Last time Joe committed to organizing and participating in a beach clean-up as part of his campaign. In today’s episode he shares the state of the region, including the extent of homelessness, drugs, and violence, which made acting so far impossible.

We revisit the commitment as well as personal thoughts on what’s happening to America, at least in its major cities of New York City and Los Angeles.

Then Joe recommits and shares his new expectations of success.

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