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Why Homelessness in California Is Different Compared to Rest of the US | Vern Pierson

July 3, 2023
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“Most of the blue states are not having the problem that California is having. This homelessness problem, the drug addiction problem, the theft problem … Why are they becoming a crisis here in California? It is a handful of really bad policy decisions.” Siyamak sits down with Vern Pierson, district attorney of El Dorado County,…

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Why Homelessness Spread Like Wildfire in California | Flindt Andersen

June 21, 2023
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Siyamak sits down with Flindt Andersen, a leading expert in addiction recovery. Today he will talk about why California is falling deeper into the homeless crisis and his personal journey from a drug addict to a recovery advocate. “Most people still consider addicts dirty, not worth it. And let me tell you, they are all…

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Former President of BOS: San Francisco Used to Be Safe — Here’s What Changed Everything | Angela Alioto

May 15, 2023
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“It’s very ugly … I never dreamed they would be doing what they did with it.” Siyamak sits down with Angela Alioto, former president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (BOS). She talks about why San Francisco is not safe anymore and the reasons leading the city to its decline. This episode is sponsored…

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Why San Francisco Police Are Not Responding to Calls | Joel Aylworth

May 15, 2023
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“Just last week, Whole Foods—this $10 million project to be built downtown, only open for a year—just got up and left. And that’s because they can’t get a handle on crime.” Siyamak sits down with Joel Aylworth @JoelEvan, a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department. He will talk about why crime got out…

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