By Maggie Miller
April 11, 2025 California—once the symbol of innovation, prosperity, and the American Dream—is now facing a series of deep-rooted crises. In this episode of The Miller Report: Real Clear Journalism, we break down findings from RealClearInvestigations Joel Kotkin's two-part report, exposing the truth behind California's rising poverty, skyrocketing housing costs, mass exodus, and climate-driven policies that may be doing more harm than good. We discuss progressivism, holding leaders accountable, and what California can do to reclaim its former glory. Part one of Joel's investigation can be found on here, and the second part can be viewed here.
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