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The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.

790 KABC | Cumulus Media Los Angeles


    • Dec 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 415 EPISODES


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    Amsterdam Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 38:26


    The second leg of Randy's European vacation is to AmsterdamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hugo Soto Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez VS LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 37:50


    Its a debate over how police are allowed to disperse riots, like the ones in June where WAYMOs got torchedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Should big food have to pay for making you fat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 38:06


    The San Francisco city attorney is suing manufacturers of "ultra processed foods" for making addictive foods that made us all fat and sick. Do you think this lawsuit has any merit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A campaign has begun to recall Imelda Padilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 38:00


    Randy talks to Miran Kalaydjian from the Lake Balboa neighborhood council on his effort to recall LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Carlsbad considering age limit for E-bikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 38:18


    Should there be an age limit or some kind of regulation for kids and e-bikes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Roasted, Smoked or Fried

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 37:50


    How do you like your Thanksgiving Turkey?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Apartment buildings being demolished for "Affordable Housing" with no parking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 37:28


    Do you think this makes any sense?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Has Diversion in Los Angeles gone too far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 36:30


    Are diversion programs really appropriate for attempted murder?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA wants to turn a Metro parking lot next to a school into an RV dumping ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 37:38


    Linda Gravani from the Lake Balboa neighborhood council weighs in on the proposal from LA City council member Imelda PadillaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    National take a hike day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 35:38


    Just because it's pouring doesn't mean we can't look forward to some beautiful hiking in southern California when it all clears up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The cure for a rainy day is a warm bowl of soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 37:53


    When its cold and rainy outside, what is your go to soup?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is a 50 year mortgage a good idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 36:53


    Its getting harder and harder for young people to enter the housing market, is this a solution?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tony Rodriguez is running for LA City Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 38:56


    Continuing our series of interviewing candidates in 2026 for city, county and state elected officeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Honoring our service members on Veteran's day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 39:33


    Your opportunity to shout out the heroes in your life who served this countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    West Hollywood wants to pass out free fentanyl testing strips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 37:52


    Do you think this is a good idea?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Getting motivated to be more outgoing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 37:30


    Trying to maximize credit card benefits can really motivate you to go out and enjoy life moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kristina Irwin is running for State Senate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 37:16


    Shes running to replace Ben Allen who's running for Insurance CommissionerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More Problems at LA County Probation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 38:01


    But is anyone at the top being held accountable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Election Night in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 37:33


    Did you vote today? Was it busy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Election day is tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 38:48


    How are you voting on Prop 50?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making pasta sauce live on the air

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 38:27


    Here's a first - simmering a pasta sauce while hosting a radio show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is there really nothing that we can do about spam calls?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 37:15


    Whether its on the phone or a text, how many times are you getting harassed everyday by spammers and scammers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spike in Coyote sightings in West Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 37:40


    Are you seeing more coyotes in your neighborhood?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    One California county makes it even more expensive to build homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 37:46


    And the Government shutdown rolls onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Supervisor Janet Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 38:14


    Despite their best efforts California could not stop 2 oil refineries from closing down in the next 6 months, which will inevitably lead to higher gas pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Woman fights Burbank over downed tree and loses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 37:57


    You can try to fight city hall but apparently in Burbank they fight backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tonia Arey is running for LA County Supervisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 37:25


    Lets see whats different between her and Lindsey HorvathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Bonta goes after plastic bags

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 37:40


    If he's such an environmentalist why isn't he doing anything about Illegal Dumping?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Prop 36 has increased LA County's jail population by over 8 percent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 37:49


    Do you think we should still go forward with the Board of Supervisor's plan to close Men's central jail?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Do NOT fly home to LAX on a Sunday Evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 38:06


    Every heard of the special American Eagle terminal you have to take a bus to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass still says homlessness is down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 38:05


    Despite a new study from the RAND Corporation showing her numbers were wildly off and calls for service have only gone upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is California really in a housing crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 38:55


    Sue Pascoe from Circling the News pokes some holes in the trope you hear from CA politicians over and over againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA County Supervisors declare state of emergency over ICE Raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 38:22


    Is this a backdoor to yet another eviction moratorium?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Austin Beutner is running for LA Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 38:44


    And he posted a 4 minute video that's all bio and zero policySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The City of LA Wants to jack up your parking and trash fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 39:22


    And the County of LA wants to jack up marriage license feesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Palisades After Action Report Says

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 38:19


    There weren't any changes that would have saved more homes or lives?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Suspect arrested in the Palisades Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 37:45


    And it is quite a strange story about a fire that was started back on January 1st!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy National Taco Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 37:58


    Lets celebrate by sharing your favorite places to get a taco!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is California going to start cracking down on copper theft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 40:52


    If you consider increasing fines from $3000, to $5000 sureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Flying Internationally for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 39:02


    Is it a great idea? a terrible one? Where have you gone for the holidays?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California may ban non stick cookware

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 36:56


    And who wants to pay $4000 for a 1 bedroom apartment that has a bowling alley?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    No more EV stickers in the Carpool lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 39:01


    Meanwhile Florida is getting rid of HOV Lanes all together, should California follow suit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Starbucks closing dozens of location in Southern California

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 37:48


    How much are you spending every day on coffee?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles wants to spend billions on remodeling the Convention Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:28


    Do you think big conventions avoid the LACC because it's too small? or because it's in a bad neighborhood?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The million dollar toilet in Runyon Canyon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 37:52


    Locals think more public bathrooms in Runyon Canyon will attract more homeless, drug use and firesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass magically balances the budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 37:11


    How did the city avoid 1,600 layoffs without changing any of the underlying issues facing the city? Something's not adding up here...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Have you ever been screwed over by your GPS app?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 38:27


    Apple maps told Randy to take the 405 on a day where it was closed for constructionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's National Cheeseburger Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:03


    Share with us your favorite cheeseburgers from Southern California and all around the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nithya Raman won't do anything about crime filled homeless encampment in Studio City

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:11


    Why are we paying her over $220,000 a year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Expanding Conservatorships in California but not really

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 37:57


    SB43 was supposed to make it easier to force the tens of thousands of mentally Ill and drug addicted to get treatment, turns out it will help maybe 75 people once its fully implemented in Los Angeles CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The 6th Street Bridge is full of broken lights and grafitti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 38:25


    This is why Los Angeles can't have nice thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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