In this episode, California Assemblyman Bill Essayli joins us to share his unconventional journey into politics, driven by deep concerns about the state’s legislative direction. He offers an inside look at his experiences in the state assembly, contrasting the unity of the Democratic party with the divisions among Republicans. We explore his advocacy for parental rights in education, including policies on notifying parents about a child’s gender transition. Essayli also delves into communication strategies designed to help Republicans go on the offensive in the post-Trump political landscape. A dedicated public servant, Assemblyman Essayli’s fresh and innovative approach offers insight and hope for navigating these challenging times.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:37 - Why did you run for California Assembly?

03:41 - American Dream story

05:49 - The Democrat machine in California

08:39 - What have you seen in California politics?

11:01 - Seven Weeks

12:12 - Most Surprising Thing About CA Politics

18:02 - Lobbying Example

21:39 - Good Ranchers

22:31 - How to defeat the CA Democrats?

24:24 - Can conservative reform happen in CA?

28:52 - Teacher’s hiding information from parents

30:16 - Hallow

31:07 - The faulty “right to privacy”

33:12 - Gender bill

47:51 - Bill’s faith background

55:42 - Gavin Newsom

56:58 - President Trump