# California’s Great Dope Scam — When “Drug Prevention Funds” Buy Activism

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Podcast: [That Sober Guy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-sober-guy-podcast-202800)
Published: 2026-02-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we break down what Prop 64 promised… where the money is actually going… and why many critics say “drug prevention” has turned into a political slush fund wrapped in good intentions.

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