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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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode, our good friend Zack is joining me as guest co-host to discuss the state of San Francisco and whether or not we should let it just fail so it can start over. #california #californiapolitics #sanfrancisco *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode we are joined by Chad O. Jackson to discuss California's recent goal to pay reparations in our state. Chad is a public speaker who has appeared in several films including Larry Elder's "Uncle Tom." #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode we are joined by former candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lance Christensen to discuss the state of California education and public schools. #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On episode 202 we were joined by Assemblyman Vince Fong of the 32nd District and he explained how California has squandered all this rain and how not preparing has led to bigger problems including flooding. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to get alerted when new podcast episodes go live and drop. 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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: / @californiaunderg... Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149... Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creato... Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On episode 202 we were joined by Assemblyman Vince Fong of the 32nd District and he explained how California has squandered all this rain and how not preparing has led to bigger problems including flooding. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to get alerted when new podcast episodes go live and drop. *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode we are joined by California Assemblyman Vince Fong of the 32nd District to discuss California's energy issues and his push to bring back common sense solutions to benefit all Californians. #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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. *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode we look back on all that happened in the past three years in California regarding COVID and all the lunacy that people endured for two years of it. #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com

On this very special 200th episode (200!), we are joined by Brandon and Corinne Tatum to discuss how conservative media and social media makes a difference, and how much of a difference can be made here in California. #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode, we were 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. We discuss how society has fallen into this trend of forcing people to participate in their lifestyles and beliefs and how that is not freedom. To follow Jessica you can follow her on Instagram at jess_sayinnn *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Jessica Tapia who is a California teacher who was fired for standing up to gender ideologies in school and standing up for her Christian beliefs. #california #californiapolitics *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

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 *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 Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Zack Gianino of the Fed Up With Fletcher PAC to discuss, who is Nathan Fletcher? Nathan Fletcher has announced his run for State Senate and is slowly making his way up the ranks and someday will likely run for Governor if he is allowed to. So join us to learn all about Fletcher's rise in politics and all his policies along the way. #california #californiapolitics #sandiego #sandiegocounty *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics for people who want to cut through the insanity and get real answers.* Follow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com 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. Review the Anchor.Fm Privacy Policy: Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast

Natalie Beisner joins me again as special co-host to discuss why is California looking to go backwards on reopening? We look at the data from the California COVID Dashboard and statements from the CDC. We also look at the "Stop the Republican Recall" videos to fact check them and point out how incredibly ridiculous they are and how the Democrats always planned on using January 6th to stop the recall (forget that it is a constitutionally protected right of Californians to do so). To support the California Underground platform consider becoming a member of our Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/californiaunderground and becoming a member.

On this episode I sit down and talk with Republican candidate for Governor in the Recall Election, Jenny Rae La Roux. We talk about her background as a businesswoman and practical solutions to issues in California like how to increase our water supplies, help with our farmers, and how to make California more business friendly. To visit her site and learn more go to www.jennyraeca.com To support the California Underground platform, please consider becoming a Patreon member by going to www.patreon.com/californiaunderground to support the show.

On this episode I sit down and chat with Sharon McKeeman, Founder of the Let Them Breathe. We discuss her motivation for starting the organization along with its purpose to help over turn mask mandates for children in California whether it be in school or any other activity. Also we chat about the lawsuit they have filed against the state for a quality education. Listen and learn more how you can get involved with the organization. **Support California Underground by becoming a recurring member at our Patreon at www.patreon.com/californiaunderground**

On this podcast I have Jason Szeftel of the China Unraveled podcast to discuss China and its impact on California's economy and political landscape. There was a lot to unpack and we did our best to get it all in in just 50 minutes, but it was a fascinating discussion to learn more about China's history and political makeup.

On this episode I chat with Aly and Amy of Reopen San Diego, an organization dedicated to applying pressure to local public officials to reopen the state fully. We discuss their start to the organization, what they have been working on, and whether or not California is truly "open" after this past week. To get involved and learn more about their organization go to www.reopensd.org to find out more about their events and sign up for email notifications.