Dan Romero

Dan Romero, the founder of the Moment of Zen podcast, invites Noah Smith to delve into pressing issues like California's land use policies and the complexities of urban governance. They tackle the political struggles of the California GOP, particularly with Hispanic voters. The conversation highlights the contrasts in housing dynamics between San Francisco and Los Angeles, including the YIMBY movement's influence and challenges surrounding homelessness. They also discuss the impact of taxation on urban development and the relationship between crime rates and community policing.