Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Bass

Okay, so President Trump spoke for basically two business days, and Miranda, Ben Ferguson, and Salena Zito are here to translate what mattered and what was just… noise. They hit the economy, tariffs, taxes, housing, healthcare, and whether any of this is going to change what you feel at the grocery store next week. Then it gets spicy: the Olympics discourse spiral, why people are over politics infecting everything, and the right's very messy civil war over Candace Owens. Also, Miranda may or may not have accidentally taken out Karen Bass with a cold. Allegedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And What is the real story with the FBI Raid with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho? Randy talks about these issues and more with Daniel Guss from the Guss ReportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our bonus interview, CPC attorney Emily Rae unpacks the new U.S. Department of Education report showing how state officials use lawsuits, funding, and threats to force school officials to violate federal law regarding parent notification. In other news: Alex Padilla has missed another chance to thank federal officers who didn't shoot him last June. Representative Lateefah Simon (D., Calif.) hates the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo but won't leave California. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass threatens to punish property owners who welcome ICE agents. Republican gubernatorial candidates surge, Dems end their panicky convention with no clear endorsement. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: After State of the Union, Democrats say Trump did ‘what he does best: lie' The Padilla Incident and the Greater Peril H.Res.1056 - Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy Mexican army kills ‘El Mencho,' Mexico's most-wanted drug kingpin LA Mayor Karen Bass announces plans to ban ICE from city properties Coalition rallies to defend Cypress Park day labor center amid disputed Home Depot eviction threat Newsom to Middle Class Whites: I'm Average Too Newsom Pardon Allows Illegal Immigrant to Remain in U.S. Despite Attempted Murder Conviction ‘I'm very worried': California Dems confront possibility of an all-GOP governor race L.A. County pushes to change law that opened floodgates for billions in sex abuse payouts LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion Despite climate effects, beaches grew 500 acres Emily Rae, California Justice Center, on U.S. Department of Ed report: Emily Rae bio U.S. Department of Education letter to California  Emily's amicus brief in Littlejohn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And she's alleging it all has to do with the doctored after action report she refused to take part inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Democratic candidates for governor flocked to their annual convention in hopes of securing the party's endorsement. But what should have been a showcase of competing visions for California descended into a circus of Trump Derangement Syndrome. Steve breaks down the most pathetic moments – including Katie Porter's obscene “F— Trump” sign – and explains why the Democrats' obsession with the president could open the door for Republicans in November. Then, Jen Horn stops by to discuss Gavin Newsom's racist SAT remarks in Atlanta, Karen Bass's clueless pothole photo op and yet another example of incompetence from California's Homeless Industrial Complex. And finally, the Hilton campaign's newly announced Director of Anti-Trafficking Initiatives, Kyle Campbell, joins the show to explain how California became the child sex trafficking capital of the world and what she plans to do about it once in office.

Every revelation from the LAFD after action report is making the mayor, the city and the LAFD look even worse! Plus Randy talks about SEIU members leaving their union in Oakland with Seneca ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The frequency of Trump's Truth social re-posts of 2020 election fraud is increasing as John Solomon hints a major data dump that will unravel the "safest most secure election ever" is imminent. Karen Bass and the LAFD hired a firm to help protect their reputations from a scorching after action report on their Pacific Palisades fire failures. The new progressive campaign strategy is simple: Just say F Trump.

Eric Spillman takes the mayor to task and she's not happySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Karen Bass is in the literal hotseat. The fire after-action report is out, and she whitewashed it, altering and softening the report in a bid to suggest everything was under control during the disastrous LA wildfires of January 2025. She’s now denied the media’s access to her and the fire chief in a bid to control the narrative. The Monks & Merrill Show hits airwaves next week! How long do your hangovers last? Do you lose a day like so many of us? Merrill likes to go home and have what he calls a jigger, which usually involves a single malt of whisky. You think you’re living in a town that’s safe, but not if that town is... Culver City. Attorney General Pam Bondi thinks it’s one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in LA. Spoiler: It’s not. Listener Talkbacks largely disagree with AG Bondi’s summation of Culver City as dangerous. What’s with the darkness spreading in LA? Apparently organized crime is behind the streetlights being stripped of copper wire, so we’re getting a taskforce to speed up repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benny Johnson joins the show to break down fraud in California, the evolution of media manipulation, and the growing collapse of trust in American institutions. The conversation touches on homelessness in Los Angeles, meritocracy versus DEI in culture and sports, and flashpoints like Bud Light, the Grammys, and the Super Bowl halftime show. Adam and Benny also revisit key moments…from JFK and MLK to COVID, the Hunter Biden laptop, and the Epstein files…that reshaped public skepticism, plus reactions to Karen Bass on homelessness and Adam's confrontation with Gavin Newsom.News Stories Covered: Gavin Newsom Says 463 Miles Of California's High Speed Rail Ready For Construction — Touts More Than 16,000 Jobs Created: 'We're Finishing The Job', Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over video about health care fraudFOR MORE WITH BENNY JOHNSON:PODCAST - “The Benny Show”Available on YouTube & Podcast platformsWEBSITE: bennyjohnson.comINSTAGRAM: @bennyjohnsonTWITTER: @bennyjohnsonFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comLIVE SHOWS: February 27 - Dallas, TX (2 Shows)February 28 - Dallas, TX (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinehomes.comoreillyauto.com/adampluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Guthrie doorbell camera images and video break in real time, masked suspect, holstered gun, blood on the stoop, and details that don't exactly scream "professional operation.” Gary & Shannon also dig into the LA Times confirming Karen Bass watered down the Palisades fire report, cutting 22 pages and softening language like "liability" to "acceptances." Hour wraps with the social media trial in LA and the slot machine comparison for kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this podcast we try to figure out why progressive Karen Bass "ally" Nithya Ramen suddenly decided to run for Mayor, the blah race for California Governor and of course, Bad Bunny. Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning Gen X journalist, a Democratic strategist and a delegate for the LA County Democratic Party.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=enkbla1580

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Gary and Shannon dive into the massive tech lawsuit underway in Los Angeles, comparing it to the tobacco trials as evidence reveals companies knew they were exploiting young people's reward mechanisms. Plus, Nynthia Raman enters the LA mayoral race and what it means for Karen Bass, with KFI’s own Michael Monks. And is "mankeeping" really ruining your health and relationship or is it just overblown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The field of candidates is set in the LA Mayor's race, including a former ally-turned rival to Karen Bass. Pharmacy workers join the strike against Kaiser Permanente. A mother from San Bernardino County is detained by ICE, even though her family says she was following all the rules. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Insane amounts of fraud are being exposed all over the country. Commifornia is back doing Commiefornia shit. Karen Bass is under fire for allegedly “watering down” the Palisades fire report. Kamala is back being drunk and well, we aren't really sure what's she's doing. And Gavin Newsom is lying about high speed rail again.0:00 - Introduction6:29 - Wild Alaskan7:57 - Califraudia16:33 - MASA Chips18:03 - Weather18:26 - Breaking Bridget22:28 - The Internet Is GloriousGet your Release The Files merch and Reality Remains Undefeated shirts HERE - https://bit.ly/bridgetphetasy-merch End Music - Sweetfire performed by Lightmaker Walk-Ins Welcome YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC1pIdDAknFnlEVtJkTTV7QQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors Wild Alaskan Company & MASA Chips - Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to wildalaskan.com/BRIDGET for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood - https://bit.ly/DF-WildAlaskan - Ready to give MASA a try? Go to https://MASACHIPS.com/DUMPSTER and use code DUMPSTER ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. We produce media content, essays, and merchandise such as t-shirts and greeting cards that make burgers out of your sacred cows and tell you not to take yourself so damn seriously. Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wva 

It’s Friday, February 6, 2026 — The Scott Jennings Show is LIVE on Salem with a packed Friday lineup: the latest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, justice coming for the Benghazi mastermind, a readout on Iran talks in Oman, and a brutal spotlight on blue-state rot — from Karen Bass’ wildfire cover-up to Minneapolis’ anti-ICE networks. Plus: North Carolina politics from the Tar Heel State and a COMMON SENSE takedown of Olympic “inclusion” insanity. https://balanceofnature.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass is going to war with the LA Times over their report on her doctoring the Palisades fire after action reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass plays the race card. Newsom celebrates a concrete bridge to nowhere. And California Dems might jungle-primary themselves out of the governor's race. It's that kind of week. Plus, James Lileks is here for this week's Top 10 Dumb Things. Watch this episode here. (00:00) - Part I (03:10) - - Karen Bass fire records scandal (09:13) - - California jungle primary: Two Republicans could advance (14:19) - - Gavin Newsom's $110B bullet train disaster (20:52) - - Palantir's 300 rockets vs. California's $11B bridge (23:12) - - Trump Rx portal (24:40) - - Part II (Top 10 Dumb Things)

Karen Bass tried to cover up LA's response to the Palisades Fire, size DOES matter, and a recent study shows immigrants use welfare at significantly higher rates than US-born citizens.

0:30 - Bessent House testimony 16:34 - Tom Homan on withdraw of 700 officers from Minnesota 37:54 - Bill Gates responds to the recent allegations 01:02:20 - Eugene Kontorovich, professor at George Mason University Scalia Law School and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation: A Who’s WHO of Groups to Quit. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:18:27 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg breaks down the U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, negotiating with the mullahs, and why expectations are being reset. Keep updated with Rich on X @rich_goldberg 01:34:06 - Short Attention Spans 01:57:17 - Karen Bass' after-action report on Palisades fires 02:11:16 - John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, on Bitcoin’s slide and why Kevin Warsh should raise concerns. Check out John’s most recent book The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's reacting to the LA Times story on Karen Bass doctoring the Palisades after action reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reporting from the LA TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure give love to the clean la with me guy, but isn't his whole existence an indictment of the failures of the city of Los Angeles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction, Maria Bartiromo, Karen Bass, lawsuit, donations, fed chair, Shutdown, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on wielding your everyday economic power to bring to heel corporations who do injurious things. Also: The Super Negro Chronicles and L.A. mayor Karen Bass. Plus: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson says that Greg Bovino will be prosecuted, in a demand for accountability. And: Voting is fundamental -- and the need to be strategic not reactionary, in our voting choices or dilemmas.WARNING: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded January 28, 2026.OMAR'S NEW MUST-READ ON SUBSTACK: The history we live in is continuous, and we are the pendulum:https://open.substack.com/pub/mooreo/p/the-history-we-live-is-continuous?r=275tyr&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlaySUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.com - please be a paid subscriber (or a free subscriber)SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

An audit finds more than $200 million meant to get the mentally ill off the streets and into medical and psychiatric care has only helped 22 people. 8 senate republicans seem poised to reject the SAVE Act to mandate photo ID to vote in US elections. Why would that be? Trump bigfoots Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass with an executive order to expedite the rebuilding of Pacifici Palisades. Trump's economy is booming which means democrats will surely force another government shutdown.    

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Melina Abdullah about her recent article for LA Progressive about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' recent let-downs for the organizer community https://www.laprogressive.com/los-angeles-2/i-used-to-love-her Melina is a professor and the chair of pan-African studies at Cal State Los Angeles, as well as the co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.   — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://www.threads.com/@lawanddis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post I Used to Love H.E.R. — Thoughs on Karen Bass w/ Dr Melina Abdullah appeared first on KPFA.

Imagine firefighters literally begging taxpayers for a sales tax increase while LA dumps over a billion dollars annually on homelessness programs that only make the problem worse. Here we go again. Los Angeles firefighters are operating with the same staffing levels as the 1960s—but with five times the call volume and six fewer stations. Response times have doubled the national standard to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, Karen Bass and city leaders throw $22,000 per homeless person per year at a crisis that keeps spiraling, with many of those encampments actually starting the fires in the first place. The fire department has million-dollar engines sitting idle with weeds growing around the tires because they can't afford mechanics, yet the homeless industrial complex gets blank checks. When did basic public safety become optional while virtue signaling became the priority? Why are first responders fundraising for their own jobs while billions vanish into programs nobody can account for? Let me know in the comments what you think about these backwards priorities. If this frustrates you as much as it does me, smash that like button, subscribe, and share this with anyone who needs to see where their tax dollars are really going.

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on two mayors: Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Jacob Frey of Minneapolis. Also: Self-care in these times.Recorded January 9, 2026.SUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.comSUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodSUBSCRIBE: https://politicrat.substack.comBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

Karen Bass did not expect actual pushback on her claims of incredible progress in the palisadesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Newsom is blaming deportations and tariffs for LA's fire recovery disaster. Deportations and tariffs. Not the crushing bureaucracy, not the red tape, not the fact that only 4% of 16,000 homes have even started construction—but Trump's policies. Is anyone buying this?We break down the real reasons LA fire victims can't rebuild: insurance shortfalls, permit nightmares, and decades of overregulation that make California construction a years-long ordeal. Meanwhile, only two homes are fully rebuilt, foreclosures are skyrocketing, and corporations are scooping up lots at 30-60% discounts. Newsom needs someone to blame as he eyes a presidential run, so here come the convenient scapegoats.What about the empty reservoirs, the missing firefighters, and Karen Bass being in Ghana during massive wind warnings? Do Californians really believe tariffs are the problem, or is this just classic political deflection? Let us know in the comments. If you're tired of politicians dodging accountability while taxpayers suffer, subscribe and hit that notification bell. Let's hold them accountable together.

John brings back Elaine Culotti to respond to Karen Bass' attacks on the "They Let Us Burn" rallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends ICE agent who fatally shot a woman allegedly attempting to run over officers, labeling it an act of domestic terrorism amid protests and disputes from local officials. SPENCER PRATT CANDIDACY: Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces bid for Los Angeles mayor against Karen Bass, criticizing her handling of the Palisades Fire and calling himself her "worst nightmare." FIREAID SCAM: House Judiciary Committee report questions distribution of $100 million raised by FireAid for LA wildfire relief, with concerns over funds going to nonprofits rather than direct aid to victims. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 8, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents are still fighting with their Insurance companies, A report shows where the Fire Aid money actually went, and Karen Bass fails to deliver on eliminating permitting fees for rebuildsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is to blame for the LA Wildfires? In Part Two of The Reckoning series, we continue our search for the answer by telling the story of the epic battle for mayor between billionaire entrepreneur Rick Caruso & community organizer Karen Bass. Powered by The Licorice Guy...the best licorice in America. The Reckoning Finale airs Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. And coming this Friday, January 9th, 2026 - What Makes Something Valuable? In our new three-part series, we tell the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the natural diamond industry. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Palisades residents are still furiousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their annual Year in Review, David and Will consider Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump, TikTok, Sean Penn, Nathan Hochman, the Turtle Island Liberation Front, Karen Bass, Julie Hamill, the Oakland A's, Nancy Pelosi, the Los Angeles Times, Kamala Harris, Ivanpah Solar, the SEIU, Prop 50, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Beach Boys, Julie Su, One Battle After Another, fire, AB 218, Larry Ellison, homeless people, Lyle Menendez, Bill Essayli, Zizians, ExxonMobil, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Wiener Watch, Brian Wilson, Zohran Mamdani, Lorena Gonzalez, Mayor Amy Bublak, and more. Music by Metalachi.Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Wildfire of the Vanities: California's Political Model Has FailedTrump's First 100 Days Have Shattered California's Left-Wing IllusionsLawmakers urge $1-billion annual investments to save high-speed railSan Diego migrant shelter hailed as national model will shut down, with 100-plus layoffsGavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal$2B California solar plant to shut down after a decade – for the most frustrating reason (Ivanpah)California's War on Oil Finally Prompts a ResponseThe Public-Sector Union Behind L.A.'s Immigration AgitationGavin Newsom holds mirror to Maga by trolling TrumpCalifornia Approves New House Maps in a Major Win for Democrats and NewsomLarry Ellison Retakes No.3 Richest Spot From Jeff Bezos As Oracle Shares Rise On TikTok DealHarris' score-settling, elbow-throwing, bridge-burning memoirAlready thinking about the 2028 election? You're not aloneLyle Menendez denied parole, will remain in prison along with younger brother ErikZohran Mamdani picks failed progressive Biden nominee Julie Su as top ‘economic justice' aideCalifornia businesses bear brunt of growing unemployment benefit debtThe Pol Who Wants to Replace Pelosi Makes Her Look NormaBrian Wilson, Pop Auteur and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82L.A. Times owner says he intends to take newspaper public in coming yearD.A. to investigate claims of fraud in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlementGavin Newsom's Shameless Dodge on the Homeless CrisisFor L.A.'s mayor, a Palisades recovery marked by missteps, reversals and delays Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gary & Shannon cover severe storms in Northern California, Waymo complications amid blackouts and quakes, breaking news in the Melodee Buzzer case with a family statement, and the escalating clash between Karen Bass and Lindsey Horvath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Rick Caruso running for Mayor of Los Angeles again? In this explosive Part 2 interview on In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso to discuss the future of Los Angeles, his political aspirations, and the secrets behind his massive success.Rick Caruso is the force behind The Grove, Palisades Village, and the Rosewood Miramar Beach. With a net worth of nearly $6 billion, he opens up about why money was never his motivation. Rick details the terrifying Palisades fire, revealing the "extreme preparation" and private firefighting team that saved his property when others burned.We also dive deep into politics. Rick gives a candid critique of Mayor Karen Bass and former Mayor Eric Garcetti, explains why he believes the city was unprepared for the recent disasters, and discusses the disastrous impact of the "Mansion Tax" (ULA) on California real estate. Plus, he shares invaluable advice on integrity, "protecting your obituary," and the one rule he follows in business: "Don't do business with bad people". Timestamps & Key Takeaways00:00 - The Golden Rule of Business: Don't do business with bad people.02:03 - When will Erewhon & Palisades Village reopen? (Fire recovery update) .04:37 - The terrifying moment the fire started & evacuating the schools.06:17 - How Rick saved his property using private firefighters & retardant.09:34 - Who is to blame? Rick's critique of the City & Mayor Bass's preparedness.12:54 - Why Rick ran for Mayor & his thoughts on losing to Karen Bass.15:07 - Was Eric Garcetti a "weak mayor"?.16:27 - The Big Question: Will Rick run for Mayor or Governor again?.17:21 - The first 3 things Rick would do as Mayor (Crime, Homelessness, Housing Costs).18:45 - The truth about the "Mansion Tax" (ULA) and why it's hurting LA.21:01 - Why money should never be your motivation for success.22:49 - The power of extreme preparation & integrity.27:44 - Best Advice: "Protect Your Obituary".34:03 - The love of his life & final thoughts.Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I coach a small group of high achievers on how to elevate their careers, grow their businesses, and reach their full potential both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here: https://www.randallkaplan.com/coaching Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: https://www.randallkaplan.com/1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.randallkaplan.com/coachingCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

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In Which We Discuss: 1. Once again and always and forever. It's the guns, people. 2. Epstein files are out this Friday so get excited for that Venezuelan ground war you've been waiting for! 3. The House GOP finally has a healthcare plan, and it's somehow even worse than Trump's own plan to just send people money. 4. Karen Bass gears up for reelection by thinking, eating, and dreaming of the largest police force ever devised.   Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of chirping birds, sirens, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL!  Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram! And, as always, you can buy and review Lila's book here: Some Kids Left Behind. Plus, subscribe to Lila's other podcast, What Can I Do, wherever you get your podcasts!  

Today on the show I welcome back Bruce Wagner. Bruce is one of my all-time favorite authors and he is here to talk about his latest novel AMPUTATION. "AMPUTATION is the first novel to be written about the inferno that obliterated two Los Angeles cities in January of 2025. Major characters are comedian Stephen Colbert; Karen Bass; a Timothée Chalamet stunt double; a fiercely pro-Palestinian heiress and her Zionist father; disgraced Grey's Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch and a failed indie film producer—along with an assorted battalion of ordinary people, opportunists, and looters.A fable drenched in hyperrealism, AMPUTATION is a burnt jewel box showcasing Wagner's transcendent, scabrously poetic powers as he explores the lives (and deaths) of the fire victims, and the consequences of dereliction, delusion, incompetence—and impermanence." (Source: Arcade Publishing)"Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:Purchase AMPUTATIONBruceWagner.la---SLD Episodes with Bruce Wagner:Episode 273 - The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and SeekersEpisode 84 - ROAR: American MasterEpisode 53 - The Marvel Universe: Origin Stories

• Not safe at home, mayoral edition• “The guns were decades old”• The Trump/Mamdani bromance• The administration's historic post-fire response• “You're walking down the street, you happen to look Latino, or somebody hears you speak Spanish. A car rushes up in front of you. Masked men jump out with rifles and throw you in the car”• What does “sanctuary city” actually mean?• Like, no really, what does it mean?• “You know, that's a good question”• “There's a number of people who have literally disappeared”• ICE effect on restaurants: Worse than COVID* Trump effect on border: Closed• “The Future of the Democratic Party Is Local”• You lost me at L.A. being governed worth a damn• Fire rebuilding? “I understand that people are angry”• Me, 10 years ago: “Affordable-Housing Problem Lies, in Part, with Government”• “The insurance industry … has been devastating a lot of homeowners”• The heavily regulated insurance industry, you mean?• “The Case for Letting Malibu Burn”• Why prevent Palisades homeowners from rebuilding duplexes?• “Don't take your lot and turn it into a five-story apartment building”• “We want to get affordable housing built in this city, but I think that if you impose it on a neighborhood, then you will have hardcore NIMBYs”• “I didn't appreciate that, because they were getting ready to change low-income areas, wipe out the single-family homes, and turned it into massive apartments”• “I'm protecting them from the predations of private developers”• She really did almost become vice president• “I love podcasts…. Maybe I wanted to become a newscaster”• What Karen Bass learned from Angela Davis• About those eight trips to Cuba• “What fascinated me about Cuba is that they provided free health care to their population, and free education”• The LAUSD's construction boom for non-existent students• “We could always put more money in our schools”• “Judge me by how fewer encampments you see on the street. Judge me by crime decreasing. Judge me by affordable housing units being built”Prefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifthdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 10am EST.Thanks for reading The Fifth Column (A Podcast)! This post is public so feel free to share it.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe