The Abundance Debate Hits California

California needs more housing, but a new bill—SB79—has sparked a fierce fight. Supporters say it's key to cutting rents and boosting transit. Opponents warn it undermines local control and risks displacement. Senator Scott Weiner and LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla join Lovett to debate what's really at stake. CHAPTERS 00:00 - A Broken Housing System1:24 - Explaining SB796:21 - California’s Housing Shortage8:27 - How Leaders Are Failing on Affordable Housing14:09 - Opposition to SB7916:29 - Why This Is an Emergency19:50 - Housing’s Impact on the Economy & Environment22:51 - What’s Stopping Us From Building Enough?24:54 - NIMBY vs. YIMBY Tensions27:22 - The Abundance Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices