Empire Files Racism & Rigging: The LA City Council Scandal w/ Josh Androsky
Oct 13, 2022
Comedian and political activist Josh Androsky joins the podcast to discuss the LA City Council scandal, covering corruption, racism, and disenfranchisement. Topics include the Nithya campaign, the fight for a public bank, the influence of local politics and the Bernie Sanders movement, racist comments made during a city council meeting, controversial connections of council members, gang culture within the LA police force, and the recent repeal of COVID tenant protections.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Nithya campaign and the fight for a public bank
02:27 • 4min
The Influence of Local Politics and the Bernie Sanders Movement
06:47 • 29min
Discussion about a Float Ride and Gascon's Reforms
35:29 • 2min
Racist Comments and Resignation
37:08 • 28min
Analysis of Nuri's Statement and Controversial Connections
01:05:18 • 2min
Gang Culture in the LA Police Force and Targeting of Renters in the Redistricting Plot
01:07:26 • 5min
COVID Tenant Protections Repealed and Impact on Landlords
01:12:12 • 17min