Book Bans and School Board Drama- Oh My! A Candid Interview With CUSD Trustee Krista Castellanos

Listen. Learn. Act. Because documenting history matters — but what comes next matters more.

A raw, personal conversation with Francis — an LA-based photographer and activist shot three times by LAPD while documenting an ICE protest. This candid interview offers a brutal, first-hand look at the violence aimed at storytellers risking everything to document this dark chapter in American history. Go behind the lens — and into the manufactured chaos. Plus: •  Resources – Learn how you can stay involved beyond performative gestures. •  Action Steps – How to support real policy change vs. virtue signaling. •  Civic Tools – Connect directly with your representatives: • Find your U.S. House member: house.gov/find-your-representative [https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative] • Lookup federal, state & local officials: usa.gov/elected-officials [https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials] • Find California state reps: ca.gov/lookup-my-representatives [https://www.ca.gov/lookup-my-representatives/] •  Support for the injured – If you or someone you know was attacked during a protest, check out the Police Brutality Center for support and legal guidance: policebrutalitycenter.org/resources [https://policebrutalitycenter.org/resources/]

We’re Tired, You’re Tired, But Let’s Talk.

We’ve been quiet for a month—and not because we didn’t care. We were burned out. Angela opens up about feeling uninspired after a tough experience as a CA Democratic delegate. Also hear from our local kiddos on some changes they want to see.

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.

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.

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?