Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; a
Following her iconic performance at the 2026 Oscars in support of the film Sinners, we reprise a career conversation with this pioneering and legendary ballet artist. Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Her inspiring story helped make her a role model and pop icon. After 25 years with the ABT, Copeland announced her retirement in 2025, giving her final performance that October.https://www.instagram.com/mistyonpointe/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Wealth Building Wednesday features money with Miles Low. Rap artist and entrepreneur is in the spotlight, and the conversation turns to the state of the music industry today, and how artists can find alternative ways to thrive in a system that is designed to starve them out. Also in the conversation Julia Stratton's victory in the Illinois Senate race, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rumors of death and updates on the war in Iran.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/
On this podcast we go hard on the tough questions around solving the homeless crisis in Los Angeles and nationwide. Tim Kornegay is the Los Angeles Director of Operations for Urban Alchemy. TimKornegay@UrbanALchemy.UShttps://www.instagram.com/timkornegay/ https://www.instagram.com/urbanalchemyofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
In this podcast one of the world's leading economists answers our questions about the costs of war and the potential profitability of peace. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is am MIT-trained labor economist, author, educator and commentator. To sign up for her newsletter The Malveaux Monitor please email malveauxnewsletter@gmail.com.https://www.juliannemalveaux.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Sharon and Dominique take on the scope of the war in Iran, the expanding military budget and footprint around the world, who is making a bundle off of it and what it will take to bring peace. Sharon Kyle, JD is the editor and publisher of the LA Progressive.https://www.laprogressive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Which jobs will withstand the challenge of AI? Where will we see job growth? How do we prepare our children to win in the job marketplace of the future? These work convos and more are the focus of this podcast. We are joined by Sherlett Hendy Newbill a member of the Board of Education representing District 1 for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). A native of Los Angeles, she attended LAUSD schools and graduated from Dorsey High School.https://bd1.lausd.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sherlett4lausd/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Chauntyll Allen and Satara Strong Allen were arrested on the orders of Attorney General Pam Bondi following a protest at a church in Minnesota. Their cases are still pending. They are also among the original group of women behind the Target boycott which has not been ended. Chauntyll and Satara have been organizing with Black Lives Matter Grassroots since the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2013. On this podcast they tell the harrowing story of their arrests, the inspiring work they are doing in the twin cities and the truth about the Target boycott.https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chauntyll-and-satara-recover-and-stay-safe https://www.instagram.com/chauntyll/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali breaks down Saturn in Aries, Mercury retro-shade and the spring equinox. Saharah is a meditation instructor, sound healer, astrologer, sound bath specialist, yoga teacher and life coach. Later in the hour Dominique goes in on the Academy Awards and the war in Iran.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we look at the state of the California's governor's race and why the Democratic Party's latest moves may end up creating an all-white cohort of candidates for 2026. We unbox the delightful and restorative Black Women Are Divine event in honor of Breonna Taylor. We speak on the role of labor in defeating fascism and look at why the movement to unseat Police Chief Jim McDonnell is picking up steam. KBLA contributor and BLM Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah joins.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Charlie Bereal was born into a family of musicians, the multi-talented artist has collaborated with some of the most iconic names in the world, from JAY-Z to the late Aaliyah. Despite forging an incredibly fruitful path as a producer, sought after guitarist and songwriter, he's now poised to conquer the world as a solo artist. His latest album Walk with the Father was released in December on Death Row Records.https://deathrowrecords.com/charlie-bereal https://www.instagram.com/charliebereal/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
This conversation goes in depth into what happened in Maryland when Governor Wes Moore vetoed reparations legislation and was overruled by the state legislature.https://www.instagram.com/westbaltimorelove/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/x
Labor activist/KBLA Contributor Sherri Bell joins Dominique to take on the Iran war, the (not cancelled) Target boycott, the government shutdown, Dorsey vs. Crenshaw, Pete Hegseth's lobster spending spree, SNAP benefits and why we know Black Women Are Divine #Breonna Taylor. https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Yazmin Moet Watkins is a poet, comedian, screenwriter, actress educator, organizer, avid roller-skater and adventurer. She can be seen on season two of Grand Crew and has co-written and developed pilots with Netflix and Comedy Central. Watkins serves as the co-chair of the Arts & Culture Committee for Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. She is the author of the poetry book A Vessel Born to Float.https://www.instagram.com/yazminmonetwatkins/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Our crowd sourced think tank is tasked with figuring out how to end the forever wars and evil doing of the current administration. Dominique goes in on the Iran war, Gaza, the campaign against Cuba and an administration at war with its own citizens.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
When Black Workers Win Everybody Wins: AFSCME and the LABWC Take on the LA City Charterhttps://www.instagram.com/lablackworkercenter/https://www.afscme.org/https://lablackworkercenter.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Mario Van Peebles is a consummate filmmaking Renaissance man. He is a writer, producer actor and director who originally broke out as an actor in Clint Eastwood's Heart Break Ridge. His directorial debut was the gangster classic New Jack City. He has written and directed and starred in countless projects for film and television since, including Badasssss! about his maverick father's game-changing film Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song! His latest is as director and executive producer on the upcoming Netflix crime thriller series Nemesis.
Rapper, Serial Entrepreneur, Producer, Podcaster and AI Educator Miles Low is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Dominique makes an announcement about her next rip she is leading to Africa and Miles and Dominique don't agree concerning Timothee Chalamet's take on Ballet and Opera and how it might or might not impact his Oscar prospects.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.mileslowmusic.com/
Ashley Brown was born and raised in Los Angeles. She grew up in Mid-City, lives in Leimert Park and works throughout Los Angeles as a school-based mental health professional with over a decade of experience supporting students, families and educators.https://www.ashleybrownforassembly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Iman Jordan is a singer/songwriter/producer whose artistry bridges music, community, and activism. He was recently awarded the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award at the 2025 Grammys. A sought-after songwriter, Iman has written for Rihanna (“Desperado”), Jazmine Sullivan, Alicia Keys, and The Internet. On this podcast we get to know the artist, his activism, his outlook and what's next.https://www.instagram.com/imanjordanmusic/ https://www.artwellcoalition.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique is joined by Cal State LA Professor Dr. Melina Abdullah who is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. The convo shares the history, philosophy and your invitation to Black Women Are Divine in the spirit of Breonna Taylor. We also delve into the origin story of Women's History Month and some of the women's issues that are top of mind right now.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Why is LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto secretly lobbying against LA's program to help people keep from being evicted? Why is my car insurance bill suddenly so high and what can be done about it? Why is everything so doggone expensive? Dominique goes in on Cali and left coast issues calling out problems and calling in solutions.https://www.stayhousedla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Del Harrison is a comedian, entrepreneur and app developer with over twenty years of experience bringing people together through entertainment. She is the founder of KOMBYE - a new social club for professionals over forty. Troy Rawlings is a comedian, host author and speaker. He is the creator of the interactive Sex, Love and Relationship Forum called Talk Show. On this podcast they talk about their quest to get Black singles over forty beyond the stereotypes of one another and get them outside where they might meet their match.https://kombyeapp.web.app/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, numerologist, sound healer, life coach and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she brings us the moment - Venus in Aries and Mercury in retrograde - into focus and leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation. Later in the house we open the phone lines and look at national and international headlines.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we are joined by LaTisha Nixon, the mother of Gemmell Moore, journalist/advocate Jasmyne Cannick and attorney Hussien Turk fresh off of a victory almost ten years in the making with the jury awarding $2 million dollars in the civil lawsuit against wealthy political donor and convicted predator Ed Buck for the wrongful death of Gemmel Moore.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://jasmynemail.wixsite.com/justice4gemmel https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter is the Scott Waugh Endowed Chair in the Division of the Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at UCLA. He is the author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation. On this podcast Dr. Hunter shares the controversy around a Washington State reparations study and how the process and procedures exposed deeply problematic gatekeeping and harm in the execution of the work of the commission raising the question of whether the perpetrators of harm have the ability to be part of its repair? #FreedmenFridayhttps://www.marcusanthonyhunter.com/ https://www.marcusanthonyhunter.com/rol https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique DiPrima and Ed Sanders go in on the firing of Christy Noem, the war in Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and the racism inside elite private schools as unmasked by a young Black water polo player suing Harvard Westlake. Ed Sanders is the President and Founder of ES Advisors, a public policy and electoral consulting firm and a KBLA contributor.Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @DiPrimaRadio https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Paris McCoy is the Executive Director of Tec Leimert. Ms. McCoy is a multifaceted professional, who transforms intricate ideas into visually compelling narratives as a Transmedia Creative Producer and Technologist, Cinematographer, and Business Strategist. Tec Leimert is a hub of Technology Entertainment Convergence, of Art & Tech leaders in South LA.https://www.instagram.com/TECLeimert/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique opens the phone lines on our Think Tank Thursday question of the day - how do we end the war in Iran? DEI, alternative futures in Africa and our nation's budget are all in the convo.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The City of Los Angeles is rewriting their rules - the municipal constitution known as the city charter. On this podcast we look at how the Los Angeles Black Worker Center is lobbying to write equity and opportunity for Black workers into the charter in order to repair centuries of discrimination and gatekeeping. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine's Power 100 Most Influential African Americans, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, and the 2014 NNPA Newsmaker of the Year, Attorney Ben Crump is referred to as Black America's Attorney General. On this podcast he reflects on his new venture as a crime novelist, how to fight to win in hostile times and how he hopes to inspire through fiction while continuing to fight in the courtroom.https://bencrump.com/about/attorneys/ben-crump/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneycrump/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Why does one athlete play for decades like LeBron and another can't last one season? How do we get strong without getting hurt? Is the weight room okay for kids? How do we develop a winning mentality? Veteran speed and performance Coach Lyntrel C. Smith shares his more than 20 years of experience training champions like Trevor Ariza and Kevon Looney - his formula for Righteous Fitness.https://www.instagram.com/righteous_fitness/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
At Social Good Solutions (SGS) are consultants, catalysts for transformative social change. Founded by a Black woman, they are a boutique firm that specializes in operationalizing equity. They guide philanthropic institutions, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education toward becoming racial justice practitioners, change champions, and resource mobilizers. On this podcast we look at how that looks in real time and how and why we need to build a more equitable funding infrastructure. Kaci Patterson is the firm's founder and chief architect.https://socialgoodsolutions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/socialgoodsolutions/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
People are sick of billionaires and celebrities. Will the MAGA era leave these characters in the dust? Who will protect the legacy of the greats like Tupac and Eazy? Which way will the pendulum swing as we kick off the election season with the start of the primaries? Miles Low is a rap artist and radio production specialist; Attorney Chirs Martin is a civil rights attorney running for LA City Council.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/doc_martin88/
Lenny McAllister is a nationally renowned op-ed writer, political analyst and media staple on outlets ranging from Radio New Zealand and Sirius XM Radio to CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He is a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation. It's a Talking Point Tuesday - Mr. McAllister and Ms. DiPrima mix it up on issues from the war in Iran to School Vouchers.https://www.lennymcallister.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique looks at new charges against Michael Jackson, the truth about LA's Gang Reduction and Youth Development Department and what Mayor Karen Bass is doing to help people who are facing eviction. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour is a human rights activist and the political director for Organization of Iranian-American Communities.https://oiac.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali kicks off the hour with Mindful Monday centering the full moon/worm moon/lunar eclipse and the call to pick up our power and embrace divine wisdom. Later in the hour Dominique opens the phone lines and unboxes the deliciousness of the NAACP Awards as a palate cleanser after the BAFTA debacle and the impact of the Actor Awards choosing to honor Michael B. Jordan and Sinners alongside other national and international topics.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Last time the U.S. declared war was 1942 - so why are we always at war? And why is Congress allowing it? LaMikia Castillo is an Afro-Latina Black Lives Matter activist born and raised in South LA. She is a professor at USC and Cal State LA, a mom and a DEI consultant.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Mooney Twins are comedians, health educators, motivational speakers, and self-help advocates. They have been into holistic health and the human potential movement for over 20 years. They are also the creators of the Wealth Portal where they teach financial literacy and crypto investing. Reach Daryl and Dwayne at (323) 450-5340.mooneycoin22@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dwayne.mooney/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Khaleef 'the reparationist" Alexander is a Philly native who worked on the campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday. He is a member of Concerned Black America Citizens, Inc and is currently lobbying for a Philadelphia City Freedmen's Bureau.https://www.gofundme.com/f/NewHayti-FayettevilleCommunityOffice https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri unbox national and local issues.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Douglas is a nationally acclaimed trial attorney known for his courtroom mastery, deep civil rights advocacy, and landmark victories against powerful institutions. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Douglas has become one of the most respected figures in American litigation perhaps best known for his work on the O.J. Simpson trial. He is the founding partner of Douglas / Hicks Law.https://www.douglashickslaw.com/about-douglas-hicks https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phones are hot and the topics are fire. Dominique takes on national and international issues - from Cuba to the patriarchy it's in the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we celebrate the fifth anniversary of BSAP and look at how student activists are winning their own resources and changing L.A. schools in major ways. Ashley Edwards is Development Director for Students Deserve and a member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. Mau Trejo is the Director of Communications for Students Deserve and a member of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition.https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/ https://www.safeschoolslausd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Lisane Basquiat is a board certified master practitioner and teacher of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and is the founder of Shaping Freedom. Through her work as a life strategist with Shaping Freedom, Basquiat has inspired countless individuals to reclaim their lives and rewrite their personal narratives through her workshops and the Shaping Freedom with Lisane Basquiat podcast.https://shapingfreedom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phones are hot and Dominique is fired up as we give our responses to the State of the Union address - the longest in history and a few other things including the Christian inquisition, Dred Scott, SCOTUS and the 14th Amendment.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we look at the perils facing non-profit organizations in today's environment and why so many don't follow or don't even know the rules. Sheila Mix is the Executive Director of Community Services Inc an organization dedicated to helping non-profits thrive and comply with the many rules they must follow to survive.https://communitydevelopmentservicesinc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
In this episode of Black Marriage Monday we talk with Dr. Gloria Morrow to find our footing on communication, preparation and moving beyond stereotypes to build a long and loving marriage or committed relationship. Dr. Gloria Morrow is one of the nation's leading clinical psychologists, authors, and inspirational speakers, known for bridging faith, psychology, and empowerment. Her newest books, Becoming a Brand New You: Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Power, Become Brand New and The Things That Make Men Cry, Second Edition: Breaking the Silence… Restoring the Soul, are powerful resources designed to heal hearts, renew minds, and transform lives.https://drgloriamorrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Stolen: Lives, Money Movement is a documentary feature that premiered February 20th, 2026, at the Pan African Film Festival. On this podcast the filmmakers tell the story of why this film had to be kept under wraps for two years of production, what widespread rumors and misinformation it takes on and how this powerful Black Lives Matter Grassroots story made it to the big screen. Niele Anderson is a producer and on-air talent for television, radio and print media. She is the Director of Stolen. Dominique DiPrima is also a Writer and Producer on the project. Phillip Jackson is a freelance Cinematographer, Director of Photography and Producer of numerous film and television projects. He is a longtime member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and the Cinematographer for Stolen.https://www.instagram.com/nielela/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Melina Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. She is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and a Lead Organizer of BLMLA. She is Executive Producer and Producer of the feature documentary Stolen: Lives, Money, Movement.https://blmgrassroots.org/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phone lines and wide open and the topics are tantalizing. Epstein accountability, owning our own images, the "Bored of Peace" (not bored of war though0, tariffs, neo-colonialism and the Pan African Film Festival are all on the table.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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