California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

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...

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 C...

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 discuss...

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 Califor...

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-reje...

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 Podcas...

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...

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-...

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/...

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-propositi...

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 ration...

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...

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...

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/californiaundergroun...

On this episode I discuss State Senator Brian Jones' plan to address homelessness, give updates on the platform and schedule changes, and why it should matter your parking meters are dirty in your city.  *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 the Show https://c...

On this episode Cynthia and I break down two more Propositions that you will be voting on in November. The first is Prop 30 which taxes individuals and families making over $2 million to pay for electric cars infrastructure, and the second is Proposition 1 which would add an amendment to the California Constitution which would allow for enfettered abortions in the state.  *The California Unde...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode I the scandal around the racist remarks made by LA City Council members, and we discuss an article in American Greatness that basically asks for blind loyalty to the Republican Party when voting so that you don't "split the vote." *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to d...

On this episode we are joined by State Senator Brian Dahle who is the Republican Candidate for Governor in California this fall against Gavin Newsom. We discuss his start in politics, energy issues, inflation, and what agencies he would abolish or severely reform.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanit...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode I discuss Newsom's new call to tax the "windfall profits" of oil companies as gas soars to over $6 a gallon here in California. I dive into reasons why gas is so expensive in California and it's not all due to "windfall profits" if at all.  *The California Underground Podcast is...

On this episode Cynthia and I break down and give our opinion on California Propositions 26 and 27. Two propositions dealing with sports betting in California. What's the difference? Which one is better? *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 the Show https://ballot...

On this episode, we are joined by Adam Andrzejewski of the organization Open the Books who uncovered and opened California's checkbook to see all the spending that has been happening.    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 the Show:   https://o...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live on Instagram and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we the discuss the federal probe of Karen Bass and USC for giving her a full ride scholarship, the investigation of LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl giving no bid contracts to a close friend, and an insider says Gavin Newsom is "unequivocally" running if Biden does not...

On this episode we are joined again by Johnathan Zachreson to discuss a legislative roundup now that the legislative session in California is over. Also we discuss the breaking story that the California Teachers Association was caught doing "opposition research" on parents who pushed back on school lockdown policies.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California p...

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss the recent Flex Alert warnings due to the heat wave and how powerful and clean nuclear energy is and can help solve California's electric problem.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through th...

This week I am joined by Cynthia and the best researcher in the west, Camille, to break down Newsom's "truth" Tik Toks he has been posting.  *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 I...