Episode 826: Steve Hilton on “CALIFAILURE”

Newt's World

Gingrich 360

News, Politics

4.7 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Newt talks with Steve Hilton about the decline of major cities in California like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland due to rising crime and homelessness. Hilton’s new book “CALIFAILURE: Reversing the Ruin of America’s Worst-Run State,” outlines a comprehensive policy reform program, he calls "Cali-Future," aimed at restoring California's former glory. He attributes California's decline to the unchecked power of government unions and a political monopoly, leading to extreme policies and mismanagement. Their conversation also touches on the impact of illegal immigration, the state's failing education system, and the potential for political change in California. Hilton also shares his background, including his family's escape from communist Hungary, his education at Oxford, and his career in politics and media.

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0:34.4	On this episode of Neuchworld, great cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland,
0:41.1	collapsed into squalor as crime and homelessness were allowed to explode.
0:46.7	The state that used to pride itself as the home of innovation and opportunity
0:50.4	became the state with the worst rate of poverty, highest unemployment, and most
0:56.0	hostile business climate in America, as well as the highest taxes.
1:00.8	How did this happen and what is needed to turn things around?
1:05.1	In his new book, Calafalier, reversing the ruin of America's worst-run state,
1:10.1	Steve Hilton lays out a comprehensive program
1:12.2	of policy reform he calls, quote, Califuture that will restore the golden state to its rightful
1:18.8	place as the very best of America. Here to discuss his new book, I'm really pleased to welcome
1:25.0	my guest and my friend, Steve Hilton. He is an entrepreneur,
1:29.6	political commentator, and best-selling author.
1:43.8	Steve, welcome, and thank you for joining me on Newtsworld.
1:47.9	It's a real, real pleasure and an honor to be with you.
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