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Aug 16, 2025 
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shares her insights on police and immigration policy, condemning the recent actions of the Trump administration. Comedian Ron Funches joins the discussion to deliver a humorous take on current events. Tom Papa chimes in with his own comedic perspective, tackling absurdities from politics to personal anecdotes. Together, they navigate everything from the challenges of local governance to the quirks of everyday life, all wrapped in playful banter and insightful commentary.
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Limits Of Local Enforcement
- Local police cannot practically arrest federal agents despite restraining orders because federal authority supersedes local power.
- Bass warns such clashes would risk armed confrontations and destabilize cities.
Housing Works If Funded
- Bass highlights homelessness progress: street homelessness declined for two years but funding and interim housing remain constraints.
- She stresses people will accept housing if offered, shifting focus to money and capacity.
Fix Unintended Tax Consequences
- Adjust the mansion tax to avoid perverse effects that deter multifamily development and hurt revenues.
- Bass says officials are exploring fixes and carve-outs, like exemptions for fire survivors.
