979: Are California Colleges Lying to Get More Money?

Is your tax money funding fake students and activist slush funds? What if the college degree you (or your kids) spent years chasing is barely worth the paper it’s printed on? In this explosive episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we pull back the curtain on California’s broken community college system - a system hemorrhaging billions while pumping out meaningless degrees and subsidizing fraud. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Joining Brian is whistleblower and former professor Matthew Garrett, who exposes how California’s funding model rewards fake enrollment, encourages administrative bloat, and punishes academic rigor. You’ll hear how tens of millions have been wasted on “students” who never existed, and how the obsession with equity has gutted educational standards. We dig into Governor Newsom’s runaway spending spree, including programs for illegal immigrants, LGBTQ+ advocacy, inmate education, and even on-campus homeless shelters - all funded by your tax dollars. But what’s worse? This isn’t a bug in the system. It’s the feature. Brian and Professor Garrett also tackle the cultural rot in academia - from DEI mandates replacing merit to administrators pushing credentials over competence. It’s not just a California problem. It’s a national crisis where participation trophies have replaced performance and mediocrity is being mass-produced in cap and gown. This isn’t just a rant - it’s a roadmap. You’ll walk away with concrete ways to fight back, from contacting trustees and congresspeople to demanding real reform and accountability. If you care about education, your wallet, and your kids’ future - this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to [e-mail] to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 975 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices