Part 10/13:
American Cities and Infrastructure Concerns
There’s growing concern about urban decay, especially in places like Oakland. Elon shared an unflattering assessment of the city’s decline into disorder and homelessness. Meanwhile, in California, the state’s refusal to release certain public records about asylum policies was criticized by an outspoken journalist, raising questions about transparency and governmental accountability.
The topic of homelessness also featured prominently. Mark Benoff’s Prop C initiative, aiming to address homelessness in San Francisco, was revisited, with criticism noting that despite increased funding since its passage, homelessness persists and tech companies have left the city.