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
"Brian Dunn is the Managing Partner and lead Civil Rights Attorney for The Cochran Firm California, the office founded by the late Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. For the past 25 years, Brian Dunn is one of very few attorneys that has focused the majority of his practice on civil rights cases, representing over 200 victims of police misconduct since 1995. On this podcast he speaks on the way juries have moved alarmingly to the right since 2020, the impact of qualified immunity and his work with Black Panther Party leader Geronimo "Jijaga" Pratt.https://www.cochranfirm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Meditation instructor, yoga teacher sound healer and life coach Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and focuses us on forgiveness. Later in the hour Dominique tackles national headlines, including the president's plan to pardon convicted drug trafficker, former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernanadez.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we cover the recent challenges by young Democrats to incumbents in "safe" blue seats. Are Dems failing at passing the torch? Are we failing at providing support for young people post-covid? Are we forgetting the lessons of World AIDs Day and more. LaMikia Castillo is a professor, activist, a mama and the founder and principal of Castillo & Assoc.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Bryant Odega, Ed.M. is a teacher dedicated to advancing education, labor, and climate justice. As an educator, he is committed to making education the practice of freedom by empowering his students to reach their full potential, uninhibited by systems of oppression. n 2022, Bryant ran a grassroots campaign on housing and climate justice and became one of the first Gen-Z and youngest Black resident to run for Los Angeles City Council. On this podcast he breaks down local progressive politics and the ongoing UTLA negotiations.https://www.instagram.com/bryantodega/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Emmily Alexander Nworgu is a teacher from Los Angeles, Uchenna Nworgu is an accountant from Nigeria. They are the co-founders of African Focus Inc. They have been married 33 years. On this podcast they share their story and the rules and tips they use to keep their marriage strong. If you want to learn how to travel to Africa with us or how to join African Focus, Inc call or text them at (310) 676-7300.https://www.instagram.com/africanfocuspresents/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, sound healer, astrologer, numerologist meditation instructor and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she shares our weekly guided meditation and affirmation for Mindful Mondays. Saharah also breaks down sun in Sagittarius. Later in the hour Dominique takes on national and international headlines and pays tribute to Jamil Al-Amin AKA H. Rap Brown.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/
James Farr is a KBLA contributor and a writer for the LA Progressive. On this podcast James joins Dominque to share his take on everything from Altadena's fire recovery to Eric Swalwell's run for governor to the latest scuttlebutt from Southern California Edison.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/
Sean Swoopes is the owner of TG3 Entertainment. He is a renowned promoter who studied public administration at UNLV. Dana Semien is a flight attendant on her second career after twenty years in the music business. On this podcast they share their love story and invite you to a massive celebration of their love.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forever-a-vibe-tickets-1966983522666?msockid=27cc7ec84ca766682b426ecd4dcd677d https://www.instagram.com/tg3ent1/ https://www.instagram.com/ssswoopes/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
We are joined by Baltimore reparations advocate Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III. Dr. Brown is the founder of The Black Church Food Security Network and a catalyst for social change for twenty plus years. On this episode we get an update on the state of the Maryland reparations movement after the veto of reparations legislation by Governor Wes Moore. And we look at the role and responsibility of the church in the movement and how issues like environmental justice intersect with reparations.https://blackchurchfoodsecurity.net/ https://www.instagram.com/heberbrown3/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sherri Bell is a labor activist, KBLA contributor and Dorsey High School alum. On this pod Dominique and Sherri weigh in on nooses and swastikas, football, LA mayoral candidate Rae Huang, military deployment in American cities, the big grift in the White House and more.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Tavis Smiley Talks with Dominique about what's next with Edison Socal and Altadena.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Jarrett Hill is an award-winning journalist, author, professor, and artist who has contributed to the NY Times, Variety, NBC News, CNN International and Channel Q. On this pod Dominique and Jarrett grapple with philosophical issues after his recent graduation from Harvard Divinity School and they unbox national poltical headlines.https://www.jarretthill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Do justice-impacted people deserve a second chance? It's Hip-Hop History Month - do you care? Is it too late to stop fascism? Can we pressure SoCal Edison to do the right thing by purchasing stocks in the company?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
J French is a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Bornin Oklahoma City, J French is independent by choice with eight albums released since 2016. He is a Ted Talk participant and mentor and a member of the GRAMMYS Academy of Recording Arts. On this podcast Dominique and J look at why hip hop is not in the Billboard Top 100 for the first time in forty years, the role of the artist in solving our mental health crisis, the truth about political parties, LaRussell, Drake, Kendrick, the state of the music business and more.https://www.instagram.com/Jaguarjfrench_/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.tiktok.com/@UCUximAGhcv7Kzvk2fPD2Eqw
Jon Covington is a is a multi-talented creator whose work spans across multiple mediums - radio, television and film. He is the director and producer of the documentary Black Man which aims to reveal the depth, strength and soul of the Black man in America. On this podcast we delve into the insights, needs and conversations of the Black man in America ahead of the premiere of his film in honor of International Men's Day. #BlackManFilmBlackManConversations@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joncovington/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique pays tribute to the pioneering Black journalist Jacquie Stephens, calls out the prevarications of Southern California Edison and looks at how to tell the facts from the spin in news. Dominique DiPrima is a talk radio host, producer, writer, creator and activist. DiPrima is a five-time Emmy Award winner and the first African American woman to host a solo talk radio show on LA primetime/drive time. Prior to her work on KBLA Talk 1580 she worked with Jacquie for many years during her 17-year tenure at Stevie's Wonder's Los Angeles station. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Tavis Smiley and James Farr join Dominique to share the evidence regarding Southern California Edison's sudden withdrawal from our planned Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire Town Hall Meeting. They also share the receipts on the gaslighting that SCE has done in its crisis PR campaign smear tactics against KBLA Talk 1580. You can see the receipts on all of the KBLA socials and on the KBLA1580 website. Tavis Smiley is an author, an iconic broadcaster and an activist. James Farr is a KBLA weekend host and a writer for the LA Progressive.https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, numerologist, yoga teacher and life coach. On this podcast Saharah leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and breaks down the cycle of the holiday season and the end of a nine-year cycle preparing for a significant. new beginning in 2026. Later in the hour we open the phone lines to opine on the Epstein Files, the Maryland cop indicted for trying to run a guy over and the FAA's latest on flight delays.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On This podcast Dr. Abdullah & Dominique look at today's labor movement as expressed in the celebration of life for Labor scholar and activist Kent Wong. Could the rebounding power of labor save us from fascism? Black Xmas, Jamaica recovery, boycott movements and Black Xmas are also in the conversation. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor at Cal State Los Angeles and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.https://blmgrassroots.org/ https://blackxmas.org/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
#FreedmenFriday Isaiah Washington is a producer, director and actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Widely known for his appearance in several Spike Lee films, starred on the popular drama Grey's Anatomy and the Sci-Fi series The 100 and the hit P-Valley. He is also a reparations activist who has advocated for reparations in Republican circles.https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FM85LD2R/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0FM83796H&qid=1763148406342 https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and electoral and public policy consulting firm. He is also a contributor to KBLA 1580. On this pod Dominique and Ed expose local issues including the possible coverup of what really happened in the Palisades fire.Twitter: @EdwardMSanders
Uchenna Nworgu is the co-founder of African Focus, Inc the non-profit organization that teams up with radio station KBLA 1580 every year to take a trip Africa.https://www.africanfocus.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Brittany Friedman is an award-winning sociologist and expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions. She holds an appointment with the American Bar Foundation as an Affiliated Scholar and previously as a 2021-2022 Access to Justice Scholar. On this podcast Dr. Friedman unmasks the Epstein coverup, Trump's prison record from the First Step Act to the ICE private prison boom and a little-known predatory prison policy known as Pay to Stay.https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyprofessor/ https://www.brittanyfriedman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique and the KBLA delegation scrutinize the latest developments in the Epstein scandal. Will the release of two sets of emails change the game? Will Republicans cross party lines and vote for the release of the DOJ files? Are the ultra-rich tech bro-ligarchs ready to throw the President under the bus? What does is all mean for the Dems? What does it mean for America?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkbla1580
Brittany Friedman is an award-winning sociologist and expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions. She holds an appointment with the American Bar Foundation as an Affiliated Scholar and previously as a 2021-2022 Access to Justice Scholar. On this podcast Dr. Friedman unmasks the Epstein coverup, Trump's prison record from the First Step Act to the ICE private prison boom and a little-known predatory prison policy known as Pay to Stay. https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyprofessor/ https://www.brittanyfriedman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique and the KBLA delegation scrutinize the latest developments in the Epstein scandal. Will the release of two sets of emails change the game? Will Republicans cross party lines and vote for the release of the DOJ files? Are the ultra-rich tech bro-ligarchs ready to throw the President under the bus? What does is all mean for the Dems? What does it mean for America? https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkbla1580
On this podcast five-time Emmy winner Dominique DIPrima looks at the LA City Council's new rent control policy and asks tough questions. DiPrima also takes on the LA Fire Department's shady moves around the Pacific Palisades fire and unveils the details of KBLA and African Focus' next trip to Africa. https://www.instagram.com/africanfocuspresents/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Iconic journalist/activist/author Tavis Smiley shares the contents of an email from SCE International President and CEO Pedro Pizarro and we take your calls about how you receive the news and what our next steps should be.https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sce/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight is focused on The Black Freedom Fund an organization that supports leaders and organizations working to support Black communities and build power. Mark Philpart is their founding President and CEO. Later in the hour Dominique puts a progressive lens on the release by Democrats in congress of emails from Jeffry Epstein regarding Donald Trump. What do these emails mean and what's next in the saga to release the full Epstein Files?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Attorney Jaaye Person Lynn was born and raised in L.A.'s Second District. A graduate of Hampton University and Howard School of Law, Attorney Person-Lynn mainly practices criminal defense and civil rights law. On this pod Dominique & Jaaye scrutinize the Department of Justice's investigation into UC Berkeley and what it means for our freedom of speech.https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Attorney Jaaye Person Lynn was born and raised in L.A.'s Second District. A graduate of Hampton University and Howard School of Law, Attorney Person-Lynn mainly practices criminal defense and civil rights law. On this pod Dominique & Jaaye scrutinize the Department of Justice's investigation into UC Berkeley and what it means for our freedom of speech. https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Why did Dems cave in the Senate? What does the BBC deferring to Donald Trump on their edit, mean for freedom of press? Why don't we have stronger third parties in this country? Shall I quit the centrist corporate-controlled Democratic Party? Dominique keeps it real in the midst of 31 flavors of Republican prevarication. In the second half of the hour Dominique is joined by KBLA Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey.https://www.instagram.com/drniiquartelai/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Meditation instructor, sound bath expert, yoga teacher, astrologer and life coach Saharah Ali breaks down Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius, challenging us to revive, review and renew our lives and look at where we want to go. Later in the hour Dominique opens up the phone lines to make sense of inflation, the Democratic Party, the SNAP debacle and more.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Award winning Gen X journalist and LA County Democratic Party delegate, Jasmyne Cannick to deal with the sellout Democratic Senators, a possible total holiday boycott and what's next for proposition 50.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Meditation instructor, sound bath expert, yoga teacher, astrologer and life coach Saharah Ali breaks down Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius, challenging us to revive, review and renew our lives and look at where we want to go. Later in the hour Dominique opens up the phone lines to make sense of inflation, the Democratic Party, the SNAP debacle and more. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Award winning Gen X journalist and LA County Democratic Party delegate, Jasmyne Cannick to deal with the sellout Democratic Senators, a possible total holiday boycott and what's next for proposition 50. https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Is SoCal Edison's “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE's settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
Is SoCal Edison's “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580's Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE's settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
Etienne Maurice is a multifaceted individual known for his contributions as a filmmaker, actor, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the visionary co-founder of WalkGoodLA and FilmGoodLA. The third annual FilmGoodLA Film and Wellness Festival is taking place this weekend.https://www.filmgood.org/ https://www.instagram.com/filmgoodorg/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
It's a Think Tank Thursday and Dominique and the KBLA Delegation on the phones are taking on important conversations. Top of mind with the retirement of Nancy Pelosi are Dems planning for the future and making space for the next generation of leaders?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique is joined by KBLA host and LA Progressive journalist James Farr. He updates us on the SCE debacle, their infomercial style "townhall" meeting in response to our letter writing and phone call campaign and what to expect at today's community townhall.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Tavis Smiley pushes back on the push back after Southern California Edison's disastrous decision to pull out of the KBLA Town Hall Meeting for the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire victims and their PR spin after we called them out for dodging victims and disrespecting the community. Open phones follow.
Markesha Davis is the proprietor of Chapter 38 Wine a cannabis-infused formula meant for those dealing with health challenges as well as recreational Use. Chapter 38 Wines is in the Wealth Building spotlight. Later in the hour Dominique looks at the results of a mini blue wave election.https://www.instagram.com/chapter38wine/ https://www.chapter38wine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Fatima Iqbal Zubair is Chairwoman Emeritus of the California Progressive Caucus, a former STEM teacher, mom of a special needs child and a candidate for California's 65th Assembly district. On this podcast we take a look at the results of the mini blue wave that unfolded during yesterday's election.https://www.instagram.com/fatimaiqbalzubair/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Fatima Iqbal Zubair is Chairwoman Emeritus of the California Progressive Caucus, a former STEM teacher, mom of a special needs child and a candidate for California's 65th Assembly district. On this podcast we take a look at the results of the mini blue wave that unfolded during yesterday's election. https://www.instagram.com/fatimaiqbalzubair/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique is joined by iconic broadcaster, author and activist Tavis Smiley and Black Lives Matter Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah. On this podcast we put Southern California Edison in the spotlight after they tried to gaslight, disrespect and disregard Black people in Altadena in the wake of the disastrous Eaton Canyon fire. Tavis is asking our delegation to call SCE CEO Pedro Pizarro at (626) 302-2255 then press 1.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Thandiwe Abdullah is a youth activist, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Youth Vanguard, member of LA Students Deserve, organizer with March for Our Lives and a recent graduate of Howard University.https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
It's election day and the day after the Dodger Victory Parade. Dominique opens the mic and the phone lines.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Thandiwe Abdullah is a youth activist, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Youth Vanguard, member of LA Students Deserve, organizer with March for Our Lives and a recent graduate of Howard University. https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod we break down what's happening on the national landscape. When will SNAP benefits return? Why is Trump threatening Nigeria? What happens next with the government shutdown? What's the real story behind the DOJ investigation of Black Lives Matter? How do we pushback on racist AI? And what about redistricting?https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Khansa Jones-Muhammad, better known as Friday Jones, is a reparations advocate and educator. KJ is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, founding steering member of a Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, and founding member of NAASD Los Angeles. On this podcast she spells out why she is voting "no" on California Proposition 50.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/iamfridayjones/
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