Becerra-Hilton Takes Shape as Steyer’s $216M Bet Burns Out — June 12, 2026

California governor race shifts into a Becerra-Hilton general election, with Steve Hilton pitching tax cuts and deregulation while Tom Steyer’s $216 million ad blitz becomes a cautionary tale about money’s limits. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor - BBC News — BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd95x25e2nqo 2. Opinion | Becerra will be workhorse governor, not a show horse — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/06/becerra-next-governor-workhorse-california/ 3. Step Back: When candidates for California governor promise a “common sense overhaul” or a steady workhorse agenda, how much power does the governor actually have to change things like housing, taxes, schools, or public safety — and where do the Legislature, courts, ballot measures, and local governments box them in? — CalMatters 4. Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign — Yahoo News https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/why-tom-steyers-216-million-100000352.html Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]