About this episode

The hosts discuss the mistrial in the Palisades arson case and the implications of LA City Council charter reforms.

Alissa, Godfrey, and Kate examine why the Palisades arson case ended in a mistrial, and how the feds biffed the prosecution. What you won’t see on the November ballot after LA City Council charter reforms go down in flames. Then, LA finally has a city service agreement with LA28, but human rights advocates are sounding alarms.

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Hosts: Alissa, Godfrey, Kate

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Organizations: LA City Council, LA28

Places: Los Angeles

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