The Steve Hilton Show

Gavin Newsom’s “Elderly Parole Program” is paving the way for two convicted pedophiles to be released early. Former Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert joins the show to discuss the monsters who could soon be back on California’s streets, and the specific reforms needed to protect the public. Also on today’s show: with the DHS shutdown disrupting travel plans for millions of Americans, Steve calls out congressional Democrats for their failure to act, as well as their opposition to the SAVE Act and other voter ID laws. And finally, Jennifer Horn joins us with a roundup of California headlines—including another corruption scandal in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the California Teachers Association’s endorsement of Eric Swalwell, Southern California’s massive population decline, and the violence that erupted during last week’s “No Kings” protest.

Investigative journalist James O’Keefe has uncovered a major scandal in California: paid petitioners paying homeless people on Skid Row to forge signatures of registered voters. Steve breaks down how this explosive video — along with a wave of fraud exposés from Nick Shirley, CAL DOGE, and others — could end California’s corrupt Democrat machine once and for all. Then, Susan Shelley joins the show to respond to Tom Steyer’s dishonest comments about the “Save Prop 13” initiative. She also breaks down how the California bullet train is coming for your property taxes, the latest of his wife’s pet projects Gavin Newsom is boosting, and a little-known labor union law that could swing the governor’s race. Finally, California financial influencer Ramin Ekhtiar stops by to discuss the state’s soaring energy bills, a proposed increase to property transfer taxes and Matt Mahan’s record as mayor of San Jose.

Given the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, President Trump has taken bold action to unleash oil production in California. But Gavin Newsom and his cronies are determined to block him. Why are Democrats prioritizing political battles while Californians suffer at the gas pump? Steve breaks it all down and highlights the other ways the federal government is stepping in to save the state from itself. Then, Susan Shelley joins the show with eye-opening details on California’s runaway healthcare spending, Newsom’s “Cap-and-Invest” environmental scheme, and the growing trend of streetlight vandalism in Los Angeles. And finally, Rhetor AI co-founder Jeremy Jones stops by to discuss his “government efficiency” technology and how it’s being used to help CAL DOGE identify waste and fraud.

Gavin Newsom recently announced a $19 million ad campaign to combat what he calls “misinformation” about California. But what’s the real purpose? Boosting his image ahead of a presidential run. Jennifer Horn joins the show to explain why this stunt — along with California taxpayers funding Kamala Harris’s security detail — may amount to an illegal use of public funds. She also breaks down where the city of Los Angeles stands in its preparations for the 2028 Olympics, including serious staffing concerns within the LAPD and Mayor Karen Bass’s plan to make the event “car-free.” Then, education advocate and host of the A Time to Stand podcast, Kelly Schenkoske, joins us to expose the rise of “community schools,” a public education model booming in popularity across the country — especially in Newsom’s California. While the concept may sound appealing on the surface, Kelly explains why community schools threaten parental rights and serve as vehicles for woke indoctrination.

California’s bullet train project has been a symbol of the state’s failed leadership ever since voters approved it in 2008. Now, nearly two decades later, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has released yet another overpriced, inefficient and possibly illegal business plan. With the project still clearly in shambles, why is Gavin Newsom claiming victory? Susan Shelley explains it all. She also breaks down the latest public transit debacle involving San Francisco’s BART system, Newsom’s struggling “CARE Court” homeless program, and the Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13. And with Operation Epic Fury now underway, Steve shares his deeply personal reaction to President Trump’s attack on Iran and why it’s refreshing to see a president committed to restoring American deterrence.