How Junk Fees Are Adding to California’s Cost of Living Crisis | Aisha Wahab
California’s rising cost of living is affecting daily life for millions. State Sen. Aisha Wahab discusses the factors driving this crisis, from housing, utilities, and layoffs to the systemic issues b...
27 Nov 202445min
California Has Become the Largest Energy Importer in the US | Marco Tule
“We need to have that honest conversation that the majority of our power in California is generated from fossil fuels. And we’re actually importing a lot of our power. We’re vulnerable,” says Marco Tu...
26 Nov 202433min
I Was Stepping Over the Homeless Until God Sent Me a Message | Zach Southall
Zach Southall once ignored homelessness, believing it stemmed from bad choices. But losing everything—his business, home, and health—brought him to his lowest point, where faith gave him a second chan...
20 Nov 202443min
Here’s Why 2024 Election Will Change California | Mike Gatto
California voters sent a strong signal in 2024 to prioritize combating crime, economic policies, and critical issues affecting daily life. Siyamak sits down with Mike Gatto, a former California Assemb...
17 Nov 202439min
UFC Fighter Explains How He Broke Out of LA’s Rough Neighborhood | Victor Henry
“I was in debt. I was renting a room out of my house. At a certain point, I was like, I have to get out of South Gate. I can’t catch a stray bullet because there have been drive-bys. There have been p...
14 Nov 202453min
Surprising Facts About California’s Plastic Recycling | Senator Ben Allen
“Recycling as a system has become increasingly problematic. The truth of the matter is only a very small percentage of the plastic that’s out in the consumer waste stream actually gets recycled at the...
12 Nov 202452min
The Hidden Costs That Impact California’s Housing Affordability | Nolan Gray | Jim Righeimer
In this episode, Nolan Gray, a policy expert with California YIMBY, and Jim Righeimer, former Costa Mesa mayor and developer, delve into the factors driving California’s high cost of living compared t...
11 Nov 202446min
Assemblyman Is Concerned That Young Graduates Can’t Afford to Stay in California | David Alvarez
“California has become really unaffordable. Where are my kids gonna live? We pride ourselves on it being such a great economy in California, which is fueled by the opportunities that are academic inst...
7 Nov 202428min
