About this episode

The episode discusses the opening of Metro's D line extension and its potential impact on LA, along with the influx of dark money in local races and a recap of recent mayoral debates.

Metro’s D line extension is finally open! Alissa, Mike, Godfrey, and David discuss the many ways a longer Wilshire subway can be a game-changer for LA. Then: more dark and dirty money is flooding into local races as ballots hit mailboxes. Plus, a recap of recent mayoral debates — and why you won’t see Mayor Karen Bass on the debate stage anymore.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alissa, Mike, Godfrey, David

Topics covered

• Metro D line extension
• Wilshire subway
• local races
• dark money
• mayoral debates
• Karen Bass

Keywords

• Metro D line
• Wilshire subway
• dark money
• local races
• mayoral debates
• Karen Bass

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metro

Places: LA

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