# L.A.’s Mayoral Race Becomes a Fight for Hollywood Jobs

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Podcast: [Ankler Agenda](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ankler-agenda-5321489)
Published: 2026-04-23T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The entertainment industry’s economic and existential tailspin is playing out on the political stage, as Los Angeles’ mayoral candidates curry favor with the Hollywood set before the June 2 primary. Incumbent Karen Bass, city council member Nithya Raman and former The Hills star Spencer Pratt aren’t wooing the A-list, but the rank-and-file of an industry being squeezed by runaway production. Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Ashley Cullins break down the crisis and — finally! — the growing bidding war between California, New York, New Jersey and beyond as states fight to keep film and TV projects in the U.S. Plus, Natalie Jarvey gives us the NAB Show recap, and the crew contemplates what comes next for WarnerMount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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