Los Angeles at a Crossroads: The 2026 Mayoral Race

Los Angeles may be at a crossroads.This week, the Jocular Pugilists dive into the 2026 LA mayoral race through the eyes of Phil, who recently spent time canvassing door-to-door for a little-known candidate and got a firsthand look at what Angelenos are actually talking about beyond headlines and social media.Along the way, the conversation takes its usual strange detours: Tomas losing weight and realizing his ancient bargain-bin T-shirts are now hanging off him like one of Marlon Brando’s infamous late-era muumuus, Phil attending another Hollywood “For Your Consideration” event with Jason Bateman. But underneath the silliness is a serious question:Can one of the greatest cities on Earth still find its footing?The Jocular Pugilists try to stay politically homeless in the best sense of the word — not rooting for parties, ideologies, or teams — just hoping that whoever leads Los Angeles next can help the city thrive again.Because whether you’re Republican, Democrat, Independent, or completely exhausted by all of it… everyone wants LA to work.Let us know what you think.Email Phil or Tomas at: [email protected] check out our website at: thejocularpugilists.com