On this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large of The California Post, to discuss the biggest political and cultural battles shaping California and the nation.

Joel breaks down the state of California politics, Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions, the ongoing debates over crime, homelessness, immigration, and affordability, and whether voters are beginning to push back against progressive policies. He also shares insights into the 2026 election landscape, the future of the Republican Party in California, and what the Golden State’s political direction means for the rest of America.