Radio Abundance

This week on Radio Abundance, we sit down with two trailblazing Abundance Democrats from California. First, the team sits down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino-American ever to hold the position, to learn about his work suing the Trump Administration and cities who refuse to build enough housing. Then, we connect with United States Congressman Robert Garcia, the founder of the new bipartisan Congressional YIMBY Caucus and the first-ever LGBTQ immigrant to serve in Congress, about his work defending Americans from Trump and making it easier to build housing at the national level.

This week on Radio Abundance, the team hosts two esteemed authors! First, we sit down with Marc Dunkleman, the writer of "Why Nothing Works," to dive into the origins and history of the Progressive movement and how we built a world where nothing gets done. Then, we chat with economist Daryl Fairweather about her new book "Hate the Game" to understand who rigged our economy and how we all can win. 

Zellnor Myrie, a New York State Senator and mayoral candidate, talks about his ambitious plan to build one million new homes in a decade. He emphasizes mixed-income developments to tackle the housing crisis. Joining him is Steven Fulop, the Mayor of Jersey City, who shares insights on his city’s significant housing growth and advocates for transit-oriented development. Together, they discuss the pressing need for inclusive housing policies and the challenges posed by current zoning laws, all while envisioning a more equitable urban future.

Join U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a key figure in housing advocacy, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, as they discuss the urgent need for housing solutions and the concept of abundance in progressive policies. They tackle the growth of the YIMBY movement and the Housing for Jobs Act, highlighting the intersection of housing, economic policy, and sustainability. Their candid conversation explores innovation in urban development, health care reform, and the challenges within the Democratic Party, offering a hopeful vision for the future.