Ep. 250 - Do We Need Another Recall?

Summary In this episode, Phil and Camille discuss the second effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom and whether he deserves to be recalled again. They review Newsom's State of the State address in 2022, focusing on his promises regarding gas prices and the economy. They also examine the process and timeline of a recall election and the challenges of electric vehicle adoption. The conversation highlights the high gas prices in California and the state's struggling economy, leading to the conclusion that Newsom's promises have not been fulfilled. In this conversation, Camille and Phil discuss the failures of California Governor Gavin Newsom in various areas, including the state's unemployment rate, job growth, homelessness, crime rates, and more. They highlight the misleading jobs numbers, the ineffectiveness of mask mandates, and the slow progress in addressing the homelessness crisis. They also emphasize the importance of focusing on local elections and flipping seats in the state legislature to bring about positive change in California. While a second recall of Newsom is discussed, they suggest that redirecting energy towards local elections may be a more effective strategy. Make sure to check out our full website at www.californiaunderground.live Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:49 The Second Effort to Recall Governor Gavin Newsom 03:00 State of the State Address in 2022 04:31 Gas Tax Increase and Rising Gas Prices 05:50 Understanding the Recall Process 07:43 Recall Election Results 08:02 Potential Duration of a New Recall 09:25 Cost and Timing of Signature Collection 11:13 Recall Election Candidates 11:25 Cost of Recall Elections 12:29 State of the State Address in 2022 13:16 No Pause in Gas Tax Increase 15:23 Blaming Oil Companies for Gas Prices 19:24 Gas Prices and Taxes in California 20:23 Challenges of Electric Vehicle Adoption 25:47 Electric Vehicle Sales and Infrastructure 28:14 California's Leadership in Clean Technology 29:59 EV Sales and Market Growth 35:11 EV Sales and Market Slowdown 37:35 California's Economy and Job Growth 38:56 California's Unemployment Rate 39:03 California's Unemployment Rate and Job Growth 40:15 Misleading Jobs Numbers 41:41 Postponed State of the State Address 42:55 California's Economy and Budget Deficit 43:37 Impact of Acupuncturists and Dieticians on Jobs Numbers 44:04 Inaccurate Jobs Data 44:45 Public Perception of California's Economy 45:16 Lockdowns and Saving Lives 46:08 Effectiveness of Mask Mandates 47:12 Exaggerated Evidence for Masks to Fight COVID 49:24 Homelessness Crisis and Care Court 50:01 Failure to Implement Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy 58:11 Crime Rates and Failed Policies 01:00:56 Need for a Second Recall