Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Antonio Villaraigosa: political experience is key to leading California

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC. Now, he hopes to get back into politics by running to be California’s next governor.

By Madeleine Brand • May 16, 2018 • 1 min read

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC. Now, he hopes to get back into politics by running to be California’s next governor. He talks to us about his political track record, the high-speed rail project, and how he plans to spur housing growth.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Gina Pollack
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Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Antonio Villaraigosa
former Mayor of Los Angeles and a member of Mayor Karen Bass’ transition team

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Antonio Villaraigosa: political experience is key to leading California

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC. Now, he hopes to get back into politics by running to be California’s next governor.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Antonio Villaraigosa: political experience is key to leading California

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC. Now, he hopes to get back into politics by running to be California’s next governor.

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