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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 1H 42M

California Governor's Race Debate Breakdown with Manuel Fontes of 'The Manuel Fontes Show'

from World Ablaze with George Fontes · host George Fontes - News, Politics, Geopolitics, Society

In this episode my brother, Manuel Fontes of 'The Manuel Fontes Show' joins me to help break down the recent CNN hosted California Governor's Race Debate.We get into the "revealing" and often "entertaining" performances of the candidates. We don’t hold back on Katie Porter, who we found to be completely unhinged—especially her total flip-flop on whether to blame Donald Trump or Democratic policies for the state’s soaring cost of living. We also tackle Xavier Becerra, who we find polished but ultimately part of the problem, especially his history with California’s energy crisis and his tendency to point the finger at the federal government for issues that have been building in California since the Clinton era.On the Republican side, we look at Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco. Hilton brings a polished plan for three-dollar gas by reopening California’s abundant oil reserves, while Bianco brings the "working man" perspective. We discuss why Bianco’s lack of political "tact" is actually a breath of fresh air; he’s a guy who deals with the reality of crime, homelessness, and immigration on the streets every single day, and he isn't afraid to call out the "logical fallacies" of his opponents.We also cover:The Gas Tax Scam: Why we have the highest gas taxes in the country ($1.50 to $1.60 per gallon) and still have roads that aren't being fixed.The "Karen" Phenomenon: Breaking down the "unhinged white Karen" energy on the debate stage.Tom Steyer’s Hypocrisy: Why the man with "oil money up his ass" ghosted our show and refuses to give a grade to Gavin Newsom.Sanctuary State Policies: The heated exchange over undocumented farm workers and the impact on California’s economy.California is literally and figuratively burning, and it’s time to stop the "Trump derangement syndrome" and start talking about actual state policy. We need a reset in the legislature, and we're telling you why it’s time to try something different for four years—if we don't like it, we can always go back to the "shit hole" we’re used to.Do your own research, get out and vote, and let’s see if we can finally shift political the winds in California.Support our Sponsors!!!Click Here For Discounts!!!Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featuredX: https://x.com/fontesablazeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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