California's Education System Is in Total Collapse | Katie Grimes
California's Education System Is in Total Collapse | Katie Grimes  
Podcast: State of Gold
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Guest:Katy Grimes, Editor of the California Globe Guest Bio: Katy Grimes is the Editor of the California Globe and author of California’s War Against Donald Trump. A veteran investigative journalist with decades of experience covering Sacramento politics, she’s known for her fearless reporting on corruption, policy failures, and the unchecked power of public unions. Her work consistently challenges the status quo and gives voice to Californians who feel left behind by the system.Show SummaryFrom education breakdowns to energy dysfunction, California is in crisis — and Katy Grimes is not holding back. In this hard-hitting episode, Katy joins Jon Slavet to talk about the deep-rooted problems affecting California’s schools, housing, and energy grid. She unpacks how powerful public unions, misaligned incentives, and entrenched political interests have led to rising costs, failing schools, and an exodus of residents.Grimes also shares her perspective on the ongoing feud between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump, and why she believes voters are hungry for real reform. Whether you agree with her or not, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Trump vs. Newsom: The War Rages On03:10 – Democrat Supermajority: Rigging the System?06:20 – What Happened to Balance in CA Politics08:45 – Is the Trump-Newsom Feud Just Theater?11:00 – Education Meltdown: What’s Gone Wrong13:50 – The Role of Teachers Unions in the Crisis16:05 – Why K-12 Budget Mandates Hurt Reform18:45 – New Leadership & Breaking the CTA’s Hold21:00 – The Governor’s Race & Poll Skepticism24:00 – What Californians Actually Want from Government27:05 – Defund Sacramento: Shrinking State Bureaucracy28:50 – Rapid Fire: Hope, Change & Fixing CaliforniaConnect with Katy GrimesX: https://x.com/KATYSaccitizenX:https://x.com/CaliforniaGlobeWebsite: https://californiaglobe.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaliforniaglobe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/californiaglobe/?hl=enEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join the conversation on Instagram and LinkedIn with the hashtag #stateofgoldpodcastConnect with State of GoldX: https://x.com/realjonslavetLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofgold/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofgoldpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: www.stateofgold.com