TRIGGERnometry How They Ruined California - Steve Hilton
23 snips
Jan 7, 2026 
Steve Hilton, a British-American political strategist and former Fox News host, is on a mission to reclaim California as a Republican governor. He tackles tough issues like the one-party rule and its role in rising costs and declining services. Steve discusses the mass exodus from California, the bureaucratic hurdles facing businesses, and the impacts of climate rules on development. He also dives into homelessness policies, crime reforms, and the influence of illegal immigration on local labor. With a personal story of commitment to California, Steve offers a bold vision for change.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
One-Party Rule Broke California
- California's decline is driven by prolonged one-party rule that produced high costs and poor outcomes for residents.
- Steve Hilton argues a majority now believes the state is going in the wrong direction and wants change.
Restaurant Pays Million For Patio Permit
- A restaurant owner in wine country waited six years and paid about $1 million to extend a patio due to permit delays and fees.
- Hilton uses this as an example of bureaucratic costs crushing small businesses.
Private Enforcement Fuels Litigation Racket
- Laws like PAGA outsourced enforcement to private lawyers and created a litigation racket that drains businesses.
- Hilton links these legal incentives to political donations and regulatory capture by trial attorneys and unions.
