UMVA has learned that comedian Tom Segura delivered a surprisingly upbeat take on Los Angeles GOP mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt during a recent podcast conversation.
Segura argued that a campaign sparking buzz and conversation can carve a path in a city as restless as L.A., noting that “the people there are desperate and they live for entertainment—so give them a show, and he’s entertaining as s*.”
Host Joe Rogan highlighted Pratt’s latest stunt: pressure‑washing sidewalks with a stencil that left a bold logo imprint, a visual punch that turned ordinary pavement into a moving billboard.
Rogan added that Pratt’s ideas resonated with him, describing the candidate’s approach as “good” and “clever.” Segura echoed the sentiment, reminding listeners that “our president is a reality‑show host,” implying that unconventional tactics can sway even the toughest elections.
Pratt, a reality‑TV personality turned political contender, is challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and councilmember Nithya Raman in a race that has suddenly surged into the national spotlight.
He has publicly criticized Bass’s handling of the city’s drug addiction and homelessness crises, positioning himself as a blunt outsider ready to shake the status quo.
The campaign’s rapid rise has attracted attention from high‑profile figures, with one former president expressing a wish to see Pratt succeed, while a prominent business leader labeled him “authentically American.”
All eyes are now on the June 2 mayoral primary, where the city’s future could hinge on whether spectacle or policy will win the hearts of Los Angeles voters.
