Jorge Ventura

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil and co-host Camille welcome journalist Jorge Ventura, who shares his experiences covering immigration and the border crisis. Jorge discusses his gonzo style of reporting, the shift in Latino voting patterns, and the humanitarian crisis at the border, including the tragic stories of migrants. He compares the immigration policies of the Biden and Trump administrations, highlights the role of cartels in drug smuggling, and shares unique stories from migrants. Jorge also sheds light on the impact of illegal marijuana farms in California and his transition to News Nation, where he continues to report on these critical issues.Are you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can’t talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear from people just like you. Original air date 2.5.25Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jorge Ventura and His Work03:06 The Gonzo Style of Reporting on Immigration07:04 The Impact of Immigration on Local Communities11:16 Shifts in Latino Voting Patterns14:41 Comparing the Biden and Trump Administrations19:25 The Role of Messaging in Immigration Policy22:59 Cartels, Smuggling, and the Use of Migrants30:32 Current State of the California Border34:59 The Journey of Migrants: Stories from the Ground38:58 Heartbreaking Realities: Kidnapping and Exploitation43:12 The Plight of Children: Abandonment and Trafficking50:10 Humanitarian Crisis at the Border52:31 Illegal Marijuana Farms: A Hidden Crisis01:00:48 News Nation: A New Approach to Reporting*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveFollow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/