Newsom's Gas Car Ban Overturned by Senate

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, hosts Phil and Camille discuss significant developments in California politics, including the recent Senate vote to overturn California's gas car ban waiver, the implications of Bill Essayli's new immigration program, and Gavin Newsom's executive order mandating zero-emission vehicles. The conversation delves into the complexities of state versus federal authority, the potential impact on California's economy, and the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles amidst existing infrastructure 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, the most trusted podcast on all things California politics.Original air date  5.27.25*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:00 California Gas Car Ban Discussion06:46 Local Politics and Bill Essayli's New Program20:54 Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on Gas Cars29:41 The Electric Vehicle Dilemma32:41 Challenges of Electric Trucks35:40 California's Environmental Policies and Hypocrisy39:40 Federal vs. State Regulations on Emissions51:43 The Role of Government in Electric Vehicle AdoptionCheck out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveCheck out our sponsor for this episode, StopBox, by going to www.stopbox.com/californiaunderground to get 10% off your orderFollow 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/