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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 9 MIN

Why California's 'Independent' Redistricting Is Being DESTROYED | Elizabeth Barcohana

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Guest:Elizabeth Barcohana - LA GOP Central Committee MemberGuest Bio: Elizabeth Barcohana is a GOP delegate, LA GOP Central Committee member, attorney, and political commentator. She’s actively leading voter education and registration efforts in LA County through initiatives like Vote Gold and Project 460K LA, aiming to correct misconceptions about California’s political landscape and defend voter representation.Show SummaryIs Prop 50 really about redistricting — or is it a Trojan horse for political control? Attorney and GOP leader Elizabeth Barcohana returns to break down the truth behind what she calls “Newsom’s gerrymander”. From explaining the attack on California’s Independent Redistricting Commission to revealing how this move could lock in Democratic power and disenfranchise voters, Barcahana doesn’t hold back.She also shares her voter registration campaign in LA County, the confusion voters are facing about Prop 50, and how it’s  laying the groundwork for a 2028 Newsom presidential run. If you want clarity on what’s at stake this November, this is the episode to watch.Chapters00:00 – Prop 50 = Newsom’s Gerrymander00:43 – Why It's Unconstitutional01:15 – How Redistricting Used to Work01:50 – What the Citizens’ Commission Did Right02:35 – Why Competitive Districts Matter03:45 – The Threat to Fair Maps04:28 – How Vote Gold and Project 460K LA Work05:15 – What the Courts Have Done So Far06:00 – The Voter Education Strategy07:10 – The Messaging Struggle: "What is Prop 50?"08:03 – How Newsom Is Using This for 202808:49 – Unions, Money, and Political Influence09:30 – Why Most Voters Don’t See the Bigger PictureConnect with Elizabeth BarcohanaX: https://x.com/e_barcohana?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethfromcalifornia/#Website: https://www.elizabethbarcohana.com/Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join the conversation on Instagram and LinkedIn with the hashtag #stateofgoldpodcastConnect with State of GoldX: https://x.com/realjonslavetLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofgold/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofgoldpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: www.stateofgold.com

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Guest: Elizabeth Barcohana - LA GOP Central Committee Member Guest Bio: Elizabeth Barcohana is a GOP delegate, LA GOP Central Committee member, attorney, and political commentator. She’s actively leading voter education and registration efforts in LA County through initiatives like Vote Gold and Project 460K LA, aiming to correct misconceptions about California’s political landscape and defend voter representation. Show Summary Is Prop 50 really about redistricting — or is it a Trojan h...

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