Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels How Blue Cities Collapse: California’s Warning To America
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Aug 12, 2025 
Chris Moritz, author of 'Failed State: A Portrait of California in the Twilight of an Empire,' joins the conversation to dissect California's alarming decline. They explore how progressive policies, crime rates, and homelessness intertwine and potentially signal a blueprint for urban collapse across the U.S. Moritz reveals shocking theories about foreign influence and cartel-driven issues impacting real estate. With discussions about governance failures and societal chaos, this dialogue raises urgent questions about the future of blue cities nationwide.
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GDP Growth Masks Social Decline
- California's GDP growth is concentrated in a few tech giants and doesn't reflect residents' quality of life.
- Millions have left the state while social-welfare dependence and inequality have grown.
Author's Home Invaded Twice
- Chris Moritz describes a two-night home invasion by an MS-13 member who'd been deported then returned.
- The suspect faced minimal charges and some burglaries went unprosecuted in LA County.
Jillian's Personal Robbery Case
- Jillian Michaels recounts a robbery where a suspect stole her car and convinced police he was her lover.
- The suspect defended himself at trial and the jury hung, exposing prosecutorial failures.
