Politicology Abundance and Retrenchment—The Weekly Roundup
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Mar 21, 2025 
Mike Madrid, a senior advisor at the California Latino Economic Institute and author of "The Latino Century," joins the discussion on progressive economics. He dissects the concept of 'supply-side progressivism' inspired by Ezra Klein's book, emphasizing its implications for future governance. Madrid also analyzes the Trump administration's 'detox' approach to the economy and its chaotic implications. The conversation includes urgent topics like housing affordability, bridging political gaps for marginalized communities, and the complexities of the current economic landscape.
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California's Gated Communities
- California's housing crisis is driven by NIMBYism and restrictive zoning laws.
- The state's focus on representation outweighs its concern for actual outcomes and results for its citizens.
Homebuilding vs. Housebuilding
- Housing should be viewed as more than just a commodity; it's where people build their lives.
- California's CEQA has been abused to prevent growth, impacting working-class communities the most.
Disparate Responses to Wildfires
- After wildfires, California fast-tracked rebuilding in affluent Pacific Palisades, but not in working-class Altadena.
- This reveals a disparity in how the state prioritizes aid based on class and race.
