Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed his budget plans to address an almost $38 billion deficit this week. During the presentation, he slammed the Wall Street Journal for a recent wealth tax editorial.

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break it down.

Then, there's been some notable departures in leadership in Los Angeles. Both the LA Times executive editor and the LADWP president stepped down from their roles.

And Hunter Biden caused a commotion in Congress before his court appearance in downtown LA.

In This Episode

• Read the Governor's Budget Summary
• Read the Politico piece on Anthony York