Kevin McCarthy’s departure: What it means for Congress, California

Inside the Issues: The Podcast

English - December 08, 2023 18:07 - 21 minutes - 39 MB
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Kevin McCarthy has had enough and is heading home. Hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down the startling development and what it means for both Congress and California.

Plus, President Joe Biden is coming to town. They look at his fundraising plans in Southern California amid his reelection campaign and Israel-Hamas cease-fire calls.

Then, Lindsey Horvath recently became the youngest Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors chair, which is telling of how age is playing a role in current politics — especially in thinking about the upcoming presidential election.

And finally, a look at the new LA report detailing how 6 out of 10 city employees don’t actually live in LA. Alex and Sara discuss the catch-22 tied to the report.