Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover

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The Point of Order Podcast offers an inside look at California politics and the State Legislature. Join Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his legislative colleagues as they shine a light on the major issues and contentious debates shaping the future of the Golden State.

  1. MAR 25

    E82: 911 Oversight, César Chávez, and Reforming Elderly Parole w/ Asm. Greg Wallis

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including a recent oversight hearing on California’s Next Generation 911 system, the bombshell César Chávez investigation, the passing of Chuck Norris, the need to reform our state’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s proposal to realign school governance, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Greg Wallis Clip of the Week: CalOES Oversight Hearing https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2034083133772206457?s=61 Cesar Chavez California is renaming César Chávez’s holiday. Now, cities are slowly erasing his name from streets https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/03/cesar-chavez-monuments/ Chuck Norris, black belt and action star known for ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 86 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-03-20/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger Best Chuck Norris-isms: https://x.com/i/grok/share/5c36f3ba82d34ce78afdbe76ba2b8524 Sacramento County child predator granted parole will now remain in prison for several months until new hearing https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-child-predator-elder-parole-recission-hearing/70786673 Newsom closed 5 California prisons. Why lawmakers might want to shut one more https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/03/close-california-prisons/ Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-17/suspending-gas-tax-reducing-refinery-regulations-pushed-by-two-democrats-running-for-governor Legislative Analyst sees merit in Gov. Newsom’s plan for realigning California’s school bureaucracy https://edsource.org/2026/newsom-education-restructuring-california/754254 Former Vice President Kamala Harris cancels several book tour stops, including Sacramento https://www.kcra.com/article/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-cancels-several-book-tour-stops-including-sacramento/70706203 Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) https://x.com/asmwallis Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    53 min

  2. MAR 11

    E81: Newsom Book Review, Funston Release, and Proposed Refinery Regulations w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including the daylight saving time debate, the New Yorker’s controversial new article on having kids, how new CARB regulations will hurt California consumers, the inexplicable release of a convicted sexual predator in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom’s new memoir, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez 2 states approved permanent standard time. Others are hoping to do the same https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5773885-2-states-approved-permanent-standard-time-others-are-hoping-to-do-the-same/ New Yorker article: “I Regret Having Children” https://x.com/nymag/status/2030297429535514864?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Clip of the Week: Chevron rings alarm about impending CARB regulations https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2029765790862589990?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng New regulations could cripple oil refiners, increase pollution, and raise costs once again https://www.kcra.com/article/chevron-executive-state-of-emergency-california/70630507 Newsom brags about California’s $5 gas… https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/2027867077433036803?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng …while Jeff Gonzalez introduces new bill to suspend the gas tax https://krcrtv.com/news/local/assemblyman-jeff-gonzalez-announces-bill-to-suspend-61-cent-gas-tax-for-one-year Parole board releases sexual predator in Sacramento https://www.kcra.com/article/convicted-child-rapist-david-funston-court-new-charges-placer-county/70579968 What the Supreme Court ruling on gender identity means for students, parents, and schools https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-03/what-supreme-court-ruling-on-gender-identity-means-for-parents Will Top 2 Primary experiment end if 2 Republicans advance in governor’s race? https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-03-02/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-democrats-governor-poll Voter ID appears headed to the November ballot in California https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-02/voter-id-appears-headed-for-californias-november-ballot-what-you-should-know Newsom book review: Young Man in a Hurry https://www.amazon.com/Young-Man-Hurry-Memoir-Discovery/dp/1984881930 Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    59 min

  3. FEB 25

    E80: Bill Intro Deadline, Olympic Heroics, and Housing Affordability w/ Asm. Greg Wallis

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including the bill introduction deadline, Jack Hughes’ historic Golden Goal for Team USA, California’s BART bailout, a new legislative effort on factory-built housing, Newsom’s support for new social media age limits for teens, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Greg Wallis Clip of the Week: Jack Hughes scores Golden Goal in OT thriller to beat Canada in the gold medal match https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2025603069443011046?s=61 Fewest bill introductions in 20 years https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/2025101045328994338?s=61 Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel https://apnews.com/article/mexico-jalisco-cartel-mencho-sheinbaum-trump-226e50edc33f981d5d6509acc7021ae5 A fatal avalanche put a spotlight on the risks of backcountry skiing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-20/perils-pleasures-of-backcountry-skiing-why-some-take-risk California lending $590 million to keep Bay Area Rapid Transit running https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-02-20/california-lending-590-million-to-keep-bay-area-transit-running Newsom appoints a new utilities regulator with a mandate to cut costs https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/02/cpuc-gets-new-president-amid-cost-cutting/ Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different https://calmatters.org/housing/2026/02/factory-built-housing-california-wicks/ Newsom backs social media restrictions for teens under 16 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/19/gavin-newsom-backs-social-media-age-restrictions-00789951 The two separate lives of Gavin Newsom detailed in new memoir https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-15/two-separate-lives-of-gavin-newsom-detailed-in-new-memoir Siebel-Newsom scolds media for asking too many questions https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2021686632617799996 Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) https://x.com/asmwallis Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    50 min

  4. FEB 11

    E79: Super Bowl Reactions, Mileage Tax, and New Bills w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including their Super Bowl reactions, the Winter Olympics, a proposed California mileage tax, some of the newly introduced bills in the Legislature, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Clip of the Week: Good Will Dunkin’ Ad https://youtu.be/Gr96AsZGFQc Supermajority pushing for a mileage tax https://nypost.com/2026/01/31/us-news/california-drivers-are-a-step-closer-to-paying-per-mile-tax/ Tax billionaires, cut rents and other takeaways from California’s first gubernatorial debate https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-04/tax-billionaires-cut-rents-other-takeaways-from-californias-first-gubernatorial-debate Matt Mahan enters Governor’s race https://x.com/mattmahansj/status/2016884861559312529?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Bass directed watering down of Palisades fire after-action report, sources say https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-04/bass-directed-watering-down-of-palisades-fire-after-action-report-sources-say New bill aims to allow California AG to sue oil companies for disaster costs https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article314582042.html Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/02/california-high-speed-rail-record-exemption/ California has a dangerous driver problem. A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to fix that https://calmatters.org/investigation/2026/02/assembly-driving-bills/ Bipartisan California bills seek to rein in child social media use, sexually explicit material online https://www.courthousenews.com/bipartisan-california-bills-seek-to-rein-in-child-social-media-use-sexually-explicit-material-online/ The devil’s roadmap to destroy the next generation, revealed in a stark AI response https://rockymountainvoice.com/2025/11/26/the-devils-roadmap-to-destroy-the-next-generation-revealed-in-a-stark-ai-response/ Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    58 min

  5. JAN 28

    E78: 2026 Predictions, Taipei 101 Free Solo, and Remembering Doug La Malfa w/ Asm. Ali Macedo

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including their predictions for 2026, the life and legacy of Congressman Doug La Malfa, Governor Newsom’s trip to Davos, Alex Honnold’s free solo climb in Taiwan, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Gallup predictions for 2026 https://news.gallup.com/poll/700448/americans-predict-challenging-2026-across-dimensions.aspx National immigration enforcement Bill Melugin reporting: https://x.com/billmelugin_/status/2015571364212609379 Michael Shellenberger analysis: https://x.com/shellenberger/status/2015446692611403840 Remembering Doug La Malfa https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/01/lamalfa-death-remembrance/ California lawmakers urge Gov. Newsom to try to address state money problems sooner https://www.kcra.com/article/california-lawmakers-newsom-state-money-problems/70067391 Newsom goes to Davos  https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-22/newsom-on-world-stage-accuses-trump-of-trying-to-suppress-dissent Why a one-time wealth tax would be a permanent problem for California | Opinion https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article314320617.html Newsom claims “real progress” on homelessness as more funding announced for major cities https://abc7news.com/amp/post/gov-gavin-newsom-touts-real-progress-homelessness-state-directs-419-million-san-francisco-los-angeles-diego/18418252/ Clip of the Week: Sacramento native Alex Honnold completes free solo climb of the Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan, reaching the top of the tower in 1:31:35 (at 1,667 feet, it is the 11th-tallest building in the world) https://x.com/netflix/status/2015255348215742822 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Ali Macedo on X (@AliMacedo4CA) https://x.com/alimacedo4ca Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    52 min

  6. JAN 14

    E77: Breaking Down Newsom’s Budget w/ Tom Sheehy

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with budget expert Tom Sheehy to discuss Newsom’s state budget proposal, the Governor’s final State of the State address, how a proposed wealth tax is already hurting California, and their New Year’s resolutions for 2026. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Clip of the Week: Governor Gavin Newsom delivers his final State of the State address https://x.com/cagovernor/status/2009351900781502746?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Newsom’s state budget proposal https://ebudget.ca.gov/home Non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) response to the Governor’s budget proposal https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2025/5091/2026-27_Fiscal_Outlook_111925.pdf Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Learn more about Sheehy Strategy Group https://www.sheehystrategygroup.com Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    59 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    E76: Couple Goals, Pet Raccoons, and Top 10 Christmas Movies w/ Nicole Hoover

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his wife Nicole for a special holiday themed episode where they discuss how they met, what they’ve learned over 17 years of marriage and parenting, their Enneagram types, a new study on raccoons, listener questions, and their top 10 favorite Christmas movies. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The Point of Order Podcast will return with new episodes in 2026. New raccoon study shows signs of domestication https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/11/20/seattle-raccoons-evolving-domestication-urban-wildlife-science Learn more about the Enneagram https://www.enneagraminstitute.com Christmas movies https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000096828?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

    1h 11m

  8. 12/03/2025

    E75: Corruption Scandal Fallout and Stories from a Motorcycle Cop w/ Sheriff John McGinness

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness to discuss the state of public safety in California, the origins of his radio show, how to build consensus across the aisle, interesting tales from John’s days as a motorcycle officer, the Dana Williamson corruption scandal, and other stories of the week. Listen to the John McGinness Show M-F on KFBK https://kfbk.iheart.com/featured/john-mcginness/ Corruption scandal fallout https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/us/california-fbi-state-capitol-corruption.html Prop 50 aftermath https://www.kcra.com/article/hearing-date-challenge-to-california-prop-50-maps/69548864 Capitol Annex Project remains shrouded in secrecy https://www.kcra.com/article/california-capitol-annex-project-leaders-still-wont-say-cost/69394750 911 system failure https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article312576329.html Waymo in Sacramento County https://www.kcra.com/article/waymo-driverless-vehicles-california-sacramento/69516574 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

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The Point of Order Podcast offers an inside look at California politics and the State Legislature. Join Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his legislative colleagues as they shine a light on the major issues and contentious debates shaping the future of the Golden State.

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