Welcome to 72 and Sunny, my new podcast where we dive into the real stories shaping our communities, our environment, and our future. From urgent local issues to the leaders and voices driving change, this is where honest conversations happen. Stay tuned for our official podcast launch and get ready for powerful, unfiltered discussions you won’t hear anywhere else.

Welcome to 72 and Sunny, my new podcast where we dive into the real stories shaping our communities, our environment, and our future. From urgent local issues to the leaders and voices driving change, this is where honest conversations happen. Stay tuned for our official podcast launch and get ready for powerful, unfiltered discussions you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else.

72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) about the issues shaping San Diego and the country. The conversations are substantive, solutions-oriented, and grounded in facts and local impact. No partisan talking points. No abstract lectures. Just honest conversations about what&rsquo;s happening, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

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The Supreme Court just dismantled a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, while a controversial federal bill threatens to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Congressman Scott Peters to break down the legal battle lines, the reality behind voter fraud data, and the quiet effort to deploy the military to local polling stations. Watch to see what this means for your vote ahead of the November 2026 election.

Are our voting rights under the most severe legal threat in modern history, or are current legislative efforts a common-sense approach to secure our elections?

In this episode of 72 & Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) sits down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to strip away the partisan talking points and dive deep into the legal warfare reshaping American democracy. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Calais, legal experts warn that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been rendered nearly powerless. At the same time, the federal SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) has cleared the House, threatening to implement strict documentary proof of citizenship that could block millions of eligible, voting-age Americans from casting a ballot.

Attorney General Bonta shares exclusive, inside insights into how state attorneys general are acting as the nation’s institutional backbone—successfully blocking unconstitutional executive orders in court and running crisis simulations for potential Election Day disruptions, including the unlawful deployment of the National Guard and ICE monitors at local polling stations.

Beyond the voting rights battle, Congressman Peters answers hard-hitting questions from San Diego constituents. He addresses the root causes of the California housing crisis, explains why he identifies as a YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard), and breaks down his upcoming 2026 federal legislation, including the Build More Housing Near Transit Act and the Faith in Housing Act.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The Truth About Voter Fraud: The concrete data from state audits (including Utah and Kansas) proving that documented noncitizen voting is virtually non-existent.
The Calais Decision Decoded: How the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling functionally rewrote Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and what it means for racial minority voters.
The Disenfranchisement Math: Why the SAVE Act’s in-person proof of citizenship requirement disproportionately impacts married women, rural communities, and low-income Americans.
The Battle Over "Election Day": An inside look at the Watson Supreme Court case and whether mail-in ballots postmarked on time but received after Election Day will still count.
Solving the California Housing Crisis: How reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and utilizing faith-based parking lots can drastically lower the cost of living.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Voters & Civil Rights Advocates looking for objective, legal breakdowns of changing election laws without the media sensationalism.
Policy Enthusiasts & Law Students eager to understand the intersection of state executive power, federalism, and constitutional law.
San Diego & California Residents wanting to know exactly what constitutional amendments will be on their November 2026 ballot and how local housing initiatives affect their communities.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 - The Shocking Numbers Behind the SAVE Act

03:04 - Introducing California Attorney General Rob Bonta

05:01 - From Berkeley to Selma: The Bonta Family Legacy & United Farm Workers

10:00 - The Dangerous Resurgence of Political Hatred & Scapegoating

12:50 - Debunking the Myth of Widespread Voter Fraud (The Receipts)

16:04 - How the SAVE Act Disenfranchises Married Women & Rural Voters

18:52 - Louisiana v. Calais: Did the Supreme Court Kill the Voting Rights Act?

21:37 - Blocking Unconstitutional Executive Orders & The Watson Case

25:50 - Preparing for Armed Military & ICE Deployment at Local Polling Places

31:25 - Why Lower Court Judges Are Fighting Back Against Executive Lawlessness

33:50 - Action Item: How to Protect Your Vote This Week

38:53 - San Diego Q&A: The Intangible Culture of Collaboration

40:34 - YIMBY vs NIMBY: Reforming CEQA to Fix the California Housing Crisis

42:15 - Federal Solutions: The Build More Housing Near Transit Act

 

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The Supreme Court just dismantled a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, while a controversial federal bill threatens to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins Congressman Scott Peters to break down the legal battle lines, the reality behind voter fraud data, and the quiet effort to deploy the military to local polling stations. Watch to see what this means for your vote ahead of the November 2026 election.
Are our voting rights under the most severe legal threat in modern history, or are current legislative efforts a common-sense approach to secure our elections?
In this episode of 72 &amp; Sunny, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) sits down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to strip away the partisan talking points and dive deep into the legal warfare reshaping American democracy. Following the Supreme Court&rsquo;s landmark 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Calais, legal experts warn that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been rendered nearly powerless. At the same time, the federal SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) has cleared the House, threatening to implement strict documentary proof of citizenship that could block millions of eligible, voting-age Americans from casting a ballot.
Attorney General Bonta shares exclusive, inside insights into how state attorneys general are acting as the nation&rsquo;s institutional backbone&mdash;successfully blocking unconstitutional executive orders in court and running crisis simulations for potential Election Day disruptions, including the unlawful deployment of the National Guard and ICE monitors at local polling stations.
Beyond the voting rights battle, Congressman Peters answers hard-hitting questions from San Diego constituents. He addresses the root causes of the California housing crisis, explains why he identifies as a YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard), and breaks down his upcoming 2026 federal legislation, including the Build More Housing Near Transit Act and the Faith in Housing Act.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
<ul>
<li>The Truth About Voter Fraud: The concrete data from state audits (including Utah and Kansas) proving that documented noncitizen voting is virtually non-existent.</li>
<li>The Calais Decision Decoded: How the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling functionally rewrote Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and what it means for racial minority voters.</li>
<li>The Disenfranchisement Math: Why the SAVE Act&rsquo;s in-person proof of citizenship requirement disproportionately impacts married women, rural communities, and low-income Americans.</li>
<li>The Battle Over "Election Day": An inside look at the Watson Supreme Court case and whether mail-in ballots postmarked on time but received after Election Day will still count.</li>
<li>Solving the California Housing Crisis: How reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and utilizing faith-based parking lots can drastically lower the cost of living.</li>
</ul>
WHO THIS IS FOR
<ul>
<li>Voters &amp; Civil Rights Advocates looking for objective, legal breakdowns of changing election laws without the media sensationalism.</li>
<li>Policy Enthusiasts &amp; Law Students eager to understand the intersection of state executive power, federalism, and constitutional law.</li>
<li>San Diego &amp; California Residents wanting to know exactly what constitutional amendments will be on their November 2026 ballot and how local housing initiatives affect their communities.</li>
</ul>
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 - The Shocking Numbers Behind the SAVE Act
03:04 - Introducing California Attorney General Rob Bonta
05:01 - From Berkeley to Selma: The Bonta Family Legacy &amp; United Farm Workers
10:00 - The Dangerous Resurgence of Political Hatred &amp; Scapegoating
12:50 - Debunking the Myth of Widespread Voter Fraud (The Receipts)
16:04 - How the SAVE Act Disenfranchises Married Women &amp; Rural Voters
18:52 - Louisiana v. Calais: Did the Supreme Court Kill the Voting Rights Act?
21:37 - Blocking Unconstitutional Executive Orders &amp; The Watson Case
25:50 - Preparing for Armed Military &amp; ICE Deployment at Local Polling Places
31:25 - Why Lower Court Judges Are Fighting Back Against Executive Lawlessness
33:50 - Action Item: How to Protect Your Vote This Week
38:53 - San Diego Q&amp;A: The Intangible Culture of Collaboration
40:34 - YIMBY vs NIMBY: Reforming CEQA to Fix the California Housing Crisis
42:15 - Federal Solutions: The Build More Housing Near Transit Act
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If you believe in substantive, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts rather than partisan talking points, please Subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell.

How the Supreme Court Just Rewrote Your Voting Rights (With AG Rob Bonta)

In Part 2, Congressman Scott Peters and Todd Schulte move from the problems to the solutions. They tackle the most persistent myths head-on, using data to show that immigrants aren't draining the economy—they are holding it up.

Discover why a functional legal system is the only way to end the chaos at the border. We discuss the "Grand Bargain" of reform: updating 1965-era laws to match a 2026 economy, securing the border with technology, and providing a rigorous but fair path to legal status for those who have been here for decades.

Key Topics:
The $14.5 Trillion tax surplus generated by immigrants over 30 years.
Why native-born unemployment rises when immigration is slashed.
The "Heroic Journey": Moving away from dangerous crossings to legal pathways.
How to build an immigration system that actually solves the housing shortage.
e expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.

About the Show: 72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.

Some Notable Moments from this Episode:
00:00 – Immigrants: A $14.5 Trillion Fiscal Benefit
02:15 – Do Immigrants Take American Jobs? Fact-Checking the Tropes
07:35 – The Personal Cost: $2,150 a Year in New Expenses
10:45 – "Schrodinger’s Immigrant": Welfare vs. Workforce Myths
14:50 – The 2013 Comprehensive Reform & Why It Failed
24:50 – A Path to Dignity: Legal Status vs. Automatic Citizenship
33:20 – How You Can Influence Policy: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Impact
38:45 – Summary: Why Current Enforcement Equals Chaos
40:05 – Q&A: Can DHS Deport You to a Country You Aren’t From?
41:20 – Q&A: Addressing the $39 Trillion National Debt
43:30 – Q&A: Modernizing Environmental Reviews for Clean Energy

In Part 2, Congressman Scott Peters and Todd Schulte move from the problems to the solutions. They tackle the most persistent myths head-on, using data to show that immigrants aren't draining the economy&mdash;they are holding it up.
Discover why a functional legal system is the only way to end the chaos at the border. We discuss the "Grand Bargain" of reform: updating 1965-era laws to match a 2026 economy, securing the border with technology, and providing a rigorous but fair path to legal status for those who have been here for decades.
Key Topics:
<ul>
<li>The $14.5 Trillion tax surplus generated by immigrants over 30 years.</li>
<li>Why native-born unemployment rises when immigration is slashed.</li>
<li>The "Heroic Journey": Moving away from dangerous crossings to legal pathways.</li>
<li>How to build an immigration system that actually solves the housing shortage.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>e expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.</li>
</ul>
About the Show: 72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.
Some Notable Moments from this Episode:
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; Immigrants: A $14.5 Trillion Fiscal Benefit</li>
<li>02:15 &ndash; Do Immigrants Take American Jobs? Fact-Checking the Tropes</li>
<li>07:35 &ndash; The Personal Cost: $2,150 a Year in New Expenses</li>
<li>10:45 &ndash; "Schrodinger&rsquo;s Immigrant": Welfare vs. Workforce Myths</li>
<li>14:50 &ndash; The 2013 Comprehensive Reform &amp; Why It Failed</li>
<li>24:50 &ndash; A Path to Dignity: Legal Status vs. Automatic Citizenship</li>
<li>33:20 &ndash; How You Can Influence Policy: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Impact</li>
<li>38:45 &ndash; Summary: Why Current Enforcement Equals Chaos</li>
<li>40:05 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Can DHS Deport You to a Country You Aren&rsquo;t From?</li>
<li>41:20 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Addressing the $39 Trillion National Debt</li>
<li>43:30 &ndash; Q&amp;A: Modernizing Environmental Reviews for Clean Energy</li>
</ul>

How to Fix the Housing Crisis: Why We Need Immigrant Labor to Lower Costs | Part 2

In Part 1 of this critical conversation, Congressman Scott Peters and FWD.us President Todd Schulte discuss the aggressive shift in immigration enforcement. They dive into the "all-of-government" approach that has seen federal agents raiding local San Diego small businesses with tactical gear and flashbangs—not to catch "kingpins," but to arrest dishwashers.

We break down the data behind the headlines: Why economists warn that these policies could add $2,150 a year to the average family’s expenses and drive food prices up by 14.5%. This isn't just about policy; it's about the literal price of enforcement.

In this episode, we cover:
Tactical raids on San Diego's "pretty good" local pizza shops.
The "Jump Out Kill Squad" tactics and the tragedy in Minneapolis.
How DHS agents are being reassigned from tax enforcement to kitchen raids.
The massive expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.

About the Show: 72 & Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – The Raid: Federal Agents at a San Diego Pizzeria

04:00 – Meet Todd Schulte & FWD.us

07:30 – The "All-of-Government" Enforcement Approach

12:15 – Mass Deportation’s Impact on Your Grocery & Housing Bills

18:45 – The Minneapolis Incident & Federal Overreach

25:30 – Why Immigrants are a $14.5 Trillion Net Gain

31:10 – The Myth of the "Jobs Tree": Do Immigrants Displace U.S. Workers?

38:00 – Breaking Down the 2013 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

In Part 1 of this critical conversation, Congressman Scott Peters and FWD.us President Todd Schulte discuss the aggressive shift in immigration enforcement. They dive into the "all-of-government" approach that has seen federal agents raiding local San Diego small businesses with tactical gear and flashbangs&mdash;not to catch "kingpins," but to arrest dishwashers.
We break down the data behind the headlines: Why economists warn that these policies could add $2,150 a year to the average family&rsquo;s expenses and drive food prices up by 14.5%. This isn't just about policy; it's about the literal price of enforcement.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Tactical raids on San Diego's "pretty good" local pizza shops.</li>
<li>The "Jump Out Kill Squad" tactics and the tragedy in Minneapolis.</li>
<li>How DHS agents are being reassigned from tax enforcement to kitchen raids.</li>
<li>The massive expansion of "Mega Warehouse Jails" and private prisons.</li>
</ul>
About the Show: 72 &amp; Sunny is a podcast hosted by Congressman Scott Peters about the challenges and opportunities shaping San Diego and the country. We prioritize honest, solutions-oriented conversations grounded in facts.
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 &ndash; The Raid: Federal Agents at a San Diego Pizzeria
04:00 &ndash; Meet Todd Schulte &amp; FWD.us
07:30 &ndash; The "All-of-Government" Enforcement Approach
12:15 &ndash; Mass Deportation&rsquo;s Impact on Your Grocery &amp; Housing Bills
18:45 &ndash; The Minneapolis Incident &amp; Federal Overreach
25:30 &ndash; Why Immigrants are a $14.5 Trillion Net Gain
31:10 &ndash; The Myth of the "Jobs Tree": Do Immigrants Displace U.S. Workers?
38:00 &ndash; Breaking Down the 2013 Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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