The Story Behind California's Unemployment Crisis During The Pandemic

KQED's The California Report - A podcast by KQED

How did the state’s unemployment insurance program get conned out of billions of dollars by scammers, all while millions of Californians who had lost their jobs were stuck waiting for money they badly needed? A year-long CalMatters investigation finds that the state was primed for disaster by years of missed red flags and failed reforms. Guest: Lauren Helper, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices