
Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this n... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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A really thoughtful view of how people can be pulled into a grandstand fraud, complicity and loss.
The original story was good three or four stars, but they just turned it into an advertisement for all their other shows. They uploaded like 100 episodes that had nothing to do with the original premise or the original reporter. It’s bad practice. Just advertise your other shows once or twice and leave this one for what it is.
This is a show sponsored by NPR and is so liberal it makes Hillary Clinton to look like a moderate. The host must emphasize her Latino name, but not talk like she’s a Latino when interviewing non-ethnic Americans. If you don’t live in LA, abort this program because if you didn’t vote for Kamala or George Gascon, you’re an useful idiot in their eyes.
The first season was great and very interesting. It’s just a liberal grifting podcast now hosting communists, racists, and glorifying criminals. There is no”journalism”, it’s just a interviewers gaslighting one sided DEI garbage. This podcast is just too out of touch with reality now.
Each story from California City to the Nuri Martinez exposé is fascinating. Emily Garin is a thoughtful writer and storyteller keeping me anxiously waiting each week for the next episode to drop. Keep up the excellent work! And thanks!!
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A profound exploration of California City's unique narrative sheds light on a town characterized by dreams of wealth through real estate, only to reveal the stark reality of wasted investments. The discussions bring to mind the experiences of its residents, particularly young couples and immigrant families driven by hope for a better future, juxtaposed against the backdrop of deception by developers. Each episode combines investigative journalism with personal storytelling, making the content engaging and informative as it analyzes themes like community struggle, systemic injustices, and the broader implications of American dreams unfulfilled. The show's compelling narrative approach allows listeners to connect deeply with the stories of th... more
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Recent guests on California City include:
1. Melissa Michelson
2. Julia Barajas
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4. William Herbert
5. Brian Wish
6. Robert Garrova
7. Vanessa Perez
8. Matt Barreto
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