In Episode 81 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, hosts Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt dive deep into two of the most alarming new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom — AB 727 and AB 495 — and how these so-called “compassionate” measures actually endanger children and undermine parental rights across California.

Governor Newsom’s AB 727 mandates that all student ID cards in grades 7–12 and colleges display the contact information for The Trevor Project, an organization whose “TrevorSpace” online chatrooms have been flagged by law enforcement as unsafe for minors. Investigations have shown that TrevorSpace allows adults to pose as teens, lacks age verification, and hosts unmonitored chat rooms filled with explicit or harmful content. Despite warnings from police, school officials, and child safety advocates, the Governor ignored the risks — putting thousands of vulnerable kids just one click away from potential predators.

Sophia and Greg unpack what’s really going on behind the compassionate language and rainbow branding — and why true compassion must be rooted in truth and protection, not ideology. They share the voices of whistleblowers like Brenda Lebsack, Kevin Brown, and Sheriff Chad Bianco, who have exposed how this so-called “safe space” is actually a dangerous hunting ground for those who exploit children’s confusion and pain.

But that’s not all. The discussion turns to AB 495, another deeply concerning bill that allows any adult — without parental consent, verification, or notification — to act as a child’s guardian, enrolling them in school or making medical decisions on their behalf. The bill’s vague “Caregiver Authorization Affidavit” creates an open door for abuse, trafficking, and government overreach — effectively stripping parents of their constitutional rights.

CFC President Jonathan Keller calls AB 495 a “betrayal of families,” while legal experts warn it’s a “child predator’s dream bill.” Together, Sophia and Greg break down how these laws represent a broader cultural and spiritual crisis — one where California’s leaders are replacing parental authority and biblical truth with dangerous ideology and deception.

Tune in to hear the truth the mainstream media won’t tell you — and learn how parents, pastors, and community leaders can stand up to protect the next generation.

Scripture reminder: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10

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