How will LACAHSA's renter protection efforts work? Leaders decide on Wednesday
More than 90,000 eviction notices were filed in the city of Los Angeles alone last year, according to data
How an equitable community land banking strategy can create the conditions for self-determination, community ownership, and a just recovery in
Los Angeles County is creating its own Department of Homeless Services – and pulling hundreds of people and hundreds of millions
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.
Alissa, Godfrey, and Rachel gather on the first day of spring to try and figure out what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing with his new podcast. Plus, new DA Nathan Hochman won’t resentence the Menendez brothers. And some real estate influencers want LA to suspend the Measure ULA
Scott, Hayes, and Alissa look back on how the pandemic has changed LA, 5 years later. Then, a scathing audit of homelessness services at the city and LAHSA, a famous content creator’s burglary raises questions about LAPD response rates, the brazenness of Huntington Park’s corruption scandal
Did you know that as a resident of Los Angeles, you have an attorney? The City Attorney is elected to
Alissa, Rachel, and Mike recap former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley’s failed attempt to appeal her firing and discuss the political repercussions from the fire union, UFLAC. LA Mayor Karen Bass faces a recall campaign. And revenue shortfalls are forecast
Hayes, Rachel, Mike, and LA Pod producer Sophie Bridges discuss the ongoing political soap opera over the firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley and lament that deeper questions are getting lost amid the drama. Plus, a big victory for LA County tenants, and more evidence of racism in the LAPD.
Alissa, Hayes, and David discuss the local impacts of Elon Musk’s federal government takeover and reminisce about how he got his start right here in LA. And how other local billionaires are sucking up to Musk, including the one who owns the LA Times.
Alissa, Mike, and Godfrey discuss yet another new LA rebuilding effort focused on climate — and why this one could be different. Plus, California becomes even more uninsurable, and city leaders are colluding to stop affordable housing in Venice. And remembering Donald Shoup...