Ep. 291: Border Troops & Newsom's Insulin Disaster
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Original air date 1.26.25
Summary
In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, hosts Phil and Camille discuss various pressing issues in California, including the recent rain and its implications, the deployment of troops to the border, the TikTok trend involving ICE agents and teachers, the role of sheriffs in immigration enforcement, Gavin Newsom's insulin initiative, and the political controversies surrounding Westminster City Councilwoman Amy Fan West. The conversation highlights the complexities of immigration policy, the impact of local governance, and the importance of accountability in politics.
Chapters
02:51 Cringe Moment: ICE Agents vs. Teachers on TikTok
12:16 Military Troops at the Border: A National Security Debate
25:44 California Sheriffs and Immigration Enforcement
34:43 Gavin Newsom's Insulin Initiative: Overpromised and Underdelivered
40:02 California's Pharmaceutical Promises and Delays
43:59 Gavin Newsom's Leadership: Over-Promising and Under-Delivering
48:56 Civica's Insulin Manufacturing: Funding and Accountability
52:55 Amy Fan West: Political Controversies and Accountability
01:08:47 The Importance of Local Elections and Political Integrity
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