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Alana's avatar

Damn, Meghan. You’re a legend. Interviewing him outside of the Airstream. This is going to be an iconic moment in his campaign! Amazing.

Interloper's avatar

I love how meandering you are as a…cultural guide? One episode I’m contemplating assisted suicide and learning about the life of a musical artist I vaguely know, the next I’m on scorched earth next to an airstream listening to a guy I used to watch on MTV as a kid who’s running for mayor of LA. I love how strange life can be.

Thanks for interviewing Spencer! I’ve become obsessed with watching this race from across the country. I don’t know if he’ll win or achieve what he says he will. But he’s got passion and authenticity which is something LA leadership has been void of for quite some time.

Meghan Daum's avatar

Always happy to hear that the podcast has people contemplating assisted suicide!

Robert M Poormon's avatar

Yayyy!! Authenticity! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

dollarsandsense's avatar

We need someone like him in Chicago too.

Mary Lou Singleton's avatar

Swoon!

Adeline Dimond's avatar

Cannot wait to vote for someone who actually tells the truth

TinaS's avatar

Very similar thing happened in Seattle. No fires, but police and homeless navigation team was practically eliminated/underfunded (WOKE mentality) and because the orange mental-case in DC did nothing to stop COVID what was once a beautiful livable city became unlivable with drug addict/naked people wandering the streets in a mindless state and tent cities right down the street from our house. We moved after 30 years in the same house. Pressured out.

Laura A.'s avatar

I visted Seattle 4 years ago, and was shocked at the change. So sad, it is such a great city.

KathyK's avatar

I continue to love and be amazed by your fearlessness and dedication to the truth.

Mark Sundstrom's avatar

Well done. This is what L.A. needs.

Jen in LA's avatar

Great, informative interview!

Beverley Talbott's avatar

Good interview . Full disclosure i skipped the dog abuse part because i just can’t bear it. But good that you and spencer aired it. Also - please interview steve hilton

Meghan Daum's avatar

Yes, I would skip it, too. It's so painful.

Robin McDuff's avatar

Interesting. Very interesting. (This is a Laugh-In reference for us boomers). I was glad to hear the interview. I wish there was a more SF Laurie-like candidate, actually. But given the 3 candidates, I would vote for him.

DEEP PURPLE's avatar

Adam Miller seems like that candidate. Not getting traction tho unfortunately.

Catherine Becker's avatar

Your "new" place is beautiful. Loved the Lena Dunham episode and looking forward to this one. Can Hugo be on camera one time?

Meghan Daum's avatar

Hugo is that black blob in the doorway in the background. I used a different camera and didn't realize how wide the shot was!

Catherine Becker's avatar

I thought that might be him!

Jenny Poyer Ackerman's avatar

Great episode! I've learned so much from your interviews about LA civic/political life and challenges, and this was no exception. I might actually enjoy them more from a distance than I would if I lived there. And I wish I could cast a vote for Pratt!

William Gosline's avatar

Mile-a-minute mouth with a fresh perspective. I’m so sick of the fecklessness of the blue bubble political class. Love that he’s talking common sense. Could do without the Trumpian diction and rhetorical questions though

Peggy's avatar

Look at me look at me. I love the camera. I have no solutions nothing but bullshit.

Bernt's avatar

this guy is full of shit. please stop it with the reality show politicians. they no nothing except how point the finger and spew bullshit