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In this podcast, City Councilmember Nithya Raman discusses housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. Topics include the power struggle between homeowners and the best interests of everyone, the housing crisis and land use issues in LA, addressing the hopelessness of solving homelessness, relocating homeless individuals to project room key sites, the complex relationship between housing, drugs, and mental health, building a stable system for addressing homelessness, and the politics of homelessness in LA.

Nithya Raman, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council, dives deep into the significance of local elections and their profound effects on daily life. She emphasizes how low voter turnout impacts community governance and discusses pressing issues like housing and public safety reform. Raman also addresses the challenges of translating movements like 'defund the police' into actionable policies, advocating for mental health support. Her journey from citizen to candidate reveals the transformative power of grassroots engagement in shaping local dynamics.