Even If You Have Ebola!

Armstrong & Getty On Demand37mJune 2, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

In a high-stakes California gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and political outsider, argues that he's the only Republican who can prevent two Democrats—Javier Becerra and Tom Steyer—from advancing to the November general election. With 56% of Californians believing the state is going in the wrong direction, Hilton frames the primary as a referendum on economic freedom, regulation, and the future of the California dream. He claims that cutting $745 billion in annual regulatory costs could make California the world’s third-largest economy and promises to slash taxes, eliminate the $800 small business fee, and reduce gas prices to $3 by opening up oil and gas production. His core message: a vote for any other Republican is a dangerous vote that risks handing Democrats a monopoly on power. The episode also dives into the absurdity of a United Airlines flight turning around after a teen named his Bluetooth device 'BOMB,' and later critiques Trump’s foreign policy, suggesting he’s being manipulated by Iran through Hezbollah while prioritizing his legacy as a 'dealmaker' over Israel’s security. The show closes with a fiery account of Scott Pelley’s meltdown at CBS, where he verbally attacked new leadership, leading to a dramatic exit and a crowd cheering his departure—symbolizing the collapse of old media power structures.

Key Takeaways
1

A vote for any Republican other than Steve Hilton in California's primary risks enabling two Democrats to advance, making his victory essential for change.

2

California’s $745 billion annual regulatory burden is the largest in the nation, and eliminating it could make California the world’s third-largest economy.

3

Hilton’s plan includes cutting taxes, eliminating the $800 small business fee, reducing vehicle registration to $71/year, and lowering gas prices to $3 by expanding oil and gas production.

4

A teenager’s Bluetooth device named 'BOMB' caused a United flight to turn around mid-air—highlighting how overreaction to perceived threats can disrupt systems.

5

Trump’s apparent boredom with Iran negotiations may be a calculated strategy to appear non-desperate, but experts believe he’s being manipulated by Iran through Hezbollah.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:59
2 min

The California Gubernatorial Race: One Man Against the Machine

There's really only one vote that can guarantee that the chance of change is kept alive. And that's a vote for Steve Hilton. Do it.

Highlight
3:06
3 min

The Case for Economic Freedom: Cutting Bloat and Taxes

If we cut that out, and that's my plan, we would overtake Germany and be the third biggest economy in the world.

Highlight
6:04
2 min

The Real Cost of California’s Bureaucracy

Hilton details how California’s overregulation crushes small businesses and drives up costs, citing the $800 annual small business fee and $2,000 vehicle registration fees as examples of systemic absurdity.

8:22
3 min

The Failure of the Democratic Machine

Armstrong and Getty critique the long-standing Democratic leadership in California, referencing Kamala Harris and Javier Becerra’s lack of self-criticism and the state’s worsening poverty and homelessness.

10:54
1 min

SimpliSafe: Security That Stops Crime Before It Starts

A sponsor segment promotes SimpliSafe’s AI-powered security system, which uses U.S.-based live agents to detect threats and deter break-ins before they occur.

High-Impact Quotes
There's really only one vote that can guarantee that the chance of change is kept alive. And that's a vote for Steve Hilton. Do it.
Steve Hilton3:54
If we cut that out, and that's my plan, we would overtake Germany and be the third biggest economy in the world.
Steve Hilton6:45
We're going to be returning back to Newark. A funny joke that isn't so funny.
Pilot15:59
Speakers

Hosts

Jack ArmstrongJoe Getty

Guest

Steve Hilton
Topics Discussed
california gubernatorial race95%regulatory burden in california90%small business tax in california85%iran negotiations80%trump and netanyahu relationship75%60 minutes controversy70%bluetooth bomb incident65%media disruption60%
People & Brands

Steve Hilton

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12xPositive

Donald Trump

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10xMixed

Scott Pelley

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8xNegative

Benjamin Netanyahu

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6xNeutral

Body by Jake Radio

brand

6xPositive

Barry Weiss

person

5xPositive

United Airlines Flight 236

other

5xNeutral

Nick Bilton

person

4xPositive

Javier Becerra

person

4xNeutral

SimpliSafe

brand

3xPositive

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