Governance Matters

Governance Matters

Governance Matters spotlights the people and ideas making a difference in our democracy in Los Angeles – with the goal of creating a more responsive, more accountable, and more effective government that can better address our challenges and improve people’s lives. Join host Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, the executive director of the Haynes Foundation, for in-depth conversations with decisionmakers, scholars, journalists, and citizens who are helping to reimagine governance and democracy in their communities. Governance Matters is proudly produced by The Haynes Foundation, a force for change in the Los Angeles region for 100 years.

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Episodes

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Ep 06: Blue and Purple – Public Attitudes About Reform in LA and Orange County

25 Aug 2026
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Ep 05: Covering Charter Reform: L.A. Media Past and Present

05 Aug 2026
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Ep 04: Special Edition: Changes, Charters and the Constitution

13 Jul 2026
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Ep 03: Rethinking City Hall: Los Angeles Charter Reform Past and Present

08 Jun 2026
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Ep 02: L.A. County’s Big Makeover: Lessons from the Pitt

21 May 2026