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California spent nearly $24 billion on homelessness and housing-affordability programs over five years. So why is homelessness still such a major problem—and what really happened when someone proposed taxpayer-funded “sexual relief clinics” at a Los Angeles City Council meeting? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum interviews Tanya Tsikanovsky, a first-generation American, community activist, and West Hollywood City Council candidate, about California's homelessness crisis, government spending, the cost of living, and the debate over local housing policies. They examine the viral public comment about sexual-relief clinics—a citizen's suggestion, not an adopted city proposal—along with the state's homelessness spending, budget challenges, and the controversy surrounding West Hollywood's Fountain Avenue bike-lane project. Tanya also shares her family's experience leaving the Soviet Union, reflects on the American Dream, and discusses debates over gender identity, sexual orientation, and LGBTQ+ spaces. What can California's challenges teach us about how government decisions affect everyday residents?

Presented by Cardiff: https://cardiff.co/DAILYWIRE for up to $500,000 in same day funding. The federal investigation into Ilhan Omar is getting more serious. Cabot Phillips talks possible denaturalization with Will Chamberlain, gets Mark Halperin’s latest midterm forecast, and digs into several massive immigration exclusives with Jennie Taer. Plus, Matt Whitlock on escalating political rhetoric and Carolyn Gorman on what’s changing among American teenagers.

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the challenges facing the Golden State. From California’s high cost of living, taxes, and business regulations to homelessness, government spending, and the influence of special interests, Hilton explains why he believes state policies have contributed to California’s problems. He also reflects on his family’s escape from communism, his love for California, and the role of leadership and personal responsibility in public service. PragerU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office or political party. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of PragerU. This interview is presented for informational and educational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or campaign.

Chevron makes a massive investment in Venezuela – doubling production there for the U.S. company – as Trump’s historic oil deal moves forward, the Lindsay Clancy jury returns today with a final chance at reaching a verdict, while the Tyler Robinson case moves to trial phase, and the City of Berkeley finds itself battling on multiple fronts over a massive homeless encampment on the edge of its famous university. Reporting from Tim Rice & Lynden Blake. Plus, we speak to Judge Glock of the Manhattan Institute. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 3072 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text WIRE to 83848. Every dollar you give to ADF will be MATCHED for a limited time. Boll & Branch - Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/wire with code wire.

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Joining our very own Cabot Phillips is Scott Turner, the US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He breaks down economic opportunity zones, solutions to the homelessness crisis, and gives some insight into what it’s like working alongside the president. I’m Georgia Howe with Executive Editor John Bickley, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 3053 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Boll and Branch - Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/wire with code wire.

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