A number of California legislatures had been pushing for a universal health care system, in which everyone will be insured and the whole health care system will operate under the state government. The proponents of this bill argue that health care would become cheaper and more accessible. However, the critics of the bill are concerned…
San Francisco School Board Recall Explained | Siva Raj
There’s a campaign in San Francisco to recall three school board members. A number of parents are frustrated with the board not prioritizing the reopening of the schools. My guest is Siva Raj, co-lead for this recall campaign. He explains why this recall has gained so much momentum and how it will impact the city….
Ballot Measure to Save California’s Single-Family Zoning | Peggy Huang
SB 9 and 10 were passed to help solve California’s housing crisis—a blanket law to cover the entire state. But some are concerned that the bills will end the single-family housing and suburban life in California. My guest is Peggy Huang, council member for the city of Yorba Linda. She explains how SB 9 and…
How California Law Created a Massive Marijuana Black Market | John Nores Jr.
California passed proposition 64 to eliminate the illegal marijuana market. But six years later, the black market is thriving and becoming more brazen as cartels buy out homes to grow marijuana illegally. My guest is John Nores Jr., a retired Special Ops game warden lieutenant and author of the book “Hidden War.” He discusses how the…
Can California Become Affordable? | Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
The cost of living in California is about 50 percent more than the national average, and it’s still going up. My guest is Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, a world-renowned economist who also served as a member of President Ronald Reagan’s advisory board. He explains why the cost of living is so high and how we…
San Francisco’s Downfall Explained | Tony Hall
San Francisco is a beautiful city but has recently been facing a steady increase in crime and homelessness, which has many people wondering what’s causing this downfall. My guest is Tony Hall, former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He discusses how the crime and homelessness problems can be traced back to policymaking…
Why Los Angeles Needs to Improve Its Charter to Minimize Corruption | Roozbeh Farahanipour
Los Angeles was once one of the top cities in the world. Now, it is experiencing high levels of homelessness, crime, strict business regulations, and poor public policy. My guest is Roozbeh Farahanipour, president of the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. He discusses the corruption in the city of Los Angeles and how his…
The Impact of Dropping SAT on California’s Top Public Universities | Ward Connerly
A lawsuit filed against the UC system in 2019 resulted in the university dropping its standardized testing requirements for admission. This is supposedly to help minorities and low-income families who seem to be at a disadvantage. But are we sacrificing educational merit in the name of diversity? My guest is Ward Connerly, former University of…
The Impact of Proposition 47 on Crime in California | Anne Marie Schubert
California voted to pass Prop 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, which reduces some nonviolent crimes from a felony to a misdemeanor. But has it really made California safer? My guest is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert. She explains why Prop 47 is a major factor behind the rise in crime in…
Why California University Students Are Facing a Housing Crisis | Robin Unander
Students in California universities are experiencing a housing crisis, with a number of them living in hotels. Some are even living in their cars. UC Santa Barbara is among one of these universities. Some people blame this university for enrolling too many students. But the university says that is not the case. My guest is…
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