Tag: california insider

Will California Mandate Vaccine Passport? | Brad Dacus

Vaccine passports are likely to come to California. Counties throughout the state are expected to vote on them over the summer.  My guest is attorney Brad Dacus, president and founder of the Pacific Justice Institute.  He discusses how these proof-of-vaccination passports could dramatically affect your day-to-day life. California Insider is an Epoch Times show available on YouTube, Rumble, Youmaker, and The…


How Special Interest Groups Are Shaping California’s Policies | David Crane

California lost over 180,000 people over the last year, many people blaming the cost of living as the root cause of the exudes. However, my guest today David Crane has different viewpoints. He is a lecturer in Public Policy at Stanford University and President of Govern for California… Today he discusses the underlying reasons of the exudes…


Is California’s Green Energy Really Green? | Michael Shellenberger

The Biden Administration recently announced plans to open more than 250,000 acres off the California coast to wind development as part of a program to expand renewable energy nationwide. My returning guest today is Michael Shellenberger…described by Time Magazine “as a Hero of the Environment,” also Founder and President of Environmental Progress, and best-selling author…


Why LA County’s Sheriff Supports District Attorney George Gascón Recall | Sheriff Alex Villanueva

Crime is on the rise, and some recent shocking statistics have come out of Los Angeles. There’s been a 92 percent increase in homicide over the past year, and assault with a deadly weapon, rape, and auto theft are all up. The list goes on. My guest is Sheriff Alex Villanueva, head of the largest…


Why San Francisco Leads California’s Politics? | Tony Hall

San Francisco was once a beautiful, well-run city… Now it has the highest home prices in the state…a shrinking middle class…rampant homelessness…and rising crime… What happened??? My guest today is Tony Hall, former San Francisco County Supervisor. Today he discusses what’s causing this decline and how it may spread to the rest of the state……


Why Government Money Hasn’t Solved California’s Homelessness? | Jim Palmer

In Orange County California alone, there will be an estimated 10,000 people sleeping on the street tonight. My returning guest today is Jim Palmer, President of Orange County Rescue Mission, Today he discusses why California should pay attention to substance abuse and mental illness to help the state’s homeless population. California Insider is an Epoch…


California Pushes More Housing, but Will It Solve the Affordability Crisis? | John Mirisch

California is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country…making it really hard for a lot of people to buy a home… Beverly Hills City Councilman John Mirisch, who also served as Mayor for three terms, discusses why he thinks California is not having a housing crisis… but an “affordability crisis.” California Insider is…


Crime-Ridden SF Streets Prompts Recall of D.A. Chesa Boudin | Richie Greenberg

It’s recall fever in California, as yet another elected official is on the chopping block. This time it’s San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin who’s up for recall. My guest today is Richie Greenberg, who’s heading up the effort. Today he is going to discuss why some San Francisco residents want Chesa out, and rising crime…


Crime-Ridden San Francisco Streets Prompt Recall of DA Chesa Boudin | Richie Greenberg

It’s recall fever in California, as yet another elected official is on the chopping block. This time, it’s San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin who’s up for recall. My guest is Richie Greenberg, who’s heading up the effort. He discusses why some San Francisco residents want Chesa out, and rising crime rates could be the…


Los Angeles Homelessness Worsens After California Spends Billions | Soledad Ursua

Venice Beach homelessness and crime are skyrocketing and could be reaching a breaking point. My returning guest is Soledad Ursua. She lives in Venice and is the chair of the Public Health and Safety Committee that is trying to tackle this problem. She discusses how the city has been dealing with homelessness and why residents…