In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil discusses several pressing issues in California politics, including the controversial AB 495 bill aimed at child safety, Gavin Newsom's redistricting efforts, and Sacramento's spending on tiny homes for the homeless. The conversation highlights the implications of these policies on parental rights, the political landscape, and the ongoing homelessness crisis in the state.
Chapters
00:00 AB 495: A Child Trafficker's Dream
15:14 Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Gamble
25:10 Redistricting Controversies in California
28:47 Gavin Newsom's Political Maneuvering
34:12 Sacramento's Tiny Homes Initiative
45:30 The Housing First Model and Its Challenges
49:52 The Homeless Industrial Complex in California
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Original air date 8.14.25
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