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Welcome to California Underground, the most trusted podcast for all things California politics. Each week, we tackle the pressing issues facing our state through engaging interviews and roundtable discussions with political candidates and passionate Californians.Join us for clear, rational commentary that helps you stay informed about the complexities of California governance. Tune in for your trusted perspective on the political landscape!
California Underground hosts California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics, a news show with 368 episodes published.
Spencer Pratt is calling Karen Bass "Karen Basura" over the Boyle Heights warehouse fire — and while his delivery is pure reality TV, the documented $17.6 million fire department budget cut he's pointing to is real. We d
Democrats have held this San Bernardino County Assembly seat since 2022. This week, theRepublican trying to flip it joins us to make his case. Greg Abdouch advanced to the November general election in California's Assemb
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 Be
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 Apr
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 kne
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
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 Beac
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 Alle
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 spendi
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 c
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 r
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
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 p
In this episode of California Underground, we reveal shocking truths about billions lost in hospice care fraud, rising gas prices driven by political power plays, and California's ongoing budget crisis impacting educatio
In this episode of the California Underground podcast, Elaine Culotti shares her unconventional journey and bold vision for California, emphasizing the need to rethink the state's political and economic systems. She advo
Understanding the Power and Responsibility of California's State Controller with Herb Morgan In this episode, Herb Morgan, a candidate for California state controller, breaks down the often-overlooked yet critically impo
Phil and Camille bring you the latest in California politics! In this episode, Phil and Camille discuss Newsom's recent racial gaffe in Atlanta, the California Democrats can't agree on a candidate for Governor, and BART
Gavin Newsom is galavanting in Munich and pretending to be President, Nancy Pelosi has made her selection for 2028 Democratic Presidential nominee, and we ask why is California ok with shipping gasoline all the way from
In this episode, we break down last week's California gubernatorial debate, highlighting the lack of substantive discussion, notable gaffes, and the absence of real solutions from the candidates. If you're tired of polit
On this episode of the California Underground, we discuss California's recent "creative" attempts to combat ICE including cookies, bans from future employment, and punishing corporations who do business with ICE. Also, w
Xavier Becerra
gubernatorial candidate · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2 appearances on this show
Steve Hilton
Candidate for Governor of California · California gubernatorial candidate
1 appearance on this show
Dana Williamson
director · Waste Less Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Spencer Pratt
former reality TV star
1 appearance on this show
Michael Gates
trial attorney, former city attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice · BlackRock
1 appearance on this show
Eric Swalwell
U.S. Representative from California's 14th congressional district · D-CA
1 appearance on this show
Kyle Campbell
Founder and Managing Director · Epic Outcomes Management LLC
1 appearance on this show
Susan Collins
radiant dowser, author of nine books, wisdom-keeper of healing protocols · The Network Concierge
1 appearance on this show
Tom Woodard
Libertarian candidate for California Governor 2026 · The Ability Machine
1 appearance on this show
Elaine Culotti
Gubernatorial Candidate · Undercover Billionaire
1 appearance on this show
Amy Reichert
Restore San Diego
1 appearance on this show
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