California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

On this special episode (hosted by Camille), we are joined by Tara Campbell the current Mayor Pro Tem of Yorba Linda and Tamika Hamilton former candidate for California's 6th Congressional District. Issues discussed include what influenced and motivated them to get into politics as women, and how they are working to make a difference.

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On this episode we are joined by Lance Christensen with the California Policy Center to discuss the state of public education in California. We discuss the power of the teacher's unions and how California needs to break free from their grip to enact real change.

To learn more about the California Policy Center go to www.californiapolicycenter.org

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On this episode we are joined by Assemblyman Vince Fong to discuss several issues facing California including what to do with all this rain and water, issues with energy, why the legislature is attempting to ban K9 dogs from the police force, and his opposition to AB659 which mandates the HPV vaccine.

You can learn more about Assemblyman Vince Fong by going to his site at https://ad32.asmrc.org/

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On this episode we take a walk down memory lane and discuss all that happened in the past three years since COVID happened. We also look at all the craziness that people engaged in as well as recommendations.

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On this  very special 200th episode (200!) we are joined by Brandon and Corinne Tatum where we discuss the state of conservative media and social media, and how it can make a positive impact

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On this episode, we are joined by Jessica Tapia, a California teacher who was fired for refusing to comply with gender ideology in her school and standing up for her Christian faith. Jessica is now in the beginning stage of filing suit against her school for wrongful termination on the grounds of religious discrimination. 

To follow Jessica you can follow her on Instagram at jess_sayinnn 

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On this episode, we discuss how Gavin's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, has created quite the lucrative scheme with her non profit, The Representation Project, and the connections with our state government. 

We discuss how she profits from contracts with schools, the government, and how she makes money with her "Office of the First Partner" that was created exclusively for her. 

Links Mentioned in the Show

https://www.openthebooks.com/substack-newsom-inc/

Open the Books Exposes the ‘Legalized’ Pay-to-Play Scheme by ‘Newsom Inc.’

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Out of Compliance Charity Was Still Soliciting Donations

https://californiaglobe.com/hollywood/exclusive-rose-mcgowan-details-jennifer-newsom-attempt-to-silence-her/

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/corporations-lobbying-california-gave-newsoms-wifes-nonprofit-organization

Jennifer Newsom on Fox News Talking About New Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1NTq7nUO14

Lobbyist funds to Jennifer

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-wife-jennifer-siebel-salary-representation-project-companies-california 

https://deadline.com/2021/06/gavin-newsom-wife-nonprofit-jennifer-siebel-newsom-1234769678/ 

First Partner's Office

https://www.gov.ca.gov/ca-for-all-kids/?emrc=63fead196d60f

https://twitter.com/Scott_Wiener/status/1625185832889122816

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On this episode, we go in depth on State Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco. He has become controversial in California for bills targeted at minors, vaccines, and generous hand outs to his real estate campaign contributors. We discuss his rise to State Senator and the controversy and hypocrisy he has created along the way. 

Links Mentioned in the Show

Senator Scott Wiener Demands Monkeypox State of Emergency But Defends Weekend Kink/Fetish Street Festival

https://californiaglobe.com/articles/sf-sen-scott-wiener-demands-monkeypox-state-of-emergency-but-defends-weekend-kink-fetish-street-festival/

Tweets Pushing for More Funds for Bay Area Public Transit

https://twitter.com/scott_wiener/status/1628062756774764545?s=61&t=VQhRLB_JSAD2l6n-d_O0qA

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-bay-area-transit-agencies-could-be-raising-ridership-fares-heres-why/ar-AA17BXJB

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/bart-paid-350-000-for-a-2-year-homeless-program-it-served-one-person/ar-AA17kuBD

Real Estate Contributions to Scott Wiener

https://www.housinghumanright.org/state-senator-scott-wiener-keeps-rolling-in-real-estate-campaign-cash 

“Housing crisis” Bills in 2017 That Solved Nothing

https://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/24/housing-crisis-see-how-state-lawmakers-are-putting-more-teeth-and-more-money-into-reform/ 

Affordable Housing SF SB 593

https://sfstandard.com/housing-development/bill-aims-to-replenish-low-income-housing-destroyed-in-sfs-urban-renewal-period/?taid=63f02838d0a563000151dfb1&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

“Good government” “complies”

https://twitter.com/Scott_Wiener/status/1625185832889122816

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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 are looking for good people to join their teams and why there is a need for young blood. 

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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 California politics. 

Links Mentioned in the Show

https://www.kusi.com/demaio-calls-on-supervisor-nathan-fletcher-to-resign-after-making-false-and-dangerous-smears/

https://californiaglobe.com/articles/controversial-sd-county-supervisor-nathan-fletcher-announces-run-for-state-senate-in-2024/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GUupZzHr2Q

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