Joel Kotkin: How California Went from Golden State to Crisis State - and What to Do Now

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. Joel's full investigation can be found on RealClearInvestigations.com