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
As a second-generation immigrant from Ukraine, Andrej A. Selivra holds a degree from UCLA in Pollical Science and is a certified engineer specializing in designing building safety databases for corporations, enhancing financial systems, and optimizing operational processes.https://www.andrej4la.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andrej4la_mayor
On this podcast, Dominique focuses on RampLa.org, which provides business resources for businesses who want to do business with the city, the Olympics and other opportunities. Dominique also goes in on the taxation of cannabis, Donald Trump administration trying to take control of Greenland and the president's 1.8 billion YT grievance slush fundhttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique covers the domestic terror shooting at the Islamic center in San Diego, where three victims were killed and the teenage gunmen died allegedly from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Amin Abdullah , a heroic security guard and mosque member, was the first responder. Next, on the channel , we pay tribute to Andrew Joseph Jr who is a black lives member that passed a way in Florida, look at white identity politics, the impact of AIPAC and more,https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
A fourth generation Angeleno, Wren T. Brown is in his fourth decade as an actor. He is in his descended from a long line of talented performers. His family's theatrical legacy can be found on the pages of his recently published book "The Family Business: Four Generations of One Black Family's Artistic Odyssey." Waiting to Exhale, Beyond the Lights, Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Simpsons and Seinfeld are just a few of the many productions he has appeared in. On this podcast he shares his journey and his latest work, the play Ain't Misbehaving, starring Ledisi.https://ebonyrep.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Rev. Edward” Eddie” Anderson is a passionate civil rights activist and ordained minister with degrees from Morehouse College and Claremont School of Theology. Rev. Anderson affectionately known as Pastor Eddie is a regional organizer for LA Voice(PICO), advocate for Black Lives Matter, Co-Founder of Clergy4BlackLives, a convener and former Co-Chair of the New Poor People's Campaign in California (led nationally by Rev. William Barber II).https://www.instagram.com/eddielanderson/ https://www.instagram.com/mccartyconnect/ https://www.mccartychurch.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique focuses on stuff like State Board of Equalization and other races you may not be familiar with. We also pay tribute to El Haj Malike El Shabazz on his 101st birthday.
Keith Cascio, "an Italian American from Brooklyn," is running for the California State Assembly District 55. Holding a bachelor's degree in from Duke University and a degree in software engineering, Cascio is a member of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. He is the treasurer and an executive board member of the LA County Republican Party.
Tish Hyman a musician and entrepreneur and is running for mayor of Los Angeles. She says her motivation is restoring community norms in addressing public and private issues to ensure community safety. She may be best known for her confrontation with a trans woman at a Gold's Gym in Los Angeles.https://www.instagram.com/listen2tish/
Ryan Morgan is a justice-impacted individual who turned his life around. He is the founder and CEO of Aqua Equity. Morgan was born in San Bernardino and pursued his higher education at Laney college in Oakland and San Diego College, where he played football under coach Jim Harbaugh. He earned his MBA from Concordia University. Morgan places a strong emphasis on community-focused initiatives, reducing plastic use, fostering the adoption of aluminum bottles and bringing jobs and resources to the Watts community.email: goodworks@aquaequity.comhttps://www.instagram.com/aquaequity/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Aqua-Equity/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Marissa Roy, is a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, who serves as Deputy Attorney General in the California State Department of Justice. Atty. Roy started her career in the LA City Attorney's office and as outside counsel for the County of Los Angeles, Marissa took on Trump as part of more than a dozen legal actions. She is now a candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney.https:/www.instagram.com/marissaroy_la/ https:/www.facebook.com/MarissaRoyforLA/ https://www.marissaroy.com/meet-marissa https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Misael Ortega is a 32-year-old contractor— raised in Culver City, California. He does business in the Palisades area and his business was impacted by the fires. He hopes to become the youngest Mayor in Los Angeles historyhttps://www.voteortega.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Marcus McDonald is co-founder and leader of the Charleston Reparations Task for and lead organizer for Black Lives Grassroots Charleston. He is also a descendent of persons enslaved on the Boone Plantation in South Carolina. On this podcast he breaks down their demand for the return of plantation land to Gullah Geechee control - as a reparations reservation.https://www.instagram.com/chs_blm/ https://www.instagram.com/charleston4reparations/
Miles Low, Akili and Dominique go in on national and international headlines: is it a big deal the LA City Council voted to end pretextual traffic stops? Are we mad at Killer Mike? Do our votes still count with the new Republican maps and more.
On this podcast we focus on mental health and technology - the good, the bad and the ugly. Paris McCoy is the executive director of Tec Leimert an organization dedicated to bringing arts and technology and bringing tech opportunity to South Los Angeles. Ms. McCoy is a transmedia creative producer and technologist, cinematographer, and business strategist.https://www.tecleimert.org/ https://www.facebook .com/tech Leimert https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Anna Reitano is a candidate running for Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Atty. Reitano serves as a Deputy County Counsel in the Justice and Safety Division. She has a background as a Deputy Public Defender and has experience in criminal, civil, and administrative law.https://www.reitanoforjudge.com/
Aida Ashouri is a human rights lawyer and activist who is a candidate for Los Angeles city attorney office. Ms. Ashouri is a civil rights attorney. Born in Iran and raised by a single mother in North Hollywood, Ashouri says she has worked with various organizations to address issues such as housing discrimination, tenant rights, and environmental justice.https://aida4la.com/ https://www.facebook .com/Aida Ashouri https://www.instagram.com/aida_ashouri_
On this podcast we focus on mental health and technology - the good, the bad and the ugly. Paris McCoy is the executive director of Tec Leimert an organization dedicated to bringing arts and technology and bringing tech opportunity to South Los Angeles. Ms. McCoy is a transmedia creative producer and technologist, cinematographer, and business strategist. https://www.tecleimert.org/ https://www.facebook .com/tech Leimert https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Anna Reitano is a candidate running for Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Atty. Reitano serves as a Deputy County Counsel in the Justice and Safety Division. She has a background as a Deputy Public Defender and has experience in criminal, civil, and administrative law. https://www.reitanoforjudge.com/
Aida Ashouri is a human rights lawyer and activist who is a candidate for Los Angeles city attorney office. Ms. Ashouri is a civil rights attorney. Born in Iran and raised by a single mother in North Hollywood, Ashouri says she has worked with various organizations to address issues such as housing discrimination, tenant rights, and environmental justice. https://aida4la.com/ https://www.facebook .com/Aida Ashouri https://www.instagram.com/aida_ashouri_
The Tomlin Dance Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing professional dance training, diversity, and affordable dance to the community for ages 3-18. The Tomlin Dance Academy prides themselves in being a family-oriented, judgement free space where artists can reside to build upon solid teachings taught by professionals and perfect their craft.https://tomlindanceacademy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Tomlin https://www.instagram.com/tomlindanceacademy/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Bryant Acosta is an Angeleno who's lived in the Los Angeles County — He's a first-generation American, openly gay Latino, and small business owner who says he's had to grind for every opportunity. Mr. Acosta says his work as a Chief Creative Officer, has afforded him the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets and build systems that use advanced tech, and helped shape global brands.https://www.website.com/acostaforla https://www.facebook .com/Bryant. Acosta https://www.instagram.com/acosta.bryant_
Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City's general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast the City Attorney tells what she feels she has accomplished, what she still seeks to get done and why she feels you should vote give her a second term.https://www.reelecthydee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/electhydee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Tomlin Dance Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing professional dance training, diversity, and affordable dance to the community for ages 3-18. The Tomlin Dance Academy prides themselves in being a family-oriented, judgement free space where artists can reside to build upon solid teachings taught by professionals and perfect their craft. https://tomlindanceacademy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Tomlin https://www.instagram.com/tomlindanceacademy/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Bryant Acosta is an Angeleno who's lived in the Los Angeles County — He's a first-generation American, openly gay Latino, and small business owner who says he's had to grind for every opportunity. Mr. Acosta says his work as a Chief Creative Officer, has afforded him the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets and build systems that use advanced tech, and helped shape global brands. https://www.website.com/acostaforla https://www.facebook .com/Bryant. Acosta https://www.instagram.com/acosta.bryant_
Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City's general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast the City Attorney tells what she feels she has accomplished, what she still seeks to get done and why she feels you should vote give her a second term. https://www.reelecthydee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/electhydee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Rita Coburn is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer of radio, television, and film. In 2016, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, which was co-directed and co-produced by Coburn, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Festival and went on to win a Peabody Award in 2017. Coburn directed Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands, for PBS American Masters. On May 19, 2026, her third documentary for American Masters, W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause, will air. Check local listings for the premiere and additional airings.https://www.ritacoburn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Atty. Troy W. Slaten was one of Hollywood's most recognizable child actors — starring on Cagney & Lacey, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and more. He earned his B.A. in English Literature with Honors from UCLA and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he clerked for the LA County District Attorney. Troy became the youngest partner in the history of Floyd, Skeren & Kelly, LLP, managing the Criminal Defense Division from Beverly Hills. Today Troy serves as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of California Atty. Tal Valbuena is a Deputy District Attorney in Mental Health Court, who has tried over 100 cases to verdict. He serves as a County LGBTQ Commissioner and as an adjunct professor, teaching law to ESL students from immigrant backgrounds. He has been endorsed by the LA County Democratic Party and the East Area Progressive Democrats.
On this podcast Jasmyne and Dominique take on the three LA City ballot measures and one county measure. Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning journalist, political and culture commentator and political strategist. She is also a delegate for the LA County Democratic Party.https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtawanda.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Rita Coburn is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer of radio, television, and film. In 2016, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, which was co-directed and co-produced by Coburn, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Festival and went on to win a Peabody Award in 2017. Coburn directed Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands, for PBS American Masters. On May 19, 2026, her third documentary for American Masters, W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause, will air. Check local listings for the premiere and additional airings. https://www.ritacoburn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Atty. Troy W. Slaten was one of Hollywood's most recognizable child actors — starring on Cagney & Lacey, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and more. He earned his B.A. in English Literature with Honors from UCLA and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he clerked for the LA County District Attorney. Troy became the youngest partner in the history of Floyd, Skeren & Kelly, LLP, managing the Criminal Defense Division from Beverly Hills. Today Troy serves as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of California Atty. Tal Valbuena is a Deputy District Attorney in Mental Health Court, who has tried over 100 cases to verdict. He serves as a County LGBTQ Commissioner and as an adjunct professor, teaching law to ESL students from immigrant backgrounds. He has been endorsed by the LA County Democratic Party and the East Area Progressive Democrats.
On this podcast Jasmyne and Dominique take on the three LA City ballot measures and one county measure. Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning journalist, political and culture commentator and political strategist. She is also a delegate for the LA County Democratic Party. https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtawanda.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Paris Woods is a bestselling author, financial educator and social impact leader focused on helping clarity, confidence and long-term financial freedom. She is the author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom and The Students Guide to Financial Freedom. On this podcast she breaks down what that freedom really means and how to attain it without spending every waking hour obsessed with money. What does it look like when money is the tool and not the goal? How can we let go of shame and put guardrails in place to ensure our own success.https://pariswoods.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authorpariswoods/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali is a mediation instructor, life coach, astrologer, numerologist, sound healer and sound bath specialist. On her weekly "Mindful Mondays" segment she leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. This week she breaks down full moon in Scorpio, Pluto in Aquarius for the next 17 days and why this is a season of intuition over logic and taking back our power.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod Dominique and LaMikia chop it up about the upcoming election and why LaMikia is not feel any of the candidates running for governor in California. They also take on women's invisible labor, the LAUSD plan to expand childcare on campuses and why we should care about who is running for LA County Municipal Judge. LaMikia Castillo is an Afro-Latina community organizer, an abolitionist, a diversity, equity and anti-racism consultant, a professor and the mama of three boys under five.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Paris Woods is a bestselling author, financial educator and social impact leader focused on helping clarity, confidence and long-term financial freedom. She is the author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom and The Students Guide to Financial Freedom. On this podcast she breaks down what that freedom really means and how to attain it without spending every waking hour obsessed with money. What does it look like when money is the tool and not the goal? How can we let go of shame and put guardrails in place to ensure our own success. https://pariswoods.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authorpariswoods/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Saharah Ali is a mediation instructor, life coach, astrologer, numerologist, sound healer and sound bath specialist. On her weekly "Mindful Mondays" segment she leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. This week she breaks down full moon in Scorpio, Pluto in Aquarius for the next 17 days and why this is a season of intuition over logic and taking back our power. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this pod Dominique and LaMikia chop it up about the upcoming election and why LaMikia is not feel any of the candidates running for governor in California. They also take on women's invisible labor, the LAUSD plan to expand childcare on campuses and why we should care about who is running for LA County Municipal Judge. LaMikia Castillo is an Afro-Latina community organizer, an abolitionist, a diversity, equity and anti-racism consultant, a professor and the mama of three boys under five. https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdiprimaradio%2F&is_from_rle
Charles Burnett is an American film director, producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include Killer of Sheep (1977), My Brother's Wedding (1983), To Sleep with Anger (1990), The Glass Shield (1994), and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation (2007). He has been involved in other types of motion pictures including shorts, documentaries, and TV series. Considered by the Chicago Tribune as “one of America's very best filmmakers”, and by the New York Times as “the nation's least-known great filmmaker and most gifted black director” Two of his movies were added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry: Killer of Sheep and To Sleep with Anger.https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCharlesBurnettNewsPage/ https://www.instagram.com/1charlesburnett/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. LaKisha T. David is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Dr. David's research interests focus on family identity development among family groups separated during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, genetic genealogy inference among Africans and people with African ancestry, and identity development throughout adulthood for people with African ancestry. Her work combines cutting-edge genetic analysis with social science research methods to uncover ancestral connections and facilitate family reunifications between Africans and their historic diaspora.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.takir.org/
On this pod we go in on topics from LA County Supervisor Katherine Barger and Mayor Karen Bass's trip to the White House to LA Controller Kenneth Mejia's dire warning, to the California Governor's race. Sherri Bell is a labor activist and native Angeleno.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Charles Burnett is an American film director, producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include Killer of Sheep (1977), My Brother's Wedding (1983), To Sleep with Anger (1990), The Glass Shield (1994), and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation (2007). He has been involved in other types of motion pictures including shorts, documentaries, and TV series. Considered by the Chicago Tribune as “one of America's very best filmmakers”, and by the New York Times as “the nation's least-known great filmmaker and most gifted black director” Two of his movies were added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry: Killer of Sheep and To Sleep with Anger. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCharlesBurnettNewsPage/ https://www.instagram.com/1charlesburnett/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. LaKisha T. David is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Dr. David's research interests focus on family identity development among family groups separated during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, genetic genealogy inference among Africans and people with African ancestry, and identity development throughout adulthood for people with African ancestry. Her work combines cutting-edge genetic analysis with social science research methods to uncover ancestral connections and facilitate family reunifications between Africans and their historic diaspora. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.takir.org/
On this pod we go in on topics from LA County Supervisor Katherine Barger and Mayor Karen Bass's trip to the White House to LA Controller Kenneth Mejia's dire warning, to the California Governor's race. Sherri Bell is a labor activist and native Angeleno. https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Asaad Al Najjar is a senior engineering manager for the City of Los Angeles and a declared candidate for the mayor of los Angeles in the upcoming primary election on June 2, 2026. Mr. Al Najjar is a founding member of the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council, and he was active with the Interfaith Outreach Committee under Mayor Eric Garcetti.https://www.instagram.com/asaad www.lamayor2026
The first half hour of the podcast Dominique goes in on national and international headlines: DOJ going after the Southern Poverty Law Center and the myriads of impacts of the media and social media corporate consolidation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Brendan Corbett is running for Los Angeles, county sheriff. Born and raised in Los Angeles Assistant Sheriff Corbett says he aims to better serve the community after serving 40 years in the department. Asst. Sheriff Corbett spent 15 years at the Special Enforcement Bureau on both K9 and SWAT. He is the recipient of the NYPD Detective Endowment Association Award - 2018 and a Meritorious Conduct Medal - Silver. www.CorbettforSheriff.Comhttps://www.instagram.com/corbettforsheriff/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Asaad Al Najjar is a senior engineering manager for the City of Los Angeles and a declared candidate for the mayor of los Angeles in the upcoming primary election on June 2, 2026. Mr. Al Najjar is a founding member of the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council, and he was active with the Interfaith Outreach Committee under Mayor Eric Garcetti. https://www.instagram.com/asaad www.lamayor2026
The first half hour of the podcast Dominique goes in on national and international headlines: DOJ going after the Southern Poverty Law Center and the myriads of impacts of the media and social media corporate consolidation. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Brendan Corbett is running for Los Angeles, county sheriff. Born and raised in Los Angeles Assistant Sheriff Corbett says he aims to better serve the community after serving 40 years in the department. Asst. Sheriff Corbett spent 15 years at the Special Enforcement Bureau on both K9 and SWAT. He is the recipient of the NYPD Detective Endowment Association Award - 2018 and a Meritorious Conduct Medal - Silver. www.CorbettforSheriff.Com https://www.instagram.com/corbettforsheriff/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this Earth Day podcast we look at the environmental impacts of AI data centers, electric vehicles, mass consumption and innovation. We are joined by Paris McCoy, the Executive Director of Tec Leimert. Kameale C. Terry is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/chargerhelptech/ https://www.instagram.com/TECLeimert/
On this pod we look at how to help at-risk young people. How do we keep them out of the school to prison pipeline? Could technology skills make a difference? Caryn Brandon is founder of Touch Up Inc a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide and assisting at-risk young people. They are the conveners of Compton Tech Week which is currently in session. Reach her at Caryn@touchuptechorg
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