Did you know that California recently passed Japan as the fourth largest economy in the world? It’s true. Even within the US, our state is a powerhouse, comprising 1/7 of the US economy.

In fact, California put $83 billion more into the country in taxes in 2022 than we received in programs and benefits. That’s what we call a donor state.

Add all of that to Washington, D.C. spiraling deeper into fascism every day, and it’s worthwhile asking if the people of California would be better off on their own.

Today we’re joined by Coyote Codornices Marin, executive director of the Independent California Institute, a think tank exploring the notion of a sovereign California and educating the public on its potential benefits to Californios.

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