Radio Abundance

Our 10-week Anniversary Celebration continues with a special episode in which we hear the YIMBY Origin Stories of 5 elected officials in their own words. Tonight's episode features United States Senator Brian Schatz, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, United States Congressman Robert Garcia, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and California State Senator Scott Wiener. Plus, a never-before-seen interview with Pod Save America Co-Host & Obama Speechwriter Jon Lovett, which played a major role in leading to the launch of YIMBY Democrats for America!

Colorado Governor Jared Polis discusses pressing issues like housing affordability and political dynamics in the state. He emphasizes the critical need for reforming zoning laws to combat the housing crisis. The conversation touches on upcoming elections and the fight against authoritarianism, connecting pro-housing legislation to the stability of democracy. Polis also reflects on the achievements of YIMBY Democrats for America, celebrating their role in advocating for progressive policies and improved governance.

This week on Radio Abundance, we sit down with four amazing women who are blazing the trail to Progressive Abundance in the United States Congress and in Arizona. First, the team sits down with United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman, a Hollywood Film Producer turned Mayor turned California Legislator, now in the US House of Representatives, who has fought her whole life to build homes for people, not cars. Then, we head to Arizona, where we hear from a trio of local lawmakers: Phoenix City Councilmember Anna Hernandez, Arizona State Representative Sarah Ligouri, and Arizona State Senator Analise Ortiz. Together, these three musketeers tell us how they've worked arm-in-arm to rise above challenges and create neighborhoods where culture and communities can thrive. 

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.