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]]>www.sodoesitmatter.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:47:57 GMTThu, 09 Oct 2025 19:00:59 GMT60Jon Fleischman<p>This used to be the feed for "So, Does It Matter?" Podcast. But we've moved. You can search for it and you will find it.<br /><br />The correct RSS Feed is:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://feeds.transistor.fm/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics" target="_blank">https://feeds.transistor.fm/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics</a></p>episodicJon Fleischmanjon@jonf.orgno<![CDATA[We’ve Moved! Follow So, Does It Matter? Come To Our New Feed]]>We’ve moved the So, Does It Matter? Podcast to a new home!

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]]>89aa7e7d-dbe7-4b35-91aa-d2b203c7e8b4Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:04:56 GMT<p><b>We’ve moved the <i>So, Does It Matter?</i> <i>Podcast</i> to a new home!</b></p><p></p><p><b>Future episodes will appear only on our new feed — please take a moment to resubscribe using one of the links below:</b></p><p></p><p>🎧<b> Apple Podcasts:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics/id1845191021" target="_blank"><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics/id1845191021</b></a></p><p></p><p>🎧<b> Spotify:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0b3a6i2zkBOKEFk9tbA4OR?si=205c28c755704960" target="_blank"><b>https://open.spotify.com/show/0b3a6i2zkBOKEFk9tbA4OR?si=205c28c755704960</b></a></p><p></p><p>🎧<b> Direct RSS Feed (for other podcast apps):</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://feeds.transistor.fm/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics" target="_blank"><b>https://feeds.transistor.fm/so-does-it-matter-on-ca-politics</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>This Riverside feed will no longer update.</b></p><p><b>Thank you for following <i>So, Does It Matter?</i> — and we’ll see you on the new feed!</b></p>no00:00:38We’ve Moved! Follow So, Does It Matter? Come To Our New Feedfull<![CDATA[SDIM Quick Hit - Developer Rick Caruso Embraces Hard-Left Agenda]]>This "quick hit" five minute podcast focuses on Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer in California, who is apparently so focused on his political ambitions that he not only left the GOP but has embraced the progressive agenda of the left.

There is a whole lot more content at www.SoDoesItMatter.com.

]]>d592401e-5887-43c9-bb0b-0b7cbba4529bSun, 09 Nov 2025 19:33:35 GMT<p>This "quick hit" five minute podcast focuses on Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer in California, who is apparently so focused on his political ambitions that he not only left the GOP but has embraced the progressive agenda of the left.<br /><br />There is a whole lot more content at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com" target="_blank">www.SoDoesItMatter.com</a>.</p><p></p>no00:05:25SDIM Quick Hit - Developer Rick Caruso Embraces Hard-Left Agendafull<![CDATA[SDIM's Jon Fleischman Riffs on the Top Ten Winners & Losers in California's Prop. 50 Battle]]>This week on the So, Does It Matter? Podcast on California Politics — Jon Fleischman goes through this week’s top ten Winners & Losers here in the Golden State. Below is a link to the written column on this, but of course, Jon is a lot more “colorful” as he goes through all ten of these folks who did it right or did it wrong. You will not want to miss Jon’s candor as he calls balls and strikes.

You can find a lot more on California politics at www.SoDoesItMatter.com!

]]>18874768-b8de-4dc8-be7e-6644c33f7a4dFri, 07 Nov 2025 21:54:51 GMT<p><b>This week on the <i>So, Does It Matter? Podcast</i> on California Politics — Jon Fleischman goes through this week’s top ten Winners &amp; Losers here in the Golden State. Below is a link to the written column on this, but of course, Jon is a lot more “colorful” as he goes through all ten of these folks who did it right or did it wrong. You will not want to miss Jon’s candor as he calls balls and strikes.</b> <br /><br />You can find a lot more on California politics at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com" target="_blank">www.SoDoesItMatter.com</a>!</p>no00:20:05SDIM's Jon Fleischman Riffs on the Top Ten Winners & Losers in California's Prop. 50 Battlefull<![CDATA[California Post Launching Soon - One-One-Interview With New Opinion Page Editor Joel Pollak]]>Welcome to So, Does It Matter? A Podcast on California Politics. This week we have a one-on-one interview with Joel Pollak, formerly of Breitbart News Network, who has just started as the new opinion page editor of the soon-to-launch California Post!

Visit our Substack for lots of great California political content: www.SoDoesItMatter.com.

We recorded this conversation on Joel’s very first day in that role, and it shows — his excitement and vision for what’s ahead in California media are unmistakable. We discuss what the California Post aims to contribute to the state’s political debate, how independent voices can flourish in a polarized media landscape, and what it will take to engage readers who’ve tuned out of traditional journalism.

Joel also reflects on lessons from his years covering politics, his friendship with the late Andrew Breitbart, and what California’s next political chapter might look like. It’s a brilliant, candid, and forward-looking conversation you won’t want to miss.

Joel also discussed his personal experiences with the fires last year, having been a homeowner in the Pacific Palisades.

]]>ffadb27b-6472-47e0-98d7-0718dffb677dTue, 04 Nov 2025 07:43:14 GMT<p>Welcome to <i>So, Does It Matter? A Podcast on California Politics. T</i>his week we have a one-on-one interview with Joel Pollak, formerly of Breitbart News Network, who has just started as the new opinion page editor of the soon-to-launch California Post!<br /><br /><i>Visit our Substack for lots of great California political content: </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com" target="_blank"><i>www.SoDoesItMatter.com</i></a><i>. </i><br /><br />We recorded this conversation on Joel’s very first day in that role, and it shows — his excitement and vision for what’s ahead in California media are unmistakable. We discuss what the California Post aims to contribute to the state’s political debate, how independent voices can flourish in a polarized media landscape, and what it will take to engage readers who’ve tuned out of traditional journalism.</p><p></p><p>Joel also reflects on lessons from his years covering politics, his friendship with the late Andrew Breitbart, and what California’s next political chapter might look like. It’s a brilliant, candid, and forward-looking conversation you won’t want to miss.</p><p></p><p>Joel also discussed his personal experiences with the fires last year, having been a homeowner in the Pacific Palisades.</p>no00:28:51California Post Launching Soon - One-One-Interview With New Opinion Page Editor Joel Pollakfull<![CDATA[Explainer: The Government Shutdown]]>LONGTIME CONSERVATIVE STRATEGEST JON FLEISCHMAN WALKS LISTENERS THROUGH THE WHY OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Reporting from the Dodger Stadium parking lot before Game 5 of the World Series (which, as it turns out, did not go so well), Jon Fleischman takes a short break from California politics to talk about what’s unfolding in Washington. The federal budget mess may seem distant, but it has enormous consequences here at home—especially with 54 California politicians helping shape federal policy. In this week’s video commentary, I explain how Congress keeps government running with “Christmas-
tree” spending bills and endless “continuing resolutions” that pile ornaments of new spending onto a sagging tree. And what is it that Democrats are trying to get done, apparently, and why are they holding up passing a funding bill for the government? Get a lot more information and a free subscription on our substack on California politics: www.SoDoesItMatter.com

]]>c42abc35-4bd0-4261-8eb8-7805a1ddfd24Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:30:00 GMT<p><b>LONGTIME CONSERVATIVE STRATEGEST JON FLEISCHMAN WALKS LISTENERS THROUGH THE WHY OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN</b><br /><br />Reporting from the Dodger Stadium parking lot before Game 5 of the World Series (which, as it turns out, did not go so well), Jon Fleischman takes a short break from California politics to talk about what’s unfolding in Washington. The federal budget mess may seem distant, but it has enormous consequences here at home—especially with 54 California politicians helping shape federal policy. In this week’s video commentary, I explain how Congress keeps government running with “Christmas-<br />tree” spending bills and endless “continuing resolutions” that pile ornaments of new spending onto a sagging tree. And what is it that Democrats are trying to get done, apparently, and why are they holding up passing a funding bill for the government? Get a lot more information and a free subscription on our substack on California politics: www.SoDoesItMatter.com<br /></p>no00:14:44Explainer: The Government Shutdownfull<![CDATA[Prop. 50, Conservatism & More - A Podcast Interview With Will O'Neill of the Orange County GOP]]>
In this conversation, longtime California conservative strategist Jon Fleischman interviews Will O'Neill, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. The conversation delves into the implications of redistricting on competitive districts, highlighting the reduction of such districts in Orange County and the resulting lack of political accountability. It emphasizes the importance of engagement across party lines and the consequences of creating uncompetitive districts, which can lead to a disconnect between elected officials and their constituents. You can find a lot more great California-related political content at http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com.

]]>1b9fce25-8bc0-460c-ba44-7433db71d481Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p><br />In this conversation, longtime California conservative strategist Jon Fleischman interviews Will O'Neill, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. The conversation delves into the implications of redistricting on competitive districts, highlighting the reduction of such districts in Orange County and the resulting lack of political accountability. It emphasizes the importance of engagement across party lines and the consequences of creating uncompetitive districts, which can lead to a disconnect between elected officials and their constituents. You can find a lot more great California-related political content at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com" target="_blank">http://www.SoDoesItMatter.com</a>.</p>no00:31:27Prop. 50, Conservatism & More - A Podcast Interview With Will O'Neill of the Orange County GOPfull<![CDATA[Prop. 50 - Big Warning Signs for Republicans - A Deep Dive]]>Typically, each week, site publisher Jon Fleischman, a veteran of California politics for over three decades, brings on a guest for a one-on-one interview focused on some aspect of California politics or policy. This week, Jon takes a break from his usual routine to bring you a special 25-minute solo podcast, where he provides a detailed analysis of the current state of the Proposition 50 campaigns.

Jon, of course, is a partisan — as a constitutional conservative and Republican. He’s a former regional Vice Chairman and former Executive Director of the California Republican Party. But Jon is known for his candor, especially when engaging in political analysis, and in this “must listen” podcast, Jon walks through why the campaign is not going so great for opponents to Prop. 50 right now, and also takes a deep dive into why that is the case. He closes with a discussion about what happens if Proposition 50 passes — because the fight at the ballot box is not the last fight to defeat the cynical measure.

]]>94434580-3716-48c7-b887-697688c26b01Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:22:15 GMT<p>Typically, each week, site publisher Jon Fleischman, a veteran of California politics for over three decades, brings on a guest for a one-on-one interview focused on some aspect of California politics or policy. This week, Jon takes a break from his usual routine to bring you a special 25-minute solo podcast, where he provides a detailed analysis of the current state of the Proposition 50 campaigns. </p><p>Jon, of course, is a partisan — as a constitutional conservative and Republican. He’s a former regional Vice Chairman and former Executive Director of the California Republican Party. But Jon is known for his candor, especially when engaging in political analysis, and in this “must listen” podcast, Jon walks through why the campaign is not going so great for opponents to Prop. 50 right now, and also takes a deep dive into why that is the case. He closes with a discussion about what happens if Proposition 50 passes — because the fight at the ballot box is not the last fight to defeat the cynical measure.</p>no00:23:38Prop. 50 - Big Warning Signs for Republicans - A Deep Divefull<![CDATA[Critiquing Awful CA Teachers Assoc. - A Podcast Interview With Will Swaim of the CA Policy Center]]>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.

What happens when a teachers’ union stops caring about teaching?

This week, I sit down with Will Swaim, President of the California Policy Center, for a no-holds-barred conversation about what may be the most powerful—and destructive—political force in California: the California Teachers Association.

You can actually watch this podcast in video form, and get more information here.

]]>ae3e8d25-18d8-49a5-9048-00b6ddc43452Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:16:17 GMT<p>Every week on <i>So, Does It Matter?</i> 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.</p><p>What happens when a teachers’ union stops caring about teaching?<br /><br />This week, I sit down with Will Swaim, President of the California Policy Center, for a no-holds-barred conversation about what may be the most powerful—and destructive—political force in California: the California Teachers Association.<br /><br />You can actually watch this podcast in video form, and get more information <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sodoesitmatter.com/p/critiquing-the-dastardly-and-divisive?utm_source=podcast-email&amp;publication_id=4841705&amp;post_id=175729478&amp;utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&amp;utm_content=watch_now_gif&amp;r=5rdws6&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /></p>no00:34:1718Critiquing Awful CA Teachers Assoc. - A Podcast Interview With Will Swaim of the CA Policy Centerfull