California’s Breaking Point: Costs, Control, and the Consequences Nobody Planned For

James Just and John Cameron unpack a week of stories that all point in the same direction: when policy collides with reality, reality wins. California’s population continues to fall as families flee sky‑high housing costs in search of the American dream somewhere—anywhere—else. Meanwhile, the state’s $20 fast‑food wage is already producing ripple effects, and Bay Area leaders are floating a $30 minimum wage that could accelerate the trend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-podcast-network--6051130/support.