California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity.

On this episode, we are joined by 2A advocate, Osvaldo Maysonet (@triggerology_ft on Instagram), to discuss Newsom's thinly veiled gun grabbing proposed 28th Amendment.

This episode was recorded on 6.13.23

Links Mentioned in Show

https://calmatters.org/politics/2023/06/gavin-newsom-gun-control-amendment/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqwP7mteNqU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQ2RgjBLWg

*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*

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Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions on topics and politics here in the Golden State, and do our best to cut through the craziness.

On this episode, we discuss the recent pushback by parents at schools in California on the Pride Agenda, as well as legislators in Sacramento honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

#california #californiapolitics #pridemonth

Links Mentioned in Show

https://www.foxnews.com/media/fights-erupt-california-parents-protest-pride-event-elementary-school-young

https://www.foxla.com/news/temecula-teachers-protest-textbook-decision-after-board-president

https://californiaglobe.com/articles/ca-senate-lgbtq-recognition-ceremony-honored-drag-nun-trans-people/

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SR33

https://www.instagram.com/informedwithanthony/

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Phil is a San Diego based attorney who specializes in estate planning and constitutional law both under the US and California Constitution.

California Underground is a podcast for Californians who are conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just a sane person wondering what is going on in our beautiful state and looking for honest discussions on how to fix it. We regularly interview state and local politicians, as well as host roundtable discussions with other California activists.

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions on topics and politics here in the Golden State, and do our best to cut through the craziness.

On this episode, we discuss our take on Pride Month and all the controversies surrounding it in California from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the Dodgers, Burning Pride Flags, and Raising Pride Flags at Public Schools.

#california #californiapolitics #pridemonth

Links Mentioned in Show

https://www.dailynews.com/2023/06/01/pride-flag-flies-over-la-county-headquarters-for-first-time-in-history/

https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/2023/05/pride-and-the-law-written-on-the-heart/?fbclid=PAAaYUhoAE3XxH2seJMYsFZf4w6ez7T-YMDTMgLxhe8klmTVNuNTjI3eHxjS4_aem_th_Af5MzWnHWSfQ3yp_tlafJXW_AU8fUPPKZ-GdAcqaj_FW8J7NT84_EsULYjDVqNc7NjI

https://www.facebook.com/BishopRobertBarron/videos/719498939983130/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=2Rb1fB

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-31/saticoy-elementary-school-pride-flagged-burned

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/chula-vista-elementary-board-votes-in-favor-of-raising-pride-flag/

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California Underground is a podcast for Californians who are conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just a sane person wondering what is going on in our beautiful state and looking for honest discussions on how to fix it. We regularly interview state and local politicians, as well as host roundtable discussions with other California activists. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussion about all things California politics. and try their best to cut through the insanity of it all.

On this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Friedrichs, lead plaintiff in the case "Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association" which went all the way to the Supreme Court. She is also the author of "Standing Up to Goliath" which discusses the abuses of the CTA and how much control they have over the state.

To learn more about how you can support Rebecca and her mission go to www.forkidsandcountry.org

Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity.

On this episode, we are joined by political activist and former SF mayoral candidate, Richie Greenberg, who has been working hard in San Francisco to try and turn it around. We discuss issues such as the reparations panel, the recall of Chesa Boudin, crime, and the mass exodus of business from the city.

This episode was recorded on 5.16.23

*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*

Links Mentioned in Show

www.rejecttheplan.com

www.richiegreenberg.org

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Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity.

On this episode, we discuss the controversial law called the California Environmental Quality Act, aka "CEQA" and discuss how far it has strayed from it's original purpose and has been used to halt all progress in California.

This episode was recorded on 5.9.23

*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*

Links Mentioned in Show

CEQA 101

https://opr.ca.gov/ceqa/getting-started/#:~:text=The%20California%20Environmental%20Quality%20Act%20(CEQA)%20generally%20requires%20state%20and,impacts%20to%20the%20extent%20feasible 

CEQA

https://califaep.org/ceqa_flowchart.php

CEQA agencies

https://ceqaportal.org/tp/CEQA%20Lead%20Agency%20Responsible%20Trustee%202020%20Update.pdf

CEQA fraud?

https://calmatters.org/economy/2019/05/weakling-or-bully-ceqa-environmental-law-california-development-battles/

Law reform needed

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2023/04/california-future-environmental-law-reform/ 

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/23/abuses-of-ceqa-continue-to-mount-the-time-for-ceqa-reform-is-now/ 

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/02/will-californias-misused-environmental-law-finally-be-reformed

CEQA Hurting Housing

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/signature-environmental-law-hurts-housing/618264/ 

Unions Hijacking CEQA

https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/california-unions-environmental-law-17279821.php

How To Make Overdue Reforms to California Environmental Quality Act

https://reason.org/commentary/how-to-make-overdue-reforms-to-the-california-environmental-quality-act/

Video: How the Abuse of CEQA Contributes to the Housing Crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4WQArhbr0g

Video: CEQA is the law that swallowed California

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZFhpwFtS8

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Phil and Camille bring you the latest discussions in California politics and do their best to crack through the insanity.

On this episode, Camille and I watch an interview with Governor Newsom and Jen Psaki where he discusses issues such as freedom and liberty and we fact check him and his outlandish claims.

This episode was recorded on 4.20.23

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On this episode, I am joined by a special guest co-host, Zack Gianino, to discuss the state of San Francisco and whether or not we should let it fail. We discuss the rising crime rate, empty office space, and the $728 million deficit the city by the bay is facing.

This episode was recorded on 4.18.23.

Links and References Mentioned in the Show

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/city-economy-doom-loop-17846412.php

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/san-francisco/crime

https://missionlocal.org/2023/03/police-staffing-crisis-san-francisco/

https://abc7news.com/newsom-sf-drugs-fentanyl-crisis-san-francisco-tenderloin-street/13177992/

https://californiaglobe.com/articles/governor-newsom-directs-highway-patrol-national-guard-to-assist-san-francisco-with-handling-fentanyl-crisis/

https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/downtown-san-francisco-17852552.php

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Phil and Camille bring you the latest in California politics, and break it down through a lens of sanity.

On this episode, we discuss influential political activist in San Diego politics Carl DeMaio. From his rise to City Council to his current position as Chairman of Reform California. We do a deep dive into Reform California's finances as well as its connections to other entities to follow the money and see whether or not the money donated to his PAC actually go to the causes they are supposed to.

This episode was recorded on 4.18.23.

Links and References Mentioned in the Show

History of Carl DeMaio's Elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Carl_DeMaio

Inside the Falling Out Between Carl DeMaio and His Longtime Consultants: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2014/09/19/inside-the-falling-out-between-carl-demaio-and-his-longtime-consultants/

Key Democratic Group Rips DeMaio as Anti-Corruption Hypocrite: https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2019/08/08/key-democratic-group-rips-demaio-as-anti-corruption-hypocrite/

"It's a Promote Carl Organization" Inside the Rise of Reform California: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2021/04/27/its-a-promote-carl-organization-the-rise-of-reform-california/

Reform California Website: https://reformcalifornia.org/about

Capitol Media, Inc Website: https://capitolmedia.co

The Transparency Foundation Website: https://thetransparencyfoundation.org/about

Secretary of State Financial Filings for Reform California: https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Committees/Detail.aspx?id=1268914&session=2021&view=general

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On this episode we are joined by Chad O. Jackson to discuss the idea of reparations in California, and how the idea is completely insane. We also discuss the larger cultural issues, and the history of the struggles of Black Americans from slavery up through the 1970's.

To follow Chad more you can find him on Instagram at @chadojackson

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