Outsider Nithya Raman made history when she defeated incumbent David Ryu in the race for Los Angeles City Council District 4. Not only is she the first Asian woman in this seat, but she is also the first person in 17 years to unseat a member of the L.A. City Council. In this episode, host Alex Cohen learns the secret behind Raman's successful campaign.
Producer Esther Lee then joins to talk campaign strategy.
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