The New Yorker Radio Hour

The Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of Los Angeles

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Show Notes

The city-council member Nithya Raman was an ally of Karen Bass, but Raman launched a challenge against her to bring more “urgency” to fighting the city’s housing crisis.

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