Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this inaugural episode of Common Sense Citizen, host Ryan Afari is joined by restaurateur Christy Vega, venture capitalist John Kim, and attorney/activist Sam Yebri for a passionate, unfiltered look at the policies and politics shaping Los Angeles. Brought together under the umbrella of Thrive LA, they highlight the systemic breakdowns recently exposed by the city’s wildfire crisis—from crumbling infrastructure to chronically under-resourced fire and police departments—and underscore the need for citizens to get engaged. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/fHB6HMK7P7s The panel explores why national political labels fail to solve local problems, and how performative policies lead to skyrocketing rents, overwhelming regulations on small businesses, and the…