Topic: California Budget

7 chapters across the catalog

Moral Injury
Episode 1837 1:45:09 - 1:46:36

1837: Moral Injury

California WHO Membership, Gavin Newsom Budget, Self-Portrait

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will join the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, diverging from federal health policy. Simultaneously, Newsom's proposed state budget includes a $33,000 line item for a self-portrait. The state's total budget is pegged at $348 billion, drawing criticism for its scale and specific expenditure items.

Episode 382 2:30:20 - 2:33:31

382: Apathy Syndrome

California Prison Funding and Library Defunding

California increases its prison budget by $895 million while completely defunding state libraries to save $12.5 million. The hosts conclude the show by warning of Illuminati symbolism in the upcoming Grammy Awards performance by Jennifer Hudson.

Atlas Shrugged
Episode 111 16:25 - 19:23

111: Atlas Shrugged

California Marijuana Legalization, Television Ad Rejections

A new advocacy advertisement promotes legalizing and taxing marijuana to solve California's budget crisis, claiming it could fund 20,000 teachers. Several San Francisco Bay Area television stations, including KNTV and KGO, reportedly refused to air the ad. Supporters argue that marijuana is safer than alcohol and should be treated as a legitimate taxable crop.

Lightning Strikes
Episode 101 43:23 - 46:54

101: Lightning Strikes

California Budget Crisis, Government Service Cutbacks

California is reportedly 14 days away from running out of cash, a recurring issue in the state's history. The hosts compare this to government service cuts in the Netherlands and the media industry, where essential staff like cleaners and makeup artists are the first to be laid off while executives maintain their lifestyles.

Obama Denver & the New World Order
Episode 72 1:02:35 - 1:04:14

72: Obama Denver & the New World Order

California Budget Crisis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tax Hikes

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is attempting to close a $42 billion budget gap in California through significant tax increases. Proposed measures include raising the state sales tax to 8.25%, increasing vehicle license fees, and adding a 12-cent tax per gallon of gasoline.

Short Changed
Episode 70 1:01:21 - 1:03:08

70: Short Changed

California Budget Crisis and State Furloughs

California faces a $42 billion budget shortfall, leading Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to implement mandatory furloughs for 200,000 state employees. The hosts discuss the closure of state offices, including the DMV, and the potential for panic if welfare and unemployment checks are delayed. They note that many other US states are facing similar fiscal emergencies.