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What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin

Mike Bonin
Los Angeles
Homelessness
California
Housing
Criminal Justice Reform
Proposition 36
Los Angeles City Council
Proposition 33
Rent Control
Climate Change
Los Angeles County
Affordable Housing Crisis
Affordable Housing
Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Proposition 4
Measure A
Public Safety
Fentanyl
Drug Addiction
George Gascon

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, ho... more

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The votes have been (mostly) counted, and the winners are clear.  What will a Bass-Raman match up look like? And what will it mean for Los Angeles? I share some thoughts. Also: an interview with City Controller Kenneth Mejia and his campaign manager,... more

The office of Los Angeles City Attorney doesn’t always get the same attention as races for mayor or city council, but it plays a major role in how the city functions — overseeing legal advice to city departments, enforcement of city laws, and misdeme... more

Today we turn to the race for lieutenant governor — an office that often gets less attention than governor or senator, but one that can play an important role in shaping state policy, economic development, higher education, and California’s political... more

Today, we continue our focus on the race for the State Senate seat in District 26, currently held by Maria Elena Durazo, who is termed out of office.

District 26 is a dense, urban district centered in Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Boyle Height... more

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Recent Guests

Kenneth Mejia
City Comptroller, discussed his victory and governance agenda
Office of the City Comptroller, Los Angeles
Episode: The Winners Are Clear. The Questions Remain
Jane Nguyen
Campaign manager and Chief of Staff for Kenneth Mejia
Mejia Campaign
Episode: The Winners Are Clear. The Questions Remain
Dean Logan
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, LA County
LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Episode: The Winners Are Clear. The Questions Remain
Marissa Roy
Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice; former LA City Attorney's Office attorney
California Department of Justice / Former LA City Attorney's Office
Episode: MARISSA ROY: Candidate for L.A. City Attorney
Michael Tubbs
Former mayor of Stockton, former Stockton city council member, 2020s political candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California
Former Mayor of Stockton; LTG candidate
Episode: MICHAEL TUBBS - Candidate for Lt. Governor
Wendy Carrillo
Former member of the California State Assembly, journalist and immigrant rights advocate
Candidate for State Senate, District 26
Episode: Wendy Carrillo: Candidate for State Senate
Ellen Evans
Neighborhood leader, civil rights advocate, co-founder of the Doheny Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association
District 24 State Senate candidate
Episode: Ellen Evans: State Senate Candidate Spotlight
Zennon Ulyate-Crow
State Senate candidate for District 24 (Gen Z, housing advocate)
Candidate for California State Senate
Episode: ZENNON ULYATE-CROW: State Senate Candidate Spotlight
Raymond Meza
Chair of the Charter Reform Commission
Charter Reform Commission, Los Angeles
Episode: What's Up with City of LA Charter Reform?

Host

Mike Bonin
Host of the show focusing on Los Angeles politics, housing, and governance discussions.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • big Mike Bonin fan!

    Mike Bonin is an amazing counsel member and an all around amazing human being. He is among the few in LA actually trying to solve the homelessness crisis instead of just sweeping it under the rug. I am proud that my city has someone like him trying to make change for the better. It’s always been obvious that his only goal is to help his constituents, he is so down to Earth!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brain fever
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Interesting and thought-provoking podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clairemidds
    United States6 years ago
  • Mike Bonin Podcasts

    I am so pleased that Coucilman Bonin is so transparent!

    He is a man of integrity shares his opinion on key matters

    He speaks his truth and more importantly gets things done for his community!

    I look forward to the next podcast—-

    Thanks Mike

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grey badgar
    United States6 years ago
  • Mike Bonin is the worst politician in Los Angeles

    Lies and more lies. He’s anti tax paying resident, pro criminal and pro homeless being allowed to do whatever they want including being able to pitch tents in front of our houses. He refuses to implement any laws or rules on the drug addict vagrants that have invaded and destroyed Venice and the west side. He allows and encourages drug use on our streets and sidewalks by vagrants who steal from the residents and break into local businesses. He refuses to help the average resident, pushes all the... more

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    Pauly Gumballs
    United States6 years ago
  • More Bonin Lies

    This guys’ hype machine is on full blast and always broken. He’s destroyed the Westside of LA and now he wants to tell the world what a fantastic job he’s doing? Pass!

    Also, with budget cuts, furlows, not enough people to do the work, and record high homelessness... is this the best use of my councilmember’s time?

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    Allan Parsons
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate transparent, insightful discussions that illuminate city decisions.
Overall, reviews suggest the show provides valuable context for LA policy debates.
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Talking Points

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The Winners Are Clear. The Questions Remain
Q: How did you manage to maintain support despite attacks and a flood of money?
We stayed connected with our base through social media, outreach, and by clearly communicating that the attacks were misinformation while staying focused on our governance work.
The Winners Are Clear. The Questions Remain
Q: What do you think voters affirmed with Mejia's win against well-funded opposition?
Voters valued transparency, independence from party machines, and a track record of accountability, indicating support for Mejia's reform-minded approach.
What's Up with City of LA Charter Reform?
Q: How would the LAPD governance change?
The Council would have the final say on policy in tandem with a Police Commission, with the Council's policy instruction overriding the Commission's if there is a conflict, clarifying the Council as the ultimate policymaker for LAPD.
What's Up with City of LA Charter Reform?
Q: What about rank-choice voting?
Rank-choice voting would allow voters to rank candidates, reducing the need for a separate primary, saving money, and enabling voters to support preferred candidates without wasting ballots when their top choice has little chance of winning.
What's Up with City of LA Charter Reform?
Q: Why expand the City Council to 25 seats?
Data and deliberations suggested that more seats would improve representation, enable deeper connections between residents and their representatives, and enable a more diverse makeup with the help of an independent redistricting commission.

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3. Dean Logan
4. Marissa Roy
5. Michael Tubbs
6. Wendy Carrillo
7. Ellen Evans
8. Zennon Ulyate-Crow

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