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“I’m doing this to fight evil" - Spencer Pratt on Running for LA Mayor

May 11, 2026 / 01:31

This episode discusses the challenges of crime and safety in Los Angeles, featuring a passionate conversation about the impact of drug addiction and homelessness on families. The guest emphasizes the importance of enforcing laws to create a safer environment for children and communities.

The guest shares personal experiences of witnessing drug-related incidents affecting families, including children being exposed to dangerous situations. He highlights the frustration of parents who feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods.

He expresses hope for the future, mentioning how enforcing laws has led to a resurgence of businesses and creativity in Hollywood. The guest believes that a safer environment can inspire artists and improve the community.

The conversation touches on the emotional toll of crime and the responsibility of government to protect its citizens. The guest's determination to fight against what he perceives as evil is a central theme.

Overall, the episode presents a candid discussion about the realities of living in a city grappling with crime and the potential for positive change through law enforcement.

TLDR

The episode discusses crime in Los Angeles and the need for law enforcement to ensure community safety.

Episode

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You're sitting down with your sons and they're saying, "Dad, what did you do to
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save LA?" What do you tell them? >> To my sons, again, I'm showing them you
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can fight evil. These people are evil that let every innocent person that pays their taxes feel unsafe on their streets
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that they pay taxes for. A lot of people don't have money to do things because
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they pay all their taxes like me and then the city and the government fails them. And whether your house burns down
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or you got a screaming drug addict in front of you, a naked drug addict in front of your kids causing trauma,
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there's people having literal drug addicts having sex on meth in front of kids. Parents are telling me they have
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to have their kids glued to an iPad in the backseat of their cars driving to them in school. In other communities,
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they have to walk under these underpasses and walk past this. So, I'll be able to tell my sons, "Thank God
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America have laws and your dad said, "Hey, breaking news. let's enforce them.
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And we did it and it worked. And then people came in with tons of money and we got businesses booming, more jobs.
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Hollywood, we're making even better movies than we've made in 10 years because the independent creative artists
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are inspired again. They're feeling supported. The vision is so real. And that's my fight. I go back to if God is
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burning somebody's house down to fight these people. You're burning my house
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down and then you burn my mom's house down and you have me listening to my crying mom every day for 18 months. Do
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this to fight evil. And this is evil that has taken this beautiful

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Episode Highlights

  • Fighting Evil
    A father shares his fight against societal issues with his sons, emphasizing resilience and action.
    “You can fight evil.”
    @ 00m 08s
    May 11, 2026
  • The Power of Law
    Reflecting on the importance of laws in restoring safety and community well-being.
    “Thank God America has laws.”
    @ 00m 49s
    May 11, 2026
  • Creative Resurgence
    Celebrating a revival in Hollywood and creativity after overcoming adversity.
    “The vision is so real.”
    @ 01m 12s
    May 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You can fight evil.
    “I’m doing this to fight evil" - Spencer Pratt on Running for LA Mayor
  • Thank God America has laws.
    “I’m doing this to fight evil" - Spencer Pratt on Running for LA Mayor
  • The vision is so real.
    “I’m doing this to fight evil" - Spencer Pratt on Running for LA Mayor

Key Moments

  • Societal Issues00:03
  • Resilience00:49
  • Creative Boom01:03
  • Confronting Evil01:20