Stay un-bored and informed as Angela & Erin pull back the Orange Curtain on local issues and happenings. After a run for San Clemente, CA city council, Angela learned just how much goes unnoticed in local government. Now, she and Erin break it down so you don’t have to. Come here to stay in the loop. From public safety to everyday wins (and losses), this honest, fun, and insightful podcast keeps you in the loop with conversations you actually want to hear.
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Photographer and activist Francis recounts being shot by the LAPD while documenting an ICE protest, in this interview, offering a firsthand account of violence against storytellers.
11 Jun 2025
We’re Tired, You’re Tired, But Let’s Talk.
Host Angela shares her experience with burnout after serving as a California Democratic delegate and discusses local children's perspectives on desired changes.
3 May 2025
Walls, Warzones, and Resistance: Art as Defiance with Bandit
In this episode, we sit down with renegade street artist Bandit to explore the raw, urgent power of art in times of crisis. From scorched streets in Alta Dena to bombed-out buildings in Ukraine, Bandit’s work doesn’t just decorate walls—it confronts systems, tells untold stories, and carves space for resistance. We talk about his upcoming May 3rd show, his daring trip into a war zone, and the documentary that followed. Along the way, we unpack what it means to be an artist in a world on fire—and how creativity can be a force of survival, truth, and defiance.
25 Apr 2025
Book Bans and School Board Drama- Oh My! A Candid Interview With CUSD Trustee Krista Castellanos
What happens when politics collide with public education? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Krista Castellanos, Trustee for the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), for an unfiltered conversation about the future of our schools.
As Moms for Liberty-backed candidates gain traction — including fellow board member Jennifer Adnams — Krista offers a firsthand look at how national culture wars are reshaping local classrooms. With a career rooted in education and service, she shares her perspective on what’s at stake for students, families, and teachers alike.
28 Mar 2025
Enemies to Allies? A Candid Chat with Councilman Rick Loeffler.
What happens when former political rivals sit down for a real conversation? In this episode, Angela and Erin welcome San Clemente City Council Member Rick Loeffler—Angela’s one-time opponent turned unlikely collaborator. We dive into the rollercoaster of campaigning, local gun laws, and the ongoing debate over safety in North Beach. Plus, we get straight to the point about Rick’s recent comments linking feeding the homelessness and the recent sheriff's stabbing—was it a misstatement or a warning? Are you ready for this?
16 Mar 2025
When School Board Meetings Go Off the Rails: A Lesson in What NOT to Say
Picture this: A rare moment of unity in local politics—Democrats and conservatives actually agree on something! The Capistrano Unified School Board is set to approve the book James, a reimagining of Huckleberry Finn, and for once, things seem… normal. And then, BOOM—conservative board member Judy Bullockus drops the full “N” word mid-meeting. Cue the collective gasp.
Now, with calls for her resignation growing louder, we’re breaking down what happened, why white people should never say this word (seriously, it’s not hard), and what this moment says about racial politics and DEI efforts in our schools. It’s awkward, it’s infuriating, and yes, it’s a little absurd—but we’re here to make sense of it all. Let’s get into it.
7 Mar 2025
Radioactive Oops, Election Scoops, and Goats That Poop
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is back in the spotlight after recent infractions—so we went straight to Congressman Mike Levin for answers (Thanks for the quote Mike!). What’s really going on with the decommissioning, and is DOGE an issue? Plus, Council Member Loeffler is already looking ahead to 2026, floating the idea that if a sitting council member wants to run for mayor, they should have to give up their seat. Power moves or just political strategy? And yes, we’ll get to the city’s most popular seasonal workers—the grazing goats are here, and they’re hungry. Tune in for all the latest!
2 Mar 2025
Punts, Plaques & PTA Snubs: A Wild Week in Politics
Buckle up, because Angela and Erin are diving headfirst into the latest political chaos! First, a former NFL punter gets tackled—by the cops—at a Huntington Beach city council meeting after calling MAGA a "Nazi movement" (yep, the same MAGA that now apparently stands for Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, and Adventurous... sure, Jan). Then, Angela recaps her Sacramento trip with the 47th District PTA, where Assemblymember Laurie Davies’ team ghosted them like a bad Tinder date. And finally, things get real when Teresa Borrenpohl is forcibly removed from a GOP event in Idaho just for speaking up—triggering emotions for both Erin and Angela. Politics is a full-contact sport, and we’re here to break it all down with just the right mix of outrage and humor. Tune in! 🎙️🔥
21 Feb 2025
Karens Are Funny
Episode 2 of Are You Ready For This is in the books! If you've got 20 minutes and a sense of humor this is your go to resource for keeping in the local loop. How have the city council members faired since last meetings, wanna be the Huntington Beach blood bath? Curious how the council voted on a newly proposed ordinance aimed at regulating feeding the homeless in town? Will the council accept a $1.8m public transport grant for a fleet of EV trolleys to serve North Beach? Tune in for the readers digest version of San Clemente's latest ins n outs.
Peace, love and Karen's!
Angela and Erin
17 Feb 2025
Pulling Back the Orange Curtain: Who We Are & Why We’re Here
Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new podcast, where we’re pulling back the Orange Curtain on local issues and happenings in San Clemente, CA! Join Angela and Erin as they introduce themselves and share why they’re on a mission to keep you informed (and un-bored) about what’s really going on in our community.
In this unscripted pilot episode, we give you a taste of what’s to come by diving into who we are, why we started this podcast, and a quick overview of how our city government works. Plus, we recap highlights from the latest city council meeting and Beaches, Parks, and Rec discussion.
This is just the beginning of honest, fun, and insightful conversations about public safety, local wins (and losses), and everything in between. Tune in, get to know us, and stay in the loop with the stories that matter most right here in San Clemente and Orange County!
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