Next Round

This week, Tim and Matt break down all of interesting results from Election 2026 and the many surprising outcomes. They break down the election of Xavier Becerra as governor and the defeat of the wealth tax, plus they share their thoughts on the sweeping Democratic victories in Congress and nationally and what it means for free market ideas.

This week, Tim gives his final predictions on some of this year's biggest races - and also gives his picks for the election's biggest potential surprises. Next Round is not known for going 100 percent in its predictions, so Tim is hoping for a better outcome this election.

This year's ballot is one of the longest ever and one of the most complicated to sift through. To help voters, Tim and Matt this week go through all of the statewide ballot measures and discuss the arguments pro and con for of each of them. If you're having a tough time finishing your ballot, get the facts you need by listening to this week's episode.

This week, Tim and Matt explore the controversy over Steve Hilton's controversial racy ads in the governor's race. Plus, they take a look at some of the important down ballot races that voters aren't paying close attention to, but are quite important including the campaign for Secretary of State and key legislative and congressional races.

This week, Tim is joined by PRI senior fellow in business and economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden to discuss his latest research on how a California wealth tax would jeopardize venture capital investment in the state and set middle class Californians up for inevitable future tax increases.

This week, Tim and Matt break down the Becerra-Hilton gubernatorial debate. They crown the debate's big winners and losers, analyze the key moments, share their thoughts on the moderators, and discuss whether the candidates' performances will have any impact in changing the trajectory of the campaign.

This week, Tim and Matt analyze Attorney General Rob Bonta's deal on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's AI executive order and demand for AI "kill switches" and a new poll showing big trouble for LA Mayor Karen Bass' re-election campaign.

This week, Tim and Matt discuss the latest statewide poll showing close races for the wealth tax and CEQA reform. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's statement that he would not challenge Kamala Harris for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, and analyze the re-election prospects of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

This week, Tim and Matt break down the President's big speech at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, and the proposal for 5,000 "dividend" payments to all U.S. adults. Plus, they break down the failure of Gov. Newsom to secure a deal on wildfire liability, and candidates Becerra and Hilton finally agreeing to a debate - plus, they remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

As lawmakers enter the final week of the 2026 legislative session, Tim and Matt are joined for Next Round's annual look at the end of session by Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut. They discuss all the hot end of session issues including wildfire liability, insurance, housing, pensions, AB 1776, and more.