Political Pendejadas Podcast

A tale of two neo-colonialists: this week, Ivanka Trump and Gwyneth Paltrow have found themselves at the center of controversy over their out-of-touch capitalist ventures.

On today’s episode, I break down every detail, including “Kushner Island” in Albania and Paltrow’s illegal settlement ad for luxury apartments in occupied Palestine.

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Conservative commentator Dave Rubin got exposed during our debate — and the internet noticed. Now he’s claiming he feared for his life to explain away his embarrassing performance. I break down what actually happened, why the internet is roasting him, and why his victim narrative doesn’t hold up.

Plus: Trump throws yet another temper tantrum on Meet the Press, storming off when a reporter dares to ask him real questions. And Spencer Pratt’s crushing loss in the LA mayoral race has Republicans spiraling — I break down what it means for the city.

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Who really holds the LAPD accountable? In this final episode of my California Politics series, I sit down with two progressive candidates running for re-election — one for LA City Council and one for City Controller — to dismantle the narratives around policing, oversight, and what real accountability looks like in Los Angeles.

We go beyond the headlines - What powers does the City Controller actually have over LAPD’s budget? And what does a progressive vision for public safety actually look like in City Council?

This conversation centers the perspectives that get left out of the official story — because if we don’t ask who polices the police, nobody will.

✊ Topics Covered:

* LAPD accountability and oversight gaps

* Los Angeles City Council’s role in public safety

* Police misconduct & what candidates plan to do about it

* Progressive alternatives to the status quo

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Two California congressional candidates are refusing AIPAC money — and they’re willing to go on record about why.

In this episode of Political Pendejadas, I sit down with Mai Vang and Randy Villegas — two progressive challengers running in California’s congressional races who are taking on corporate money in politics, ICE accountability, universal healthcare, and Palestinian rights. This is the conversation mainstream media won’t have.

We break down:

* 💰 Why they’re refusing AIPAC and corporate PAC money

* 🏥 Their vision for universal healthcare

* 🚫 ICE accountability and immigrant rights

* 🇵🇸 Their stance on Palestine and U.S. foreign policy

* 🗳️ What a truly progressive California congressional seat looks like in 2026

If you’re tired of bought politicians and corporate-funded campaigns — this one’s for you.

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Your insurance bills didn't go up by accident — and one elected office has more power to change that than your senator, your congressperson, or your mayor. It's called the Insurance Commissioner, and most people have never heard of it.In this video, I'm breaking down exactly what the Insurance Commissioner does, why this race is one of the most consequential on your ballot, and what electing a progressive to the position could actually mean for your wallet — and for holding the insurance industry accountable.We're talking homeowners insurance, health coverage, rate approvals, and the systemic failures baked into insurance regulation that big insurance companies are counting on you to ignore. Let's talk about what it could look like with someone actually fighting for us, with Jane Kim and Lalo Vargas. 📩 Become a paid subscriber and keep episodes like this coming!

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The race that could actually check the Governor’s power — and most people don’t even know it exists.

In this episode, I sit down with two progressive candidates running for California Lieutenant Governor, Oliver Ma and Michael Tubbs. We dig into the housing crisis in California, universal health care, ICE, and what real progressive power looks like in California.

What we cover:

* The California Governor’s unchecked power — and why the Lt. Governor race matters

* Housing affordability and what these candidates would actually do about it

* Universal health care: is California ready?

* ICE accountability and immigrant rights under the Trump administration

* What it means to be a progressive candidate in California politics today

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Who’s really buying California’s next governor? I broke down the top 4 mainstream Democratic candidates — their platforms, their controversies, and, most importantly, who’s funding their campaigns — and two progressive candidates going against the establishment.

In this video, I analyze the 2026 California governor's race through the lens of progressive policy vs. big money. I sit down with two candidates to get them on record — who’s fighting for the people, and who’s already in the pocket of donors?

🔍 What I cover:

* Xavier Becerra’s campaign: Record and corporate donor ties

* Tom Steyer’s Campaign: The Billionaire funding millions into his own campaign

* Ramsey Robinson: the outsider socialist progressive

* Carolina Buhler: The reluctant Democrat

* Who has the most to gain — and lose — from California’s donor class

* Exclusive candidate interviews

This is the California governor race coverage mainstream media won’t give you. No spin. No access journalism. Just the money trail and what it means for working-class Californians.

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Some are calling Rae Huang the Zohran of LA — and after this conversation, you’ll get a deeper understanding as to why.

Rae Huang is a democratic socialist running for LA Mayor, and she is not here to play nice with the donor class. In this interview, we break down her bold platform: affordable housing for all Angelenos, taxing the rich to fund public services, a real plan to end homelessness in Los Angeles, and defunding the police to reinvest in communities that have been over-policed and under-resourced for decades.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Rae Huang’s democratic socialism platform for Los Angeles

* The affordable housing crisis and why LA needs bold solutions now

* Tax the rich: funding public transit, housing, and services

* Ending homelessness in LA — real policy vs. political theater

* Defunding the police and reinvesting in marginalized communities

This is the kind of California politics that mainstream media won’t cover — so I will.

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AIPAC has poured millions into LA’s Congressional race — but Angela Gonzales-Torres is fighting back. In this episode, we sit down with the progressive candidate taking on one of AIPAC’s TOP 5 recipients in the heart of Los Angeles.

Angela is running for Congress in California’s CA-34, and she’s not pulling any punches. We cover everything: her plan for universal health care (Medicare for All), her vision for holding Immigration and Customs Enforcement accountable, the affordable housing crisis and her solutions, Los Angeles and the working-class communities hardest hit, and what it truly means to divest from the pro-Israel lobby in US politics.

But this episode also gets personal. Angela opens up about growing up in Highland Park and watching her father get deported — a story that shaped her entire political identity and her vision for what Congress should look like.

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ICE agents breaking the law have no immunity — and one LA City Attorney candidate is ready to prosecute them. Marissa Roy joins me to explain exactly how she plans to use the city attorney's office to fight back against the Trump administration.Marissa Roy is running for LA City Attorney and was just endorsed by Bernie Sanders. In this interview, she breaks down her three-pronged legal strategy: prosecuting rogue ICE agents, suing the Trump administration, and drowning companies like Palantir and private prison corporations in litigation. She also explains why the current city attorney has failed Los Angeles — and how she's already spent her entire career suing Trump.I also share my personal experience on the front lines during the occupation of LA — covering LAPD's use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and the woman trampled by a horse just 5 feet away from me.Note: I am NOT endorsing any candidate in this primary race. I'm asking the hard questions so YOU can make the most informed decision at the ballot box.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS[0:00] The California attorney who wants to prosecute ICE[1:00] What is the LA City Attorney — and why it's more powerful than you think[2:30] Why the current city attorney is failing LA[3:45] Why the June primary is decisive — no runoff if someone hits 50%[4:20] My personal experience on the front lines: rubber bullets, tear gas & a shattered jaw[5:55] Are rubber bullets actually "non-lethal"? Marissa pushes back[7:00] LAPD's history of lawsuits — and what the city attorney should have been doing[8:35] The LA Press Club injunction — and why Heidi tried to lift it the day before the No Kings protest[10:30] What happens when Trump sends the National Guard again — and the Olympics threat[10:50] The 3-pronged plan: Prosecute ICE agents, sue Trump, destroy Palantir in court[12:00] Is suing Trump actually working? The data might surprise you[14:00] Marissa's track record — she sued Trump in LAW SCHOOL[15:15] Can the city attorney protect immigrants from denaturalization?[17:22] Final thoughts🔗 FOLLOW THE WORK📰 Subscribe to my Newsletter and Podcast on Substack → malcriamedia.substack.com📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/eliana.chinea#LACityAttorney #ICE #MarissaRoy #LosAngeles #ImmigrationLaw #TrumpAdministration #SanctuaryCity #ProgressivePolitics #CaliforniaPolitics #ICEAccountability