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California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

California Underground 363 episodes Latest May 27, 2026

California Underground is a podcast that provides clear, rational commentary on California politics. Each week, it features engaging interviews and roundtable discussions with political candidates and passionate Californians, tackling pressing issues facing the state. The podcast aims to help listeners stay informed about the complexities of California governance.

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California Elections: What's Actually Happening Jun 10, 2026 01:17:21 California held its primary election a week ago and we still don't have a governor or a Los Angeles mayor. Here's why — and why none of it is as simple as either side is telling you.This week Phil and Camille break down everything happening with California's election system in real time. How does counting actually work in the largest voting state in the country, and why does it take so
Becerra vs. Hilton: California's 2026 Governor Race, LA Mayor Primary & CA-48 Results Jun 4, 2026 01:12:08 California just voted — and the governor's race is shaping up as a matchup nobody fully predicted: Steve Hilton, former Fox News host and Trump-endorsed candidate, leading with roughly 28% in early returns, and Xavier Becerra, Biden's HHS secretary, holding second at around 25%. With ballots still being counted through June 9, the second-place slot isn't fully locked — but the likely N
California Primary Roundtable: Who Makes It to November? May 27, 2026 01:13:20 One week before the June 2nd California primary, we brought in five guests across the political spectrum to break down every race that matters.The governor's race is in chaos. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress in April — his name is still on the ballot — and Democrats are splitting their vote five ways while Republicans have largely consolidated behind two candidates. There's a real scenario wh
Becerra's Fraud Scandal and the Election Rules Democrats Want to Kill May 20, 2026 01:10:07 Newsom's former chief of staff just pleaded guilty to federal fraud — FBI wiretaps, a $225,000 scheme run through the frontrunner for governor's own campaign account — and Xavier Becerra still won't answer whether he knew. This week Phil and Camille break down everything Sacramento hoped you'd miss before the June 2nd primary.In the first story, they walk through the guilty plea of
Spencer Pratt, $6 Gas, and a Mayor Who Won't Show Up May 13, 2026 01:20:30 Karen Bass just pulled out of tonight's Los Angeles mayoral forum. The primary is in three weeks. The last debate she showed up to, 88% of viewers said Spencer Pratt won.Tonight on California Underground, Phil is asking the question the incumbent doesn't want asked — and the one Sacramento doesn't have a good answer for either.On the Los Angeles mayor's race: Pratt lost his home in
Michael Gates on Crime, Fraud, and Running for California AG May 6, 2026 01:00:12 California's Attorney General race is four weeks from a primary — and most voters don't know what the office actually does. In this episode, we sit down with Republican candidate Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach City Attorney who spent a decade battling Sacramento in court and is now running to replace Rob Bonta as California's top law enforcement officer.Gates made his name
The Torrance Shooter and the Governor's Race Apr 30, 2026 01:07:06 A California man is charged with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States — and his own family had already raised concerns with local police before he boarded a train to Washington DC.Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, rushed a Secret Service checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple kniv
Newsom Bought His Own Bestseller Apr 23, 2026 01:17:39 Two new polls on the California governor's race are telling completely different stories. Betty Yee just dropped out and said "conflict sells" on her way out the door. LA County cut homeless outreach in half while spending $843 million. And Gavin Newsom's PAC spent $1.56 million buying two-thirds of his own memoir — then his team called the sales "organic."Story 1 — The
Eric Swalwell's Career Is Over Apr 15, 2026 01:18:09 Hold onto your seats, Californians — this week’s political rollercoaster could change the future of the Golden State forever. From a scandal that toppled a Congressman's career in just four days to the California GOP's confusing endorsement process, Phil and Camille break down the shocking details that every Californian must know. Plus, what does the chaos mean for the upcoming primary and
California Governor's Race Roundtable Update ft. Kyle Campbell and Susan Collins Apr 9, 2026 01:24:45 With California's primaries just around the corner, a seismic shift is happening — and many Californians are either clueless or in denial. The recent endorsement of Steve Hilton by Donald Trump has turned the political rumor mill into a full-blown circus, threatening to upend the state's already fragile political landscape. If the Trump endorsement was meant to sway the race, it might just
California Is Broken. A Libertarian Wants to Fix It. | Tom Woodard for Governor 2026 Apr 2, 2026 00:55:43 California has spent $24 billion on homelessness. It got worse. Gas prices are the highest in the country. And in 2026, nobody knows who's going to be the next Governor. Tonight we sit down with Libertarian candidate Tom Woodard — and ask the questions Sacramento won't.---This week on California Underground, Phil and Camille sit down with Tom Woodard — Libertarian candidate for California
Hollywood is Collapsing - And California Killed It ft. Guest Jim Agnew Mar 25, 2026 00:57:28 Hollywood’s Golden Era is not just fading — it’s decaying in front of our eyes. Once the shining jewel of California’s economy and culture, the film industry is now a ghost town, abandoned by studios that chase greener pastures elsewhere. Production hubs have shifted out of state, and the iconic Hollywood lots sit eerily silent — relics of a once-thriving empire that now resembles a ghost town. Bu

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