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How Are Californians Accepting This Fraud? | Will Swaim From #473 | The Way I Heard It

2026-03-28 Entertainment
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Mike Rowe
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Is California America’s model…or warning sign? I’ve heard a lot of explanations for what’s going on in California. This might be the most blunt one yet. In this clip, Will Swaim walks me through how you wind up with the highest gas taxes in the country and some of the worst roads. How a $33 billion high-speed rail project turns into a $120 billion train that doesn’t go where it was supposed to. And how billions of dollars—billions—can simply disappear into fraud while everyone keeps a straight face. Some of it sounds unbelievable, but unfortunately, it isn’t. If you think this is just politics as usual, wait until you hear what it actually looks like on the ground for workers, businesses, and taxpayers footing the bill. Fair warning: this one might raise your blood pressure. It’s hard to ignore. Watch the clip and decide for yourself. A Special Thanks To: SkillsUSA - Volunteer locally or start your own chapter TODAY. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/SkillsUSAxRowe #podcast #california #money If you like me, and even if you don't, subscribe to my channels and follow me. Much obliged. https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikerowe https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikeroweshorts https://www.youtube.com/@PYSKshow http://instagram.com/mikerowe http://facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe https://twitter.com/mikeroweworks 00:00 What is really going on in California? 02:20 High-speed rail fraud 04:04 Our failed educational system 09:36 Where’s the money? 12:06 Who is responsible for this mess? 14:30 The laws restricting our businesses 15:55 What will it take for us to leave?

Top Comments (10)

@carlsanders7824 2026-03-29

They passed legislation prohibiting Voter ID. Tells you all you need to know about these cheaters.

460 24 replies
@denniscleveland669 2026-03-28

It’s not for roads, it’s for paving pockets.

411 9 replies
@ryanohara7757 2026-03-29

THE ELECTION IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN FRAUDULENT FOR DECADES

359 12 replies
@Kiersten-CoffeeLover76 2026-03-29

Born and raised in NorCal and it’s just sad all the destruction caused to our state by the corrupt left.

306 14 replies
@gerrygunn5109 2026-03-29

CA fraud is the next big thing Nick Shirley is exposing, as he did in MN.

261 30 replies
@JeremyKey-l9b 2026-03-29

I’m so tired of this Incompetent State Government!!!!

200 8 replies
@mchristr 2026-03-29

I moved back to my native California because I despise what the neo-Marxists in Sacramento are doing to the place I love. Went to the grocery store today and there was a young conservative out front with petitions on his table. I signed several of them. Californians, don't run away. Fight!

172 14 replies
@LabsandCClov2653 2026-03-28

Everyone talks and nothing happens. So much fraud, no arrests just the same idiots getting reelected. We are all spinning around in the bowl and waiting for the flush.

100 2 replies
@sultanofsick 2026-03-29

I don't even believe its incompetence. It's malice and crookery. They are fleecing the state for all they can get, and making people's lives miserable on purpose, because they know they can blame the other side and the media will 100% have their back.

68 1 replies
@Taymormic99 2026-03-30

These are not incompetent people. They know exactly what they’re doing.

66 2 replies

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