LA Podcast - Dollars and Nonsense
Alissa joins Mike and Godfrey to decipher LA’s new budget, Karen Bass’s second (or third?) State of the
Alissa and Mike are joined by guest co-host Laura Raymond for a whole episode on homelessness and housing.
Los Angeles County is a region of resourceful, hardworking communities. During the covid pandemic and once again in the wake
Mike, Alissa, and Rachel discuss how LA’s budget crisis could lead to an LAPD with fewer officers and more
Scott, Hayes, and Alissa dive into the budget fallout: how positions were eliminated, which departments are getting funded, and why
Alissa and Mike are joined by guest co-host Oscar Zarate, director of external affairs at CHIRLA, to discuss how workers
Alissa, Mike, Godfrey, and Rachel watch LA Mayor Karen Bass’s State of the City address and discuss why a
Profiteers were on the prowl before the Eaton and Palisades fires were even extinguished. But the massive project of the
Alissa, Mike, and Rachel talk about how the Trump administration is attempting to stoke fear and uncertainty at the port,
How an equitable community land banking strategy can create the conditions for self-determination, community ownership, and a just recovery in
Hayes, Alissa, and Mike are joined by guest co-host Carla Hall, former Los Angeles Times editorial board member, to discuss
Disasters like the LA wildfires can set a precedent for how we respond to and support the communities that need it most, ensuring that there’s an equitable support system for everyone. Guaranteed income can provide a pathway to security and create a renewed sense of hope for our community.
Alissa, Mike, and Rachel discuss proposed changes to LA city’s slur-strewn public comment process. Karen Bass found her deleted text messages sent during the fires, but what conversations are we still missing? And Metro advances an incomplete street for Vermont Avenue.