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.

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s political direction means for the rest of America.

The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe

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.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Joel Pollak on California’s Political Shift, Newsom, Crime & the 2026 Elections

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