Flor Unmuted
Flor Unmuted
Podcast Description
Flor Unmuted is where the voices they try to silence get amplified. Hosted by Flor, community organizer and former candidate, this podcast unpacks what's happening in our neighborhoods, in our laws, and in the systems built to forget us. No spin. No fluff. Just real talk with the people doing the local work. We're not muted anymore.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of politics, culture, and community, focusing on topics such as immigrant rights, local election dynamics, and systemic injustices. Specific episodes include discussions on the hidden costs of immigrant detention featuring Oliver Ma and the effects of ICE raids on Kern County with Inderraj Singh. The content aims to provide a platform for hard conversations that challenge the status quo.
Flor Unmuted is where the voices they try to silence get amplified. Hosted by Flor, community organizer and former candidate, this podcast unpacks what’s happening in our neighborhoods, in our laws, and in the systems built to forget us.
No spin. No fluff. Just real talk with the people doing the local work.
We’re not muted anymore.
What does it mean to run for Congress without accepting political endorsements or PAC money? Can a candidate remain independent while still building the relationships necessary to govern?
In this episode of Flor Unmuted, host Flor Olvera sits down with Sandra Van Scotter, Democratic candidate for California’s 20th Congressional District, for a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare, immigration, Social Security, political independence, and the future of the Central Valley.
A respiratory therapist and disability advocate, Sandra explains why she entered politics after witnessing firsthand how federal policy changes affected the people she serves. She discusses her decision to reject PAC and corporate funding, why her campaign isn’t seeking traditional political endorsements, and how she believes members of Congress can remain accountable to constituents while working across the aisle.
The conversation also explores:
- The role of endorsements in modern campaigns
- Healthcare access and the impact of the 2025 federal budget legislation
- Social Security and disability benefits
- Immigration policy and federal detention facilities
- Coalition building, governing, and congressional leadership
- The unique challenges facing California’s Central Valley
Whether you agree with Sandra’s positions or not, this episode offers listeners an opportunity to hear directly from a candidate seeking to represent California’s 20th Congressional District in Congress.
About Flor Unmuted
Flor Unmuted is an independent California political podcast covering the Central Valley, state politics, local government, education, elections, and the people shaping public policy. Through long-form conversations with candidates, elected officials, and community leaders, Flor Unmuted focuses on governance, leadership, and the issues that matter most to Californians.
Connect with Sandra Van Scotter
Website: https://www.electsandravanscotter.com/meet-sandra
Campaign Links: https://linktr.ee/sandraforcongress
Email: [email protected]
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