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A fast-rising Los Angeles mayoral challenge is exposing the fault lines between City Hall, Hollywood, and the future of homelessness policy. In this condensed recap of Breaking Points, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti speak with LA City Council member Nithya Raman about her surge against Karen Bass, the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger, and why she says California keeps losing jobs to states with better incentives. This shortened version trims the full conversation into a quick listen, highlighting Raman’s case for stronger film tax credits, easier permitting, and a less bureaucratic environment for small businesses and entrepreneurs. You’ll also hear her approach to homelessness, mental health services, and addiction treatment, including when the city should use every available tool to get people help. If you want the key takeaways on LA politics, mayoral race polling, and government accountability in minutes, listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.