California Underground Podcast: Discussing California Politics Through a Lens of Sanity California Underground

Summary

In this episode, Phil and Chad Bianco, the Sheriff of Riverside County, discuss the role of an elected sheriff and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest. Sheriff Bianco emphasizes the importance of being an elected official who answers to the voters rather than being appointed by politicians. He shares his experiences in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, including the quarantine of a plane from Wuhan, and his refusal to enforce certain restrictions that he believed violated people's constitutional rights. He also discusses the approach taken by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office in dealing with protests and riots, emphasizing the importance of protecting people's rights while maintaining public safety. In this conversation, Chad Bianco discusses the need to fix Prop 47, a ballot measure in California that has led to a rise in crime and public safety concerns. He emphasizes the importance of passing a new proposition to repeal or drastically change Prop 47, as it can only be changed by the voters. Bianco criticizes the deceptive naming and misleading information surrounding Prop 47 and highlights the negative impact it has had on public safety. He also discusses the manipulation and tactics used by Democratic leaders to prevent the passage of the new proposition. Additionally, Bianco addresses the issue of the open border and the threats it poses to national security, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and potential terrorist activity.



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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Sheriff Chad Bianco

05:29 Sheriff Bianco's Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic

10:09 Refusing to Enforce Unconstitutional Restrictions

15:24 Handling Protests and Riots in Riverside County

32:46 Defying Political Agenda

34:06 Fixing Prop 47: Repeal or Drastic Change

41:08 Deceptive Tactics of Democratic Leaders

57:20 The Open Border: Threats to National Security




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Summary

In this episode of the California Underground podcast, host Phil interviews Mayor Will O'Neill about his background and experiences in California politics. They discuss his journey from attorney to city council member and eventually mayor of Newport Beach. Mayor O'Neill shares his insights on running for office, the challenges of local politics, and the importance of community engagement. They also delve into the topic of public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of Prop 47 on crime rates. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the current efforts to reform Prop 47 and the implications for public safety in California. In this conversation, Mayor Will O'Neill discusses the challenges faced by progressive city councils in California and the need for competent conservative governance. He highlights the negative impacts of policies like defunding the police and the importance of electing moderate Democrats over progressives.



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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:37 Challenges of Governing During COVID-19

31:58 Efforts to Reform Prop 47

34:18 Community Engagement and Public Safety

34:44 The Challenges of Progressive City Councils

36:19 The Rebound Effect in Politics

42:02 The Importance of Bold and Principled Positions

46:13 Recommended Books for Political and Personal Growth

54:45 Discovering the Best Restaurants in Newport Beach








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On this episode we discuss what a special district is and what they do and how much money they take in. We also discuss the recent push to ban plastic bags in California and whether it makes a difference or not. Finally we discuss the Recall effort of Gavin Newsom and how they have collected no signatures but raised $1 million.



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Takeaways

Special districts in California provide specialized services and are governed by a board of directors elected or appointed by voters.

The ban on plastic grocery bags has led to an increase in the use of paper bags, which has its own environmental impact.

The hosts emphasize the importance of local elections in determining the individuals who make decisions about special districts and their funding.

The environmental impact of different types of bags, including reusable bags, is a complex issue that requires careful consideration.

The hosts express skepticism about the effectiveness of banning plastic bags and highlight the potential drawbacks of such policies. During COVID, there was a ban on reusable bags due to concerns about the spread of the virus.

Reusable bags were found to be contaminated with bacteria, raising health concerns.

A proposed gender identity measure failed to qualify for the California ballot, sparking controversy.

The recall campaign against Governor Gavin Newsom has raised significant funds but has not collected any signatures, leading to questions about its purpose and effectiveness.



Chapters

00:00 Exploring Special Districts in California

14:46 The Impact of Plastic Bag Bans

41:00 COVID-Era Bans and Contamination

43:30 Gender Identity Measure Controversy

56:43 The Gavin Newsom Recall Campaign




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On this episode we discuss the conviction of Donald Trump in Manhattan. We discuss the ramifications of the conviction and whether it will hurt or help Donald Trump in his campaign for re-election to the Presidency.



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On this episode, we discuss Newsom's proposed budget for 2024-2025 and breakdown his "tricks" to keep the budget "balanced" without adding more to the deficit.



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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of California GOP Convention

02:03 Governor Newsom's Budget Proposal and State's Financial Problems

06:18 Newsom's Stance on Taxes and Reliance on Federal Money

14:31 Teachers' Anger over Budget Cuts

33:16 Gavin Newsom's budget proposal and potential budget emergency

40:10 The impact of COVID-19 on businesses in California

45:08 Newsom's tendency to blame local governments

49:21 Newsom's hand gestures and lack of coherence

59:37 The $100 billion surplus and budget negotiations

01:02:17 Final thoughts and call to action






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Tune in to our episode live from the 2024 CAGOP Convention floor in San Francisco.



Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state. 



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This episode was recorded on 5.18.24



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


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