California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

On this episode I sit down and speak with Cole Brocato, who is running for Assembly District 38 for California legislature.  We discuss how Republicans should be leading with values and speaking to voters about what really matters.  To learn more about Cole and support his campaign www. JustVoteBro.com   Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/cali...

Every Wednesday at 9am I go live on Instagram and we discuss California Politics...over coffee.  This week we discuss SB866, the bill that would allow pre-teens to consent to vaccination, as well as other bills like SB871 that take away personal and medical exemptions. We also look at who has been backing Dr. Richard Pan for all these years in Sacramento.  Link to article discussed: http...

AB1400, the Assembly Bill which has introduced the framework for single payer healthcare, passed the Appropriations Committee and will head to the Assembly Floor.  In this episode I break down what's in the bill, including the most frightening part which is how much it's going to cost.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTu...

Every Wednesday morning I go live on IG and discuss California Politics....over coffee.  This week we discuss how it may be a good thing the Left has gone absolutely insane in this election year. I start off with the crazy op-ed making the rounds about how parents should just give up their children, and it gets zanier from there.  Links Mentioned in Show Want True Equity? California Shou...

On this episode I am joined by June Cutter who is running for the 76th Assembly District.  We discuss her plans when she gets to the Assembly, what an Assembly member does, and how California Republicans need to win by addition.  To learn more about her race and support June you can go to www.junecutter.com.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am I go live on IG to discuss California Politics...over coffee.  In this episode we continue discussing lessons that can be taken from the book "Don't Think of an Elephant!" by George Lakoff. We discuss how California Republicans need to start reframing their arguments in terms of values that connect with the California voter, and how current Democratic policies d...

2022 is gearing up to be a wild year politically here in California. Not only is it midterms season, but there will also be a gubernatorial race, along with dozens of state and local races.  I'm joined by Brian and Cynthia to discuss what 2022 holds and our predictions of what will happen.  You can follow Brian @Burley4Congress and Cynthia @cynthiakaui Follow California Underground on So...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am I go live on Instagram and we discuss California Politics...over coffee.  This week the topics discussed were: - Political resolutions for 2022 - Larry Elder not running (and why that's a good thing) - The soft mask mandate Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Every Wednesday at 9am I go live on IG to discuss California Politics...over coffee.  This week we talk about the reinstituted mask mandate, whether people will comply, and whether this was Noodles shooting himself in the foot after his recent victory lap around the country.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https:/...

On this episode I am joined by a colleague of mine, Cashel White, who was a prosecutor in the Bay Area.  We discuss how the laws and the policies put into place by Democrats have weakened the ability of prosecutors to do their job and actually prosecute criminals.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Newsom appeared on The View as part of his book tour and he discussed many of the challenges facing California, and then Cynthia and I fact check him on all of it.  Links In Show Newom's Appearance on The View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfnvUHk1BBk Pfizer Vaccine May Be Less Effective Against Omicron https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pfizer-vaccine-may-less-effective-omicron-ear...

Every Wednesday morning I go live on Instagram to discuss California Politics...with coffee.  This week we discussed why Republicans need to stop being speed bumps to the Democratic agenda and begin to take bold positions that they can stand behind.  Also discussed, how the Attorney General misconstrues the truth on proposition titles to trick voters, and the rising crime in California.&...

On this episode I am joined once again by Natalie Beisner to discuss several topics going on in California right now.  First, we talk about the OMG Schmariant arriving in California and what it means for the country. Are lockdowns on the way? Will the government continue to crack down even tighter? Or will it burn out like Delta did? In Los Angeles City, they have rolled out what is called a...

Every Wednesday morning on IG Live we discuss California Politics...over coffee.  This week we dive into the ruling from the Ninth Circuit regarding the high capacity magazine ban, and a scathing dissent from Judge Butamay about how the majority completed violated the Constitution...again.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground Y...

Every Wednesday morning I go live on Instagram and we sit and chat about California Politics, over coffee.  This week we discussed all the reasons we are thankful to be in California (since we spend most of the year complaining about it).  Then we talk about the rumor that Que Mala may be pushed out to make room for Michelle Obama at VP.  Follow California Underground on Social Medi...

On this episode, I am joined by Morgan Kimbarow, President of the San Diego Young Republicans, to discuss what has created the perfect storm that is resulting in a huge crime wave in California right now.  We start off discussing laws such as AB109, and Props 47 and 57 and how they set up a criminal justice nightmare.  Links in Show California's Alarming Cocktail of Criminal Justice Refo...

On this episode I'm joined by Cynthia Kaui again to discuss a video interview with Professor Joel Kotkin where he gives his opinion on the many reasons people are fleeing the Golden State.  In the episode we add our own commentary and beliefs as to why California is failing and how we can turn it around.  To follow Cynthia you can find her at the usernames below: Instagram: @cynthia.kaui...

Every Wednesday morning live on IG we sit and chat about California Politics over coffee. This week we discussed the results of the Virginia race and what that means for the rest of the country and specifically California.  Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Shop Cal...

Every Wednesday morning live on IG we sit and chat about California Politics over coffee.  This week we discussed how nothing else matters unless you get more numbers of voters on your side and build a legitimate opposition party in California. Without it, you will never accomplish any of the policy goals you would like.  Also, we discuss redistricting and its impact on California moving...

On this episode we dive into the book "Don't Think of An Elephant" by George Lakoff.  The book was written to educated progressives about how to frame arguments and win over voters, but the lessons are certainly applicable here in California.  If you want to defeat the enemy, sometimes you have to use their own language techniques against them.  Support the California Underground Pl...

On this (1ooth!) episode on Coffee and California Politics we discuss how government policies rarely ever think of the unintended consequences of their actions from oil spills to preventing people from being able to afford commuting to their own job.  Every Wednesday morning at 9am, I go live on Instagram to discuss California politics, over coffee, and take your questions and comments. ...

On this episode I'm joined by Congressional Candidate Brian Burley and Political Activist Cynthia Kaui to discuss where do we go after the recall.  We discuss what we learned from the recall election and what races and propositions we are looking forward to in 2022.  You can learn more about Brian's race by going to www.brian4congress.com to learn more and support.  You can follow C...

Back in the chair in California and back from the road. On this episode we tackle how big revolutionary changes take time and lots of people discussing how best to go about it, and I believe that California is at that crossroads right now.  Other topics discussed include UC Davis getting your gun registration information for "research" purposes along with the San Diego Unified School District...

Every Wednesday morning we go live on Instagram to discuss California politics, over coffee.  This week topics discussed: - How to keep the foot on the pedal going forward - The importance of taking action no matter how big or small If you love the California Underground platform and would like to support it, please consider becoming a member of my Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/californ...

Angela McArdle is the Chair of the Los Angeles County Libertarian Party as well as an active member of the Mises Caucus within the LP. She joins the podcast to discuss the LP and dispel some common myths about what people think of libertarians. We also touch on the goal of the Mises Caucus and how they plan to revitalize the party.  To learn more about the Mises Caucus go to https://lpmisesca...