California Underground

California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

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Welcome to California Underground, the most trusted podcast for all things California politics. Each week, we tackle the pressing issues facing our state through engaging interviews and roundtable discussions with political candidates and passionate Californians. Join us for clear, rational commentary that helps you stay informed about the complexities of California governance. Tune in for your trusted perspective on the political landscape!

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episode 171 - The Broken Promise of the UC System and Student Loan Forgiveness (Coffee and California Politics) 31.08.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss how California had already broken the original promise of the UC system to provide free education to all California residents and how the current student loan crisis plays a role.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from...

Episode 170 - Why Newsom Vetoed the Bill for Safe Drug Use Sites, Court Wins for Businesses Affected by Lockdowns (Coffee and California Politics) 24.08.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss why Newsom vetoed SB 57 which would have allowed cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles to set up "safe drug use" sites for those battling with drug addiction. We also discuss three court wins in California for businesses and churches affected by 2020 lockdowns.  *...

Episode 169 - Why Is It So Hard to Get Water and Electricity in California? (Coffee and California Politics) 17.08.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss the issues with water and electricity and why it has been so hard to get it right on these issues, and why Noodles is taking action now of all times.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationa...

Episode 168 - The Power of Propaganda (with Layla from @propagandafluent) 12.08.2022

On this episode I'm joined by Layla from the account @propagandafluent to discuss the power of propaganda, how to identify it, and the power of language to accomplish political goals.  Links in Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBo4GViDxzc https://news.yahoo.com/trump-allies-attacking-biden-plan-005310169.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2022/08/09/inflation-reduction-act-wil...

Episode 167 - Lines Have Been Drawn (Coffee and California Politics) 10.08.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss how it's been very clear that the lines are being drawn in the United States of America of who the Regime approves of and who they don't and also how they plan to punish them.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a p...

Episode 166 - Pandemic Pandemonium (with Natalie Beisner) 08.08.2022

On this episode we are joined again by Natalie Beisner to discuss the latest pandemic pandemonium between renewed COVID restrictions and monkey pox.  Links in Show https://californiaglobe.com/articles/sf-sen-scott-wiener-demands-monkeypox-state-of-emergency-but-defends-weekend-kink-fetish-street-festival/ https://www.dailynews.com/2022/08/03/la-county-hopes-to-move-out-of-high-covid-category-...

Episode 165 - Pelosi Goes to Taiwan, "Safe" Drug Use Sites, and Possible End of the CA Handgun Roster (Coffee and California Politics) 03.08.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee. On this episode we discuss Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and what it means for the global stage, California set to pass "safe" drug use sites bill, and could we be seeing the end of the California handgun roster after the Bruen decision? Links Mentioned in Show https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2...

Episode 164 - Convo with Attorney Dan Fulkerson 02.08.2022

On this episode we discuss with Dan Fulkerson an array of topics from how he started to pay attention to politics during the pandemic, issues in California like open use drug sites, and plenty more.  *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/California...

Episode 161 - Bring on Far Right Latino Summer (with Anthony Cabassa and Karina Manuela) 28.07.2022

On this episode I am joined by Anthony Cabassa and Karina Manuela to discuss the New York Times article calling Mayra Flores a "far right latina" and how the Hispanic vote is shifting in America and why.  Follow Anthony Cabassa @informedwithanthony on IG Follow Karina Manuela @karina_manuela on IG *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place...

Episode 163 - Warnings from Sri Lanka and Holland on the Failures of Green Policies 27.07.2022

Every Wednesday morning at 9am on Instagram, I go live and discuss California Politics over coffee.  On this episode we discuss how Sri Lanka and Holland are on the verge of collapse due to green policies and ESG and how California is on the same path with their green policies.  Links Mentioned in Show https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-criteria....

Episode 162 - Convo with Assembly Candidate Josh Hoover 21.07.2022

On this episode we are joined by Josh Hoover who is running for District 7 of the California Assembly. We discuss his campaign, his thoughts on public education, and why our state legislature needs more bipartisanship. To learn more about Josh and his campaign go to www. hooverforassembly.com *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity...

Episode 160 - Newsom Enters the Insulin Market and Believes Government Can Solve Anything 14.07.2022

On this episode of Coffee and California Politics I discuss how Gavin Newsom plans to have California make its own insulin. I discuss how government solutions are not always the solutions to free market failures which in this case are caused by the government.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support C...

Episode 159 - Legislative Roundup with Jonathan Zachreson of Reopen California Schools 08.07.2022

On this episode we are joined by Jonathan Zachreson of Reopen California Schools to discuss another legislative roundup. What bills died and what bills are still making their way through Sacramento you need to keep  an eye on.    To learn more about Jonathan and his organization go to http://www.reopencaliforniaschools.com/  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to d...

Episode 158 - Rebutting Newsom's Claim That California is More "Free" Than Florida (Coffee and California Politics) 06.07.2022

Newsom released a campaign ad, in Florida, and makes the bold claim that California still believes in freedom more than red states. I rebut many of these claims.  *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 Undergr...

Episode 157 - The Inner Workings of Local Politics (w/ Mayor Richard Bailey) 06.07.2022

On this episode we are joined by Mayor of Coronado, Richard Bailey, to describe the inner workings of local politics. We discuss how municipal and county politics intertwine to affect our day to day lives and how important it is to stay involved.  *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Unde...

Episode 156 - SCOTUS Rulings Breakdown (Coffee and California Politics) 29.06.2022

Every Wednesday I go live on Instagram at 9am to discuss California Politics...over coffee. On this episode of Coffee and California Politics, I discuss the two most controversial rulings in the past week the carry and conceal case and the abortion case, and what effect it will have on California.  Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow Calif...

Episode 155 - Convo with Tamika Hamilton - Candidate for CA6 Congressional District 24.06.2022

On this episode we are joined by Tamika Hamilton, Republican candidate for California's 6th Congressional District. We talk about her recent win in the primary to move onto the general, her ground game strategy that got her to this point, and how Republicans need to talk more about kitchen table politics and less about extreme positions.  To learn more about Tamika and support her campaign go...

Episode 154 - Why Gas Is So Expensive in California (And It's Not Price Gouging) Coffee & California Politics 22.06.2022

Every Wednesday I go live on Instagram at 9am to discuss California Politics...over coffee.  On this episode of Coffee and California Politics, I discuss why gas is so expensive in California including the origination of the gas tax and the shuttering of refineries to importing oil from around the world.  Links Mentioned in Show https://ballotpedia.org/California_Road_Repair_and_Accounta...

Episode 153 - Convo with Angela McArdle Chair of the Libertarian National Party 21.06.2022

On this episode we are joined by the newly elected Chair of the Libertarian National Party, Angela McArdle. She discusses the Mises Takeover at Reno and where the LP is going from here to tackle the issue of the day.  To learn more about the Mises Caucus go to www.lpsmisescaucus.com To learn more about the Libertarian Party go to www.lp.org Support California Underground on Patreon at www.pat...

Episode 152 - Reviewing the Results of the Primaries and SF Has Had Enough (Coffee & California Politics) 15.06.2022

On this episode of Coffee and California Politics, I discuss the results of the primaries, which still have votes coming in shockingly, and an article in The Atlantic discussing how bad San Francisco has gotten and how progressives may have had enough of far left ideology.  Link to Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/06/how-san-francisco-became-failed-city/661199/...

Episode 151 - Preview of the California Primaries (Coffee and California Politics) 06.06.2022

On this episode of Coffee and California Politics, I discuss the California primaries coming up on June 7th. I discuss what to look for and take questions and share my thoughts about certain races and candidates.  Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground Y...

Episode 150 - Convo with Reinette Senum 06.06.2022

On this episode I am joined by independent candidate for California Governor, Reinette Senum. We discuss her guiding principles of looking to how our decisions affect future generations, her reason for running as an independent, and how political tribalism is hurting California.  Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground o...

Episode 148 - How to Research Candidates and Spot Red Flags with Corinne Tatum and Camille Williams 06.06.2022

On this episode I'm joined by Corinne Tatum and Camille Williams to discuss how they go about researching candidates and how they spot red flags to determine whether they are legit or a political grifter.  Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube:...

Episode 149 - Exercising Your Second Amendment Rights in California with Osvaldo Maysonet 03.06.2022

On this episode we are joined by Osvaldo Maysonet of Triggerology. He is a certified firearm instructor and Second Amendment advocate. We discuss how to best exercise your Second Amendment rights in California as well as the proposed gun control legislation that President Biden is pushing.   To learn more about Osvaldo and his training go to https://triggerologyft.com/    Suppo...

Episode 147 - Are We As Different as We Seem & Gun Laws In California Post Texas Shooting {Coffee and California Politics) 25.05.2022

Every Wednesday morning I go live on Instagram and discuss California politics...over coffee. This week we discuss how we are more the same than different and California's planned action on gun rights post the shooting in Texas.  Links Mentioned In Show https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/?series=outgunned  Support California Underground on Patreon at w...

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