Ananya Roy, the Director of UCLA's Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy, teams up with Alyssa Walker, West Coast correspondent for Curbed, to tackle the pressing homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. They discuss the recent eviction in Echo Park, revealing the community's struggle with gentrification and rising tensions. The duo explores innovative solutions, like using hotels for housing, while critiquing the city's inadequate programs. Listeners gain insights into the urgent need for reform and sustainable policies to support vulnerable populations.
