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Ep. 305: California Borrows $3.5 Billion to Pay for Medi-Cal for Illegal Immigrants
Episode 305
Monday, 17 March, 2025
In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil discusses pressing issues in California, including the state's financial struggles with Medi-Cal and the contentious debate surrounding voter ID laws. He explores the implications of these topics on California's political landscape and public perception, emphasizing the need for factual discourse over emotional responses. Phil also highlights the potential consequences of California's current policies on undocumented immigrants and the sustainability of its welfare programs.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 3.16.25Chapters00:55 California's Medi-Cal Funding Crisis04:57 The Voter ID Debate15:40 The Push for Voter ID in California26:46 Carl DeMaio's Involvement and Concerns33:20 Political Shockwaves in California38:29 The Voter ID Debate41:23 Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants53:06 The Financial Crisis of Medi-Cal01:01:24 The Limits of Empathy in Politics*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/