ICYMI - 6 Stories And One Video on California Politics From Last Week - Our best plus State of Gold Interviews GOP Secretary of State candidate Don Wagner…
The “So, Does It Matter?” Substack featured a lot of great, original content this past week. Below are the highlights!
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As we officially enter the Holiday Season, I just wanted to say thank you for being a part of our success. Chronicling the political happenings in California can be a tough job for a conservative, but I wake up every day looking for interesting things to share with you. And watching our readership explode from none when we started in early April to now our posts often getting tens of thousands of hits — it’s just really been something!
This coming week my pace slows greatly as I focus on family (the kids are out of school) and recharging my batteries. Below is the content schedule!
SIX GREAT COLUMNS FROM THIS WEEK IN CALIFORNIA POLITICS…
California Faces a Massive Budget Shortfall — Because Newsom Can’t Stop Spending
Our afternoon content is typically for our paid subscribers, but occasionally we publish without the paywall so our thousands of free subscribers can see what they are missing out on!
Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 11/21/25 - Newsom, Bonta, Sherman, SacBee, Lurie, CSU Trustees & More...
Below is our Top Ten List of Winners and Losers for the Week. Well, this week it’s just Losers! This feature is available to all of our subscribers, free and paid.
An Interview With Chuck Michel, President of the California Rifle & Pistol Association
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FOMO? No no.
There were a number of other posts last week that you will not want to have missed. If you want to check them out, you can go to the archive here and scroll down!
One Great Video…
If it seems like I promote a lot of videos from the team over at State of Gold, well it’s because I do. I love what they do and want to amplify their good words. Solid one-on-one video interviews by Jon Slavet with people in California politics that matter. Jon is passionate about his hope for the future of this state, and determined to bring great ideas to the fore…. This week they have a short interview with Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner who is running for Secretary of State. By way of disclosure, Don has been a good friend for neigh on … 30 years… and has my full support!
On This Date in 1981 — Performer Josh Gad was born! Happy birthday!
Josh Gad is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and recognizable performers, known for bringing warmth, humor, and heart to every role he takes on. Born on February 23, 1981, he has built a remarkable career across film, television, and Broadway, earning fans of all ages. Many know him as the unforgettable voice of Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise, a role that made him a household name. On Broadway, he originated the role of Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon, earning a Tony nomination and showcasing his unmatched comedic timing.
Happy Birthday to Josh Gad! Beyond his acting, he’s also a writer, producer, and digital creator who often uses his platform to support causes he believes in. Whether he’s making audiences laugh, cry, or think, Gad continues to stand out as one of entertainment’s warmest and most imaginative talents. Here’s wishing him many more years of creative success. 🎉
If you don’t recognize his face, perhaps you will remember his voice…
Enjoy your Sunday! We just put up our holiday lights, so the Christmas season is upon us!
Thank you for being a part of the So, Does It Matter? Family!
Jon