California Underground

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, hosts Phil and Camille discuss the recent chaos in Los Angeles, sparked by ICE raids and subsequent protests. They review news shorts from the past weekend and comment on political leaders like Newsom and Bass who appear to be posturing for political purposes rather than out of principle. They end the show discussing the human cost of allowing these protests and riots to go on. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Los Angeles' Political Chaos03:25 The Timeline of Protests and ICE Raids06:20 The Role of Local Leaders and Law Enforcement09:17 Media Coverage and Public Perception12:25 Political Responses and Accountability15:08 The Impact of Federal Intervention17:43 Concluding Thoughts on the Situation37:34 Federalizing the National Guard: Historical Context39:37 Political Pride and the Refusal for Help42:33 Gavin Newsom's Leadership and Accountability45:39 Democracy vs. Citizens' Needs in California47:46 The Shift in Public Opinion on Immigration51:32