Welcome to Common Sense Citizen, a Thrive LA podcast where civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday Angelenos come together to discuss real solutions to LA’s biggest challenges.
In this premiere episode, host Ryan Afari is joined by fellow Thrive LA Officers—Casa Vega owner Christy Vega and attorney/activist Sam Yebri—as well as venture capitalist and Thrive LA member John Kim, to dive into what’s broken in Los Angeles—and what we can do about it.
From small business struggles to housing policy, homelessness, public safety, and civic accountability, this roundtable offers a raw, honest look at how everyday citizens are being left behind—and why it’s time to bring common sense back to local politics.
If you're tired of political extremes, fed up with inaction, and ready to be part of the change, you're in the right place.