Alissa, Godfrey, and Rachel gather on the first day of spring to try and figure out what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing with his new MAGA-platforming podcast. Plus, new LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman won’t resentence the Menendez brothers until they apologize for "all the lies that they have told.” And some real estate influencers want LA to suspend the Measure ULA transfer tax after the fires — can the City do that?

Supporters held a rally for the Menendez brothers after a resentencing hearing was delayed by LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman

ABC: "DA says he would reconsider resentencing only if Menendez brothers admit to 'lies'"

Mike’s interview with former LA County DA George Gasçon on why he reopened the case 

Separately, Gavin Newsom ordered a risk assessment as part of a clemency review, something he talked about on his new podcast

Yes, Gavin Newsom has a new podcast: This is Gavin Newsom

CalMatters: "Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge”

Politico: "Gavin Newsom is getting in Republicans’ heads”

Paul Mitchell’s polling on how much Newsom is tanking his approval ratings

Former Republican strategist Dan Schnur told Spectrum’s Kate Cagle that says Newsom is trying to position himself as a moderate — and get in with young men — ahead of a potential presidential run 

Brokers have been calling for a suspension of ULA ever since the fires happened, with realtor-influencers like Ben Belack making the case on Instagram

Breitbart directed the question to LA Mayor Karen Bass, who said she was looking into suspending ULA “maybe temporarily.” But can she? (No)

The city’s ULA dashboard shows nearly $600 million in revenue, with the majority coming from single-family home transactions

LA is looking for new revenue streams to fill its $1 billion budget shortfall

Produced by Sophie Bridges