Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Speaks On California’s Homelessness Crisis, Black & Brown Tensions, Fear Of A Modern Civil War + More

On this episode of The Jay Walker Podcast , we sit down with former Los Angeles Mayor and current Democratic candidate for California Governor, Antonio Villaraigosa. He opens up about his tough upbringing, dropping out of high school , and how his mother's belief in him ultimately led to a second chance. We discuss why he is re-entering the political arena to tackle California's massive affordability crisis and tied-for-highest poverty rate. Villaraigosa explains why he considers himself the only "grownup in the room" in the current political race and gives his unfiltered take on the billions of dollars spent trying to solve the state's homelessness crisis. He also breaks down the complexities of Black and Brown community relations in Los Angeles and shares his deepest fear regarding the intense political polarization in America today, warning that screaming at each other is moving the country down a dangerous path. Podcast Sponsor DealsCode for ALL brands: JAYWALKER HyperNatural: 20% OFF Premium, naturally performing apparel. Eco-luxury for the modern man. Yarok Plant-Based Beauty: 15% OFF 100% Vegan & organic hair care that nourishes the scalp and serenades the senses. Katie Waltman Jewelry: 20% OFF Timeless, handmade jewelry and effortless fashion with artisanal craftsmanship. Love, Indus: 21% OFF Luxury skincare mixing ancient rituals with modern technology for radiant skin. AKILA: 10% OFF Independent, handmade eyewear from Los Angeles with a modern frame of mind. Cozy Earth: 41% OFF The world's softest bamboo bedding and loungewear. Temperature-regulating luxury. Eric Javits: 20% OFF Designer hats and accessories that blend uncompromising craftsmanship with sun protection See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.