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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
Affordable Housing
Climate Change
Los Angeles County
Affordable Housing Crisis
Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Proposition 4
Measure A
Public Safety
Fentanyl
Drug Addiction
Wildfire Prevention

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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Latest Episodes

Prop 4: Public Financing of Campaigns, with Trent Lange and David Kline

California is the only state that bans public financing of political campaigns. Prop 4 would end that ban.

In 1988, voters passed Prop 73, which barred using public money for c... more

Prop 45: Fast-Tracking CEQA, with Jennifer Barrera and Sylvia Arredondo

CEQA is the law that makes California look before it builds. Defenders call it a vital shield for communities and the environment. Critics say it’s why building anything here ta... more

The Billionaire Tax: Prop 40, and the Props Written to Kill It

About 200 people. A one-time 5% tax. And a nine-figure campaign to stop it. Prop 40, the billionaire tax, is the most expensive and contentious fight on California’s November ballot, and... more

Governance & Democracy on the Ballot: Props 39, 5 and 4, with CalMatters’ Juliet Williams

Most measures on your ballot are about what government does. These three are about the rules of the game itself: how you prove who you are when you vote, how y... more

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Recent Guests

Trent Lange
President of the California Clean Money Action Fund and co-chair of the Yes on 4 campaign
California Clean Money Action Fund
Episode: Prop 4: Money and Elections
David Kline
Vice president of communications and research at the California Taxpayers Association
California Taxpayers Association
Episode: Prop 4: Money and Elections
Jennifer Barrera
President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce and former employment defense lawyer
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Episode: PROP 45 - CEQA REFORM: Yes or No?
Sylvia Arredondo
Civic engagement director at Communities for a Better Environment, leading voter outreach
Communities for a Better Environment
Episode: PROP 45 - CEQA REFORM: Yes or No?
Mayra Castaneda
Board member of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West and frontline health care worker
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West
Episode: Proposition 40: Yes or No?
Debra Schade
2026 president of the California School Boards Association and longtime school board member
California School Boards Association
Episode: Proposition 40: Yes or No?
Juliet Williams
Politics editor at CalMatters; previously spent 22 years at The Associated Press
CalMatters
Episode: Democracy on the Ballot
Jeanne Kuang
Capital reporter for CalMatters; covers state government, Governor Newsom, and the 2026 governor's race
CalMatters
Episode: TAXES on the BALLOT
Ben Christopher
Housing reporter for CalMatters
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Episode: Housing on the Ballot

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 78 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!!

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    brain fever
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Interesting and thought-provoking podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    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

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    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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Thoughtful, data-driven local policy discussions appealing to listeners who want tangible governance insights.
Many episodes offer candid perspectives on housing and budgets, with strong emphasis on accountability.
Some listeners appreciate the transparency and critical lens on city leadership, while others seek more targeted solutions.
Guests bring diverse viewpoints, from activists to former officials, enriching the policy dialogue.

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Prop 4: Money and Elections
Q: Your organization has taken a no position. Tell me why.
Kline argues that taxpayer money should fund public services rather than political campaigns, and says the state should improve campaign finance transparency instead.
Prop 4: Money and Elections
Q: What problem are you trying to solve?
Lange says large campaign contributions give special interests access and shut out other voters and candidates. He argues that public financing can help candidates compete without relying on wealthy donors.
PROP 45 - CEQA REFORM: Yes or No?
Q: What impact would that have on the communities you represent and their ability to defend themselves or adequately comment on a project?
Sylvia Arredondo says communities need time to understand proposed projects and their impacts, and strict deadlines could limit public participation and oversight.
PROP 45 - CEQA REFORM: Yes or No?
Q: Tell me, what does Prop 45 do and what problem is it trying to solve?
Jennifer Barrera says the measure sets firm deadlines in the approval process for essential projects to reduce delays and costs for housing and infrastructure.
Democracy on the Ballot
Q: Sure. In simple terms, explain what Prop 5 would do.
A successful recall would be followed by a separate election to choose a successor, rather than selecting a replacement on the same ballot.

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A civically engaged LA-focused interview series featuring in-depth conversations with local politicians, candidates, and policy advocates. Episodes consistently center housing affordability and homelessness, governance reform, public safety, and accountability in city and state government, often with a strong emphasis on coalition-building, funding mechanisms, and practical policy delivery. Noteworthy are first-hand campaigns and reform perspectives, along with detailed explorations of election administration, budgeting, and governance structures. The show often hosts a mix of former officials, current council members, and candidate spotlight guests, delivering actionable insights for listeners who want to understand urban policy, local pol... more

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