California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

Every Wednesday morning at 9am we have coffee and discuss California politics live on Instagram.  This week's topics. - Meme stocks and guerrilla warfare - San Diego County Resolution on Medical Misinformation  - School choice If you enjoy the California Underground platform and would like to support it more, please consider becoming a member of my Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/cal...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am I go live on Instagram and we chat about California politics over coffee.  This week's topics: - What is a RINO? - Should there be a Reformer Republican Party? - Is Trump losing steam? If you would like to support California Underground, please consider becoming a member by going to www.patreon.com/californiaunderground. 

On this episode, former Mayor of San Diego and Republican Candidate for Governor Kevin Faulconer, joins the show to talk about how his campaign is going and what he sees as the biggest issues facing California.  Topics discussed: - Outreach to Latino communities - How he would have handled COVID in 2020 - Working with a Democratic legislature - How to turn around and increase the numbers of t...

On this episode I sit down with my good buddy and attorney colleague, Ryan Carlson, who is an employment attorney in San Diego.  We discuss the many mandates that are coming down the pike and processes of how to deal with them, and rights afforded to employees and employers.  If you would like to support the California Underground podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon member by goi...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am we go live on Instagram to discuss current events and issues in California Politics (while drinking coffee).  Topics Discussed: - Major Williams Anti-SLAPP - Federal Lawsuit to Stop the Recall - Afghanistan If you would like to support the CU platform to continue making great content please consider becoming a Patreon member by going to www.parteon.com/californi...

Assemblyman and Gubernatorial Candidate Kevin Kiley sits down for a follow up interview to discuss more at length his campaign and respond to listener submitted questions.  Topics Covered: - Mandates across the state - Review of the Debate - Gun rights - How to vote for a good judicial candidate

Every week on IG Live we sit down with our coffee and discuss California Politics.  On this episode we discuss: - Cuomo's resignation - Newsom's temper tantrum - What Larry Elder was really trying to prove when he said Biden won fair and square

Join us every Wednesday morning at 9am on IG Live to be a part of Coffee and California Politics  This week we go over how to get past the defeatist mindset that the Democrats will just cheat and steal the election with mail in ballot. We go over how elections will actually happen in California for the recall (including that you can vote in person for the recall). Also we discuss how you can...

On this episode I sit down with the CEO and Founder of Adam Andrzejewski of Open the Books, an organization dedicated to exposing the spending and waste across the United States.  We discuss how the program started and how much public officials are raking in (did you know an LA lifeguard can make up to $300,00?) Listen in and learn how you can help support Open the Books in their efforts to e...

Natalie Beisner joins me again as special co-host to discuss why is California looking to go backwards on reopening? We look at the data from the California COVID Dashboard and statements from the CDC.  We also look at the "Stop the Republican Recall" videos to fact check them and point out how incredibly ridiculous they are and how the Democrats always planned on using January 6th to stop th...

This morning we touch upon how going backwards could hurt the Democrats moving forward. Also, we talk about organizing and enacting actual recalls all of the state to hold politicians accountable.  And of course, I take your questions and topic suggestions.  Tune in every Wednesday at 9am on California Underground Instagram if you would like to join the discussion.  Help support the...

On this episode I sit down and talk with Republican candidate for Governor in the Recall Election, Jenny Rae La Roux.  We talk about her background as a businesswoman and practical solutions to issues in California like how to increase our water supplies, help with our farmers, and how to make California more business friendly.  To visit her site and learn more go to www.jennyraeca.com T...

On this episode of Coffee and California Politics (on the road edition) we discuss Larry Elder's entry into the gubernatorial race, as well as how crucial the timing for changing hearts and minds of Californians is right now and not to squander it.  To tune in live for Coffee and California politics join us every Wednesday morning on Instagram at 9am (@californiaunderground) to join the conve...

I was able to catch up with Assemblyman Kevin Kiley after his rally in San Diego and chat with him about his campaign.  Bit shorter of an episode because of time constraints but still informative as to his goals and platform. 

On this episode I sit down and chat with Sharon McKeeman, Founder of the Let Them Breathe. We discuss her motivation for starting the organization along with its purpose to help over turn mask mandates for children in California whether it be in school or any other activity. Also we chat about the lawsuit they have filed against the state for a quality education. Listen and learn more how you can...

Every Wednesday at 9am on Instagram Live, I host a segment called "Coffee and California Politics" where followers can engage in discussion and submit topics they want to discuss about California Politics.  This week we discussed Kevin Kiley's entrance into the race and how that may actually benefit the recall chances of passing.  Other discussions involve more information on the Califor...

On this episode I sit down and chat with Tamika Hamilton who is a Republican who is running for California's Third Congressional District. She ran in 2020 and came very close to unseating the Democrat incumbent in a race that no one expected to be as close as it was.  We discuss her reasons for running as well as the lessons she has learned as a Republican making in roads in California. ...

Every Wednesday live on IGTV we host a Live called "Coffee and California Politics" where we discuss the news and politics of California. The format is geared towards allowing followers to engage in the conversation and talk about what they would like discussed. Join us live every Wednesday at 9am by following California Underground on Instagram (@californiaunderground) This week's topics: - Contr...

On this podcast I have Jason Szeftel of the China Unraveled podcast to discuss China and its impact on California's economy and political landscape.  There was a lot to unpack and we did our best to get it all in in just 50 minutes, but it was a fascinating discussion to learn more about China's history and political makeup. 

In the first ever audio version of Coffee and California Politics, we discuss the feud between Kim Klacik and Candace Owens. I discuss why I think Kim should have taken the L for her huge loss in Baltimore and worked to fix the issues of the inner cities before taking a victory lap.  Also we discuss some other California topics such as drought issues, recall fraud, and welcome any new listene...

On this episode I chat with Aly and Amy of Reopen San Diego, an organization dedicated to applying pressure to local public officials to reopen the state fully.  We discuss their start to the organization, what they have been working on, and whether or not California is truly "open" after this past week.  To get involved and learn more about their organization go to www.reopensd.org to f...

Brian Burley joins me this week to discuss a gubernatorial update based on his most recent polling. We discuss where each candidate is and where they could go in the months coming up.  Candidates Discussed: Caitlyn Jenner, Kevin Faulconer, John Cox, Kevin Kiley, Major Williams, Diego Martinez, Doug Ose, and Anthony Trimino.  Brian is also a candidate for the 45th California Congressional...

On this episode I talk to you Todd Madison the Chair of the San Diego County Chapter of the California School Choice Foundation.  We discuss multiple topics surrounding school choice in California, including: - The benefits of school choice to all students (including inner city students) - How school choice raises the performance of public schools as well - The campaign to pass a proposition...

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anthony Trimino, owner and founder of Traffik and Republican candidate for Governor of California who is running in the recall election.  We discussed his grandparents fleeing from communist Cuba, the time he got fired from his father's business and how that inspired him, and his platform for governor of California including the economy, taxes...

California Politicians are addicts (for power)   Standoff between Employers and Workers Groups in California over how to set guidelines for going back to work in office.    Newsom may be more vulnerable to a recall than he likes according to recent polling.    Deep dive rundown of Kevin Paffrath's platform for Governor.    Show Links   Employers and Workers...