Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

Episode 18,   Jul 21, 2018, 05:30 AM

The Issue Is: Mayor Eric Garcetti

The Los Angeles Mayor admits he's thinking about running for President of the United States. 

He talks about his recent travels to Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

Garcetti says his greatest challenge in Los Angeles is homelessness. He defends his plan to spend millions building temporary housing. 

The mayor also discusses traffic, motorized scooters and his role models. 

The accomplished jazz pianist also plays a little in our studio. 

Plus, our panel: Bob Shrum of USC, attorney and author Areva Martin, and KFI's Tim Conway Jr. 

They discuss Garcetti's future, the 2020 race, the California Senate battle, and the Trump/Putin relationship. 

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