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 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Download the Biz Talk Today TV app on Apple & Android devices. 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media Inc., Biz Talk Today TV (BTT), or their affiliated entities and distribution partners. Content produced by CrossCheck Media across video, audio, and digital platforms is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing presented should be construed as financial, investment, legal, tax, or gambling advice, nor as a recommendation to buy or sell any security, asset, wager, or strategy. All investments and wagers involve risk, including the possible loss of principal or money placed on a bet. Past performance and statistical analysis are not indicative of future results. Viewers and readers are solely responsible for their financial and wagering decisions and should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals where appropriate. #SkipShelton #CaliforniaPolitics #PowerHour #ToddSchoenberger #California #LieutenantGovernor #GavinNewsom #SpencerPratt #AI #SiliconValley #PublicSafety #Crime #HousingCrisis #BusinessNews #Politics #Economy #BizTalkTodayTV #Election2026 #CaliforniaDream #Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices