One-On-One Interview With Shawn Steel of the Republican National Committee

Every week on So, Does It Matter? I sit down with a leader, strategist, or thinker shaping the future of California politics for a one-on-one conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. These aren’t lectures or soundbites—they’re candid exchanges that dig into the battles defining our state.

This week I’m joined by Shawn Steel—attorney, Republican National Committeeman, and former California GOP Chairman. If you’ve been around politics in this state for any length of time, you know Shawn doesn’t mince words. He has been in the trenches of California’s most significant fights for decades, and he’s not afraid to name names or call out the games being played in Sacramento.

Our conversation centers on Proposition 50, one of the most dangerous measures headed for the ballot. Shawn explains what it really does, why it matters to every Californian, and—most importantly—what can be done to defeat it. But we don’t just stop at Prop 50. We dive into the bigger picture: how the Left uses “reform” language to hide power grabs, why voters keep getting misled, and what it will take to turn the tide in this state.

And stick around until the end: I put Shawn through a rapid-fire lightning round of questions. You won’t believe who he names as his least favorite former U.S. President…

This interview took place midday yesterday.

Jon

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