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
How is the Black LGBTQ+ experience different than that of the mainstream LGBTQ+? Are things getting better? What are the trendlines and challenges? This podcast is a freewheeling conversation inspired by South LA's Pri.de celebration. Jasmyne Cannick is the Organizer in Chief of South LA Pride Gina Fields is a member of the South LA Pride Planning Committee. Monique Adams is the owner and head coach of The Los Angeles Legends women's football team.https://www.southlapride.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.lalegendsfootball.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Akili shares his experience in welcoming Amazon organizer and Freedom Flotilla member Chris Smalls back to the U.S. following his arrest and beating by Israeli the military. We also take a look back at Akili's decades of activism and electoral organizing with six U.S. Presidents and numerous community-based organizations including Black Lives Matter Grassroots.https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Every day of the week has a special name and a target feature. (IE Talking Point Tuesday) Thursday alone is plain and generic. On this pod listeners weigh in on a name, a creative vibe and local and national issues through our YouTube comments section.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Attorney Cynthia McClain-Hill discusses citizens' rights, ICE raid legalities, martial law, the rise of white grievances, and Trump raising havoc. What are we willing to accept? McClain-Hill is an active Attorney, former LADWP Board President, and Los Angeles Police Commissioner.http://instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en
Mayor Karen Bass on ICE raids, DEI, where cash assistance for immigrants is coming from, the World Cup, and Trump's threat to send the military back to Los Angeles during the 2028 Olympics. Join us on this Wealth Building Wednesday with Michael Smith — LA native and owner of Inglewood's very own Bayou Grille whose dishes bring a taste of Louisiana with the classic Creole cuisine. He has 27 years in the books and isn't stopping anytime soon. Tune in as he recalls the early days of this Inglewood gem, as well as stories of Nipsey and Blacc Sam (his stepsons), who worked at the Bayou Grille.https://www.bayougrille.net/index-2.html
Jasmyne, “Your politically pretty plug,” speaks out on the election-rigging scandal of former Compton Council candidate Jace Dawson who may go to trial this week, whether L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is stealthily teeing up a run for LA Mayor and more.http://instagram.com/hellojasmyne/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en
J. French is a rapper, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a member of the Recording Academy. He is one of three rap artists to give a Ted Talk and is the designer of a new clothing line called Umbrella by J. French. On this podcast he advocates to an end to all censorship, abolishing rap beef and he pushes back on commercialism in the music industry and beyond.https://jfrenchforever.com/ http://instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/Jaguarjfrench_/
Fatima is Chair Emeritus of the California Progressive Caucus. She currently serves as legislative affairs manager and advocate for a nonprofit in Sacramento that focuses on advancing equitable environmental and democracy priorities through the state legislature. As an immigrant, educator, and mother to a son with special needs she is running for State Assembly in District 65 where she plans on tackling the high cost of living, building affordable housing, and infrastructure needs.https://www.instagram.com/fatimaiqbalzubair/reels/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phone lines are open and the call outs and call ins are on! Have we recovered from CoVid? Why are club nights turning into shoot outs? Are we doing enough for our mental health? Should you join an organization or stay outside? And lots of other sh**.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phone lines are open and the call outs and call ins are on! Have we recovered from CoVid? Why are club nights turning into shoot outs? Are we doing enough for our mental health? Should you join an organization or stay outside? And lots of other sh**. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Shalonda "Sunshine" Crawford is a licensed psychologist, an actress, a pastor, a first lady, an author and the host of The Dr. Sunshine Show on KBLA Talk 1580. On this podcast we explore her new text Employing Your Pain: Putting the Hurt to Work for You and applying it to our own lives in real time.https://www.instagram.com/thedrsunshine/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Meditation Instructor/Life Coach/Astrologer/Yoga Teacher Saharah Ali gets us read with Mindful Monday. Then we open up the phone lines to look at what's happening in Texas, how to handle gerrymandering, the political plight of Black women and the latest in Gaza.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
KBLA Contributor LaMikia Castillo is an alumna and adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School where she received dual master's degrees in Public Policy and Urban Planning, and Certificates in Public Management and Political Management. She is an activist and a mother of three. On this pod Dominique and LaMika delve into the choices, challenges and trends in Southern California and national education circles.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Serial entrepreneur, inventor, innovation maven, perpetual problem solver, and accomplished marketing executive Raquel Graham has an unwavering commitment to helping people make their lives better. This passion has inspired her inventions, propelled her award-winning entrepreneurial journey, and fueled her resilience and tenacity in the face of adversity She is the host of KBLA's new weekend show "Entreprenuering" which debuts August 2nd and airs Saturdays at 1PM.https://www.raquelgraham.com/meet-raquel https://www.instagram.com/raquelsgraham/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
William A. (“Sandy”) Darity Jr. is the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics and the director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University. He recently accepted a position at Howard University. He is an economist, author and one of the nation's leading scholars on reparations. His latest book is "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans." On this podcast edition of #FreedmenFridays Dr. Darity outlines the fundamentals of reparations and makes the case to hold out for true repair and stop calling everything reparations.https://socialequity.duke.edu/people/william-a-darity-jr-2/ https://www.amazon.com/Here-Equality-Reparations-Americans-Twenty-First/dp/1469654970 https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri go hard on class struggle, the Epstein scandal, Cali governor's race, homelessness and why Kamal Harris should not run for president.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri go hard on class struggle, the Epstein scandal, Cali governor's race, homelessness and why Kamal Harris should not run for president. https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Omar's career is a testament to his enduring talent and influence. First gaining international attention via that signature hit, There's Nothing Like This, which launched his series of standout solo albums, collaborations with both legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Lamont Dozier, the late Angie Stone, Leon Ware, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu through to the current crop of cutting-edge music makers such as Giggs, and a catalogue of side projects spanning decades. In 2025, he is celebrating his 40th anniversary as a recording artist with the release of his 9th studio album, Brighter the Days.https://www.instagram.com/omar_lyefook/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://omarmusic.co.uk/
Dominique and live callers react to VP Kamala Harris's decision not to run for Governor of California and opine on whether she should run for President in 2028. Later in the podcast we are joined by KBLA National Political Director Dr. Nii Quartelai Quartey who weighs in on this and other breaking topics including Diddy's legal appeal, Trump's tariff deadline and what does a Democratic comeback even look like?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/drniiquartelai/
The phone lines are heating up and the topics are fire: Who do you support for Governor of California now that Kamala Harris has decided not to? Should the Veep run for president? Is Chris Smalls really free? What's next for Palestine?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Adrian L. Miller, CEO and Founder of Xyion Inc., is a luminary in the contemporary music industry, renowned for his strategic acumen and profound influence. With a career spanning over two decades, Miller has traversed every facet of the musical landscape, from radio disc jockey to executive producing, leaving an indelible mark at every turn. Raised in St. Louis's Pruitt-Igoe projects, his journey began with a childhood boombox igniting a passion for music that propelled him to become a weekend deejay at KBLK “Power 1550” during his university years. Miller's trajectory led him to Los Angeles, where he immersed himself in the burgeoning hip-hop scene, eventually working with industry titans such as Steve Rifkind and Fabian Duvernay, and later Benny Medina and Quincy Jones at Warner Music Group. Throughout his illustrious career, Miller has shaped the careers of numerous artists, from Cypress Hill to Anderson .Paak, earning accolades including six Grammys and a Cannes Lion Award for his unparalleled contributions.https://xyion.com/team/adrian-l-miller/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast explore natural hair trends, methodology and the Nappywood conference where they thrive. Our guest is Regi Kimbell, curator of natural lifestyle experiences · founder, curator of lifestyle experiences, storyteller, director & cinematographer. Nappywood™️ is celebrating 10 years of bringing together Natural hair professionals, braiders, locticians, licensed cosmetologists, professional natural stylists, barbers and natural hair enthusiasts. Later in the podcast Dominique breaks down the situation with the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and calls for the release of labor organizer Chris Smalls.https://www.nappywood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Janette Robinson-Flint is the Executive Director and founder of Black Women for Wellness, an organization committed to healing, educating, and supporting Black women. She is also a community professional at Charles Drew University, where she teaches public health professionals about reproductive justice and health policies. Women's Voices for the Earth. On this podcast we explore abortion rights, rites of passage, menopause and environmental justice through the lens of Black women's health.https://bwwla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Janette Robinson-Flint is the Executive Director and founder of Black Women for Wellness, an organization committed to healing, educating, and supporting Black women. She is also a community professional at Charles Drew University, where she teaches public health professionals about reproductive justice and health policies. Women's Voices for the Earth. On this podcast we explore abortion rights, rites of passage, menopause and environmental justice through the lens of Black women's health. https://bwwla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Join Dominique on a Talking point Tuesday as she covers the continuing Family First Protest over the weekend in Los Angeles and Riverside. Pushing back on the ''Big Beautiful Bill”. More on Trump and his attempt to persecute Oprah, Al Sharpton, and Beyoncé, and Kamala Harris for suspicion that they received funds for endorsing Kamala Harris.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Today's podcast features two guests, Project 21 Ambassador Andre Barnes in the first half and US Senator Alex Padilla in the second half of this Talking Point Tuesday. Andre discusses immigration rights,Ice raids, and legislation. Stay tuned for the second half where US Senator Padilla recalls his experience at the DHS Press Conference and a deeper dive into his immigration bill.https://www.instagram.com/natlctr/ https://www.instagram.com/senalexpadilla/
Join Dominique on a Talking point Tuesday as she covers the continuing Family First Protest over the weekend in Los Angeles and Riverside. Pushing back on the ''Big Beautiful Bill”. More on Trump and his attempt to persecute Oprah, Al Sharpton, and Beyoncé, and Kamala Harris for suspicion that they received funds for endorsing Kamala Harris.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Join Dominique on a Talking point Tuesday as she covers the continuing Family First Protest over the weekend in Los Angeles and Riverside. Pushing back on the ''Big Beautiful Bill”. More on Trump and his attempt to persecute Oprah, Al Sharpton, and Beyoncé, and Kamala Harris for suspicion that they received funds for endorsing Kamala Harris. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Let's talk about marriage, Dr. Gloria Morrow discusses the importance of communication, trust, forgiveness, and investigating oneself. As well as finances, interracial dating, and standards on a Black Marriage Monday.https://www.instagram.com/gloria.morrow/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On today's podcast, Dominique discusses the Epstein files, Trump cheating in golf, and the dangers of erythritol. She also covers the tragic passing of 3-year-old Ke'Torrius Starkes in Birmingham, Alabama, after he was left in a car by a DHR contract worker. This podcast also includes Mindful Mondays with Saharah Ali, and her take on how we can lead with wisdom and not emotion during this Leo season. She encourages us to ask ourselves, “Where is your heart?”https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
KBLA's very own James Farr, host of Conversation Live: Altadena Rising. Join us for a captivating discussion. On today's podcast, Dominique and James address Trump and Texas Governor Abbott's efforts to gain more Republican seats, Gavin Newsom's pushback, the Southern California Edison Fund, the Anthony McClain tragedy, and James's take on AI journalism.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Gina Belafonte is an award-winning Producer, Director, Actress, Educator, Prison Abolitionist, and Freedom Activist. Co-founder of Sankofa.org, Gina has been using art as a tool for over 25 years to communicate messages of hope and civic engagement. On this podcast she is joined by two of her collaborators - Diane Luby Lane, CEO of Get Lit - Words Ignite and LA based poet Monique Mitchell and we look at the role of poetry, art in general, courage and the power of the word in times of repression and fear. Their new stage show is "If I Awaken In Los Angeles" at the Ford Theater.https://www.instagram.com/getlitpoet/https://www.instagram.com/peacegina/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Isaac G. Bryan represents California's 55th Assembly District, which consists of Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw District, Culver City, Ladera Heights, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms, Pico-Robertson, Beverly Grove, Mid-Wilshire, and large parts of South Los Angeles. In the Assembly, Isaac serves as Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources as well as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Poverty and Economic Inclusion. On this podcast Assemblyman Bryan talks about AB7 - his college admissions bill. Whether you call it reparations or not - it will likely impact many other reparations initiatives.https://www.instagram.com/ib2_real/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and a KBLA Contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Ed go hard on the Epstein Files, the new houselessness executive order, the future of Palestine, the Skydance merger, Governor Newsom's Cali redistricting strategy and Glorilla's cannabis arrest.https://x.com/edwardmsanders/status/1580346281272045568https://x.com/diprimaradio?lang=en
Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and a KBLA Contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Ed go hard on the Epstein Files, the new houselessness executive order, the future of Palestine, the Skydance merger, Governor Newsom's Cali redistricting strategy and Glorilla's cannabis arrest. https://x.com/edwardmsanders/status/1580346281272045568 https://x.com/diprimaradio?lang=en
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. A widely published scholar and popular lecturer, he studies the intersection of race, law, morality, psychology, politics, ordinary language philosophy, and the performing arts. His latest book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law, looks at America's criminal justice system – among the deadliest and most racist in the world – through deeply interdisciplinary lenses.https://jodyarmour.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
Jabari Peoples was just 18 years old when he was shot down by Alabama police on June 23rd of this year. Law enforcement is refusing to release the official autopsy, bodycam footage or the names of the officers. Protests are ramping up with five people arrested this week for demonstrating. Black Lives Matter Grassroots Birmingham and BLM Grassroots Alabama are boots on the ground on the frontlines and on this podcast, they bring us the latest.https://www.instagram.com/blm.bham/ https://www.facebook.com/blmbirmingham/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Global Day of Compassion is meant to bring all neighborhoods, tribes and interests together to uplift their own communities. On this podcast organizers from four communities share their work and how they'll mark the last Sunday of July - 7/28/25. Minister Hanan AKA Big Tone, Daud Sherrills, Mark Anthony Sutton AKA Big Preach and Trayvon Williams (son of Tookie Williams) invite you to get help, get involved and push for unity.https://www.instagram.com/fotc.ministries/ https://www.buildpluscommunity.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Global Day of Compassion is meant to bring all neighborhoods, tribes and interests together to uplift their own communities. On this podcast organizers from four communities share their work and how they'll mark the last Sunday of July - 7/28/25. Minister Hanan AKA Big Tone, Daud Sherrills, Mark Anthony Sutton AKA Big Preach and Trayvon Williams (son of Tookie Williams) invite you to get help, get involved and push for unity. https://www.instagram.com/fotc.ministries/ https://www.buildpluscommunity.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast independent artist, producer and musician Madison McFerrin shares her story and the very personal music it brings forth. Upon the release of her second album "Scorpio," her Tony Desk triumph and her stunning feature on Tyler the Creator's new single "Don't Worry Baby."https://www.instagram.com/madmcferrin/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Katrina Michelle launched her catering business during the pandemic after a successful entrepreneurial career. Now K Michelle is a fulltime chef whose famous shrimp and grits is causing lines around the block at Taste of Soul. On this podcast Dominique & Miles taste test Cajun Salmon pasta and savory breakfast grits and shine the light on this socially innovative, Black-owned, women-owned business. Later in the hour Dominique goes in on Trump's battle to suppress the Epstein story, mass starvation in Gaza and history's urgent cry for accountability.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kmichelles_kitchencatering/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/ https://kmichellekitchencatering.com/
Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless.https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/ https://www.instagram.com/indigo02/
Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless. https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/ https://www.instagram.com/indigo02/
(Airdate 7/23/25) On this podcast independent artist, producer and musician Madison McFerrin shares her story and the very personal music it brings forth. Upon the release of her second album "Scorpio," her Tony Desk triumph and her stunning feature on Tyler the Creator's new single "Don't Worry Baby."https://www.instagram.com/madmcferrin/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
(Airdate 7/23/25) Katrina Michelle launched her catering business during the pandemic after a successful entrepreneurial career. Now K Michelle is a fulltime chef whose famous shrimp and grits is causing lines around the block at Taste of Soul. On this podcast Dominique & Miles taste test Cajun Salmon pasta and savory breakfast grits and shine the light on this socially innovative, Black-owned, women-owned business. Later in the hour Dominique goes in on Trump's battle to suppress the Epstein story, mass starvation in Gaza and history's urgent cry for accountability.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/kmichelles_kitchencatering/https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/
(Airdate 7/23/25) Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless.https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/https://www.instagram.com/indigo02/
(Airdate 7/23/25) On this podcast independent artist, producer and musician Madison McFerrin shares her story and the very personal music it brings forth. Upon the release of her second album "Scorpio," her Tony Desk triumph and her stunning feature on Tyler the Creator's new single "Don't Worry Baby." https://www.instagram.com/madmcferrin/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
(Airdate 7/23/25) Katrina Michelle launched her catering business during the pandemic after a successful entrepreneurial career. Now K Michelle is a fulltime chef whose famous shrimp and grits is causing lines around the block at Taste of Soul. On this podcast Dominique & Miles taste test Cajun Salmon pasta and savory breakfast grits and shine the light on this socially innovative, Black-owned, women-owned business. Later in the hour Dominique goes in on Trump's battle to suppress the Epstein story, mass starvation in Gaza and history's urgent cry for accountability. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kmichelles_kitchencatering/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/
(Airdate 7/23/25) Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless. https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/ https://www.instagram.com/indigo02/
Dominique & Jill pay tribute to actor/director/poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists LA. She hosts KBLA's entertainment show "RSVP" 6P-7P weekdays.https://www.instagram.com/stilettoJill/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Jasmyne Cannick is a strategist, award winning Gen X journalist and on-air contributor known for her incisive commentary on politics, race and contemporary social issues. On this podcast Dominique & Jasmyne pay tribute to Black LGBTQ pioneer Jewel Thais Williams, Cold Play, South LA Pride, racism in the gay community and the Trump parade of shiny objects meant to distract his base from the Epstein matter.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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