In this episode host Ben Kaplan sits down with Chesa Boudin, former San Francisco district attorney and the new founding executive director of UC Berkeley's Criminal Law and Justice Center. They dive into the pressing issues that define urban public safety, from the entanglements of homelessness to the complexities of judicial reform in the city. Chesa shares his candid insights on the systemic failures at City Hall to address visible problems on the streets of San Francisco, despite the allocation of substantial funds meant to combat homelessness. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of local judicial decisions and the critical need for genuine solutions over political blame games. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how legal and political dynamics are shaping the future of public safety and civic responsibility in urban landscapes.