Remembering Kobe Bryant; Vacancy Taxes In U.S. Cities

Remembering Kobe Bryant; Vacancy Taxes In U.S. Cities

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Host Tonya Mosley talks with KPCC reporter Erick Galindo about Kobe Bryant’s legacy and what he meant to the people of Los Angeles. Also, in 2019, approximately 12% of the nation’s housing stock was vacant. Vacancy taxes are a new tool cities are implementing to ensure all available housing is used. But do they work? We discuss.