Guest:

Katy Grimes, Editor of the California Globe 

Guest Bio: 

Katy Grimes is the Editor of the California Globe and author of California’s War Against Donald Trump. A veteran investigative journalist with decades of experience covering Sacramento politics, she’s known for her fearless reporting on corruption, policy failures, and the unchecked power of public unions. Her work consistently challenges the status quo and gives voice to Californians who feel left behind by the system.

Show Summary

From education breakdowns to energy dysfunction, California is in crisis — and Katy Grimes is not holding back. In this hard-hitting episode, Katy joins Jon Slavet to talk about the deep-rooted problems affecting California’s schools, housing, and energy grid. She unpacks how powerful public unions, misaligned incentives, and entrenched political interests have led to rising costs, failing schools, and an exodus of residents.

Grimes also shares her perspective on the ongoing feud between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump, and why she believes voters are hungry for real reform. Whether you agree with her or not, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Trump vs. Newsom: The War Rages On

03:10 – Democrat Supermajority: Rigging the System?

06:20 – What Happened to Balance in CA Politics

08:45 – Is the Trump-Newsom Feud Just Theater?

11:00 – Education Meltdown: What’s Gone Wrong

13:50 – The Role of Teachers Unions in the Crisis

16:05 – Why K-12 Budget Mandates Hurt Reform

18:45 – New Leadership & Breaking the CTA’s Hold

21:00 – The Governor’s Race & Poll Skepticism

24:00 – What Californians Actually Want from Government

27:05 – Defund Sacramento: Shrinking State Bureaucracy

28:50 – Rapid Fire: Hope, Change & Fixing California

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