Pete Wilson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Pete Wilson has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025). Former California governor discussed as pivotal figure in 1994 politics (Prop 187) shaping modern California conservatism.
Peter Barton Wilson is an American attorney and politician who served as the 36th governor of California from 1991 to 1999. A member of the Republican Party, Wilson previously served as a United States senator from California from 1983 to 1991, and as mayor of San Diego from 1971 to 1983.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Role | Former Governor of California |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
Who talks about Pete Wilson on podcasts?
Andrew Ross Sorkin brought up Pete Wilson; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
- How Gavin Newsom Became the Democrats’ 2028 Frontrunner | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025) — Andrew Ross Sorkin
What is Pete Wilson mentioned alongside?
Pete Wilson is most often mentioned alongside California, Proposition 187 and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Affiliated with: California, Proposition 187
Mentioned together: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 10% tithing, Ted Cruz, Joe Manchin, DeepMind, Fortune 100, Poly Market, Kamal Harris, Bakersfield, Attorney General of the United States