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Journalist Katy Grimes – Ep151

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Katy Grimes is the editor-in-chief of the California Globe and she always has a lot to write about. Focused on politics, Katy and Evan break down the woes of California while talking through prop 47 (addressing retail theft), homelessness, abortion, and more. Plus, what does the future hold for Governor Gavin Newsom? And what about Adam Schiff vs Steve Garvey this November? They even discuss the campaign of Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Katy also gets into the mechanics of journalism and how she acquires (and loses) sources. Finally, Katy and Evan watch along to Evan’s new song, “Radical Left Republican Dad.” There’s the awkward.

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US Senate Candidate Mark Meuser – Ep 132

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Mark Meuser is a constitutional law attorney and native Californian who is running for US Senate in 2022. How is the campaign trail? Why did he chose the US Senate race? What are his thoughts on election integrity? All this and even some fitness talk. And don’t worry, Evan was still awkward.

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(times are approximate)
3:25 Mark’s take on the recall election.
9:30 Previewing Newsom’s 2022 election day
12:10 Why Mark is running for US Senate
17:00 The state of election integrity and what needs to be changed
22:20 Addressing the idea of voter suppression and the use of emergency powers
29:30 The state of CA’s bad bills and the progressive agenda
37:07 Thoughts on potentially running against Senator Alex Padilla in November
44:09 Mark’s message to people of color and the lgbt community
47:23 Mark’s Ironman experience
52:54 Mark’s workout suggestions and why he runs 5K daily
58:00 Does he have favorite sports teams?
1:01:40 Mark’s book recommendations

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Max Bonilla – Ep130

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Max Bonilla is a 17-year-old activist from Sacramento. Max talks about how the pandemic made him more aware of California state laws and the legislature in general. Although not old enough to vote or run for office, Max shares his insight on questionable laws the state has passed or is planning to pass. Then he and Evan run through state lawmakers and Max decides whom he would like to clone and whom he would like to get rid of. And does he want to run for office someday? All that and so much more from Evan’s newest Facebook friend!

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Orrin Heatlie of RecallGavin2020 – Ep122

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Orrin Heatlie is the lead proponent of RecallGavin2020​ and, thanks to over 2,000,000 Californians, he is about to be part of only the second recall initiative to qualify in the history of California. How did this get done? Who is the primary driving force behind the recall? As Gavin Newsom claims, is this a “republican recall” (of ‘anti-vaxxers,’ ‘anti-maskers,’ and ‘Trump supporters’)? All those questions are answered plus the role of Covid-19, Randy Economy and thousands of volunteers. And what’s next for the coalition and do they have a replacement in mind? Also, count the number of media requests Orrin gets during the video when his bee wallpaper pops up.

**Audio Note: While Orrin had no audio issues, Evan’s mic was blown out so he brought down his levels to spare your ears.

For more info on the recall, visit recallgavin2020.com.

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Assemblyman Kevin Kiley – Ep117

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Kevin Kiley was reelected to the State Assembly with the highest vote total for a Republican in California history. He is also the only 100 percent citizen-backed California Legislator, refusing all funding from the Special Interests that spent millions electing Gavin Newsom. After defeating the CA governor in court in October to stymie his one-man rule, Kiley is now releasing a book called “Recall Newsom” to rally support for the current recall attempt of the governor.

Evan and Kevin also cover the job-killing law AB 5, the successful Prop 22 that kept Uber & Lyft in California, how local communities are fighting back against strict lockdowns and how he perseveres in difficult legislative conditions.

Kiley also weighs in on the Federal Stimulus Bill, why he decided to run for office in the first place, and whether he would consider running for governor if the recall qualified. And finally, his favorite lawyer in a movie, what music he plays for guests, his interactions with Gavin Newsom and if he knows of other Kevin Kileys out there. It’s mostly political with a side of awkward.

For more info on Kevin Kiley and to pre-order Recall Newsom (out Jan 2021) visit electkevinkiley.com.

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Erica Sandberg – Ep116

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Erica Sandberg is a standout freelance writer in San Francisco who contributes to 12-15 publications at a time! Having met Evan when she interviewed him during his political run, Erica reconnects to discuss the state of California, the job-killing law AB 5 and an open letter she wrote to San Francisco restaurants to whom Mayor London Breed has turned a blind eye. Plus, the time Erica went undercover to see how many syringes she could score in San Francisco in one day. And towards the end, the question she asked Evan that set him into a rant. 

For more info on Erica visit ericasandberg.com.

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Nickolas Goad – Ep101

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In their first ever conversation, despite being Facebook friends for the past 13 years, Evan welcomes fellow Theta Chi Fraternity brother and solar installation specialist Nick Goad. As both are in California, Evan and Nick break down California’s ‘response’ to Covid-19. Nick also recalls being a founding member of his chapter at Northern Arizona University and how he ended up in the solar installation field. Listen to long-lost brothers reunite for the first time.  

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The Libertarian Stylings of Angela McArdle – Ep095

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We hear a lot about Democrats and Republicans, but what about those smaller parties? Angela McArdle is a Libertarian Organizer, Activist and Chair of the LA County Libertarians. How did she find the Libertarian Party? What drew her to it? Angela breaks down some of its tenets as well as her experiences running for office. Also, who could be the 2020 Libertarian nominee for President and how is their convention different? All this plus Angela gives her reasons California Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled and the stupidity behind #AB5, a law that will essentially kill California’s gig economy and freelance work. Liberty beats awkward!

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