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Joe Rogan Slams California's Homelessness Funding: Waste Exposed

3/16/2026

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On March 10, Joe Rogan, podcast host, criticized California's homelessness funding on his show with journalist Michael Shellenberger.
He condemned waste and fraud.
He questioned the effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness.
His comments align with investigations revealing fraud in California programs, notably Los Angeles hospice providers.
He emphasizes that merely providing more money is not a viable solution.

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Story summary

On March 10, Joe Rogan, podcast host, criticized California's homelessness funding on his show with journalist Michael Shellenberger.
He condemned waste and fraud.
He questioned the effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness.
His comments align with investigations revealing fraud in California programs, notably Los Angeles hospice providers.
He emphasizes that merely providing more money is not a viable solution.