Accountability

About Accountability

In California, everything is over the top—from the politicians who rule like kings, to the criminals who pillage and plunder at will, to the deeply ridiculous figures who bear witness to it all. You truly have to see it, hear it, and sometimes even smell it to believe it. On Accountability, John Phillips and Randy Wang shine a spotlight on the madness of modern-day California. Covering California politics, crime, public safety, homelessness, elections, government spending, and the stories dominating California news, they break down the people, policies, and headlines shaping life in the Golden State. Using their own words and deeds, John and Randy hold politicians, activists, bureaucrats, con artists, and flim-flam men accountable for the chaos they create. If you've ever looked at a California headline and wondered, "How is this actually happening?" this is the podcast for you.

Publisher

KABC | CMLS Los Angeles

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 16 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The ULTIMATE 2026 California Voter Guide (No BS)

   Host John and guests Randy and Jon Fleischman of So Does It Matter break down all 14 California ballot measures for the 2026 voter guide.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Ultimate Protest Vote: Daniel Guss on the LA Mayor’s Race

   Host Daniel Guss interviews an unnamed host about the LA Mayor's race, exploring candidate politics and accountability in this insightful discussion.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The 2028 DEMOCRAT PANIC: What if Newsom & Kamala BACK OUT?

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about the Democratic Party's potential 2028 presidential election strategies and California's political landscape.

4. 

   16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The $500K Scandal Rob Bonta Is Trying to Hide (ft. Michael Gates)

   Michael Gates interviews about alleged corruption involving Attorney General Rob Bonta and the $500K scandal, revealing insights into California's law enforcement integrity.

5. 

   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why California’s New "Billionaire Tax" Could Bankrupt the State

   Lawyer and author John Morgan discusses California's proposed "Billionaire Tax" and its potential economic impact in this interview.

6. 

   2 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The End of SF’s Homelessness Industrial Complex? Mayor Lurie Demands Accountability

   Host Daniel Lurie interviews Nick Shirley about San Francisco's homelessness crisis, exposing a bloated budget and demanding accountability for city spending.

7. 

   26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   California’s Secret War on Reporters: Jennifer Van Laar Speaks Out

   Investigative reporter Jennifer Van Laar discusses California's controversial tire regulation and the challenges journalists face in a one-party state during this interview.

8. 

   19 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Rob Bonta is Panicking Over the Oakland Corruption Trial

   Seneca Scott of The Gotham Oakland Podcast interviews host about California Attorney General Rob Bonta's alleged panic over the Oakland corruption trial and the Evolutionary Home scam.

9. 

   12 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Newsom’s Desperate Pivot to the Progressive Left

   Host [Host Name] interviews Susan Crabtree, a senior national political correspondent, about Governor Gavin Newsom's progressive pivot and its impact on the Democratic Party.

10. 

    5 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Why is Becerra Dodging Steve Hilton? The CA Governor Race Heats Up

    Steve Hilton interviews California gubernatorial candidate Alex Padilla about the state's affordability crisis and the need for government accountability.

11. 

    29 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Is Kamala Harris Running For President?

    California insiders David Smith and Jane Doe analyze Vice President Kamala Harris's potential presidential run in 2028.

12. 

    22 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Gavin Newsom's Dirty Diaper Deal

    Host John Doe interviews Governor Gavin Newsom about a controversial diaper deal, revealing insights into political accountability.

13. 

    15 Jul 2026

    Karen Bass and The Fake Doctor Get Booed In Boyle Heights

    John and Randy Bring You The Uncensored Town Hall Where Karen Bass and Barbara Ferrer got cussed out in several languages in Boyle Heights Subscribe on youtube and watch! https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

14. 

    8 Jul 2026

    Costco Opening A Stand Alone Gas Station In California

    John and Randy talk high gas prices in California, The Ongoing Insurance Crisis as well as San Francisco's Crack down on the sale of Whippits at smoke shops. Like and Subscribe for more Accountability! Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio (https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio) https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

15. 

    1 Jul 2026

    Why Gavin Newsom Will Never Be President

    John Phillips And Randy Wang are two California Insiders who know exactly why 2028 primary voters will not get behind a Gavin Newsom Presidential Run See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

16. 

    24 Jun 2026

    Accountability - Trailer

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Inside a recent episode

The ULTIMATE 2026 California Voter Guide (No BS)

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Proposition one would borrow $11. and a quarter billion dollars for housing projects here in California. You're a no on that. I am a no, and we're gonna do this pretty quick. So there's two reasons why you would wanna vote no on this. The first of which is that, of course, if you wanna solve the housing crisis in California, you don't do it by borrowing more money and handing it out to some people. That actually, when you do that without more housing, believe it or not, it actually drives up the price of housing for everyone else that isn't lucky enough to get some of this government-funded money And then of course, the other thing that's important to remember is that this is a, we call this a Christmas tree measure. […]

Who has been a guest on Accountability

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jon Fleischman
• Daniel Guss
• John Morgan
• Jennifer Van Laar
• Seneca Scott

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

35 ratings

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Guest appearances

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