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LA's Deteriorating Conditions: Crime, Homelessness, and Exodus

12/13/2025

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Real estate agent Alex Hall described Los Angeles as a "third world country" during a podcast with Jason Oppenheim, citing crime and homelessness.
Jason Oppenheim attributed California's loss of a million residents since the COVID-19 pandemic to restrictive policies and tax increases, including the 2023 mansion tax.
Despite a 4% drop in homelessness in July, the issue remains severe, and listeners resonated with the discussion about Los Angeles's deteriorating conditions.

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Story summary

Real estate agent Alex Hall described Los Angeles as a "third world country" during a podcast with Jason Oppenheim, citing crime and homelessness.
Jason Oppenheim attributed California's loss of a million residents since the COVID-19 pandemic to restrictive policies and tax increases, including the 2023 mansion tax.
Despite a 4% drop in homelessness in July, the issue remains severe, and listeners resonated with the discussion about Los Angeles's deteriorating conditions.