Patriots Podcast
Conversations revolving around the County of El Dorado in Northern California with a dash of humor, reality checks and what you need to know to be an informed citizen and voter. We focus on the local level issues of the day, with a sprinkle of state and federal news. Patriots of El Dorado County is a registered PAC in El Dorado County, with a founding mission of Government Accountability and Responsible Fiscal Management, while always protecting the Constitutional Rights of every citizen.
Episodes
11 episodes
Former Planning Commissioner sues El Dorado County: Cheryl Blychester's Story
What happens when a well educated, long time citizen is appointed to the El Dorado County Planning Commission, and not long after, is dismissed by Supervisors not of her district, and apparent retaliation comes forth resulting in a law suit? Th...
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Season 2025
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Episode 10
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55:12
Weekly Review October 28, 2025: Town and Country..Let's Talk
On October 28, 2025 in a packed chamber, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors heard an agenda item on the Town and Country project which consisted of two large Hotel Units, a large Convention Center with amenities, and what could be up to ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 9
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59:24
Planning Department making Big Changes to General Plan..What does it Mean?
In a complete violation of the Historical Value of the 2004 General Plan of El Dorado County, the Planning Department continues to push through projects that not only destroy the intent of the voter approved General Plan, it neglects the impact...
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Season 2025
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Episode 8
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1:01:13
ELECTIONS, Now is the time to Talk about how we are doing in El Dorado County and beyond.
With the November 5th 2025 Special Election in California, all eyes are open once again on the issues at the local, state and federal level of Election Integrity. Guest Host, and former Grand Jury Forman, Gary Kinghorn, will dial in with his th...
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Season 2025
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Episode 7
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56:54
El Dorado County Commissions and Committees: Series Part 3
Welcome back to our on-going series to help the citizen voters of El Dorado County become more informed and educated on the process of how our local government works and how to engage. With Guest Host, Linda Campbell, she will guide you step by...
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Season 2025
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Episode 6
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51:09
Agenda 21 in El Dorado County: What is it, and is it closer than you think?
Most people think Agenda 21 is some made up "conspiracy theory" without really knowing what it is. Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to <...
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Season 2025
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Episode 6
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56:39
El Dorado County EID..Have you seen your Water Bill August 2025???
In a recent Facebook Poll to El Dorado County residents and rate payers, of the recently released EID bi-monthly bills, 100% of those responding had increases anywhere from 10%-50% with many claiming equal to less usages than prior months...
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Season 2025
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Episode 5
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57:56
El Dorado County Budget, Not so Beautiful but Very Big
Enlightening and engaging conversation with Lee Tannanbaum, President of the El Dorado County Tax Payer's Association will answer some of the questions on how a 1.3 Billion Dollar Budget, just still gives us a shortfall. Are there solutions tha...
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Season 2025
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Episode 4
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1:03:01
Navigating the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor Meetings Part 1
In a Constitutional Republic, the citizen voters are the stake holders in our Governmental system, which includes electing a Board of Supervisor for each District 1-5, the Sheriff, DA, County Auditor and Recorder, in addition to the many ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 3
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52:26
Did you Know? Let's Talk about the Grand Jury of El Dorado County
Did you ever wonder when you see application signs around town for the Grand Jury exactly what it is, and what the actually do, and how WE can be a part of that accountability and investigation group. Thank You Gary Kinghorn, Forman for the Gra...
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43:45
Small Town Moms Lets Talk: Kickoff
Join us in our kick off Episode of Small Town Moms, a conversation of Moms and Grandma's in the community who share thoughts, ideas and digging through this difficult time of who is the parent? The Government or You and how they navigate that&n...
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Season 2024
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Episode 1
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48:09