Are You Ready For This?

A raw, personal conversation with Francis — an LA-based photographer and activist shot three times by LAPD while documenting an ICE protest. This candid interview offers a brutal, first-hand look at the violence aimed at storytellers risking everything to document this dark chapter in American history. Go behind the lens — and into the manufactured chaos. Plus: •  Resources – Learn how you can sta...

We’ve been quiet for a month—and not because we didn’t care. We were burned out. Angela opens up about feeling uninspired after a tough experience as a CA Democratic delegate. Also hear from our local kiddos on some changes they want to see.

In this episode, we sit down with renegade street artist Bandit to explore the raw, urgent power of art in times of crisis. From scorched streets in Alta Dena to bombed-out buildings in Ukraine, Bandit’s work doesn’t just decorate walls—it confronts systems, tells untold stories, and carves space for resistance. We talk about his upcoming May 3rd show, his daring trip into a war zone, and the docu...

What happens when politics collide with public education? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Krista Castellanos, Trustee for the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), for an unfiltered conversation about the future of our schools. As Moms for Liberty-backed candidates gain traction — including fellow board member Jennifer Adnams — Krista offers a firsthand look at how national culture...

What happens when former political rivals sit down for a real conversation? In this episode, Angela and Erin welcome San Clemente City Council Member Rick Loeffler—Angela’s one-time opponent turned unlikely collaborator. We dive into the rollercoaster of campaigning, local gun laws, and the ongoing debate over safety in North Beach. Plus, we get straight to the point about Rick’s recent comments l...

Picture this: A rare moment of unity in local politics—Democrats and conservatives actually agree on something! The Capistrano Unified School Board is set to approve the book James , a reimagining of Huckleberry Finn , and for once, things seem… normal. And then, BOOM—conservative board member Judy Bullockus drops the full “N” word mid-meeting. Cue the collective gasp. Now, with calls for her resi...

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is back in the spotlight after recent infractions—so we went straight to Congressman Mike Levin for answers (Thanks for the quote Mike!). What’s really going on with the decommissioning, and is DOGE an issue? Plus, Council Member Loeffler is already looking ahead to 2026, floating the idea that if a sitting council member wants to run for mayor, they s...

Buckle up, because Angela and Erin are diving headfirst into the latest political chaos! First, a former NFL punter gets tackled—by the cops—at a Huntington Beach city council meeting after calling MAGA a "Nazi movement" (yep, the same MAGA that now apparently stands for Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, and Adventurous ... sure, Jan). Then, Angela recaps her Sacramento trip with the 47th...

Episode 2 of Are You Ready For This is in the books! If you've got 20 minutes and a sense of humor this is your go to resource for keeping in the local loop. How have the city council members faired since last meetings, wanna be the Huntington Beach blood bath? Curious how the council voted on a newly proposed ordinance aimed at regulating feeding the homeless in town? Will the council accept a $1...

Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new podcast, where we’re pulling back the Orange Curtain on local issues and happenings in San Clemente, CA! Join Angela and Erin as they introduce themselves and share why they’re on a mission to keep you informed (and un-bored) about what’s really going on in our community. In this unscripted pilot episode, we give you a taste of what’s to come by d...