On the eve of an election of our lifetime. We look at and beyond the National Headlines and focus on our local races. Can Democrat Melissa Fox join the blue wave and defeat GOP incumbent Steve Choi? Will history repeat itself with our congres

Elected Officials above the Law in the Midst of an Election

Oct 26th, 2020 33m 26s

Facing four felonies, a former prosecutor and Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is still proceeding with his race for re-election. Term limits are no obstacle to Orange City Councilmember Mike Alvarez seeking re-election. Are Resorts cities s

October surprises!

Oct 19th, 2020 35m 13s

Election Day approaches less than 16 days to go. Heading down the final lap you don’t want surprises. Missing or unaccounted Mailboxes? Can Supervisor Andrew Do stay out of trouble for all the right ethical reasons?The OC Politics Showweb – h

Less than 30 Days and Counting

Oct 5th, 2020 33m 13s

Coming down to the wire; less than 30 days. Don’t be distracted by Trump vs. Biden. The local elections are where it's at. Can Cisneros pull off another narrow victory in his congressional fight with Young Time? If you only speak Farsi, yo

What were you thinking? Political gaffes dominate our fair cities.

Sep 7th, 2020 37m 15s

From Mailers for personal gain to a lack of historical perspective, politics can damage the communities and their trust. Should cities sell tax payers land at a discount? And what is a cities duty to make affordable housing?HeadlinesJoe – Oran

The Culture of Bashing one another or is a public good?

Aug 24th, 2020 39m 45s

On this episode, Joe & Todd talk about how people can make careers by telling on someone else, whether true or not.The OC Politics Showweb – https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-oc-politics-showweb – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClV1Q_GtYDRix7

It is Election Time and The Democrats are Riding High

Aug 17th, 2020 35m 50s

Brace yourself for campaign ads and your mailbox is full, it is officially campaign season, who are you going to vote for?The OC Politics Showweb - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-oc-politics-showweb - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClV1Q_G

What is a Special District and why should we Care

Aug 10th, 2020 30m 58s

There are presently 75 special districts in Orange CountyThat’s in addition to the county’s 34 cities, 28 school districts, and county government. Each of these government bodies have elected officials and taxing power. The OC Politics Showweb

Questionable Priorities from OC Board of Supervisors, OC Board of education and the GOP

Aug 3rd, 2020 31m 54s

Common sense is not common in the OC and our leaders are proving it.Is the pandemic providing a smokescreen for bad behaviorHeadlinesJoe -Term limits have timing issues at the OC Board of Supervisors https://voiceofoc.org/2020/07/santana-oran

To be a Republican or a Democrat, do we feel let down?

Jul 27th, 2020 37m 20s

The rising political party in orange county is the Independent. Why after just a few election cycles have the democratic and republicans in Orange County have become the cause of disappointment?Joe - https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/21/debate

Does the VP Matter?

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 9m

Does choosing the right VP candidate help the election of the President of the United States. Spike Cohen, who runs Muddied Waters Media, won the Libertarian Party’s nomination for vice-president, he is on The OC Politics Show to discuss why th

Toll Roads or Road Rage

Jun 22nd, 2020 43m 38s

We are discussing the battle over the 241 and where will is end. The South County Cities do not want the expansion to the 5 and is looks like they won that battle, however what does SB 1373 mean for the county? Political Whip Around Todd –Orang

Politician Fun Times

Nov 30th, 2020 29m 22s

Cities are in the spotlight and the councilmembers who lead them. San Clemente has a problem with one of their colleagues. Irvine Mike Carroll finally gets his sentence in FlyerGate. Good News, the power of the single vote changes lives. And

Election Fatigue

Nov 23rd, 2020 38m 48s

When will they stop counting? local politicians weight in on a fair election. Citizens of Huntington Beach and Michelle Steele throw shade on the Governor for his Curfew. Where did all that OC Coronavirus relief money go? The OC Politics Showwe

Election Debrief Part II

Nov 16th, 2020 41m 22s

The votes are trickling in! 27,000 votes to still be counted, Orange County is now a slight shade of Purple. With all the drama, Michele Steel and Young Kim are victorious. What’s next? More elections on the way, Finally, an Open space battle

Election Debrief 2020

Nov 9th, 2020 50m 17s

Nationally, final votes are coming at a snail’s pace. Was it like 2018?Congressional nail biters dominate the night, Let’s hear it for Tito Ortiz! A new mayor in 25 years for Santa Ana. Did your proposition of choice pass? The Blue Wave hit

Election 101: Teach your young adult children well. First time election for your 18 year old?

Oct 12th, 2020 36m 25s

Get to know Karina Matthews, a Generation Z member, where are they at? What are there political Views? Lets Crack open the Sample Ballot and information Voter guide together to understand the process and make good choices for her future and our

The Worst Disease is Corruption and Transparency is its only Cure.

Sep 28th, 2020 40m 8s

The Duty of the youth is to challenge corruption. Our mail service is now in questioned with upcoming election. Is the upcoming Anaheim Angel Land deal fair for all? Is the Board of Supervisors in bed with lobbyist over private Jet planes? Wi

Saying Goodbye to RBG and How will Trump Handle this political dilemma?

Sep 21st, 2020 37m 31s

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Will Trump and the Republicans try to replace her before the election? Will we have more protests in the street?The Fight-How the fight over Ruth Bader Gins

The Power from Sacramento is showing its muscle in the OC.

Sep 14th, 2020 40m 19s

From Court Cases, Public Access, and even Cemeteries, Sacramento reaches the OC. When is too much state oversite to much? Where do you park your yacht? Should the state pay for boat slips, to give people access to sailing? We tackle these quest

Budget Priorities: Pandemic related impact on the Board of Supervisors and Long Term Mental Health Care.

Aug 31st, 2020 48m 2s

There is only so much money to go around, know our soul through our budget whether ifs Board of supervisors or the state capital. Who wins?Todd -Santa Ana Poised to Relax Affordable Housing Obligations on Developers https://voiceofoc.org/2020/0

What Does the Board of Education Do?

Jul 20th, 2020 30m 44s

This week we are discussing the Orange County Board of Education and do they do. You may have seen how the OC BOE made national news, now let's see what this is all about. Unprecedented OC Election Season Gears Up, Shaped by Social Justice Move

What is a City Manager

Jul 13th, 2020 26m 4s

Who runs the city, the city council or the city manager. This week the city of Westminster has put the hiring of a city manager on hold after finding out about some shady activities in his past. Is the City Manager a non-democratic institution

Cultural Appropriations and the Statue Coming Down

Jul 6th, 2020 34m 49s

We are discussing the cultural battle of what belongs in our public spaces. Are these political opportunists or is the public voicing their position with the takedown?News Stonewall is coming downWeb - https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richm

So You Want to be President?

Jun 15th, 2020 38m 43s

We are talking to the Libertarian Party Presidential candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen about her platform and why she is the best candidate for the President of the United States of America.LinksDr. Jo Jorgensenweb-https://joj2020.com/about-jo-jorgens