As Matt Haney introduces a bill to allow for recovery housing funded by the state, is it time to admit that laws we passed 10 years ago have only made the homeless problem worse?

As Matt Haney introduces a bill to allow for recovery housing funded by the state, is it time to admit that laws we passed 10 years ago have only made the homeless problem worse?

OC Native John Phillips brings wit, political connections and insight to “The John Phillips Show”. Phillips began his radio career as the youngest major-market radio talk show host in the country. He is also CNN political commentator, a columnist for The Orange County Register and makes regular appearances on cable news.

John was formerly a sports anchor and executive producer for “McIntyre in the Morning”, producer for “The Al Rantel Show”, news writer for the KNX Morning News with Frank Mottek and Gail Eichenthal, and a guest host on virtually every show ever cancelled by KABC.

Though in his mid-thirties he is a ten-year veteran of KABC

John’s interests: The Angels, Palm Springs, movies, cruises, home Improvement and airline travel.

OC Native John Phillips brings wit, political connections and insight to “The John Phillips Show”. Phillips began his radio career as the youngest major-market radio talk show host in the country. He is also CNN political commentator, a columnist for The Orange County Register and makes regular appearances on cable news.
John was formerly a sports anchor and executive producer for “McIntyre in the Morning”, producer for “The Al Rantel Show”, news writer for the KNX Morning News with Frank Mottek and Gail Eichenthal, and a guest host on virtually every show ever cancelled by KABC.
Though in his mid-thirties he is a ten-year veteran of KABC
John’s interests: The Angels, Palm Springs, movies, cruises, home Improvement and airline travel.

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The John Phillips Show delivers sharp wit, insider political analysis, and unfiltered takes on the news of the day. A longtime radio host and columnist, John brings his deep industry connections and years of experience to every episode—breaking down politics, culture, and current events with a mix of humor and insight. Whether he's diving into California issues or national headlines, John keeps it smart, engaging, and always entertaining.

The John Phillips Show delivers sharp wit, insider political analysis, and unfiltered takes on the news of the day. A longtime radio host and columnist, John brings his deep industry connections and years of experience to every episode&mdash;breaking down politics, culture, and current events with a mix of humor and insight. Whether he's diving into California issues or national headlines, John keeps it smart, engaging, and always entertaining.

Is it time to admit Housing First was a huge failure?

Plus Heather Mac Donald stops by for a conversation on crime

Plus Heather Mac Donald stops by for a conversation on crime

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John talks to James Jacobs, a professional squatter remover

John talks to James Jacobs, a professional squatter remover

How to get rid of a squatter in the Bay Area

ABC7's Lyanne Melendez investigates a $500,000 grant to hire an expert out of New York who specializes in breaking up open air drug markets like the Tenderloin

ABC7's Lyanne Melendez investigates a $500,000 grant to hire an expert out of New York who specializes in breaking up open air drug markets like the Tenderloin

Is it time to admit Housing First was a huge failure?

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