California Is Collapsing — And Britain Is Next | Steve Hilton
California Is Collapsing — And Britain Is Next | Steve Hilton  
Podcast: The Liz Truss Show
Published On: Mon Mar 02 2026
Description: California was once the engine of the American dream — today, critics say it’s a warning sign for the West.In this episode of The Liz Truss Show, Liz is joined by Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California, to break down the state’s economic decline, rising crime, housing crisis, and mass business exodus.They explore how bureaucracy, regulation, and political ideology have shaped California’s trajectory — and why many believe the UK is heading down the same path.Topics covered:Why businesses are leaving CaliforniaThe housing crisis and cost of living explosionCrime, homelessness, and urban declineThe impact of regulation and government overreachUK vs US: are the same policies causing the same problems?Can California be turned around?Is California the future — or a warning?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.