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. Jul 15

    E90: California Capitol Trivia w/ Brian Ebbert, Chris Micheli, and Alex Vassar

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by longtime Assembly staffer Brian Ebbert, historian Alex Vassar, and advocate Chris Micheli to discuss their new book. The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book offers a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California politics. Check out The California Capital Cocktail Trivia Book on Amazon https://a.co/d/0dSYL7rh Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Brian Ebbert on X (@SacGreenbelt) https://x.com/sacgreenbelt Follow Chris Micheli on X (@ChrisMicheli) https://x.com/chrismicheli Follow Alex Vassar on X (@AlexCVassar) https://x.com/alexcvassar Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  2. Jul 1

    E89: Primary Postmortem and the Future of California Election Reforms w/ Jeff Randle

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by public affairs expert Jeff Randle, founder of Randle Communications, to analyze the results of the 2026 primary election, discuss the future of California election reforms like the Top-Two Primary and Independent Redistricting Commission, look back on the whirlwind election of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Learn more about Randle Communications https://www.randlecommunications.com Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Jeff Randle on X (@jeffrandle) https://x.com/jeffrandle Follow Randle Communications on X (@randlecomm) https://x.com/randlecomm Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  3. Jun 17

    E88: World Cup Win, Budget Fights, and Post-Election Reactions w/ Asm. Joe Patterson

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including the US World Cup win, an ongoing budget fight between Newsom and Senate Democrats, their post-primary election reactions, the SpaceX IPO, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: UFC White House Flyover https://x.com/UFConParamount/status/2066317927398150241/video/1?s=46 Air Force Super Delta Formation post: https://x.com/usairforce/status/2066337565523783867?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Proud to be an American NBC poll https://x.com/stevekornacki/status/2066173092393533458?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng California Democrats threaten to block Newsom priorities over imperiled climate deal https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/newsom-climate-rules-budget-fight-senate-democrats/ Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/becerra-heads-toward-november-election-with-major-edge-over-hilton-in-governors-race-poll-shows L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/la-voters-are-stuck-with-status-quo-in-city-hall SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPO https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-11/spacex-is-poised-to-make-history-with-record-75-billion-stock-ipo California’s new Hells Angels: Teens on e-bikes cut a path of danger https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-10/ebike-safety-dangerous-trend-police-concerned Bills: https://capitolweekly.net/slew-of-e-bike-bills-speed-forward/ Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-08/release-of-sex-offenders-leads-to-clash-over-parole-board-confirmations Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Joe Patterson on X (@patterdude) https://x.com/patterdude Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  4. Jun 3

    E87: House of Origin Recap, New Homelessness Numbers, and Governing Sacramento County w/ Supervisor Rich Desmond

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond to discuss the changes needed to solve our homelessness crisis, the challenges of governing at the county level, how the state budget is impacting county budgets, a recap of the Legislature’s “House of Origin” deadline, Sacramento’s MLB expansion bid, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond Budget challenges facing counties https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/what-sacramento-countys-proposed-89-billion-budget-mean-for-public-safety/103-68dbe71f-a2fe-47e7-9af3-4e81446719d0 Homelessness in Sacramento County https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-homeless-point-in-time-count-2026/71298002 Sacramento-area leaders launch effort for MLB expansion team https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-mlb-expansion-team-effort-announced/71434457 Here are the California proposals that are halfway to becoming state law https://www.kcra.com/article/california-proposals-halfway-to-becoming-state-law/71423847 Latest PPIC survey/election predictions https://www.ppic.org/publication/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-may-2026/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Learn more about Supervisor Rich Desmond https://www.bos.saccounty.gov/us/en/district-3.html#gsc.tab=0 Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  5. May 20

    E86: Breaking Down the 2026 May Revise Budget w/ Tom Sheehy

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with budget expert Tom Sheehy to discuss the Governor’s May Revise budget proposal, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, and an update on the Capitol Annex Project. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Appropriations suspense hearing https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/2055067848683532698?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Capitol Annex Project update https://www.abc10.com/article/news/politics/california-capitol-annex-reaches-55-completion-costs-hit-632-million/103-569408f1-5ee7-4f13-818c-239c0ca635c6 Zavala interview: https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2056121411979341836?s=61 May revise overview  https://www.kcra.com/article/gov-newsom-may-revise-budget-proposals/71307038 LAO response: https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  6. May 7

    E85: Education Reform, High Speed Rail, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Natasha Johnson

    Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Natasha Johnson discuss a number of topics including her experience as a new legislator, her approach on supporting students with options for families, their favorite musicals, a major setback in reforming California’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s recent comments on High Speed Rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson California billionaire tax proposal attracts 1.5 million signatures https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-30/what-to-know-about-california-billionaire-tax-proposal Candidates for governor clash in debate  https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-28/california-governor-debate-candidates-scrap-over-gas-tax-homelessness Bill to reform California’s Elderly Parole Program killed by Senate Public Safety Committee https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/california-senate-committee-kills-bill-to-reform-elderly-parole-excluding-certain-sex-crimes/103-5726f683-a30e-4d61-993b-14ffab2b1b35 Another assassination attempt https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/cole-allen-photo-trump-assassination-attempt-whcd-detention.html Clip of the Week: Newsom on Bill Maher re: High Speed Rail https://x.com/RadioAnswer/status/2051354993119158716/video/1?s=61 HSR could now cost $231 billion under current plan https://ktla.com/news/california/california-high-speed-rail-cost-increase/ Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Natasha Johnson on X (@NatashaForCA) https://x.com/natashaforca Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

  7. Apr 22

    E84: Swalwell Scandal, 2026 Bill Priorities, and Hospice Fraud w/ Teresa Trujillo

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Chief of Staff Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including his 2026 bill priorities, the Eric Swalwell scandal and fallout, California’s ongoing hospice fraud, a new tax increase proposed in the Legislature, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Clip of the Week: Former Eric Swalwell supporter Steve Cloobeck reacts to the scandal that has rocked the California governor’s race https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2044087599396966732?s=20 Recommended watch! Astronaut Reid Wiseman captures the Earth setting from the far side of the moon on Artemis II: https://x.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029?s=20 California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-17/california-was-warned-of-shocking-hospice-fraud-inaction-allowed-problems-to-persist California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich. Why their proposals could backfire https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/04/tax-the-rich-california-budget/ In L.A. mayor’s race, everyone is campaigning on change — even the incumbent https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-06/in-la-mayors-race-everyone-is-campaigning-on-change-even-incumbent Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news 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

  8. Apr 8

    E83: Local Government, Artemis II Launch, and Social Media Trial Ruling w/ Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel

    Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel to discuss a number of topics including his experience leading the City of Folsom, how local government can play an important role in supporting small businesses, strategies for addressing homelessness, the Artemis II launch, the landmark social media trial involving Meta and Google, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Mayor Justin Raithel, City of Folsom Clip of the Week: Artemis II launch https://x.com/twssocials/status/2039488778897904055?s=61 A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/ California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/03/youtube-facebook-loss-in-social-media-addiction-trial/ Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay for them https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/california-public-records-fees/ Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel on Facebook (@justin4folsom) https://www.facebook.com/justin4folsom 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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