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The conversation highlighted a stark divide between California’s coastal elites and those living inland. Areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco continue to be entrenched in progressive ideologies, largely driven by substantial financial interests from the tech and entertainment industries. However, as economic pressures mount, even constituents from traditionally liberal areas are beginning to question the status quo.
Despite the significant issues plaguing the average Californian, Hanson pointed out that a substantial portion of the population remains subdued, leading to a lack of widespread political uprising. He posited that the wealthy elite, like George Clooney and figures from Silicon Valley, hold considerable sway over progressive policies and might resist change.