Ep. 26 - Why Local Politics Matters More Than You Think (Neighborhood Councils, NIMBYs & Goat Poop)

In our first episode back from a very long break... well, the world is now on fire (looks like our previous Iran episode didn't make it to the White House, eh?) And Los Angeles is really goin' through it! War, elections, endless headlines and drama…So where can we actually make a difference? Carrie & Doug go from global chaos to the hilarity of their local neighborhood council meeting, and why that space might just be the place to get something done. We talk about the “onion” of caring, starting from your personal health and fanning out to your neighborhood, city, state, country and even outer space. In breaking down our neighborhood council meeting, we address the NIMBYs vs. YIMBYs and the reality of housing debates. We get into kids on screens and why it sparked a real-life rant. And then, yes… goat poop in the context of fire prevention. Our take away? Go to a meeting. Say something. Fuss a little.