What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Los Angeles is at a turning point. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. Over the past few years, problems and challenges have shaken this city -- and tremendous opportunities for change have presented themselves. How do we rise to this moment and emerge a better place to live? What will it take to create a more just and a more equitable community? Working together, how are we going to create a stronger, forward-thinking Los Angeles? Mike Bonin, writer, teacher, progressive activist and former City Councilmember, looks at the issues and problems facing Los Angeles, examines ideas, and talks with the people who will lead us to a brighter future.
Produced in partnership with LA Forward.
What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Power, Politics, and Police Raises
LOTS to talk about this week. Big wins for workers in the state legislature, and now Gavin Newsom needs to be decide whether to sign or veto a bunch of important bills. Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced a run for the board of Supervisors in what will be a very busy election cycle. And huge LAPD police raises have killed a golden opportunity to keep Los Angeles safe.
All that and more as Brittany Nichols (SAG strike captain and Emmy-nominated writer of Abbot Elementary) and Godfrey Santos Plata of LA Forward join Mike. You can follow Brittani at @BisHilarious on TwitX, and Godfey at @GodfreyPlata
Some further reading:
Wins for Workers in Sacramento
California Senate Passes Bill To Give Striking Workers Access To Unemployment Insurance; Now It’s Up To Gov. Newsom
California bill that would increase number of mandatory paid sick days to 5 is sent to Gov. Newsom
California domestic workers may finally get OSHA protections
California lawmakers want to protect actors from being replaced by artificial intelligence
A fight between fast-food chains and unions in California is over, for now – what to know
Villanueva
Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva to run for LA County Board of Supervisors' seat
Hahn campaign reacts to Villanueva announcement
LAPD Raises
LOS ANGELES COMMITS ANOTHER $1 BILLION TO LAPD DESPITE FALLING VIOLENT CRIME
Bass-backed LAPD pay hike passes, despite flack from progressives
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What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.