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Gavin Newsom
California
Kamala Harris
Rob Bonta
Karen Bass
Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
Politics
San Francisco
Crime
Sheng Thao
Los Angeles
California 2026 Elections
Imperial Beach
Democratic Socialists Of America
Costco
California Gasoline Prices
Tribal Gas Stations
Fire Insurance Claims (palisades/eaton Fire)
Barbara Ferrer
Boyle Heights

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 Califor... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Netter
Candidate for California State Senate in District 22
Episode: Smelling the Tijuana Sewage Crisis For Ourselves | with Mike Netter
Baron Partlow
Founder of Stop the Poop and advocate documenting pollution in the Tijuana River watershed
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Steve Barry
Imperial Beach city council candidate and local business owner
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John Fleischman
Publisher of SoDoesItMatter.com and California political commentator
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Episode: WORSE Than Newsom?! The 2026 California Candidates EXPOSED
Daniel Guss
Editor of the Guss Report, muckraker with focus on LA city politics
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Episode: The Ultimate Protest Vote: Daniel Guss on the LA Mayor’s Race
Kira Davis
Host of The Orange Report with Kira Davis
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Michael Gates ESQ
Attorney general candidate in California
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John Morgan
Partner at Morgan & Morgan; author of Life is Luck
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Episode: Why California’s New "Billionaire Tax" Could Bankrupt the State

Hosts

John Phillips
Co-host and host of Accountability podcast; responsible for driving analysis and commentary on California politics and governance.
Randy Wang
Co-host and primary commentator; brings perspective on state affairs and accountability-focused discourse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    When Doug McIntyre left I was not happy. But now I get a podcast with more Randy and John who I always liked. I always like to hear what he has to say in his opening monologue. The two together is win win for me.

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  • It’s a winner

    Concise, informative, and entertaining…. And they aren’t annoying!—Bonus!

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    United States4 months ago

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Smelling the Tijuana Sewage Crisis For Ourselves | with Mike Netter
Q: If they build this desalination plant, it's going to bring in another 50 million gallons per day of water into Tijuana, Mexico. And where's it going to go?
Steve Barry argues that planned growth and infrastructure in Mexico make it important for Mexico to help address the sewage problem, and calls for working together on a solution.
Smelling the Tijuana Sewage Crisis For Ourselves | with Mike Netter
Q: Whose responsibility is it to fix this?
Mike Netter argues that California should fund repairs to infrastructure on its side of the border instead of waiting for federal action.
WORSE Than Newsom?! The 2026 California Candidates EXPOSED
Q: What's your take on that race?
John Fleischman recommends Republican Michael Gates for attorney general, criticizing Rob Bonta's record and arguing that Gates would bring a stronger focus on fighting crime.
WORSE Than Newsom?! The 2026 California Candidates EXPOSED
Q: In California, everyone gets a ballot mail to them, and I hear from people all the time. I don't trust the mail. I don't trust the county registrar recorder. I don't trust the ballot drop boxes. What do you tell people?
The speakers encourage listeners to fill out and return their ballots early. They say this reduces the chance that something will prevent a vote from being cast and helps campaigns avoid spending additional resources contacting people who have already voted.
The Ultimate Protest Vote: Daniel Guss on the LA Mayor’s Race
Q: How would you handicap this race so far in terms of who you think is going to win?
I think the tide has turned with Arnold Schwarzenegger getting involved, making the race more competitive, and I would assess it as at least even money for Raman while Bass still has a chance depending on turnout and endorsements.

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This show focuses on California politics, crime, public safety, government spending, and current events, with a blunt, watchdog-style take on officials, policies, and headlines. The hosts frequently challenge official narratives, call for transparency, and weave in interviews and clips to underscore accountability across state governance. Episodes tend to mix policy analysis with sharp commentary, aiming to arm listeners with context for recent headlines and a clear stance on accountability in California politics.

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2. Baron Partlow
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4. Steve Barry
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6. Daniel Guss
7. Kira Davis
8. Michael Gates ESQ

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