Keely Covello of America Unwon

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil and co-host Camille engage with Keely Covello, founder of America Unwon, to discuss critical issues surrounding California politics, particularly focusing on the plight of ranchers in Point Reyes, the impact of government overreach, and the challenges posed by illegal cannabis cultivation in Mendocino County. The conversation delves into the historical context of ranching in California, the environmental activism that threatens agricultural livelihoods, and the implications of water management policies. Keely shares her insights on the struggles faced by local farmers and the influence of cartels in the region, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency and the protection of agricultural communities.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 3.4.25Chapters02:13 Keely Covello and America Unwon04:14 The Point Reyes Controversy11:06 The Ranchers' Struggles and Government Overreach12:55 Environmental Policies and Their Impact18:59 Historical Context of Park Service Actions22:40 The Future of Ranching and Agriculture28:32 The Bigger Picture: Sovereignty and Food Production32:07 The Dark Side of Chicken Farming35:27 Government Control and Self-Sufficiency39:31 Food Sovereignty and Agricultural Crisis40:20 The Potter Valley Project and Water Infrastructure49:54 Illegal Cannabis Cultivation and Organized Crime*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/