# California at a Breaking Point? Skip Shelton Sounds Off on Crime, AI, Taxes & Newsom's Legacy

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Published: 2026-05-29T19:49:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is California becoming too expensive, too regulated, and too dangerous for families and businesses? On this episode of ⁠Power Hour⁠, host Todd M. Schoenberger sits down with Skip Shelton, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California, former counterterrorism official, technology executive, and co-founder of AI Nsight, for a candid conversation about the future of America's most influential state. Shelton discusses why he entered politics, his concerns over rising taxes, government overreach, business flight, crime, homelessness, and California's growing affordability crisis. He explains why he believes Sacramento's policies are pushing companies and jobs out of the state — and what he would do differently as Lieutenant Governor. The conversation also explores California's role in the AI revolution, the future of Silicon Valley, sanctuary city policies, Proposition 36, public safety, wildfire preparedness, infrastructure spending, and Governor Gavin Newsom's legacy. Plus, Shelton weighs in on Spencer Pratt's emerging political movement and why he believes outsider candidates are connecting with frustrated voters across California. KEY TOPICS: • California affordability crisis • Crime, public safety & Proposition 36 • Sanctuary cities & border policy • AI leadership and Silicon Valley's future • Why businesses are leaving California • Gavin Newsom's record under scrutiny • Wildfire preparedness & infrastructure priorities • Spencer Pratt's political movement • Regulation, taxation & economic growth • Restoring the California Dream If you're interested in politics, economics, technology, public policy, or the future of California, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biztalktodaytv.com⁠⁠⁠…

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