n this episode of Mining the Media, G.K. opens with a series of sharp and thought-provoking takes, including a bold look ahead to 2028, a call to refocus on serious crime issues in America, and a critique of government priorities as members of Congress travel abroad on the taxpayer's dime while key domestic concerns go unaddressed.

The conversation then shifts to the main event as Dave takes a deep, personal dive into the ongoing exodus from California. As a native Californian, he shares firsthand observations—from lifelong friendships relocating to Florida to reunion conversations that reveal just how widespread the migration has become.

This isn't about taking shots at a state—it's about examining what happens when rising costs, policy decisions, and quality of life begin to push people out.

When people start leaving, it raises an important question: what are they leaving behind—and why?

The episode closes on a reflective note, remembering what California once was, and what many still hope it can be again.