California Underground

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state. On this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Zachreson, School Board Member of Roseville City, Founder of Reopen CA Schools, and Protect Kids CA Committee supporter, to discuss all the happenings in California with local school boards being pressured by Sacramento and Governor Newsom to push their agenda. Learn more about Protect Kids CA by going to www.protectkidsca.com *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we are joined by Assemblyman Josh Hoover to discuss everything happening in Sacramento from education, to homelessness, to the enormous backlash over SB14. This episode was recorded on 7.18.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we dive into some of the recent decisions from the Supreme Court including affirmative action, student loan forgiveness, and religious freedom. Links Mentioned in Show Affirmative action https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdf Religious freedom https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-174_k536.pdf Student loan forgiveness https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-506_nmip.pdf This episode was recorded on 7.11.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreo

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we dive into the 2023 California budget to let you know what is in it, how it's passed, and where your tax dollars are going. We also discuss the grim outlook from the Legislative Analysts Office. Links Mentioned in Show https://ebudget.ca.gov/budget/2023-24MR/#/Agency/6013 https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-budget-2023/?utm_source=CalMatters%20Newsletters&utm_campaign=0d34dc41d0-WHATMATTERS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_faa7be558d-0d34dc41d0-151901727&mc_cid=0d34dc41d0&mc_eid=b684b78146 https://www.cato.org/blog/comparing-california-florida-fy-2023-24-budgets https://calmatters

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state. On this episode, we discuss the pressure being turned up on Biden by the corporate media and whether it is leading to Presidential candidate Newsom who is waiting in the wings. *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Links Mentioned in Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5HqxV0KqgU https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/best-states-to-start-a-business/ https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/bfs-by-state.html https://townhall.com/tipsheet/miacathell/2023/02/09/biden-sotu-new-jobs-fact-check-n261935

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, Camille and I are joined by State Senator Brian Dahle (and former gubernatorial candidate) and his wife Assemblywoman Megan Dahle to discuss their experience in the legislature, the state of the CAGOP and plans to grow it, and how conservatives can stay strong in the face of divisive social issues. This episode was recorded on 6.20.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity. On this episode, we are joined by 2A advocate, Osvaldo Maysonet (@triggerology_ft on Instagram), to discuss Newsom's thinly veiled gun grabbing proposed 28th Amendment. This episode was recorded on 6.13.23 Links Mentioned in Show https://calmatters.org/politics/2023/06/gavin-newsom-gun-control-amendment/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqwP7mteNqU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQ2RgjBLWg *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-unde

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions on topics and politics here in the Golden State, and do our best to cut through the craziness. On this episode, we discuss the recent pushback by parents at schools in California on the Pride Agenda, as well as legislators in Sacramento honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. #california #californiapolitics #pridemonth Links Mentioned in Show https://www.foxnews.com/media/fights-erupt-california-parents-protest-pride-event-elementary-school-young https://www.foxla.com/news/temecula-teachers-protest-textbook-decision-after-board-president https://californiaglobe.com/articles/ca-senate-lgbtq-recognition-ceremony-honored-drag-nun-trans-people/ https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SR33 https://www.instagram.com/informedwithanthony/ The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.  Follow California Underground

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions on topics and politics here in the Golden State, and do our best to cut through the craziness. On this episode, we discuss our take on Pride Month and all the controversies surrounding it in California from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the Dodgers, Burning Pride Flags, and Raising Pride Flags at Public Schools. #california #californiapolitics #pridemonth Links Mentioned in Show https://www.dailynews.com/2023/06/01/pride-flag-flies-over-la-county-headquarters-for-first-time-in-history/ https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/2023/05/pride-and-the-law-written-on-the-heart/?fbclid=PAAaYUhoAE3XxH2seJMYsFZf4w6ez7T-YMDTMgLxhe8klmTVNuNTjI3eHxjS4_aem_th_Af5MzWnHWSfQ3yp_tlafJXW_AU8fUPPKZ-GdAcqaj_FW8J7NT84_EsULYjDVqNc7NjI https://www.facebook.com/BishopRobertBarron/videos/719498939983130/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=2Rb1fB https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-31/saticoy-elementary-school-pride-flagged-burned https://fox5sandiego.co

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussion about all things California politics. and try their best to cut through the insanity of it all. On this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Friedrichs, lead plaintiff in the case "Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association" which went all the way to the Supreme Court. She is also the author of "Standing Up to Goliath" which discusses the abuses of the CTA and how much control they have over the state. #california #californiapolitics #teachersunion #publicschool To learn more about how you can support Rebecca and her mission go to www.forkidsandcountry.org The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers. Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube:    / @californiaunderg...   Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149... Shop California Underground Merchandise:

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity. On this episode, we are joined by political activist and former SF mayoral candidate, Richie Greenberg, who has been working hard in San Francisco to try and turn it around. We discuss issues such as the reparations panel, the recall of Chesa Boudin, crime, and the mass exodus of business from the city. This episode was recorded on 5.16.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Links Mentioned in Show www.rejecttheplan.com www.richiegreenberg.org Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity. On this episode, we discuss the controversial law called the California Environmental Quality Act, aka "CEQA" and discuss how far it has strayed from it's original purpose and has been used to halt all progress in California. This episode was recorded on 5.9.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Links Mentioned in Show CEQA 101 https://opr.ca.gov/ceqa/getting-started/#:~:text=The%20California%20Environmental%20Quality%20Act%20(CEQA)%20generally%20requires%20state%20and,impacts%20to%20the%20extent%20feasible  CEQA https://califaep.org/ceqa_flowchart.php CEQA agencies https://ceqaportal.org/tp/CEQA%20Lead%20Agency%20Responsible%20Trustee%202020%20Update.pdf CEQA fraud? https://calmatters.org/economy/2019/05/weakling-or-bully-ceqa-environmental-law-california-development-battles/

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity. On this episode, Camille and I watch an interview with Governor Newsom and Jen Psaki where he discusses issues such as freedom and liberty and we fact check him and his outlandish claims. This episode was recorded on 4.20.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p

On this episode, I am joined by a special guest co-host, Zack Gianino, to discuss the state of San Francisco and whether or not we should let it fail. We discuss the rising crime rate, empty office space, and the $728 million deficit the city by the bay is facing. This episode was recorded on 4.18.23. Links and References Mentioned in the Show https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/city-economy-doom-loop-17846412.php https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/san-francisco/crime https://missionlocal.org/2023/03/police-staffing-crisis-san-francisco/ https://abc7news.com/newsom-sf-drugs-fentanyl-crisis-san-francisco-tenderloin-street/13177992/ https://californiaglobe.com/articles/governor-newsom-directs-highway-patrol-national-guard-to-assist-san-francisco-with-handling-fentanyl-crisis/ https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/downtown-san-francisco-17852552.php *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support Califo

Phil and Camille bring you the latest in California politics, and break it down through a lens of sanity. On this episode, we discuss influential political activist in San Diego politics Carl DeMaio. From his rise to City Council to his current position as Chairman of Reform California. We do a deep dive into Reform California's finances as well as its connections to other entities to follow the money and see whether or not the money donated to his PAC actually go to the causes they are supposed to. This episode was recorded on 4.18.23. Links and References Mentioned in the Show History of Carl DeMaio's Elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Carl_DeMaio Inside the Falling Out Between Carl DeMaio and His Longtime Consultants: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2014/09/19/inside-the-falling-out-between-carl-demaio-and-his-longtime-consultants/ Key Democratic Group Rips DeMaio as Anti-Corruption Hypocrite: https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2019/08/08/key-democratic-group-rips-demaio-as-anti-corruption-hypo

On this episode we are joined by Chad O. Jackson to discuss the idea of reparations in California, and how the idea is completely insane. We also discuss the larger cultural issues, and the history of the struggles of Black Americans from slavery up through the 1970's. To follow Chad more you can find him on Instagram at @chadojackson *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cal

On this special episode (hosted by Camille), we are joined by Tara Campbell the current Mayor Pro Tem of Yorba Linda and Tamika Hamilton former candidate for California's 6th Congressional District. Issues discussed include what influenced and motivated them to get into politics as women, and how they are working to make a difference. *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cal

On this episode we are joined by Lance Christensen with the California Policy Center to discuss the state of public education in California. We discuss the power of the teacher's unions and how California needs to break free from their grip to enact real change. To learn more about the California Policy Center go to www.californiapolicycenter.org *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com

On this episode we are joined by Assemblyman Vince Fong to discuss several issues facing California including what to do with all this rain and water, issues with energy, why the legislature is attempting to ban K9 dogs from the police force, and his opposition to AB659 which mandates the HPV vaccine. You can learn more about Assemblyman Vince Fong by going to his site at https://ad32.asmrc.org/ *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in

On this episode we take a walk down memory lane and discuss all that happened in the past three years since COVID happened. We also look at all the craziness that people engaged in as well as recommendations. *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californiaunderground/message