The Sean Hannity Show The Sean Hannity Show

Inside California’s Shadow Welfare System

Sep 29, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Sean Hannity discusses the 2024 midterms and California’s “shadow welfare” system with Manhattan Institute fellow Chris Ruffo, who details how the state provides billions in benefits to undocumented immigrants. The conversation covers the political implications of these policies and the state’s massive budget deficit. Hannity also addresses the Kansas Senate race and the shift toward a cashless society, urging listeners to vote against radical Democratic candidates.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: PureTalk Wireless and Lingo Kids Sponsors: Fencing and Disney on Ice Intro: Midterm stakes and California/New York comparison Guest Intro: Chris Ruffo on California's shadow welfare How California hides benefits for undocumented immigrants CAPI program and duplicating federal welfare systems Political class vs public opinion on immigrant welfare Legal analysis: State funds and civil rights violations Medicaid expansion costs and California's deficit Sponsors: Byrna and PureTalk Wireless Sponsors: Rush Tax Resolution and Lingo Kids Hassan Piker and AOC at Cornell: Pro-Palestine chants Call from Bill: Kansas race and Adam Hamilton Call from Todd: Texas polls and Cal Frico signs Call from John: The shift to a cashless society Sponsors: Lingo Kids, Fencing, Disney on Ice, One Times Square
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