Guest:

California Assemblyman David Tangipa

Guest Bio: 

David Tangipa is the first Polynesian ever elected to the California State Assembly. Known for his unapologetic advocacy, Tangipa has quickly become a voice for working-class Californians who feel left behind by Sacramento’s status quo. In his short time in office, he's been silenced on the floor, kicked off committees, and shut out of caucuses — all while calling out racism and corruption under the Capitol dome.

Show Summary

Why is Prop 50 a power grab — and what don’t voters understand about the redistricting ruse behind it? Assemblyman David Tangipa returns to State of Gold to break it all down.

In this revealing episode, Tangipa explains why California’s political elite are trying to dismantle the Independent Redistricting Commission, and how this move — disguised in Prop 50 — would further concentrate power in Sacramento. He talks openly about being denied entry into the AAPI Caucus, the hypocrisy he’s faced as a minority Republican, and how the real systemic issues live within the Capitol itself.

If you care about fairness, representation, and the future of California politics, this is a must-watch.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome Back, David Tangipa

00:16 – What Prop 50 Really Means

01:40 – Why It’s a Sham Power Grab

03:14 – Why Voters Tune Out Redistricting

04:38 – The Ballot Lies and Fiscal Secrets

05:14 – Kicked Off Committees & Silenced

05:43 – What Sacramento Doesn’t Want You to Know

06:50 – Excluded from the AAPI Caucus

07:25 – Racism Inside the California Legislature

08:06 – Fighting for Real Representation

08:42 – Why He’s Staying in the Fight

09:05 – Final Thoughts

Connect with David Tangipa

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjtangipa/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tong_ee_pa?_t=ZP-8xI2L7bsQFK&_r=1

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tangipa-819877b2/

Website: https://ad08.asmrc.org/

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