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California Liberty Project
by Gregory Gordon
The California Liberty Project podcast highlights the current events and activism of California's liberty community. Join us as we explore the ideas, philosophy, strategies, and tactics that will help make Californians free once again. Whether you live in California or someplace else, the interviews, book discussions, and commentary on this weekly podcast are not to be missed.
Episodes
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Episode 96: Is it bad enough yet, California?
In this episode, we discuss the malevolent incompetence of California's elected officials and bureaucrats. They cause so many of this state's problems, and then they turn around and lie to your face, always blaming climate change or their political rivals or Donald Trump. Clearly, things have…
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Episode 95: LA's fires & arsonists (literal and figurative)
Welcome to 2025! It's already been a crazy year, and we're just getting started. In this episode, I discuss the literal and figurative fires that are currently threatening Los Angeles. What must be done to turn things around in this city (and the rest of California)? Follow California Liberty...
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Episode 94: Post-election wrap-up...Newsom's 2024 campaign begins
In this episode, we discuss results from the 2024 election nationally and at the state level. Here in California, there were some encouraging results; analyzing these results might help us make progress in restoring sanity to this state in the near future. Californians are sick of being abused by...
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Episode 93: Election Eve Rundown 2024 (vote, get involved, don't be blackpilled!)
In this special Election Eve episode, I go through the ballot propositions in California, as well as some of the state races here. I also discuss the incredibly important national election, and why I believe it is imperative to vote for Donald Trump -- and AGAINST Kamala Harris. The choice is...
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Episode 92: Mark Meckler from Convention of States
In this episode of the California Liberty Project podcast, host Greg speaks with Mark Meckler, a prominent constitutional activist and co-founder of Convention of States. They discuss the Article 5 process, the need for a convention to propose amendments to limit federal power and overspending…
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Episode 91: Edward Ring of California Policy Center
In this episode of the California Liberty Project podcast, I talk with returning guest Edward Ring to discuss pressing issues in California, including the implications of rent control through Prop 33, the potential impact of Prop 36 on crime deterrence, and the effects of crime on immigrant...
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Episode 90: Mike Umbro of Californians for Energy & Science
In this episode of the California Liberty Project podcast, I speak with energy expert Mike Umbro (Californians for Energy & Science) about the current state of California's energy policies, the positive economic impact of the oil and gas industry, and the challenges and opportunities for the...
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Episode 89: Mike Netter on California's Special Oil & Gas Legislative Session
In this episode of the California Liberty Project, Greg discusses various pressing issues in #California politics with returning guest Mike Netter. They delve into Gavin Newsom's political strategies, the special legislative session, the apathy of voters, the management of water and electricity,...
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Episode 88: Harrison Tinsley (plus: California news and Newsom's special legislative session)
In this conversation, Greg interviews Harrison Tinsley, who shares his personal story of fighting for custody of his son in California. Harrison discusses the challenges he faced due to political differences with his ex-partner and the impact it had on his relationship with his son. He highlights...
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Episode 87: David Tangipa (running for CA Assembly District 8)
David Tangipa, a candidate for California's eighth Assembly District, joins Greg on the California Liberty Project podcast. They discuss the challenges facing the Central Valley, including water scarcity, high housing prices, crime, and rolling blackouts. Tangipa emphasizes the need for better...
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Episode 86: What happened in Summer 2024?
Welcome back to the California Liberty Project! While I was on vacation/hiatus this summer, there were numerous major events that occurred (in California, and across the country). I discuss some of these events, including the Democrats' recent "joyful" convention in Chicago. And now that Kamala...
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Episode 85: Jeremy Kauffman
Jeremy Kauffman joins me to discuss the Free State Project in New Hampshire and the success of the liberty movement in the state. He emphasizes the importance of localism and the concentration of like-minded individuals in specific regions to achieve political change. Jeremy also highlights the...
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Episode 84: Defeat AB 1955, Reparations bills, & Newsom's agenda
In this mid-week California news roundup, we discuss the radical and dangerous AB 1955, as well as Newsom's continuing unpopularity and the insanity of Reparations bills being promoted by state-legislator demagogues. Follow California Liberty Project on Instagram Follow California Liberty Project...
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Episode 83: "Crossing the Rubicon" (California news roundup and the Trump verdict)
In this episode, we covered a lot of ground. I discussed current California political news/events, but then focused the episode on America's radical moment: the Trump (political prosecution) verdict was announced just a few days ago. Where do we go from here, as a country? Did we just "cross the...
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Episode 82: On Kamala as governor (!), Newsom in Italy, & Harrison Butker
We covered several different topics on this episode, including Gavin Newsom's "tour of Italy" (to promote himself and climate alarmism), Kamala Harris' interest in running for governor of California (!), the continued histrionics of radical leftists and useful idiots on California college…
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Episode 81: Anthony Cabassa
Independent journalist Anthony Cabassa discusses his experience covering the recent pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA and the challenges faced by journalists on the ground. He shares how he became interested in politics and journalism, and his approach to documenting events objectively. Cabassa...
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Episode 80: Steve Deace
In this conversation, talk-show host & author Steve Deace is the guest. Greg and Steve discuss the intersection of politics and spirituality. They explore the presence of supernatural and demonic activity in politics and culture, and the role of divine judgment. They also discuss the relationship...
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Episode 79: California radicalism (protests, politicians, & Prop. 47)
There's a ton of insanity in California these days, from radical protesters shutting down bridges & city-council meetings, to $73-billion budget deficits and "genealogy offices" for reparations policies. Listen to this episode for a full rundown of this devastating nuttiness. Check out California...
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Episode 78: Minimum-wage laws make minimum sense (plus: California's idiotic energy & water policies)
In this episode, I discuss some current conversations and controversies on the right, and then we dive into California's recent, disastrous minimum-wage law. What are the effects, consequences, and fallout around the state? I also discussed California's war on the oil & gas industry and the…
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Episode 77: Freedom Angels Tara Thornton & Denise Aguilar
In this episode, I had a conversation with Tara Thornton and Denise Aguilar (the Freedom Angels). These individuals have been advocates and activists for medical freedom and family/parental rights for several years, and they are busy fighting California's "bad bills" & advocating for common-sense...
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Episode 76: Post-Super-Tuesday wrap-up, plus Biden's bizarre SOTU speech
In this episode, I discussed Joe Biden's bizarre, seething SOTU address, as well as the strange GOP response by Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. I also highlighted many of the primary races/results here in California, as the ballot counting goes on and on (and on)... And finally, I mentioned some…
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Episode 75: Nick Wilson (running for California Assembly in District 53) on civil society, anarcho-tyranny, fighting crime, and common sense
In this podcast episode, Greg interviews Nick Wilson, a candidate running for office in Assembly District 53 in California. They discuss various issues affecting the district and the state, including public safety, crime, homelessness, and the impact of radical legislation. They also highlight…
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Episode 74: Newsom's failures: budget deficit, crime, and his presidential fantasy
In this episode of the California Liberty Project podcast, I gave a broad overview of the current California primary & upcoming election. I discussed some of the notable races in the state, as well as trends and news stories that are affecting the primary on March 5: Newsom's worse-than-expected...
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Episode 73: Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (Congressional candidate for California's 20th District)
In this episode, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (Tulare County) is the guest. Mike is running for Congress in California's 20th District. We discussed California-specific issues such as illegal immigration and crime, as well as the bloated budgets and War Machine in Washington, D.C. Follow Mike on...
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Episode 72: Katy Grimes of the California Globe
Katy Grimes (from the California Globe) is our guest this week, and we discussed all things California in 2024. Specifically, we focused on the deluge of new laws that have taken effect here in California, as of January 1. Don't miss this episode! Follow Katy Grimes on X/twitter Visit California...
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Episode 71: David Giglio (candidate for Congress in the special election to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy in CA's 20th Congressional District)
In Episode 71, I spoke with David Giglio, a small business owner who is running for Congress in California's 20th Congressional District. (This is the seat that was vacated by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.) We touched upon many topics, including his thoughts on illegal immigration,...
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Episode 70: Welcome to 2024 (buckle up)!
In this New Year episode, we kick off 2024 by reviewing the state of the state (of California), and we review the dangerous new laws & policies that are being implemented. From an increased minimum wage, to harsh new restrictions on self defense and CCW's, to California's $68 billion budget…
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Episode 69: Jorge Besada and the libertarian take on Israel-Palestine-Gaza-Hamas
Don't miss this episode in which Jorge Besada returns to the podcast to discuss an Austro-libertarian take on the Israel-Palestine situation. (This also serves as Jorge's response to libertarian scholar Walter Block, who appeared on this podcast's Episode 65.) We considered the quandary of what...
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Episode 68: Harrison Tinsley on parental rights and protecting his son
In Episode 68, my guest was Harrison Tinsley, a Bay Area dad who is undergoing a nightmarish struggle to gain joint custody and protect his young son, who is being raised as "non binary" by the boy's mother (and he is being referred to as "they/them" by the mother). We talked about his case, as...
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Episode 67: Jessica Tapia on standing for truth and defending your faith
My guests for this episode were Jessica Tapia and her attorney, Bethany Onishenko. Jessica was a public-school teacher in Southern California who was fired for standing up for her Christian religious beliefs and not agreeing to conceal students' gender identities from their parents. She recounted...
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Episode 66: Mike Netter of Rebuild California
My guest for this week's episode is Mike Netter of Rebuild California. Mike is a citizen activist and radio host on KABC 790 AM in Los Angeles. He helped spearhead the effort to recall Gavin Newsom, and he is currently working to spread the word on several issues critical to California's future:...
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Episode 65: Libertarian economist Dr. Walter Block on Ayn Rand, Murray Rothbard, and the Israel-Gaza conflict
Dr. Walter Block is a libertarian scholar and professor at Loyola University New Orleans, and he is an author of two-dozen books. He is also a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. His work focuses on Austrian economics and libertarian political theory -- and he is not afraid to tackle...
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Episode 64: Live w/ Lillian & A Rod from LEXIT
This is a LIVE episode in which I'm joined by Lillian & A Rod from LEXIT. We discussed LEXIT's core mission, which is primarily spiritual and secondarily political. They are aiming to spread the truth to all of their fellow Americans; however they are specifically looking to remind Latinos and...
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Episode 63: On Israel, Hamas, Gaza...and California's Awful New Laws
For this week's episode, I shared my thoughts on last weekend's horrific terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Israel. Beyond that, I analyzed and discussed many of the awful responses coming from leftists -- and also from some libertarians. I talked about the difference between an "antiwar"...
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Episode 62: On AB 2098, California's new Senator from Maryland, and the ousting of the Speaker of the House
In this episode, I did a bit of a "news roundup" and review of many of this week's big stories, from around California (and even Washington, D.C.). I covered the quiet repeal of AB 2098 (the anti-free-speech medical law passed last year), which was great news. I also covered bills such as the...
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Episode 61: Edward Ring on environmental extremism, California's energy crunch, & the dangers of "sustainable development"
Edward Ring is our guest this week. We discussed the state of California's war on energy, expensive & unreliable electricity, the anti-growth mindset, and the dangers of sustainable development. Another critical topic we covered was California's water crisis: how did we get here and what we can…
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Episode 60: Lance Christensen of California Policy Center
In this episode, I was joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center. Lance is a public-policy specialist with 20 years of experience in and around Sacramento, and he is currently VP of Education Policy & Government Affairs for CPC. We discussed the current status of several…
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Episode 59: Osvaldo Maysonet (of Triggerology FT) on gun control, natural rights, Sacramento's Bad Bills, and New Mexico's governor
Great episode w/ Osvaldo Maysonet of Triggerology FT! We discussed unconstitutional gun-control measures, Newsom's idiotic (proposed) anti-gun-rights 28th Amendment, Sacramento's legislative nonsense, and the duties of free people to resist encroachments on their liberties and stand up to…
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Episode 58: Sonja Shaw
For this episode, I was joined by Sonja Shaw, who is the current president of Chino Valley USD. Sonja has been a fearless leader in the parental-rights movement, as she helped enact an influential parental-notification policy in CVUSD. We discussed the role of parents in the educational process,...
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Episode 57: Jennifer Kennedy on parental rights, liberty, and fighting 2023's "Bad Bills"
In Episode 57, I had a great conversation with attorney/activist Jennifer Kennedy on the parental rights movement in California, and we reviewed several of the dangerous bills that are currently making their way through the California legislature. Follow Jennifer on X (formerly twitter) Follow...
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Episode 56: Alex Balekian
On this episode, my guest is Alex Balekian. Alex is a physician and a lifelong resident of Glendale, California. He is currently running for Congress in California's 30th District, which encompasses Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood, Silver Lake, and parts of the San Fernando Valley. We had a...
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Episode 55: On Jim Gaffigan, RFK Jr., Oliver Anthony, and Newsom's megalomania
I covered several different topics on this week's episode, but it was a good one! I discussed all of the topics in the title, and more. Maui wildfires and "global warming" Oliver Anthony's viral song and populist themes The pitfalls of RFK Jr. Jim Gaffigan's blue-pilled takes and how he is...
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Episode 54: Tatum Shank of Hollywood 4 Freedom
Tatum Shank of Hollywood 4 Freedom returns to the show to discuss what is happening right now in the entertainment industry, alternatives to the left-liberal zeitgeist, participating in the Parallel Economy, and some good news in California. Be sure to "like," subscribe, and follow the California...
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Episode 53: Natalie Feinberg of Kern Citizens for Freedom
In this episode, I spoke with Natalie Feinberg of Kern Citizens for Freedom about the importance of grass-roots activism and getting involved at the local level. We discussed the current state of the government-run public schools in California and what can be done to take power back and improve…
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Episode 52: Adina Flores on the importance of citizen journalism & fighting cronyism/corruption in Gavin Newsom's California
My guest this week is Adina Flores. Adina is an activist and a citizen journalist for the California Globe. She writes about corruption and cronyism in the state of California. In this episode, we discussed some of the shenanigans and corruption in Northern California, as well as the creepiness…
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Episode 51: The day after the Fourth of July (What is the meaning of Independence Day?)
In this episode, I discuss the meaning of Independence Day for patriotic, traditional, liberty-minded Americans in 2023. We have endured a lot of tyranny, chaos, and cultural decay over the past few years, and it is important for us to reflect on the implications of this national holiday to us as...
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Episode 50: Patrick Gipson (running for California's 40th Assembly District)
Patrick Lee Gipson joined me for Episode 50 of the California Liberty Project. Patrick is a law-enforcement officer and candidate running for the 40th Assembly District in California. We had a great discussion on some of the bills that are working their way through the legislature in Sacramento…
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Episode 49: Jordan Henry on current events in Glendale and the mystical nature of woke leftism
This is a great episode. My guest is parent-activist Jordan Henry. We discussed recent events in Glendale, California, as parents and community members stand up against inappropriate, woke, explicit, and quasi-religious propaganda being promulgated in Glendale schools. We talked about the left's...
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Episode 48: C. Jay Engel on post-libertarianism, wokeness, the post-Marxist left, and the current state of things in California
This week's guest is C. Jay Engel, host of the Chronicles Magazine podcast. We discussed the nature of today's woke, post-Marxist left as well as the legacy of liberalism, Enlightenment ideals, and libertarianism. We also briefly covered the L.A. Dodgers controversy and the new, woke national…
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Episode 47: Julie Mastrine on her journey from leftism to libertarianism to Orthodox Christianity
Don't miss this episode, featuring a conversation with writer/editor Julie Mastrine in which we discuss her fascinating journey from leftism/socialism to libertarianism (left libertarianism) to Orthodox Christianity. This was a wide-ranging conversation covering topics such as spirituality,...
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The California Liberty Project podcast highlights the current events and activism of California's liberty community. Join us as we explore the ideas, philosophy, strategies, and tactics that will help make Californians free once again. Whether you live in California or someplace else, the interviews, book discussions, and commentary on this weekly podcast are not to be missed.
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