Summary: With the state's economy in pandemic-induced freefall, missed rent payments are piling up for California tenants and landlords. On this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt and Liam discuss whether a rent strike will provoke the state into action, and what can the government realistically do to help? First, the Avocado of the Fortnite takes us to Liam's backyard (4:00). Then a discussion of the #CancelTheRent movement and two state proposals to address the issue (7:00). Then an interview with Patricia Mendoza, a renter in Imperial Beach who participated in the May 1 rent strike (30:00). Finally, an interview with Evelyn Garcia, whose family owns an apartment complex in South L.A. (44:00). LA Times Subscription Page: https://www.latimes.com/subscriptions/land-subscribe-evergreen/subscribe.html#int_source=on_site&int_medium=may_acquisition_subscribe_vanity_landing_page&int_campaign=digital_test CalMatters Donation Page: calmatters.org/donate/ml
