Welcome to Common Sense Citizen, a Thrive LA podcast where civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday Angelenos come together to talk real solutions for LA’s biggest challenges. In this premiere episode, host Ryan Nafa is joined by Casa Vega owner Kristi Vega, venture capitalist John Kim, and Thrive LA board president Sam Yebri to dive into the heart of what’s broken in Los Angeles—and what we can do about it.

From small business struggles to housing policy, homelessness, public safety, and civic accountability, this roundtable is a raw, honest look at how everyday citizens are being left behind—and why it’s time to bring common sense back to local politics.

If you're tired of political extremes, fed up with inaction, and ready to be part of the change, you're in the right place.