Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Bass

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 15, and reports on Trump's efforts to undermine democracy, vaccine mandate hysteria, Biden's agenda, the pandemic economy, and Texas' new abortion law. Rep. Karen Bass and Stevie Van Zandt join.

After weeks of speculation, Rep. Karen Bass made it official. She's running to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, and she joins us to share why. Find out more about just how deep her LA roots go and why she almost didn't get into politics at all. Plus, we discuss what went wrong with the bipartisan police reform bill she co-authored and Congress failed to pass. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCal in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @alexcoheninla

We start off with breaking news regarding R. Kelly's sex-trafficking trial. Next, we move to Germany's election results, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's response to border patrol agents who are at risk of losing their jobs, and Facebook's plan to halt their kids' version of Instagram. Next, the DEA just issued its first public safety alert in six years, and we close with a number of stories our of California. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: “R. Kelly Found Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking” Axios: “German elections: After close result, jockeying to replace Merkel begins” Washington Post: “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promises beleaguered Border Patrol agents jobs” AP News: “Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback” NPR: “The DEA Is Warning Of A Rise In Overdose Deaths From Fake Drugs Laced With Fentanyl” LA Times: “California's universal voting by mail becomes permanent” Axios: “LA County to dismiss nearly 60,000 marijuana-related convictions” Axios: “Rep. Karen Bass launches run for Los Angeles mayor” Washington Post: “Arizona judge voids state's ban on school mask mandates”

What's happening today: Congresswoman Karen Bass enters race for L.A. mayor; Attorneys for Porter Ranch families who fled from methane leak say they've reached a $1.8 billion settlement; Two biggest Hollywood talent agencies announce merger; How much longer will COVID be with us? Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav

Pfizer has started testing a pill that could help fight Covid-19 infections // 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits the Greek Island of Crete and leaves one person dead // Californians who haven't filed a 2020 tax return are at risk of missing out on another stimulus payment // LA County is going to dismiss thousands of marijuana convictions // Karen Bass has confirmed she is entering the race for major of LA // Bay Area school rescue 4,000 endangered salmon from the drought.

U.S. Representative Karen Bass officially announced plans to leave Washington D.C. and run for mayor of LA. This makes her the de facto frontrunner in a field that already contains five other Democrats.  Meanwhile this week, Democrats are trying to pass a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill — plus a $3.5 trillion spending bill that would fund major Democratic priorities on health care, education and climate. The 9th Circuit has overturned a federal judge's ruling that required LA to offer temporary shelter or permanent housing to everyone living on Skid Row by October.  One state program controls every aspect of former psychiatric hospital patients' lives.  Finally, The Fugees will be going on tour for the first time in 15 years. It's to celebrate their classic record “The Score,” which was released 25 years ago. 

Subscribe to the LA Newsletter! Read Edition 6 in your browser here.Have a question about LA that you've never had a good answer to? You hear a lot from us, but we want to hear from you, too. Leave us a voicemail with a question, and we'll answer it on the show: 323-250-2106Below you can find links to all subjects discussed on LA Podcast #193.Headlines:Judge Carter's court order to shelter everyone on Skid Row turned town by 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has his own "secret police" special unit.A potential IATSE strike coming soon?Kevin de León officially announces his mayoral campaign, and Karen Bass is probably about to very soon.Listener Question:Matt answers a question about redistricting in Los Angeles. See the LA City Council Redistricting Commission website. Or, navigate here for the LAUSD redistricting website.Main Story:Our Main Story today is discussing Metro Fails of late. See the feature story in this week's LA Newsletter for more. 

Tonight on the Last Word: Lawrence O'Donnell outlines how President Biden is getting involved in the infrastructure negotiations by meeting with members of Congress. Rep. Suzan DelBene, who was in one of those meetings with President Biden, discuss what was discussed behind closed doors. Jonathan Capehart and EJ Dionne further contextualize how President Biden is relying on his experience negotiating with Congress as a senator for 36 years and as a vice president for 8 years. Plus, Senator Chris Van Hollen reacts to Mitch McConnell saying Republicans will vote for the U.S. to default on its debt. And President Biden has made the United States the world's leader in distributing free vaccine doses to other countries. Loyce Pace, the Director of the Office of Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services, joins Lawrence to discuss. Plus, Rep. Karen Bass explains what happened with the Congressional bipartisan talks on police reform. 

Although the 2021 gubernatorial recall election won't be certified until late October, Gov. Gavin Newsom achieved a clear and significant victory. So, was spending perhaps as much as $300 million of taxpayer money worth it? Are California's recall laws in need of a revamp? We dive into these questions with state Sen. Josh Newman and Rep. Karen Bass. Bass also weighs in on a possible run to be Los Angeles' next mayor. Plus, a cameo appearance from candidate Caitlyn Jenner, who might have garnered fewer votes than billboard star Angelyne. GET IN TOUCH Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCal in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @alexcoheninla IN THIS EPISODE Rep. Karen Bass on Twitter: @RepKarenBass Sen. Josh Newman on Twitter: @JoshNewmanCA Caitlyn Jenner on Twitter: @Caitlyn_Jenner

Tonight on the Last Word: Gov. Gavin Newsom thanks supporters after the California recall vote fails. Also, a new book reveals the details of a phone call between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gen. Mark Milley after the January 6 Capitol attack. And Lawrence breaks down Donald Trump's history of lying about 9/11. Steve Kornacki, David Plouffe, Ann O'Leary, Christina Bellantoni, Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Anna Eshoo, John Heilemann, Maria Teresa Kumar and Rep. Karen Bass join Lawrence O'Donnell.

In this edition of The ReidOut podcast: Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj tweeting about a friend of a cousin in Trinidad who allegedly had a negative reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine was essentially the star making public her own vaccine deliberation--a better way to describe vaccine hesitancy, experts say--which is different from refusal. Joy Reid explains how the tweets of this major celebrity have been used by certain right wing figures to further politicize the pandemic, while what America really needs is more open, honest conversation. Plus: Senate Democrats released a new voting bill on Tuesday after reaching a compromise with Sen. Joe Manchin. Yet, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says it has no chance of passing. Will this spur reform of the filibuster? Sen. Alex Padilla joins Joy Reid on these developments. And: The California recall election that could unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom is just one of over 60 recall elections happening at various levels, Rep. Karen Bass tells Joy Reid, possibly signaling "something bigger at play." Finally: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and how to talk to people about it, in the wake of Nicki Minaj's viral "vaccine deliberation" tweets, are discussed by Dr. Uché Blackstock in conversation with Joy Reid. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut podcast with a big dose of existential dread. Much of New York and New Jersey are under water -- with more than 40 people dying from devastating floods Wednesday night. Will this finally be the moment that people start acknowledging just how bad the climate crisis is? Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues to rage across the country -- with children's hospitals at capacity and pleading for help. And, in their second dead of night ruling in just over a week, after striking down protections for Americans facing eviction last week, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court declined to overturn the six-week abortion ban in Texas. The abortion law has no exceptions for incest or rape, and deputizes private citizens as bounty hunters who can search for anyone who performed or helped a woman get an abortion after that six-week period, before most women even know they're pregnant. Joy Reid also critiques Sen. Susan Collins for the part she played in creating this conservative Supreme Court. Guests former Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Karen Bass, and more experts discuss these critical political issues and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Bakari is joined by Representative Karen Bass to talk about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (2:12), her role as the chair of the House subcommittee on Africa (11:38), and the state of various bills in congress (22:52). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Rep. Karen Bass Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“As California Goes, So Goes the Country,” could be the capsule description for this episode, which brings together 3 of California's most prominent public officials, Sen. Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Karen Bass, and director of the State Office of Business Development (and former White House Press Secretary) Dee Dee Meyers. The 3 join Harry—the 4th Californian-- to discuss the most pressing national topics–covid, infrastructure, voting rights, and more–through the prism of the Golden State.

After being selected as the chair of the African Union this year, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo set an ambitious agenda for 2021 — ranging from the promotion of African culture to peacebuilding to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. On July 20, USIP hosted a discussion with President Tshisekedi and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights, that focused on a range of important issues confronting Africa, including strengthening democracy, human rights, economic growth, COVID vaccine availability and responding to peace and security challenges. Speakers Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi  President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chair of the African Union   @Presidence_RDC Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) U.S. Representative; Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights @RepKarenBass Dr. Joseph Sany Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace @Josephsany1 Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-crossroads-conversation-drc-president-and-au-chair-felix-tshisekedi-and-rep-karen

This week's #On1WithAngelaRye is a special LIVE episode recorded on Clubhouse. We were joined by the incredible former CBC Chair and Representative from California, Ms. Karen Bass. Congressmember Bass has served the 37th district of California since 2011. She serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where she is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. She also serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, where she works to craft sound criminal justice reform policies. In this episode, we dive into the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, its language, myths, and misconceptions of the bill and discuss ways everyone can help move this bill forward.

In this revealing observational portrait of political courage, Brandon Kramer's THE FIRST STEP, focuses his lens on Black progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones as he faces a polarized society head on in an effort to reform a broken criminal justice system. Jones, known for calling Donald Trump's election “a whitelash” live on primetime TV, navigates increasingly tense and isolating political and racial divides in his attempt to become a “bridge builder” during the Trump administration. Condemned by the right for his progressive beliefs, and by the left for embracing conservatives, this fraught and cinematically captured personal journey questions his integrity from all sides, forcing him to consider not only his activism but his own identity. THE FIRST STEP takes us behind the scenes of these dramatic power struggles, from internal divisions within both parties, to the lives of activists fighting on the frontlines for their communities. The First Step features Louis L. Reed, Jessica Jackson, Virgie Walker, Pete White, Tylo James. Including Jared Kushner, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Shelly Capito, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mike Lee, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Patrisse Cullors, Charlemagne Tha God, Karen Hunter, and Kim Kardashian. Director Brandon Kramer joins us to talk about the daunting challenge faced by Van ones as he attempts to find the common ground of common interest and policy reforms that will benefit all Americans, while being vilified by many of the same people he is working with. For news and updates go to: meridianhillpictures.com

President of the NAACP, Derrick Johnson, and Democratic Congressmember Karen Bass speak to CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion about their latest efforts to pass police reform. Rep. Bass is the lead House negotiator, and is working with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) to achieve meaningful legislation. Johnson is working with Rep. Bass and other key players on Capitol Hill to reach an agreement before an informal June deadline. They both share their optimism to create change to policing in America, and discuss the importance of addressing qualified immunity.

This week, Elex hosts a loaded guestlist including Rep. Karen Bass, actress Mira Sorvino, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago and activist Ady Barkan.

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Before speaking with President Joe Biden at the White House today, George Floyd's family met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Rep. Karen Bass. Bass is the House Democrats' lead negotiator on a police reform bill named after Floyd. The House passed it in March and it has been in the hands of the evenly-divided Senate ever since. Bass joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden headed off to an Amtrak station in Philadelphia today as part of the “Getting America Back on Track Tour.” And a renewed push for police reform is taking place on Capitol Hill. It's being led by Democratic lawmakers Karen Bass, Cory Booker and Republican Tim Scott, but several issues divide the sides, including qualified immunity, which shields officers from being personally liable. May first, also referred to as May Day or Workers Day, is a day with historical significance for the Communist and Socialist movements. Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and author of "The Devil and Karl Marx", Dr. Paul Kengor, tells us a little more about May Day, its origins and specifically what the Catholic Church did in 1955 to address Communism. A conference set to begin this Saturday, both in-person and virtually, will examine the importance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California, Dorian Llywelyn, joins to tell us about the conference and why it is being held now rather than closer to the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is set to kick off an initiative to pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic. A rosary marathon will begin on Saturday at the Gregorian Chapel in St. Peter's Basilica. Official of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, Fr. Martin Esguerra, tells us about this initiative and why it is being done now. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Rep. Karen Bass Weighs in Police Reform, Thousands of Barrels of DDT found Dumped Off Coast, OTL: Producers Guild Tackles Bullying

As momentum for police reform increases following the Chauvin trial, George talks to the lead sponsor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Rep. Karen Bass, about the prospects for bipartisan compromise. National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Sen. Rick Scott responds and discusses infrastructure negotiations as President Biden prepares to address Congress next week. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins after federal health officials voted to lift the recommended pause on J&J’s vaccine. And the roundtable discusses Biden's agenda as he closes in on his first 100 days in office

California Rep. Karen Bass reacts to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict and shares about why she’s “very positive” that the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will be passed. In Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss the released police bodycam footage of Ma’Khia Bryant, who was fatally shot by police. Plus, the co-hosts react to Whoopi gracing the cover Variety.

Tonight's guests include Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner and a member of Mothers of the Movement, and Rep. Karen Bass, chief House sponsor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

The former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus discusses the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, vaccine inequality and voter suppression.See more from Jonathan Capehart: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jonathan-capehart/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cape-upRead more from Washington Post Opinions: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cape-up

Pod Crashing Episode 94 with Carlos Watson His podcasts and YouTube talk show features the most diverse lineup of guests. Rep. Karen Bass, Andrew Yang, authors Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay and Sean Spicer. Viewers and listeners check in for the true conversation because they can relate with the story while gaining access to amazing content.

FOX 11 Anchor Elex Michaelson speaks with California HHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, Congresswoman Karen Bass and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

Cong. Karen Bass talks on The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act; some truckers get a little too proud when they defend not wearing a mask. 

Pod Crashing Episode 94 with Carlos Watson His podcasts and YouTube talk show features the most diverse lineup of guests. Rep. Karen Bass, Andrew Yang, authors Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay and Sean Spicer. Viewers and listeners check in for the true conversation because they can relate with the story while gaining access to amazing content.

Episode HighlightsRep. Bass on Our Interconnected World“All of our lives changed dramatically last year, on the entire planet. Why? Because the planet earth is very small with communications and travel the way it is. And our health, our wellbeing, our prosperity, is completely linked to people around the world. And using COVID is the perfect example of how we’re all linked. This virus, we will not overcome this virus until we overcome it as a planet. So for example, there’s vaccines that are available now. I’m very excited about that. But we’re also learning about new strains. Until you stamp COVID out in the world, you can’t just stamp it out in the United States because the new strains will continue to mutate. So, using what we’re going through now is a perfect example to explain why we are completely connected and our health, wellbeing, and prosperity is connected and depends on the health, prosperity, and wellbeing of other countries as well.”Rep. Bass on the Responsibility of Living in a Democracy“It is definitely when there’s things that you complain about in government, it really is everyone’s responsibility, and part of our American culture is we vote and then we go home. I would just ask you, as an elected official, vote and stay involved with your elected officials please. Because it’s our collective responsibility to make sure that our system works.”

This is the episode of Black Diplomats where Rep. Karen Bass starts the soft diplomacy on Terrell, trying to talk him into joining the State Department! Bass represents California’s 37th district in Los Angeles, and is a fierce advocate for all the good things. As Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa she has regular contact with folks from the Continent and a lot of good ideas for how we can improve our behavior on their behalf. She’s involved in the Represent America Abroad Act to diversify our diplomatic corps, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to bring incremental change to American policing. Terrell asks her if the bill goes far enough, and she provides the kind of candid answer you don’t usually get from politicians. As they get deeper into her roots, we find out that being a foreign policy wonk is nothing new to Karen Bass. She cut her teeth protesting against the Vietnam War and was dedicated to the anti-apartheid movement in the ‘80s. Her critical analysis of white supremacy in the global context is honed to a razor’s edge, and on display in this episode. Near the end of their conversation Bass breaks down America’s history of supporting bad actors in Africa, and then flips it - suggesting Terrell should help diversify the State Department by signing up for service! He is a Black Diplomat, right? Thanks for listening!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 24, and reports on Congress's probe into the attack on the Capitol, election misinformation, and preparing for disasters like the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Karen Bass joins. 

To mark #WomensEqualityDay​ 2020, Sal spoke to California Rep. Karen Bass, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus and was the first Black woman speaker of a state legislature. Rep. Bass discussed the milestone of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, lessons from that period in history, and what it will take […]

The following is the full uncut interview with US Rep. Karen Bass.  Downballot victories in the 2020 November elections gave a fresh class of movement organizers across the country a seat at the national level. Incoming Congress members Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman among others represent the rising trend of activists of color who intersect with elected office. In this extended interview, Laura speaks with longtime organizer and U.S. Representative Karen Bass to discuss this growing trend and shares her experience from the January 06 Capitol insurrection and what this means for the work ahead. U.S. Representative Karen Bass serves California's 37th Congressional district and was the first African American woman in U.S. history to serve as Speaker in a state legislative body. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: www.lauraflanders.org/subscribe/

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco sit down with Rep. Karen Bass to discuss Wednesdays impeachment vote, and what it means for Trump’s presidential future. Then Rep. Pramila Jayapal stops by to roast her Republican colleagues for turning last week’s insurrection into a superspreader event. Then, Rheeqrheeq Chainey joins in to discuss last week’s coup and the violent, racist morons who deserve no sympathy. Plus, a bonus conversation with SE Cupp about the future of the Republican party. Finally, we get to the most pressing news of the week, the Sex and the City reboot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses a nation on edge after the breach of the Capitol by the mob of Trump supporters. Plus, calls for invoking the 25th amendment grow among members of Congress, a look at the unpreparedness of the Capitol Police, Joe Biden announces his Justice Department team, the spread of disinformation, and how the rest of the world is viewing yesterday's events.Joined by: Donna Edwards, Alexi McCammond, Ashley Parker, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Miles Taylor, John Brennan, Robert Gibbs, Jason Johnson, Elizabeth Neumann, Tim O’Brien, Rep. Karen Bass, Neal Katyal and Keir Simmons

PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 1: Rush returns after a tough couple weeks health-wise. Everybody who desires a life in Washington must condemn Trump. Rush from October 2016 about how the Establishment wanted to teach Trump and everyone who came after him not to try what he tried. Hank Johnson calls for arrest of Trump, so nobody ever tries to do what Trump does. Again. Lindsey Graham says he's had enough of Trump. Not enough citizens, not enough elected leaders are educated about the left. John Adams on the Constitution and morality. Where was all the burning and looting in Washington yesterday? Democrats have protested at the Capitol for generations, Code Pink gets into hearings all the time. Anti-Trump protests were held inside the Capitol, now they're calling it the worst crime in our history. Callers outraged over the way Washington has treated Trump. They want you to denounce Trump and it's beginning to work with elected Republicans, Washington Republicans. PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 2: Schumer calls for Trump's immediate removal from office. Democrats want to impeach him or have Pence invoke the 25th Amendment. Jim Cramer's tale on the market. Business leaders consider cutting funds to Republicans. Elite socialists now control the stock market. Democrats are now party of the rich, will alter tax code to slam the middle class, help rich donors protect wealth. Shopify bans Trump gear. Flight attendants union calls for MAGA protesters to be stranded in Washington, not allowed on flights home. One wrong word... anyone who dares defend Trump to be canceled. Karen Bass and Mike Florio see completely different double standard between BLM and Trump supporters. McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao resigns from Trump administration. PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 3: Biden says there's a racist double standard in treatment on BLM and Trump supporters. Democrats think Trump is Godzilla, fear he'll come back, want to impeach him so he can't run again. Callers who were at the Trump march suspect Antifa infiltration. Pelosi says she will impeach Trump if 25th amendment not invoked. Leftists infiltrated well-intentioned Trump supporters, but it doesn't matter because of the media narrative. BLM and Antifa get a free pass. Rule of politics: Who benefits? No benefit to Trump supporters to storm Capitol, but it's a boon for Democrats. Pelosi threatens to impeach Trump. Caller inspired by Rush to come out of retirement and work in politics for the rest of his life to save America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin fills in for Ari Melber to host “The Beat” on Monday, December 21, and reports on Trump’s latest assaults on democracy, Trump’s claims the Russia hack was a hoax, the latest on the second coronavirus stimulus package and the vaccine. Rep. Karen Bass and The New York Times’ Mara Gay both join.

Join Congresswoman Karen Bass and host Jessica Levinson for a discussion about diversity in government, why Republicans have continued to support President Trump throughout his presidency and in the post-election period, how we can increase trust in government, and how California Governor Gavin Newsom could re-shape California with his ability to appoint Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's senate seat.

In this week’s installment of Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee [UNCENSORED], host Jason Lee, along with co-hosts Blue Telusma and DJ Damage, welcome California Congresswoman Karen Bass as the featured guest and special guest Donte Westmoreland, a long-time friend of Lee’s from Stockton, who at age 22, served more than three years of an almost eight-year sentence in Kansas prison for marijuana possession, before Lee, engaged Bass, and together with Westmoreland’s lawyer, got him a temporary released and retrial after finding alleged prosecutorial misconduct.

As President-elect Joe Biden continues to unroll selections for his Cabinet, some have questioned how diverse his choices have been thus far. Yamiche Alcindor spoke with California Rep. Karen Bass, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 24, and reports on Biden's transition, Trump’s final political and legal maneuvering on his way out of office and more. Former Obama pollster Cornell Belcher, Rep. Karen Bass and "The Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz all join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 23, and reports on the grand jury’s findings in Breonna Taylor’s case and breaks down the decision to not charge any of the officers for her shooting death, despite the fact that the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide. Melber also updates viewers on COVID and honors the late Justice Ginsberg. Mark Cuban, Rep. Karen Bass and Brittney Cooper join.

Postal workers are finally fighting back against Louis DeJoy and his efforts to sabotage the mail. Trump handed Joe Biden a massive win at the Democratic National Convention. And Brian speaks with Congresswoman and former VP contender Karen Bass about Congress’s new bill to fully fund USPS and the impacts that delaying the mail is having on Republican voters.Written by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CAhttps://www.briantylercohen.com/podcast/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning investigative journalist Richard Behar -- author of Time magazine’s shocking cover story, "The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power," which ignited scientology’s 10 year Fair Game assault on him, -- talks about Fair Game and the recent controversy over VP hopeful Karen Bass' statements about scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Tommy and Ben talk about the enormous explosions in Beirut, why Cuba has become an issue for Congresswoman Karen Bass in Biden’s VP selection process, Biden’s 2000(!?!) campaign foreign policy advisors, why US troops are leaving Germany, the upcoming election in Belarus, why the Department of Homeland Security was collecting “intelligence” on activists and journalists, why Spain’s former king is in trouble, how schools are coping with COVID, climate change and Bangladesh, Afghanistan and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show we had congress woman Karen Bass call up to the show to discuss her thoughts on Justice in Policing Act, Potential Vice Presidential Pick and more. Also we had boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. where he spoke about his boxing career, the upcoming fight between him and Mike Tyson and more. Moreover, Charlamagne gave "Donkey of the Day" to Bill Clinton for his comments about Stokely Carmichael at John Lewis's funeral. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

NPR has profiled a series of women thought to be under consideration to serve as Joe Biden's running mate. They include Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Duckworth, Karen Bass, and Susan Rice.You can find all of our profiles here.This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, and campaign correspondent Scott Detrow.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.