Guest:
CA State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil
Guest Bio:
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil represents California’s 4th Senate District, covering 13 counties and over a million constituents across the Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, and rural California. Formerly a Democrat, she made national headlines in August 2024 when she switched parties, citing extreme ideological shifts and a loss of shared values. With a background in charter school leadership and deep roots in her community, she advocates for parental rights, balanced governance, and elevating underserved regions of the state.
Show Summary
Why would a sitting California State Senator walk away from the Democratic Party — and what happened next? In this bold and revealing conversation, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil joins Jon Slavet to unpack her decision to switch parties and the fallout that followed. From receiving death threats to feeling politically homeless, Marie shares how she found clarity in her values and what California’s heartland voters really need.
She also breaks down one of the most controversial bills impacting parental rights, her thoughts on Katie Porter and the CA Dems, the underrepresentation of rural districts, and why she believes it’s time to dismantle the partisan supermajority. If you care about courage, common sense, and California’s future, this is a must-watch.
Chapters
00:00 – Why She Left the Democratic Party
01:26 – Reaction to Trump Assassination Attempt & Political Rhetoric
02:42 – Katie Porter's Comments on Ignoring 40% of Voters
03:25 – The Bill That Let Strangers Sign Out Kids From School
05:15 – The Moral Hazard Hidden in the Legislation
06:34 – Rural California Is Being Ignored
09:12 – Political Fallout After Her Party Switch
11:37 – Rapid Fire: Fixing California, Leadership, & Her Teacher Hero
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