/77 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/17 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip 79 79 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/17 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip full 146c7648-69b3-4fd9-a69b-69d9d0d981f5 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/79 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Chris Cillizza’s Case For And Against Gavin Newsom For President 78 78 Chris Cillizza’s Case For And Against Gavin Newsom For President full 5705af54-a292-4598-8f09-2f49c0fa2f25 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/78 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Politics Of Special Election Timing - Governor Newsom's Partisanship On Display 76 76 The Politics Of Special Election Timing - Governor Newsom's Partisanship On Display full 3a1f6022-ed67-4329-994c-cbbe122e3c36 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/76 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Happy Tax Day! California Taxpayers Deserve Relief. 75 75 Happy Tax Day! California Taxpayers Deserve Relief. full 9174071c-0d31-4b91-a8c7-9a773db8ab8c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/75 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Swalwell Scandal Exposes The Problem Democrats Do Not Want To Talk About 73 73 The Swalwell Scandal Exposes The Problem Democrats Do Not Want To Talk About full e8c102d0-bf4a-4915-b9bf-52fe9548df41 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/73 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:53 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 365 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Right Must Confront Antisemitism Or Be Defined By It 72 72 The Right Must Confront Antisemitism Or Be Defined By It full d280f89b-90b6-4695-b696-35fc50a1d625 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/72 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Polling Shows Los Angeles Mayor Race Is A Rejection Of Everyone Running 71 71 Polling Shows Los Angeles Mayor Race Is A Rejection Of Everyone Running full 530addc5-ccbb-4159-958a-3ce9397c505a https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/71 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:51:20 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 373 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/10 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip 70 70 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/10 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip full 632867d3-bef7-4d34-a7fb-0ff4c3d5c70a https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/70 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Senator Scott Wiener’s End Run Around Free Speech Rights And A New SCOTUS Ruling 69 69 Senator Scott Wiener’s End Run Around Free Speech Rights And A New SCOTUS Ruling full 4c97a425-bc5f-4098-bf29-316a3e0656fd https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/69 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:10:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 329 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Massive LAPD Data Breach Becomes Another Bass-Era Fumble 68 68 Massive LAPD Data Breach Becomes Another Bass-Era Fumble full 7651f2e0-a677-4067-9d46-e798aeea86e3 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/68 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 348 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Matt Mahan’s $35 Million Rescue Mission - You Can't Make This Up 67 67 Matt Mahan’s $35 Million Rescue Mission - You Can't Make This Up full 57ae35cd-c348-4b66-a730-29cf0e4905c0 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/67 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:17:58 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 463 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No High-Speed Rail Was Always A Fantasy - A New "Must Watch" Segment Last Weekend on 60 Minutes Just Said It Out Loud 66 66 High-Speed Rail Was Always A Fantasy - A New "Must Watch" Segment Last Weekend on 60 Minutes Just Said It Out Loud full c27674a5-a0c0-4e39-af0f-48250037f8d3 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/66 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:37:27 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 396 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Sexual Harassment Allegations Could Rock Swalwell’s Campaign For Governor 65 65 Sexual Harassment Allegations Could Rock Swalwell’s Campaign For Governor full 6d112a50-4f8a-4f7a-98b3-4ee124a7057c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/65 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Gas Prices Aren’t A Mystery. They’re The Result Of Progressive Policy 63 63 California Gas Prices Aren’t A Mystery. They’re The Result Of Progressive Policy full b84ced1e-2576-435b-a434-db99bfb6cee0 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/63 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 383 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No *Breaking News* President Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for Governor - Full Analysis 64 64 *Breaking News* President Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for Governor - Full Analysis full 1d8bceb9-434f-462b-ae8c-765dcfb5430d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/64 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:43:25 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 480 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/3 - Who Had The Worst Week? 62 62 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/3 - Who Had The Worst Week? full a35d3b60-5680-4e3d-9768-d335b51da6d2 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/62 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Feds’ LA Hospice Fraud Takedown: Just the Start 61 61 Feds’ LA Hospice Fraud Takedown: Just the Start full cff1795a-b692-470d-85f7-32c65cb41f33 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/61 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats May Already Be Road-Testing a Strategy to Undercut a Voter ID Initiative 60 60 California Democrats May Already Be Road-Testing a Strategy to Undercut a Voter ID Initiative full ee4b1648-d24e-42dc-bb9c-c21f4127f6c9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/60 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Why San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Is Stuck in the Low Single Digits 59 59 Why San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Is Stuck in the Low Single Digits full 0f6339c7-3b47-4ca8-a4dc-9c4356743389 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/59 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Four Biggest Factors That Could Determine Whether Democrats Are Locked Out of the Top Two in the Governor’s Race 58 58 The Four Biggest Factors That Could Determine Whether Democrats Are Locked Out of the Top Two in the Governor’s Race full 60a72f37-4324-4dd8-9b3c-0ae86a3c5b20 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/58 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California’s Golden Goose Is Already Flying the Coop 57 57 California’s Golden Goose Is Already Flying the Coop full 7a35fc47-fcba-4ef1-97b3-9b6d104caa83 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/57 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Public Schools: Spending More, Serving Fewer, Achieving Less 55 55 California Public Schools: Spending More, Serving Fewer, Achieving Less full ba0e76c7-e196-4eb2-909b-d0370c16abec https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/55 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Bonus Content: Dodgers Inaugurate ABS Era — Much To Fans’ Surprise And Delight 56 56 Bonus Content: Dodgers Inaugurate ABS Era — Much To Fans’ Surprise And Delight full f808e112-dde5-497a-b720-05ada5b0b6f9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/56 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, MLB, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers No New Report: California Legislative Analyst Lays Out Roadmap for Higher Taxes 54 54 New Report: California Legislative Analyst Lays Out Roadmap for Higher Taxes full 0dffef1b-c7ee-4cd7-8c21-3dd7b95f717e https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/54 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/27 - Who Had The Worst Week? 53 53 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/27 - Who Had The Worst Week? full e1d13dbb-7bf2-4e81-b891-bb7084881545 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/53 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 399 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No What Happens If The Billionaire Tax Passes, But the Voter ID Initiative Fails...? 51 51 What Happens If The Billionaire Tax Passes, But the Voter ID Initiative Fails...? full fe7a6959-c4a9-46dc-a1cb-70c20717dc86 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/51 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:45:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 427 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No In California, One Party Rule Means One-Sided Housing Policy 50 50 In California, One Party Rule Means One-Sided Housing Policy full 5e232df1-7b75-478c-9ef7-018532f5e6eb https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/50 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Trump, Mueller, and What Andrew Breitbart Understood About Moments Like This 49 49 Trump, Mueller, and What Andrew Breitbart Understood About Moments Like This full 65a117fd-7dc1-4f02-9297-44db9422130f https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/49 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Democrats Moved Quickly on Cesar Chavez -- Because of Jeffrey Epstein 47 47 Democrats Moved Quickly on Cesar Chavez -- Because of Jeffrey Epstein full 3c3c0699-7a3c-42ae-9200-3ff42d93fa5d https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/47 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:48:49 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 445 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Vacation Voting: How Special Interests Bankroll California Legislators On Lavish Junkets 48 48 Vacation Voting: How Special Interests Bankroll California Legislators On Lavish Junkets full e4765932-0dd6-4fb2-ad30-782a42e94d89 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/48 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Prediction Online Betting Markets Are Not Public Opinion: Betting Odds Are Misleading California Voters And Fueling Lazy Political Coverage 52 52 Prediction Online Betting Markets Are Not Public Opinion: Betting Odds Are Misleading California Voters And Fueling Lazy Political Coverage full 12efb3f1-d5d8-4d4c-a6c4-9a491765f7cf https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/52 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Is About to Repeat One of Its Worst Public Safety Pension Mistakes 46 46 California Is About to Repeat One of Its Worst Public Safety Pension Mistakes full d6d4ed52-4d40-4899-b2fe-882192b9a8fb https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/46 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/20 - Who Had The Worst Week? 45 45 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/20 - Who Had The Worst Week? full 28e5ab20-bc93-4bf1-8653-bdae52b23f61 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/45 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Los Angeles Schools Face Financial Collapse As Unions Threaten To Shut Them Down 44 44 Los Angeles Schools Face Financial Collapse As Unions Threaten To Shut Them Down full 9ac02ca5-ba9e-42ba-894c-71693b4a40e7 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/44 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No *Breaking* New Berkeley IGS Statewide Survey Reveals A Wide-Open California Governor’s Race Defined By Fragmentation, Not Momentum 43 43 *Breaking* New Berkeley IGS Statewide Survey Reveals A Wide-Open California Governor’s Race Defined By Fragmentation, Not Momentum full cdc8ae83-78c6-463a-9a66-e89cf8d6ec98 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/43 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:09:06 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 348 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Is Collapsing Under New Allegations. California Has To Rename Everything... 42 42 Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Is Collapsing Under New Allegations. California Has To Rename Everything... full b78a0d25-558c-42ff-92fd-2c0595c35436 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/42 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Lawsuits As An Investment Strategy: The Quiet Expansion Of Litigation Finance 41 41 Lawsuits As An Investment Strategy: The Quiet Expansion Of Litigation Finance full 5e8c3622-406c-4603-96f4-6bcd79593cab https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/41 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No 16 Accounts That California Conservatives Should Follow on X 40 40 16 Accounts That California Conservatives Should Follow on X full c96eab24-065b-4fb3-b884-086d4fbf2add https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/40 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No A Failing Bay Area Transit System Wants a 14-Year, $14 Billion Taxpayer Bailout - Voters Should Reject This Without Hesitation 39 39 A Failing Bay Area Transit System Wants a 14-Year, $14 Billion Taxpayer Bailout - Voters Should Reject This Without Hesitation full 6f2c1e65-225e-4d0e-8ca1-c90d92bfb462 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/39 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:07:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 553 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No SEIU 1000 Backs Swalwell for Governor — And The Pay-To-Play System Rolls On 38 38 SEIU 1000 Backs Swalwell for Governor — And The Pay-To-Play System Rolls On full 8f3a82ef-cada-4909-b6b3-633fa2799111 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/38 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/13 37 37 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/13 full 01f31386-7166-4e38-9958-6c73f11d4634 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/37 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman 474 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Nine Ways California’s Climate Agenda Is Driving Up the Cost of Living 36 36 Nine Ways California’s Climate Agenda Is Driving Up the Cost of Living full bad70c56-073a-4f50-a817-c3edd771c899 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/36 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democratic Party Wants Candidates To Quit The Governor’s Race — After They've Raised Millions They Have Yet To Spend 35 35 California Democratic Party Wants Candidates To Quit The Governor’s Race — After They've Raised Millions They Have Yet To Spend full 1862daa0-eafe-4a3e-a07b-0d1c44410ba9 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/35 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan Wants To Be A “Moderate” Democrat. His Housing Plan Suggests Otherwise 34 34 Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan Wants To Be A “Moderate” Democrat. His Housing Plan Suggests Otherwise full e6197dcd-f870-4acf-aebf-be67b39a3141 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/34 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No 2A Update: How A Second Amendment Victory In Washington, D.C. Could Help Gun Owners In California 33 33 2A Update: How A Second Amendment Victory In Washington, D.C. Could Help Gun Owners In California full a5ef30f4-2e9e-49ca-baa0-4cfdef03b842 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/33 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Highland Park Anti-ICE Sirens: A Further Descent Into Anarchy For Los Angeles - My Latest on the California POST 32 32 Highland Park Anti-ICE Sirens: A Further Descent Into Anarchy For Los Angeles - My Latest on the California POST full 51a6dcd4-29dc-447e-b088-e80a56ac3ac0 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/32 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Next Phase Of Newsom For President Campaign — A Taxpayer Funded $19 Million PR Plan For California 31 31 Next Phase Of Newsom For President Campaign — A Taxpayer Funded $19 Million PR Plan For California full 34015f15-c24b-4089-ba85-f777c01a5062 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/31 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Sacramento’s $25 Billion Housing Gamble 30 30 Sacramento’s $25 Billion Housing Gamble full c54f94f4-413c-4394-928b-fa58476809a6 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/30 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Biggest Loser For The Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/6 29 29 The Biggest Loser For The Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 3/6 full cef8e4ba-9622-4c99-a25c-aea99d4dbfce https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/29 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Hot Takes In California Politics! Seven Key Issues... 28 28 Hot Takes In California Politics! Seven Key Issues... full 3398b09a-f684-4e71-9c9d-3357bc77e362 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/28 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democratic Party Chairman Calling On Some Of Their Candidates For Governor To Drop Out Is For Show 27 27 California Democratic Party Chairman Calling On Some Of Their Candidates For Governor To Drop Out Is For Show full 4f55090f-acf3-44ad-9ac0-d3654207db58 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/27 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Over 1.35 Million Signatures Turned In For California Voter ID Ballot Measure 26 26 Over 1.35 Million Signatures Turned In For California Voter ID Ballot Measure full a764aa99-ac2e-4521-a5df-618ebc80be01 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/26 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Voter ID, Carl DeMaio, Tony Strickland, Ken Calvert, California Politics, Gavin Newsom, Ryan Erwin No California Unions May Decide Which Republican Advances In The Governor’s Race — And Which One Doesn’t 25 25 California Unions May Decide Which Republican Advances In The Governor’s Race — And Which One Doesn’t full 1c5da1a5-a97c-484c-b637-761ff91926a1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/25 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> california politics, so does it matter, Jon fleischman, California Teachers Association, California Labor Federation, Service Employees International Union, CTA, SEIU, CLF, Politics 2026, chad bianco, steve hilton No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 2/27 - Who is the Biggest Loser? 24 24 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 2/27 - Who is the Biggest Loser? full 6aac56ae-764a-4979-a12b-79c615a193d6 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/24 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Artificial Intelligence Is Already Embedded In Teenage Life And The New Pew Data Shows It - These Kids Deserve Protection 23 23 Artificial Intelligence Is Already Embedded In Teenage Life And The New Pew Data Shows It - These Kids Deserve Protection full bc307762-3360-4602-94f2-e519a64efea2 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/23 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No OC Register Expose Reveals Part-Time School Board Trustees Getting Gold-Plated Healthcare Plans 23 23 OC Register Expose Reveals Part-Time School Board Trustees Getting Gold-Plated Healthcare Plans full 2011aa18-8ef3-45e2-97fb-dcf97fb5c954 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/23 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California’s Billionaire Wealth-Taking Plan: Crossing The Line Between Taxation And Confiscation 21 21 California’s Billionaire Wealth-Taking Plan: Crossing The Line Between Taxation And Confiscation full 0cb41a4f-b450-47e7-98e3-108b7558c323 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/21 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Gavin Newsom’s “I’m Like You, I’m A 960 SAT Guy” Remark Before Atlanta’s Black Mayor Was More Than A Gaffe 20 20 Gavin Newsom’s “I’m Like You, I’m A 960 SAT Guy” Remark Before Atlanta’s Black Mayor Was More Than A Gaffe full 7da3b672-c04c-4a0b-b7b2-05bc704380aa https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/20 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats Preach ‘Affordability’ At Convention — After Raising Costs 19 19 California Democrats Preach ‘Affordability’ At Convention — After Raising Costs full bdc87c91-8515-4cc0-bca0-d64a17723c01 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/19 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 2/20 18 18 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 2/20 full 908eada8-4cf7-48f0-8aa8-369b2046a1b5 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/18 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Are the Dodgers Forcing Baseball Into Its Next Labor War? 17 17 Are the Dodgers Forcing Baseball Into Its Next Labor War? full ea027567-8950-49b7-910f-74bafd13a900 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/17 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No From Davos To Munich To Brazil To London, Governor Newsom Is Chasing Global Applause While Problems Mount At Home 16 16 From Davos To Munich To Brazil To London, Governor Newsom Is Chasing Global Applause While Problems Mount At Home full d28d0ffd-425d-4b07-9c05-035207f829ae https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/16 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No New CA Governors Race Survey - Hilton, Then Bianco And Swalwell Top Fractured Field 15 15 New CA Governors Race Survey - Hilton, Then Bianco And Swalwell Top Fractured Field full 06c160e1-530a-4630-9e91-480ea3a02a71 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/15 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No 9 Reasons Why CA’s Government-Approved Gun Is Awful, and Violates Constitutional Rights 13 13 9 Reasons Why CA’s Government-Approved Gun Is Awful, and Violates Constitutional Rights full ebcbb1c7-d4d3-45ff-a476-63a6123ed30a https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/13 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No My Latest CA Post Column: Trump Just Pulled the Legal Pin on Federal Climate Rules — What That Means for California 12 12 My Latest CA Post Column: Trump Just Pulled the Legal Pin on Federal Climate Rules — What That Means for California full 933fdfdc-a7d8-42d1-855f-45831b4bcf25 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/12 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No The Tax Foundation’s 2026 Index Shows How Sacramento’s Policies Punish Work, Investment, And Affordability 11 11 The Tax Foundation’s 2026 Index Shows How Sacramento’s Policies Punish Work, Investment, And Affordability full cd100115-b74e-4a53-b62d-8119e8e34a13 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/11 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Winners & Losers in CA Politics - Week ending 2/13/26 10 10 Winners & Losers in CA Politics - Week ending 2/13/26 full 67365ef5-ccca-4b88-867f-aed373fac439 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/10 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No U.S. Moves to Roll Back Climate Regulation and Unleash Affordability 9 9 U.S. Moves to Roll Back Climate Regulation and Unleash Affordability full 705a6476-b3fa-4958-b19a-0092e7b3bbc1 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/9 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No CA "First Partner" Jennifer Siebel Newsom Unloads on Capitol Press 8 8 CA "First Partner" Jennifer Siebel Newsom Unloads on Capitol Press full 3cdb3200-7d70-4372-ba55-46dc35548790 https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/8 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No Fiscal Federalism: Blue States Like California Are Raising Taxes To Replace Federal Cuts While Red States Cut Services 7 7 Fiscal Federalism: Blue States Like California Are Raising Taxes To Replace Federal Cuts While Red States Cut Services full 2b8de463-ee5f-4f2d-abe8-5e2f498e2ffc https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/7 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No San Francisco Teachers Strike While The District Is Broke And The Bay Area Economy Is Wobbling 6 6 San Francisco Teachers Strike While The District Is Broke And The Bay Area Economy Is Wobbling full 3a647d02-4ef7-4d27-a49c-a2d64abaed4c https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/6 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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]]> California Politics, Jon Fleischman, So Does It Matter? No California Democrats Push Eight-Hour Training Mandate Just to Buy a Gun 5 5 California Democrats Push Eight-Hour Training Mandate Just to Buy a Gun full dd0f1a0e-5cf8-43d3-a5a7-677243eb83cb https://sodoesitmatterspoken.transistor.fm/5 This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So Does It Matter.

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