Guest:

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco

Guest Bio: 

Chad Bianco leads Riverside County’s Sheriff’s Department, the fourth largest in the nation. With over 30 years of public service and a reputation for fiscal responsibility and tough leadership, Bianco is now running for Governor of California. He’s earned support across party lines for his honesty, policy experience, and commitment to restoring balance in Sacramento.

Show Summary

Is California ready for a leadership reset? Sheriff Chad Bianco joins Jon Slavet to discuss his run for Governor — and why he believes Prop 50 is a dangerous power grab. From skyrocketing costs to rising crime, Bianco doesn’t hold back as he breaks down the core issues he sees plaguing the state: Excessive regulation, one-party rule, and a government disconnected from everyday Californians.

He outlines what he’d do on day one to fix the economy, restore public safety, and create a more livable future for all. Whether or not you agree with his politics, his no-nonsense approach will leave you thinking hard about where California goes from here.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Sheriff Chad Bianco

00:14 – Why He’s Voting No on Prop 50

01:16 – How Power Is Being Taken from the People

02:38 – Why He’s Running for Governor

05:45 – California’s Economic Pain Points

06:08 – The Real Problem: Taxes & Regulation

08:18 – Free Market Solutions vs. Government Control

09:03 – What He’d Do as Governor on Day One

09:25 – His Hope for California’s Future

11:55 – What He’s Learning on the Campaign Trail

13:11 – California Is… 

Connect with Chad Bianco

X: https://x.com/ChadBianco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffbianco/?hl=en

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bianco-464bb860/

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