Los Angeles mayoral candidate and city council member Nithya Raman proposed a ban on using barbecue grills or fire pits during red flag warning days to prevent wildfires from occurring in the area. Raman was hit with significant pushback, with a Democratic colleague saying that her remarks were “completely disconnected from how families across Los Angeles actually live.” (RELATED: The Spectacle Ep. 420: Cali’s Lax Voter ID Laws Means Anyone Can Vote For Spencer Pratt)
Spencer Pratt says Nithya Raman saying she’s going to ban outdoor barbecues was DUMB.
Spencer is going to ban outdoor vagrant fires.
People can barbecue all they want. pic.twitter.com/yOINQdfoxo
— Mila Joy (@Milajoy) May 23, 2026
The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the ridiculousness of Raman’s socialist policies. Ellie and Lyrah talk about the mayoral race in Los Angeles and the recent revelations of Raman’s connection to a social media account, Dear White Staffers, that is known for spreading antisemitic content.
Tune in to hear their discussion!
Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here.
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