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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 59 MIN

California’s Ballot Harvesting Machine... | DefNoodles | DSH #1974

from Digital Social Hour · host Sean K

Is California already past the point of no return? Dennis returns to Digital Social Hour to break down what he believes is really happening inside California politics, the LA Republican Party, voter integrity, housing, small business, homelessness spending, and America First politics. He explains why running for Congress in Adam Schiff’s old district has exposed him to a political machine most people never see. From internal GOP infighting to ballot harvesting allegations, California’s financial crisis, rising taxes, failing infrastructure, and the collapse of small business opportunity, Dennis argues the state is being hollowed out from the inside. This conversation gets into the deeper fight happening inside both parties: establishment control vs. grassroots candidates, America First vs. foreign interests, and whether California can be saved before the middle class is pushed out completely. Dennis also talks about Gavin Newsom, LA corruption, the homelessness industrial complex, his debates with Isaiah Martin, and why he believes the Republican Party is facing a major generational split over Israel, foreign aid, and what “America First” actually means. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 California’s Political Machine 0:37 Running For Congress In Adam Schiff’s District 5:18 California’s One-Party Problem 8:33 Mail-In Ballots And Election Concerns 15:41 Why California Republicans Feel Defeated 17:11 LA Taxes, Decline, And Cost Of Living 21:19 The Fire Fallout And Malibu Rebuild Crisis 23:39 Why Small Businesses Can’t Survive LA 28:36 Is LA Becoming The Next Detroit? 48:49 Debates, Israel, And America First Politics 3. 🧠 What You’ll Learn 🗳️ Why Dennis says California elections are nearly impossible for outsiders to win fairly 🏛️ How internal GOP politics can hurt grassroots conservative candidates 💸 Why California’s taxes keep rising while basic services keep getting worse 🏚️ How fires, permits, and regulations are crushing homeowners in LA 🍸 Why opening a bar or restaurant in Los Angeles can cost hundreds of thousands before you make a dollar 🏙️ How zoning changes could reshape Glendale, Burbank, and LA neighborhoods 🧾 Why Dennis believes homelessness funding has become a political money loop 🎙️ What really happened in his debate with Isaiah Martin 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS HIMS: hims.com/DSH GO HIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/digitalsocialhour 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Def Noodles: https://www.instagram.com/defnoodles/?hl=en 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🔑 Keywords Dennis, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, California politics, LA politics, Adam Schiff district, California Republican Party, LA GOP, Gavin Newsom, California election fraud, ballot harvesting, voter ID, California housing crisis, Los Angeles homelessness, California deficit, America First, Israel politics, Isaiah Martin debate, Gavin Newsom corruption, California small business Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is California already past the point of no return? Dennis returns to Digital Social Hour to break down what he believes is really happening inside California politics, the LA Republican Party, voter integrity, housing, small business, homelessness spending, and America First politics. He explains why running for Congress in Adam Schiff’s old district has exposed him to a political machine most people never see. From internal GOP infighting to ballot harvesting allegations, California’s financial crisis, rising taxes, failing infrastructure, and the collapse of small business opportunity, Dennis argues the state is being hollowed out from the inside. This conversation gets into the deeper fight happening inside both parties: establishment control vs. grassroots candidates, America First vs. foreign interests, and whether California can be saved before the middle class is pushed out completely. Dennis also talks about Gavin Newsom, LA corruption, the homelessness industrial complex, his debates with Isaiah Martin, and why he believes the Republican Party is facing a major generational split over Israel, foreign aid, and what “America First” actually means. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 California’s Political Machine 0:37 Running For Congress In Adam Schiff’s District 5:18 California’s One-Party Problem 8:33 Mail-In Ballots And Election Concerns 15:41 Why California Republicans Feel Defeated 17:11 LA Taxes, Decline, And Cost Of Living 21:19 The Fire Fallout And Malibu Rebuild Crisis 23:39 Why Small Businesses Can’t Survive LA 28:36 Is LA Becoming The Next Detroit? 48:49 Debates, Israel, And America First Politics 3. 🧠 What You’ll Learn 🗳️ Why Dennis says California elections are nearly impossible for outsiders to win fairly 🏛️ How internal GOP politics can hurt grassroots conservative candidates 💸 Why California’s taxes keep rising while basic services keep getting worse 🏚️ How fires, permits, and regulations are crushing homeowners in LA 🍸 Why opening a bar or restaurant in Los Angeles can cost hundreds of thousands before you make a dollar 🏙️ How zoning changes could reshape Glendale, Burbank, and LA neighborhoods 🧾 Why Dennis believes homelessness funding has become a political money loop 🎙️ What really happened in his debate with Isaiah Martin 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS HIMS: hims.com/DSH GO HIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/digitalsocialhour 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Def Noodles: https://www.instagram.com/defnoodles/?hl=en 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🔑 Keywords Dennis, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, California politics, LA politics, Adam Schiff district, California Republican Party, LA GOP, Gavin Newsom, California election fraud, ballot harvesting, voter ID, California housing crisis, Los Angeles homelessness, California deficit, America First, Israel politics, Isaiah Martin debate, Gavin Newsom...

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