Katie Porter
Democratic candidate for governor of California
Katie Porter (Democratic candidate for governor of California) has appeared as a guest on 1 episode in TMT. Topics they speak about most include 2026 California gubernatorial election, Taxation in California, Woodworking (novel).
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
2026 California gubernatorial election
Porter said Xavier Becerra should be held accountable for losing track of 80,000 unaccompanied children while at HHS.
“that doesn't mean that Javier Becerra shouldn't have to take accountability for losing 80,000 unaccompanied children”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:20:31
Porter argued that billionaire Tom Steyer cannot be as attuned to California families' economic struggles as she is.
“are you really awake and attuned to what it's like for California families in a way that I just don't think a billionaire can be”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:15:55
Porter urged debate and forum hosts not to platform low-polling candidates to avoid a Democratic lockout in the top-two primary.
“don't put the candidate with 1% on stage. Like, let's act like grownups about this”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:12:15
Porter argued for shifting homelessness spending toward prevention, which she said is far cheaper than permanent supportive housing.
“homelessness prevention programs take about $6,000 to prevent someone from losing a home”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:05:19
Porter said voter apathy has been the biggest obstacle in the governor's race.
“Actually, the biggest opponent in this race has been apathy”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 51:31
Taxation in California
Porter said she opposed California's 2018 gas tax increase because it is regressive.
“the reason I didn't support it back in 2018, that extra 12 cents, was it's deeply regressive”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:06:44
Porter acknowledged her income tax cut proposal came from Republican Steve Hilton, saying she is open to good ideas from anyone.
“I think Steve's got crazy pants ideas coming out of his mouth most of the time. But I'm looking for good ideas”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:04:16
Porter argued California's flat corporate tax rate should be made more progressive to fund tax relief.
“If you're a corporation in California and you make a dollar in hard-earned profit, you pay 8.84% on that dollar”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 56:44
Woodworking (novel)
Porter recommended Emily St. James's novel Woodworking for understanding trans people's experiences.
“Everybody who is interested in understanding what it's like to be a trans person and where different trans people can be in their journey”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:23:42
California education governance
Porter said she supports consolidating state education authority under the governor, while noting local boards retain power.
“You can and I think probably should consolidate it all at the state level with the governor”
Pod Save America: Political Violence Shocks Washington (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:10:58
Appearances
Political Violence Shocks WashingtonPod Save America · Apr 28, 2026 · 1 h 25 min
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and Iran talks; Lovett interviews California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter.
Discussed in
Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is LamePod Save America · Jun 2, 2026 · 1 h 36 min
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump's abandoned slush fund, Iran talks, California, Iowa and Maine primaries, and JD Vance; Senator Andy Kim describes Delaney Hall.
The TRUTH About Michael Jackson as Biopic Sets Records, and Blake Lively's DOOMED Legal Strategy, with Mark Geragos and Matt MurphyThe Megyn Kelly Show · May 12, 2026 · 2 h 11 min
Megyn Kelly, Mark Geragos, and Matt Murphy weigh Michael Jackson's legacy and abuse allegations amid the Michael biopic, then critique Blake Lively's legal strategy against Justin Baldoni.
- What Got CUT From CBS' Netanyahu Interview, Plus Spencer Pratt's Secret Ingredient, with Michael Knowles | Ep. 1314
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 11, 2026 · 1 h 41 min
Megyn Kelly dissects the unaired parts of CBS's Netanyahu interview, then discusses Iran, redistricting, Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral run and the JPMorgan lawsuit with Michael Knowles.
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?Pod Save America · May 8, 2026 · 1 h 38 min
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the Iran war, Trump's taxpayer-funded ballroom, Vance versus Rubio, gerrymandering and Kash Patel; Jon Lovett interviews Tom Steyer.
Bernie vs. the RobotsPod Save America · May 3, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
Jon Lovett interviews Bernie Sanders on AI risk, super PAC money and Israel arms sales, then Peter Hamby on left-wing political violence, Maine and California races.
- Shock Allegations Against Female Finance Exec, and LA's Own Socialist, with Adam Carolla, Plus Joseph Massey's Powerful New Poetry Book | Ep. 1307
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 30, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly and Adam Carolla discuss a JPMorgan harassment lawsuit, Alex Cooper's dating advice, Ozempic, Jasmine Crockett and Nithya Raman; poet Joseph Massey discusses Invisible Current.
- Kimmel's "Widow" Double Standard, Left Celebrates Political Violence, and Newsom's Hypocrisy, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1305
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 28, 2026 · 1 h 41 min
Megyn Kelly and Stu Burguiere criticize Jimmy Kimmel's 'expectant widow' joke, ABC's double standards, left-wing celebration of political violence, and Jennifer Siebel Newsom's misogyny charge against Trump.
Strait Up War CrimesPod Save America · Apr 7, 2026 · 1 h 37 min
Favreau, Lovett and Vietor discuss Trump's war-crime threats against Iran, the defense budget and deportations, then Lovett interviews Rep. Sarah McBride.
1015. Andy, Chad Bianco & DJ CTI: Communists At No Kings Rally, Ground Operations In Iran & Tiger Woods DUIREAL AF with Andy Frisella · Mar 31, 2026 · 2 h 21 min
Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco joins Andy Frisella and DJ to discuss No Kings protests, Iran ground operations and Tiger Woods' DUI.
Blue Wave Building in the Strait of HormuzPod Save America · Mar 27, 2026 · 1 h 4 min
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's Iran war, record-low approval ratings, Florida special election wins, the TSA pay crisis, and California's chaotic governor primary.
Often appears with
- Jon Favreau · 1 shared episode
- Jon Lovett · 1 shared episode
- Tommy Vietor · 1 shared episode