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The Ezra Klein Show December 14, 2025 7m

Gavin Newsom on California's 'Original Sin' | The Ezra Klein Show

Summary

The transcript focuses on California's housing affordability crisis, with the governor discussing the state's challenges with housing supply and NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard). Key references include WalletHub rankings, housing statistics, and the governor's efforts to combat the housing shortage by creating accountability units and challenging local resistance. The practical takeaway is that addressing housing affordability requires systemic changes, overcoming local opposition, and actively increasing housing stock through strategic state intervention.

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