Santa Barbara Talks Podcast 87: Dr. Lanny Ebenstein

Economist Dr. Lanny Ebenstein explains all of the maps behind the new district maps for Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, California State Assembly and the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Ebenstein eloquently breaks down the pros and cons of each scenario and how it will impact voters. Essentially, 2nd District Santa Barbara County District Supervisor Gregg Hart may be in the rare situation where he is calling his own shots and will find success whether he seeks re-election in the county or the state Assembly. Ebenstein drops names such as Hart, Meagan Harmon, Das Williams, Jonathan Abboud, Eric Friedman, Steve Lavagnino, Joan Hartman and many others in this informative political discussion with real impacts on the community. Ebenstein, a former member of the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education, also talks about his ideas on how to close the Achievement Gap between white students and students of color. His answer? More summer school.