# Forget It Spencer, it’s Chinatown.

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Podcast: [Bill Whittle Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bill-whittle-network-956255)
Published: 2026-06-14T18:59:11+00:00
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## Resource

For much of our history, Chicago has called itself America’s Second City. But ever since the early 80’s LA has surpassed Chicago in population. And now, after decades of endless striving, LA appears to have become America’s Second City of Corruption as well.

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