In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with investigative journalist Chris Rufo to uncover shocking examples of government waste, fraud, and political corruption—particularly in California.

Rufo breaks down his latest reporting on a $114 million taxpayer-funded wildlife bridge, massive Medicaid fraud, and how billions in public funds are funneled into ideological projects and politically connected groups. The conversation also dives into San Francisco’s controversial diversion of police funding into DEI initiatives, raising serious questions about public safety and accountability.

Plus, what does this mean for Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions—and will voters care about the staggering scale of waste?

🔎 Topics Covered:
California’s $100B+ fraud problem
The truth behind “woke” government spending
DEI programs vs. public safety funding
Media blind spots and lack of accountability
What this means for 2028 and beyond

In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with investigative journalist Chris Rufo to uncover shocking examples of government waste, fraud, and political corruption&mdash;particularly in California.
Rufo breaks down his latest reporting on a $114 million taxpayer-funded wildlife bridge, massive Medicaid fraud, and how billions in public funds are funneled into ideological projects and politically connected groups. The conversation also dives into San Francisco&rsquo;s controversial diversion of police funding into DEI initiatives, raising serious questions about public safety and accountability.
Plus, what does this mean for Governor Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s national ambitions&mdash;and will voters care about the staggering scale of waste?
🔎 Topics Covered:
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The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe

In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with investigative journalist Chris Rufo to uncover shocking examples of government waste, fraud, and political corruption—particularly in California.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe: California Fraud, DEI Spending & $100B Government Waste EXPOSED

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