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
Luenell is the “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” Born in Tollette, Arkansas and raised in Oakland, Calif., Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her comedy for more than 30 years.” She is one of the most in-demand female comics on the scene. She's currently headlining her own tour, titled “The Fresh Out of Favors Comedy Tour” as well as a residency in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, on the Vegas strip! Luenell's Netflix comedy special, titled, “Town Business,” executive produced by THE. DAVE. CHAPPELLE and directed by THE. STAN LATHAN is streaming now. On this podcast Luenell covers everything, from her humble Oaktown beginnings, to her big future plans...And, yes, her personal life, too. https://heyluenell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luenell/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod Dominique and John mix it up across the aisle on national and international issues. Is the Pope's job to speak up against injustice? Why are so many conservatives converting to Catholicism? What happened with for Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax? How do we find inner peace? John Wood Jr. is a national leader for Braver Angels, a former nominee for congress, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist and a USA Today columnist with his first book, Transcending Politics, slated for publication in the Fall of 2026 https://www.instagram.com/braverangels/ https://www.instagram.com/johnrwoodjr/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://peoplesbudgetla.com/
Andre White is an LASD Gang Detective with Operation Safe Streets. He was born in Las Vegas and raised in Compton. He worked as a supervisor at Target, and aspiring actor, and an EMT at an emergency room in Compton. He joined the Sheriff's Department in 2014. On this podcast Detective White tells why you should vote for him for LA County Sheriff, making the pitch that as a millennial he will bring fresh approach to the old system. https://andrewhite4sheriff.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://peoplesbudgetla.com/
Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a true pioneer in the field of economics, focusing her research on the labor market, public policy, and the impact of policy on women and people of color. Malveaux obtained a PhD in economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1980. She is a regular contributor to several national magazines, Ms., Essence, Emerge and The Progressive. She is also a frequent contributor on CNN and BET. To subscribe to her newsletter please email: MalveauxNewsletter@gmail.com - On this podcast we look at the tax code, income inequality and the business of war. https://www.instagram.com/drjlastword/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we get the scoop on African Town in Detroit. Michigan. A project in motion since the 1980's, sanctioned by the city council as a "cultural economic zone" in 2004. On this Wealth Building Wednesday feature, we look at how African Town organizers are strategically leveraging their historical and cultural legacy to rebuild and upgrade one Detroit neighborhood. Letter in the hour Dominique goes in on national and international topics - the Pope in Africa, Trump/Jesus/Doctor, Ashlee Janae, Ye in France and the U.S. extorting Zambia for their minerals and more. info@africantown.net https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod we focus on Los Angeles People's budget process and the secrets it reveals about L.A. County. Dr. David C. Turner III is an activist scholar from Inglewood, California. David received his doctorate in the Social and Cultural Studies in Education program at UC Berkeley, where his research focuses on youth-based social movements, political identity, and resistance to the prison regime. David currently works with Boys and Men of color in Los Angeles County as the Manager of the Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition, a coalition of community-based organizations working to end the school-to-prison pipeline and decriminalize communities of color. https://www.instagram.com/dr.dct3/ https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarhoods/ https://www.instagram.com/allianceforbmoc/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phones are hot and we are breaking down the impact of the resignations of two congressmen, along with VP Kamala Harris's prospects for 2028. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Attorney Mahdavi Narayanan is a Harvard-educated lawyer working with asylum seekers for the organization Human Rights First. On this podcast we look at the conditions, policies and perils facing Black asylum seekers in the U.S. under the current administration.
LAUSD Schools will not shut down after all. So, what happened? Georgia Flowers-Lee has been an educator with the Los Angeles Unified School District for 22 years. She was appointed West Area Chair before being elected UTLA NEA Vice President in 2023. On this podcast we unbox the three possible strikes that were narrowly avoided by last minute tentative contract agreements. For teachers, principals and other school workers like bus drivers and cafeteria workers who stood together for the first time this represents a major victory - what happened? What was won? And what is next? https://www.instagram.com/utlanow/ https://www.instagram.com/seiulocal99/ https://www.instagram.com/teamsters/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Luis J. Rodriguez served as poet laureate of Los Angeles from 2014-2016. Luis is a novelist, memoirist, short story writer, children's book writer as well as an urban peace activist, mentor and healer, youth and arts advocate. He has 16 books in all genres, including the bestselling memoir "Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." On this podcast he gives his unique insight on topics from Cesar Chaves and Afrika Bambaataa to President Trump picking a fight with the Pope and releasing an AI portraying himself as Jesus. We also look at indigenous and ancestral approaches to healing, aobriety and clarity. https://www.tiachucha.org/ https://www.instagram.com/lrodrig555/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
First Things Host and Rap Artist Miles Low debate the right way to deal with the accusations against hip-hop pioneer Africa Bambaataa on the occasion of his death. Other heated issues in the conversation include the defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary, Melania's public meltdown and the pending LA Teacher's strike. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique and Jasmyne unbox the impact of Rep. Eric Swalwell dropping out of the golden state Gubernatorial race and the California Republican Party's failure to endorse President Trump's choice for governor as well as other issues in the upcoming west coast elections. https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod we center Black women's health in honor of Black Women's Maternal Health Week. We are joined by Marquise Alston-Allison, Co-Executive Director of the First Ladies Health Initiative, with a quick check in from actor Vanessa Estelle Williams https://www.firstladieshealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/firstladiesinitiative/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Rev. Dr. Robert Turner is a millennial reparationist who is passionate about his calling - speaking truth to power. Dr. Turner is an author and a Reparations Commissioner for the city of Baltimore. His book, Creating the Culture of Repair: Action on the Road to Reparations, is meant to act as a roadmap for local and national activists. https://www.instagram.com/revdrrobertturner/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Bryant Odega is an LAUSD teacher and an organizer with United Teachers of LA. On this pod Bryant and Dominique look at the pending shutdown of three school-based unions, what are the issues at stake, what to expect and how to get ready and get involved. https://www.instagram.com/bryantodega/ https://utla.net/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Judge Songhai Armstead is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). Judge Armstead was appointed as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Jerry Brown and served for five years before stepping down to lead the County's Office of Alternatives to Incarceration. On this podcast we look at the many events, programs, resources and connections that are in place through JCOD to offer second chances. https://www.instagram.com/lacjcod/ https://jcod.lacounty.gov/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique goes in on local and national topics - including a couple that illustrate the recurring stupidity of police chases and cops on campuses. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
J. Cole signing to play with a Chinese Basketball team, Pooh Sheisty holding a gun to Gucci Mane's head, Ye using AI on his new album, and the $15 million re edit of the Michael Jackson movie these are just a few of the confounding conversations and enigmatic decisions we are talking about on this pod. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
With more than 24 years of experience, Wyllisa Bennett has honed her skills as an award-winning writer, communicator and public relations practitioner. As an entertainment publicist, Wyllisa uses her creative and communication skills to help celebrities, filmmakers, tv personalities and experts, authors, non-profit organizations and companies achieve their public relations and marketing goals. On this pod she takes us inside the publicist's job description and shares tea on the rules of Hollywood and shenanigans of the stars. https://www.instagram.com/wyllisabennett/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Roger Hill, II is a fitness coach, DJ, mobile mechanic and an autism advocate who was himself diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of four. This week he is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Later in the hour Dominique speaks on the "ceasefire" with Iran. https://www.instagram.com/atypicaldj/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we look at the massive Los Angeles city budget and how we, the people can have a say in how those dollars are spent. Dr. Melina Abdullah is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and lead organizer for Black Lives Matter Los Angeles - the driving force behind the People's Budget LA - now in its sixth year. https://sscucla.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HLKfgm98ten6qG https://peoplesbudgetla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast we are joined by Kristin Powell, executive director of the Future Action Fund and Black Futures Lab to look at how they are debunking myths and stereotypes about African American voters through the Black Census. Powell has spent over 15 years building grassroots campaigns to win Black political power. How will the real data impact the midterm elections? Will the evidence inform the messaging from politicians and corporations? Are we ready to envision a future beyond the demise of our democracy? https://www.instagram.com/blackfutureslab/ https://blackcensusproject.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Gabriela Castillo Rodriguez is the Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the United States. She is the Liaison with the African Diaspora and Afro-Descendant Community in the United States. On this podcast Secretary Castillo Rodriguez updates us on the state of the island nation and the impact of the oil blockade and the current global climate. Later in the hour Dominique unboxes national and international headlines. https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/embassy-cuba-usa https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique takes on the California Governor's race and Trump's role in it, the status of Spencer Pratt in the Mayor's race and why the UK Prime Minister is going after Ye.
Cerise Castle is a Los Angeles-based journalist specializing in culture, civil rights, criminal justice, and human interest stories. She wrote the first history of deputy gangs inside the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She also created, produced and hosted A Tradition of Violence, a podcast detailing the history and criminal activity of deputy gangs. That reporting earned her the 2022 International Women in Media Foundation's Courage Award, the American Journalism Online Award for the Best Use of Public Records, and the American Mosaic Journalism Prize. Castle has been a Poynter Fellow at Yale University, and led research at the Harvard Kennedy School's Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy. On this pod she shares her own story and what she's working on now.
The phones are hot and the topics are on fire. Dominique and the KBLA callers look at national and international topics including the rise of the MAGA celebs and why some, like TLC's Chilli, support then MAGA agenda but try to hide it or walk it back when their political opinions come to light.
On this pod we look at what Trump and the Pope said on Easter Sunday. They also go in on LA City Council District 1 race, the City Controller's election and more. LaMikia Castillo is a senior consultant and Co-Founder of Castillo Consulting Partners, dedicated to empowering diverse leaders through leadership development and community organizing. She holds dual master's degrees in public policy and urban planning from USC. She is a community organizer and a mama of three. https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On podcast we go in on the twelve kinds of crazy that make up today's headlines and hot topics. Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors a public policy and electoral consulting firm. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio
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Dr. Ryan J. Smith is the President and CEO of St. Joseph Center in Los Angeles. For 50 years St. Joseph's Center has been a leading force in supporting working poor families and unhoused individuals across LA County - one of the nation's largest service providers. On this pod we examine the outlook, condition and resources for LA's unhoused. https://stjosephctr.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Jasmyne Cannick and Dominique DiPrima go hard in a frolicking and insightful pop culture convo. https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
DOminique DiPrima unboxes everything from our quest to recycle Black dollars to the escalation in Trump's war in Iran to the bombing of a dairy fam in Equador. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sherri Bell and Dominique DiPrima unbox the crisis that is California's gubernatorial contest. https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Obi Egbuna is a Founder for the Pan African Liberation Organization, he is an historical playwright, and an African History teacher. He is the first U.S. based activist to be recruited to the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association. On this podcast we look at the current situation in Cuba and Africa and the ways that progressives can support countries being targeted by the Trump Administration. JREgbuna@gmail.comhttps://battlecubazim.wordpress.com/word-from-the-producers/obi-egbuna-jr/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The California Governor's race is in a full-on crisis moment for Democrats, the leading candidate is an Oath Keeper, the latest polling in the Mayor's race, what does it mean that (candidate) Sheriff Bianco has seized tens of thousands of ballots? These and other pressing left coast topics are the subjects of this podcast with five-time EMMY winner Dominique DiPrima.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The California Governor's race is in a full-on crisis moment for Democrats, the leading candidate is an Oath Keeper, the latest polling in the Mayor's race, what does it mean that (candidate) Sheriff Bianco has seized tens of thousands of ballots? These and other pressing left coast topics are the subjects of this podcast with five-time EMMY winner Dominique DiPrima. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
"Big" John Harriel is the diversity manager at Morrow Meadows, he is a mentor to men seeking to turn their lives around through his life skills work with the CBO Second Call. On this podcast the inspo behind "Messy Mondays" revisits the show to share his strong opinions, tips and dealbreakers in relationships.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, sound healer, sound bath specialist, life coach and yoga teacher. On this podcast she breaks down the micro and macro astrological transits and how to deal with them...And puts a metaphysical lens on national and international issues.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
ICE invading our airports, the Riverside Sheriff seizing ballots, the peril in the California governor's race and good vs evil in the blowback on rapper LaRussell's apparent praise of Hitler, Epstein and you are all part of this lively debate with rap artist Miles Low and iconic broadcaster and hip-hop pioneer Dominique DiPrima.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
ICE invading our airports, the Riverside Sheriff seizing ballots, the peril in the California governor's race and good vs evil in the blowback on rapper LaRussell's apparent praise of Hitler, Epstein and you are all part of this lively debate with rap artist Miles Low and iconic broadcaster and hip-hop pioneer Dominique DiPrima. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Shar Jossell is an award-winning journalist, culture critic and the president of the NABJ Los Angeles Chapter. On this podcast Shar and Dominique go in on the war in Iran, government threats to journalists, media consolidation and how we can tell the fake news from the facts, the AI from the IRL. https://sharsaysso.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sharsaysso/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Confronted with the terrible and compelling realities of labor leader Cesar Chavez's alleged pedophilia, rape and sexual abuse of women and girls, including UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta - our collective hearts are broken. But what is the right response? What does true justice and accountability look like? How do progressives meet the moment without falling into the traps and mistakes our past?
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/
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.US https://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/
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