This interview podcast features Senator Ted Cruz discussing Texas's economic success compared to California's, the impact of immigration policy, and his views on the incoming presidential administration. The conversation begins with a discussion of Senator Cruz's boots, leading into a historical anecdote about the "Come and Take It" flag and the Texas Revolution. The main focus shifts to a comparison of Texas's and California's economic climates, attributing California's decline partly to the 1987 immigration amnesty and the rise of public employee unions. Later, the discussion expands to cover immigration policy, the role of government, and Senator Cruz's expectations for the new administration's policies, including potential changes to immigration, energy, and economic policies. A specific example provided is the contrast between Texas's low taxes and regulations, leading to lower housing costs, versus California's high taxes and regulations and rising housing costs.
