California Underground

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, hosts Phil and Camille discuss various pressing issues in California politics, including the new recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom, the recent sales tax increase in LA County, and the decline of Hollywood due to high taxes. They also share a cringe-worthy moment involving Tesla vandalism and reflect on the implications of these political developments for the future of California.Are you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can’t talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast, the most trusted podcast on all things California politics.Original air date 4.1.25Chapters00:00 Introduction and April Fools' Joke12:34 Gavin Newsom Recall Effort26:19 LA County Sales Tax Increase and Homelessness Spending37:16 Public Records Requests and Accountability39:39 Corruption in Ho