Tag: california insider

How the Wealthiest City of Silicon Valley Struggles to Provide Basic Services | David Nettemeyer

San Jose may be one of the wealthiest cities in the country, but it has been dealing with a number of challenges. One major concern for the residents is the lack of investment into city infrastructure like roads, housing, water, and energy. My guest is David Nettemeyer, ex-San Jose resident and executive of Valin Corporation….


Zero-Bail Policy and Increasing Crime in Los Angeles | Steve Cooley

Los Angeles County has been experiencing a rise in crime that is now spreading into the suburbs and getting more violent—including smash-and-grabs and follow-home robberies in very nice communities. My guest is former LA County District Attorney Steve Cooley. He explains why there is a rise in crime in Los Angeles, what city officials are…


EPOCHTV: ‘We Have Yet to See the Severe Consequences and the Scars’ of Supply Chain Disruptions | John Kabateck

According to the latest survey done by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), almost half of businesses are significantly impacted by supply chain disruptions as over 90 ships are waiting at the ports of Los Angeles. My guest is John Kabateck, California state director for the NFIB. He discusses how the congestion at the…


Frustrated San Francisco Residents Demand Answers Over Escalating Crime | Erica Sandberg

Crime is escalating in San Francisco at an alarming rate, and it’s becoming more brazen. Concerned residents are now demanding answers from city officials. My guest is Erica Sandberg, a longtime San Francisco resident, personal finance expert, and freelance journalist. She discusses how crime is taking over San Francisco and what city officials need to…


Los Angeles Approves New Redistricting Map Despite Controversy in the Process | David Burke

For almost an entire year, the redistricting commission dedicated their time to developing new map proposals for the city of Los Angeles. But after all their hard work, the final map was significantly changed by the city council at the last minute. This created a lot of controversy. My guest is David Burke, president and…


Why California’s $20 Billion EDD Fraud Becomes a Tax on Businesses | Patricia Bates

In the midst of the pandemic. Many struggled with unemployment and loss of business in California, people applied for unemployment benefits, but at least $20 billion was given away to people committing fraud. You might wonder who will be paying back this money? My guest today is Patricia Bates, a member of the California State…


How Special Interests Influence California’s Local Government | Larry Agran

Special interest and legalized corruption is now very present in our local city councils. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are going into city council races in untraceable structures. Your interest is then pushed aside for the concerns of these special interest. My guest is Larry Agran, Irvine City Council member and former mayor of Irvine,…


EPOCHTV: How Special Interests Influence California’s Local Government | Larry Agran

Special interest and legalized corruption is now very present in our local city councils. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are going into city council races in untraceable structures. Your interest is then pushed aside for the concerns of these special interest. My guest is Larry Agran, Irvine City Council member and former mayor of Irvine,…


California’s Workforce Housing Program Explained | Casey McKeon

Cities across California are considering offering workforce housing. Workforce housing projects will require cities to borrow money, purchase apartment buildings, and rent them to middle-class tenants at a discounted rate. My guest is Casey McKeon, real estate developer and vice president of acquisitions at Heslin Holdings. He discusses how the workforce housing program works and…


The Great Resignation: The Underlying Reason of People Quitting in Droves | DeLinda Forsythe

In the month of August, there was a shocking amount of over 400,000 people who quit their jobs in California—the highest amount we’ve seen in the past 20 years. What’s the cause of this mass exodus in the workforce? My guest is DeLinda Forsythe, author of the book “Inspiring Generational Leadership” and founder of Innovative Commercial Environments. She talks about the reason behind the great resignation and…