California Underground

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

On this  very special 200th episode (200!) we are joined by Brandon and Corinne Tatum where we discuss the state of conservative media and social media, and how it can make a positive impact *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

On this episode, we are joined by Jessica Tapia, a California teacher who was fired for refusing to comply with gender ideology in her school and standing up for her Christian faith. Jessica is now in the beginning stage of filing suit against her school for wrongful termination on the grounds of religious discrimination.  To follow Jessica you can follow her on Instagram at jess_sayinnn  *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 --- Sen

On this episode, we discuss how Gavin's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has created quite the lucrative scheme with her non profit, The Representation Project, and the connections with our state government.  We discuss how she profits from contracts with schools, the government, and how she makes money with her "Office of the First Partner" that was created exclusively for her.  Links Mentioned in the Show https://www.openthebooks.com/substack-newsom-inc/ Open the Books Exposes the ‘Legalized’ Pay-to-Play Scheme by ‘Newsom Inc.’ Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Out of Compliance Charity Was Still Soliciting Donations https://californiaglobe.com/hollywood/exclusive-rose-mcgowan-details-jennifer-newsom-attempt-to-silence-her/ https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/corporations-lobbying-california-gave-newsoms-wifes-nonprofit-organization Jennifer Newsom on Fox News Talking About New Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1NTq7nUO14 Lobbyist funds to Jennifer https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-

On this episode, we go in depth on State Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco. He has become controversial in California for bills targeted at minors, vaccines, and generous hand outs to his real estate campaign contributors. We discuss his rise to State Senator and the controversy and hypocrisy he has created along the way.  Links Mentioned in the Show Senator Scott Wiener Demands Monkeypox State of Emergency But Defends Weekend Kink/Fetish Street Festival https://californiaglobe.com/articles/sf-sen-scott-wiener-demands-monkeypox-state-of-emergency-but-defends-weekend-kink-fetish-street-festival/ Tweets Pushing for More Funds for Bay Area Public Transit https://twitter.com/scott_wiener/status/1628062756774764545?s=61&t=VQhRLB_JSAD2l6n-d_O0qA https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-bay-area-transit-agencies-could-be-raising-ridership-fares-heres-why/ar-AA17BXJB https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/bart-paid-350-000-for-a-2-year-homeless-program-it-served-one-person/ar-AA17kuBD Real Estate Contribu

On this episode, we are joined by our old friend Cynthia Kaui who is now the Executive Secretary for John McCann, Mayor Chula Vista, as well as the newly appointed President of the San Diego Young Republicans.  We discuss how she got started in local politics, and how the barrier for entry is not as high as many people think it is. Further, we discuss how most political offices and campaigns are looking for good people to join their teams and why there is a need for young blood.  *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

On this episode we are joined by Zack Gianino who is the head of the "Fed Up With Fletcher" PAC to discuss all about who is Nathan Fletcher. Nathan Fletcher is a San Diego County Supervisor and just recently announced his run for State Senate. We discuss his background and his actions during the pandemic and why you should pay attention to local politicians as they make their way up the ranks of California politics.  Links Mentioned in the Show https://www.kusi.com/demaio-calls-on-supervisor-nathan-fletcher-to-resign-after-making-false-and-dangerous-smears/ https://californiaglobe.com/articles/controversial-sd-county-supervisor-nathan-fletcher-announces-run-for-state-senate-in-2024/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GUupZzHr2Q *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

On this episode we are very lucky to be joined by San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to discuss SANDAG and his inside look at how the organization operates. Jim details how prior plans to raise revenue for roads and transportation have failed and how the weighted vote makes it impossible for smaller communities to have a voice.  *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://anchor.fm/californiaunderground/

On this episode, we are joined by Second Amendment advocate and instructor, Osvaldo Maysonet, to discuss how in a state that has some of the strictest gun laws in the country can still have mass shootings. We also discuss Newsom's reaction to the shootings, and how every shooting is immediately used for political purpose.  *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://anchor.fm/californiaunderground/message

On this episode we discuss what is SANDAG, what authority do they have, and what do they actually do with all that money they raise in taxes? (Spoiler not a lot). We also discuss the issue of "weighted voting" and CEO Hasan Ikhrata's lavish dinners on tax payer money.  Links Mentioned in Show https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB805/id/1626374 https://www.kusi.com/chula-vista-mayor-john-mccann-rejected-from-sandag-board-giving-weighted-vote-to-democrats/ https://inewsource.org/2022/04/07/sandag-taxpayer-funded-upscale-dining/ *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://calif

On this episode we rebut and respond to Newsom's second inauguration speech where he claims California is the state of "true freedom." Links Mentioned in Show https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/mar/10/facebook-posts/yes-oil-companies-are-reporting-record-breaking-pr/ https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/California-businesses-leaving-the-state-17553168.php *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://anchor.

On this episode, Camille and I discuss some of the highlights of the new laws that are going into effect in 2023 here in California. We discuss laws that range from the "pink tax", to jaywalking, to expanded abortion protections.  Links Mentioned in Show https://www.foxla.com/news/new-california-laws-2023-january-1 https://calmatters.org/explainers/new-california-laws-2023/ https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2023/01/california-legislature-2023/ *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

On this episode, we discuss the top political stories in California for the year of 2022. We go over as much as possible from the disappearance of the budget surplus to reparations.  Also, did you know there is no official state fruit of California? Links Mentioned in Show https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/reparations-tally-could-surpass-half-a-million-dollars-but-task-force-also-wants-to-change-california-policies/ar-AA15naun https://spectator.org/poof-california-surplus-is-gone/ https://thereload.com/california-plans-to-alert-gun-owners-whose-information-it-leaked/ https://www.capradio.org/articles/2022/12/30/the-top-5-stories-in-california-politics-in-2022/ https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2022/08/23/slathering-after-the-presidency-newsoms-veto-of-sb-57-was-pure-political-calculation-n616469 https://www.capradio.org/articles/2022/12/30/the-top-5-stories-in-california-politics-in-2022/ *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rat

On this episode, Camille and I look into California's newly proposed "windfall tax" on oil companies because gas prices are so high in California. We analyze what a windfall tax is, how they have fared in history, and why they don't work to actually help the consumer. Also we take a look at Trump's new NFT trading cards for fun.  Links Mentioned in Show https://calmatters.org/economy/2022/10/california-gas-tax/ https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Price-Gouging-penalty-proposal-language.pdf?emrc=075304 https://taxfoundation.org/windfall-profits-taxes-still-bad-idea https://www.propublica.org/article/california-oil-wells-shell-exxonmobil https://nypost.com/2022/12/15/donald-trumps-major-announcement-is-a-cringey-ntf-line-of-himself/ *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  Insta

On this episode, Camille and I look ahead to propositions that are already either on the ballot for 2024 or trying to get on the ballot. We also discuss how a proposition even gets on the ballot and the politics behind how they are used.  Links Mentioned in Show https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article268884032.html https://ktla.com/news/california/these-propositions-are-already-attempting-to-make-the-california-ballot-in-2024/ *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 Priv

On this episode, I am joined by Camille to discuss the amount of conservative clowns who are distracting from the conservative movement. We discuss clowns, charlatans, and grifters nationally and here locally in California.    #kanyewest #ye #trump #california    *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   Phil is a San Diego based attorney who specializes in criminal defense and constitutional law both under the US and California Constitution. Review the  Anchor.Fm

On this episode, Cynthia and I are joined once again by Ray Perez to discuss the state of the CAGOP and discuss whether there needs to be changes after the lackluster midterm results. Is it time for new leadership? Is leadership not listening to its supporters? *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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Phil is a San Diego based attorney who specializes in estate planning and constitutional law both under the US and California Constitution. California Underground is a podcast for Californians who are conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just a sane person wondering what is goin

On this episode, I discuss how it's time to stop whining about the midterms and why results weren't what you wanted and time to get to work actually making a difference.  *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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Phil is a San Diego based attorney who specializes in estate planning and constitutional law both under the US and California Constitution. California Underground is a podcast for Californians who are conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just a sane person wondering what is going on in our beautiful state and looking for honest discussions on how to fix it. We re

On this episode, Cynthia and I are joined by Ray Perez of the "On My Mind" podcast to discuss our thoughts and reactions to the recent midterms.  *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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Phil is a San Diego based attorney who specializes in estate planning and constitutional law both under the US and California Constitution. California Underground is a podcast for Californians who are conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just a sane person wondering what is going on in our beautiful state and looking for honest discussions on how to fix it. We regularly interview state a