California

California

Place

Heard in 660 episodes across 148 shows since Jun 2024

California is a state in the Western United States on the Pacific Coast, bordering Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. It is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area, known for its diverse geography and massive economy.

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Discussed inPolitics38%Business15%Markets14%AI & Tech14%

Episodes

660
across 148 shows

This week

55
episodes on 41 shows

Share of the conversation

1.9‰
0.8× its usual level

Expert statements

4
1 positive · 3 negative

Share of the conversation

Mentions of California per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.

0.0‰1‰2‰3‰4‰usual level · 2.3‰Jul 11Aug 2Aug 25Sep 16Oct 8
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DayShare (7-day)Mentions
Sep 81.97‰12
Sep 91.95‰11
Sep 102.19‰14
Sep 112.37‰18
Sep 122.35‰3
Sep 132.32‰2
Sep 142.08‰9
Sep 152.11‰13
Sep 162.03‰10
Sep 171.94‰14
Sep 182.06‰21
Sep 192.09‰6
Sep 202.06‰2
Sep 212.39‰21
Sep 222.60‰24
Sep 232.72‰14
Sep 242.65‰9
Sep 252.63‰23
Sep 262.62‰4
Sep 272.72‰7
Sep 282.60‰17
Sep 292.42‰15
Sep 302.25‰10
Oct 12.47‰16
Oct 22.12‰9
Oct 32.13‰5
Oct 42.08‰4
Oct 52.03‰15
Oct 61.97‰14
Oct 72.06‰12

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What experts have said about California

4 statements · 1 positive · 3 negative

  1. Steve HiltonNegativeSep 23, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

    California currently has the nation’s highest poverty, unemployment, and cost-of-living rates.

    “Today in California, we have the highest poverty rate in the country. The highest unemployment rate, the highest cost of living by far.”

    Listen at 3:07

    Open the episode · Steve Hilton & Spencer Pratt: Fixing California, Cheaper Gas, Ballot Fraud & CA Republicans
  2. Joe RoganNegativeJul 15, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    California is experiencing unprecedented net population outflow.

    “The state has more people moving out than moving in. And that has never happened before.”

    Listen at 22:17

    Open the episode · #2526 - JD Vance
  3. J.D. VancePositiveJul 15, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Republicans should not abandon California politically.

    “I don't like the idea of giving up on it.”

    Listen at 29:02

    Open the episode · #2526 - JD Vance
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Episodes

660 episodes featuring California, newest first

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