State of Gold How CA's One-Party Rule Worsens Homelessness and Kills Fair Elections
Guest:
LA GOP Chair Roxanne Hoge
Guest Bio:
Roxanne Hoge is the Chair of the Los Angeles Republican Party, as well as an actress, activist, and proud mom. A first-generation immigrant and political firebrand, Roxanne has emerged as a bold voice in California politics — speaking out on corruption, public safety, and how Proposition 50 threatens fairness in redistricting.
Show Summary
From the streets of Skid Row to her own suburban neighborhood, Roxanne paints a picture of LA in crisis… and what it’ll take to fix it. From immigrating with her family from Jamaica, to her own political awakening and path to becoming the Chair of the GOP in the nation’s largest county, Roxanne shares her very personal and compelling story.
No matter your politics, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about safe and clean streets in our great cities, and real reform in California.
Chapters
00:00 – Crime, Grime & Life in LA
01:00 – The Safety Crisis & Public Trust
02:30 – Prop 36, George Gascon & Pro-Criminal Policies
03:45 – Skid Row, Trash & Street Conditions
05:00 – LA vs. Tokyo: Broken Windows & Civic Pride
06:10 – Roxanne’s Political Awakening
08:40 – The Public School Moment That Changed Everything
10:00 – Low Expectations, Real Harm
10:50 – If She Were Queen for a Day
Connect with Roxanne
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxannebeckfordhoge
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanne-hoge-42323193/
Website: https://www.lagop.org/
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