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Why this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is rising. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Jasmine Weiler and Pastor Heather sit down with worship leader Bailey Redmond for Reformation in Worship Part 2 — an honest, unfiltered conversation about celebrity culture in the church, the machine behind the modern "worship industry," and what it actually costs to stay pure in a platform-driven generation. Bailey opens up about her journey from missionary in LAUSD high schools to worship leader, the spiritual parents who told her "if you never sing another song again, we'd still love you," and why covering, submission, and the fear of the Lord are the only things that keep a gift from destroying the person carrying it.

President Trump signed an executive order to cut the number of childhood vaccines and split the MMR shot — and falsely tied vaccines to autism. Here's the truth, calmly, so fear doesn't decide your kids' health. Plus: it's the first day of school in LA amid immigration fears, California is offering $3,500 off your first EV, there's a FREE backpack giveaway for our community, and today I teach your kids their first money lesson. (Audio en español, subtítulos en inglés.) Hoy en Échale: Trump firmó una orden para recortar las vacunas de los niños y partir la del sarampión — y las ligó, falsamente, al autismo. Te damos la verdad sin miedo. Además: hoy empiezan las clases en LA entre el temor a la migra, California da $3,500 por tu primer carro eléctrico, hay MOCHILAS GRATIS para nuestra comunidad, y en el Concepto: la primera lección de dinero para tus hijos. EN ESTE EPISODIO:

HOUR 3 (08/12) - Gary covers the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the Lakers sale, primary results, Nithya Raman’s homelessness committee fallout, LAUSD’s return to school, and the latest developments in the Nick Reiner case.Then Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to talk about preparing kids for college financially, teaching them how to manage money, and the parenting habits from past generations that may not have aged especially well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: LAUSD first day (0:30) Total eclipse (18:28) The state of regional theaters (24:11) Could LA Metro go fare-free? (51:30) Combatting hate groups post World War II (1:12:59) Lakers sale (1:31:59) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Today on Valentine In The Morning: The show has starts off with Topic Tingles and we got some good topics for you today. Then, we talk to students! From 3rd graders to seniors in high school, we ask students how they're feeling before their first day of school with a special guest appearance from LAUSD Superintendent Andrés E. Chait. Plus, when was the best day ever? Jill says her's was watching the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere... Listen live every weekday from 5-10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Unified goes back to school with some of the strictest screen times limits in the country. State lawmakers are set to unveil a new bill in response to the Lineage warehouse crisis in Boyle Heights. RFK Jr comes to town to take down LA's homelessness efforts. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

(August 11, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about California deleting your information for free, families needing a secret code word again, and Claude is adding an invisible watermark to AI content. LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears. The rise of the unstoppable American tourist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School starts tomorrow for LAUSD -- we'll look at what challenges lie ahead for the district. How the state's film and TV tax credits are bringing back classics from the '70s and '90s. And we'll bring you a preview of NBA's Christmas matchup. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The squad attempts to mediate a chaotic Homie Helpline where a listener named Ricky is clutching onto hope for his marriage despite a "soccer field ambush" that ended in a protection order and domestic battery charges. ⚽️

Orange County residents are experiencing more food insecurity; why those numbers might get worse. How LAUSD students feel about their new electric school buses. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a new docuseries from a Food Network champion who wants to taco-fy your family recipe. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (8.5) LAUSD kids head back to school next week on August 12, officially ending summer for a lot of families. Speaking of summer, public pools are still open, but how clean are they really? Chlorine is not Purell, so showering before you swim actually matters. Cryptosporidium can survive in pool water for up to 10 days, and cyclospora isn’t just hanging out on your shredded lettuce anymore. In Memphis, Fox 13 anchor Dominique Dillon (a mom of two) had a full “Sleeping Beauty” moment when she nodded off on live TV during the morning broadcast. Closer to home, we go live to a joint press conference with LA County Sheriff Robert Luna and San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus for updates on the Antelope Valley deputy shooting. The deputy, a man in his 30s, was hit just below the ribcage but is stable and expected to make a full recovery. On the fast-food front, Chipotle is dealing with a jalapeño recall that may be tied to a salmonella outbreak. And Timmy shares a classic airport emergency: he was so desperate at Burbank Airport that he accidentally charged straight into the women’s restroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With school starting soon we'll check in on how LAUSD is preparing to welcome back Boyle Heights students after the Lineage warehouse fire. How you can save money on your energy bills during the summer heat. And applications are now open for a spot on next year's Rose Court for the annual Rose Parade. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The Dodgers have acquired back-to-back Cy Young-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. LAUSD says they are taking steps to make sure classrooms near the Lineage warehouse are safe for students when they return to class. A Burbank man is on a mission to help cure loneliness through inviting strangers to breakfast. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LAUSD's new screen time limits kick in in just a few weeks. Where L.A. city officials are putting the blame for the rise in homelessness according to the latest count. What's making this summer heat so muggy. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

She oversaw the burning of L.A.'s Westside last year. In April, Mayor Karen Bass turned to the city's schools, backing the teacher union's demand for the budget-busting pay hike that led to the announcement this week that the district is nearing bankruptcy. Bonus! We remember the 1973 premiere of American Graffiti, George Lucas's love letter to California's Central Valley. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Housing Affordability and Housing Demand PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state State workers have returned to offices. What's next in the fight for telework? LAUSD deadline looms to make painful cuts after county says board actions ‘erode confidence' RFC 441: Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory RFC 441: The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it RFC 441: LAUSD deal reached: Mayor Bass steps in to avoid LAUSD strike  Alameda County supervisors unanimously approve policy-driven reparations plan for Black residents Alameda County Identifies $55M in Budget Reductions, but Major Gap Remains As World Cup fans pour into LAX, long-awaited people mover train struggles with delays People Mover lawsuit LA blew $60M on homeless ‘fix' — it housed just three units Katie Porter says she's done with politics after failed governor bid as she teases next chapter   This week's advertising sponsor: California Center for Nonprofit Law NPOlawyers.com boardtrainingprinciples.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to actually connect with the people you're marketing to?Turns out the skill that changes everything isn't a content hack, it's vulnerability.So we have Shari Foos on ep 335 of The Content Queen Podcast to talk about why vulnerability might be the most underrated skill in business and marketing, and why it's not about oversharing or crying on social media, it's about being real enough that people can actually relate to you.If you've ever felt exposed after putting yourself out there online, or you're struggling to figure out what "being authentic" even means for you, you gotta listen... If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @contentqueenmariah and @thenarrativemethod.⁠⁠⁠LEARN THE DETAILS OF A CONTENT STRATEGY WITH MY FREE AUDIO GUIDE⁠⁠⁠KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

An L.A. nonprofit is helping ICE detainees learn how to challenge their cases. Why a new way to soften the blow of large rent hikes didn't hold up in court. We have the backstory on LAUSD's budget crisis. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Bridget's back in LA and the decline is noticeable. It doesn't have to be this way, decline is a choice. #LosAngeles #LADecline #dumpsterfire Topics covered: Los Angeles decline, Santa Monica Third Street Promenade, smash and grab LA, LAUSD bankruptcy, Palisades fire aftermath, Las Vegas decline, private equity casinos, AI replacing jobs, California exodus, Texas vs California 

Leading a 25-school network to a 96% graduation rate and 91% staff retention — with zero tenure protection — takes more than good policy. It takes a leader who has lived the exact inequity his schools now solve for. Pablo Villavicencio grew up in East LA, where his own neighborhood school graduated less than half its students, and only got a real shot at a quality education because his parents falsified an address to send him to a school 30 miles away. He carried that lesson through Teach For America, a school closure in Harlem, and five years as a founding high school principal in the Bronx before landing back in the exact Los Angeles community he grew up in — this time as CEO of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. Find Alliance's work at laalliance.org. Teacher retention is the number every superintendent claims to be working on and almost none can move. Pablo Villavicencio's network sits at 91% retention across every employee group, without tenure, while running 25 schools and a 96% graduation rate in some of LA's highest-poverty neighborhoods — and in this episode, he breaks down exactly how belief, not policy, got him there. ✍️ What You'll Learn Why "all kids can learn" has to function as infrastructure, not a mission statement, before it changes anything How to build a wraparound services model that pairs academic teacher teams with therapists and social workers What actually drives teacher retention without tenure protection How to keep 25 schools aligned to one vision without creating a siloed bureaucracy Why redefining "college ready" to include community advocacy and wellness changed Alliance's outcomes

L.A. County warns it may take over LAUSD's budget. Why results from L.A.'s homelessness count are much slower this year. And Pasadena city officials fight the city's school district — over trees. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

HOUR 2 (07/10) - Gary & Shannon discuss Southern California's first monsoon storms of the season, the threat of dry lightning as wildfire danger remains elevated, and LAUSD's deadline to fix its budget.They also cover the chaotic scene at a San Diego beach where two sea lions sent beachgoers scrambling during pupping season. Heather Brooker joins for this week's #EntertainmentReport to break down the latest box office releases, including the live-action Moana, Evil Dead Burn, buzz surrounding next week's debut of The Hawk, and why Danny McBride is now a New York Times bestselling author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: LAUSD insolvency (0:30) Living with parents as an adult (18:23) Pawn Shop sports bar (40:09) FilmWeek (51:44) Horror movie moment (1:21:35) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

The Los Angeles Unified School District has adopted one of the nation’s most restrictive classroom screen time policies. It will dramatically limit technology use across grade levels. Much of the reporting has focused on “banning devices,” but as I examined the actual policy, I noticed... The post Beyond Screen Time: What LAUSD’s New Policy Gets Right and Wrong appeared first on Spencer Education.

Senator Adam Schiff says that LA Fire relief funds might have to wait until the midterm elections. Los Angeles Unified School District has a new superintendent. The Big Bear eaglets have left the nest. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

HOUR 2 (06/29) – Gary and Shannon respond to one of the strangest listener questions yet: are they secretly Scientologists? Shannon explains why she's actually disappointed Scientology never tried to recruit her, while Gary wonders how anyone thinks they approve every commercial on KFI. Plus, newly released documents reveal why LAUSD believed it had grounds to fire Alberto Carvalho before he resigned, NASA prepares a robotic rescue mission for a failing space telescope, and Shannon has entirely too many questions about riding a bicycle... completely naked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: Interview with new LAUSD superintendent (0:30) New memoir on the use of the N-word (30:01) New CA laws coming into effect in July (51:03) Comcast splits NBCUniversal (1:04:27) SoCal History: Southern California 250 years ago (1:16:47) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Is anything sacred for Democrats when it comes to helping citizens.The short version is this: federal agents raided the home and office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and multiple reports indicate the investigation is tied to LAUSD's failed AI chatbot project called "Ed," which was developed through a multimillion-dollar contract with the education technology company AllHere. Carvalho has not been charged with any crime, and the FBI has not publicly disclosed the full scope of the investigation. What happened?On February 25, 2026, the FBI executed search warrants at:Carvalho's home in Los Angeles LAUSD headquarters A Florida residence connected to education consultant Debra Kerr, who had ties to AllHere and Carvalho dating back to his time in Miami-Dade schools. Two days later, the LAUSD Board placed Carvalho on paid leave. On June 21, 2026, Carvalho resigned as superintendent, though he continued to deny wrongdoing. Authorities still have not announced any charges against him. What was the chatbot controversy?The controversy centers on an AI assistant called "Ed."LAUSD unveiled Ed in 2024 with considerable publicity. The chatbot was marketed as a personalized digital assistant for students and parents that could:Track grades and attendance Provide academic recommendations Translate communications into roughly 100 languages Help families navigate school services Carvalho championed the project as a major innovation for the district. The problem is that the vendor behind Ed, AllHere, collapsed shortly after launch.Why did it become a scandal?Several issues emerged:1. The company imploded.Within months of Ed's rollout, AllHere furloughed employees, entered bankruptcy, and ceased operations. LAUSD terminated the relationship after already paying millions of dollars toward the project. 2. The founder was indicted.AllHere founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was later charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft related to allegations that investors were misled about the company's financial condition. 3. Questions arose about how the contract was awarded.Investigative reporting uncovered connections between AllHere and consultant Debra Kerr, who had longstanding professional ties to Carvalho. Kerr later claimed she was owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in commissions related to the LAUSD deal. Federal investigators reportedly began examining the financial aspects of the contract and the relationships surrounding it. 4. Student data concerns surfaced.After AllHere's collapse, critics raised concerns about how student information was handled and whether proper safeguards existed for data collected through the chatbot. Is Carvalho accused of anything?Not publicly.That distinction is important.The FBI searches indicate investigators believed there was sufficient reason to gather evidence, but as of today:Carvalho has not been charged. Prosecutors have not publicly accused him of criminal conduct. The search warrant affidavits remain sealed. His attorneys continue to maintain he acted lawfully and was not involved in selecting AllHere as a vendor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've made quite the pivot from the ipads for everyone mantra a few years ago Plus Randy talks taxes with Marc JoffeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, host Kathleen Masciana, an online philosophy graduate student at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, explores the Digital Opt-Out movement and LAUSD's strict new screen time policies through the lens of disability access. Kathleen examines how technology bans impact students with disabilities who rely on assistive devices like Braille computers and phones as essential learning tools. She discusses her accommodations, including using a Braille computer to write papers and read textbooks. She uses a phone to access the learning management system and submit assignments. She also uses an analog recording device with no internet to read assignments aloud and submit audio-based work in place of visual materials. Kathleen also tackles the philosophical question of whether knowledge exists beyond definitions and tautologies. This is an audio-only episode. Listen to hear how these accommodations enable access to education and why the conversation about technology in schools must include disability perspectives. To learn more about the trend and the policy, read the articles here. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/parents-opt-kids-school-laptops-ask-pen-paper-rcna257158 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-23/lausd-strict-school-screen-time-limits

(June 24, 2026) Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades. Senate votes to block President Trump from resuming conflict with Iran. LAUSD bans screentime before the second grade, marking one of the nation’s strictest policies. Empty rooms and plunging prices: World Cup tourism is off to a slow start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 24, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Senate for the first time approves a war powers resolution in rebuke to President Trump over Iran conflict. Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades. Disneyland guest climbs out of moving ride, slides down 52-ft drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. LAUSD bans screentime before the second grade, marking one of the nation’s strictest policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (06/24) – Gary & Shannon discuss whether another fire and another out-of-town trip will create any political problems for Mayor Karen Bass, why Europe is dealing with record-breaking heat, LAUSD's decision to limit screen time for younger students, and the growing parent backlash against classroom technology. Plus, whatever happened to the white picket fence, and what our taller fences say about modern life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: LAUSD bans screentime for younger students (0:30) L.A. Metro ridership during the World Cup (19:24) New biography of The Rolling Stones (33:58) Discipline in schools (51:36) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Los Angeles Unified is moving to sharply limit classroom screens, banning them entirely for its youngest students and capping use for older grades. Officials say the policy aims to boost focus and mental health, marking a major shift away from pandemic-era device dependence toward more traditional, in-person learning. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to become the first major U.S. school district to restrict digital learning devices in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is anything sacred for Democrats when it comes to helping citizens.The short version is this: federal agents raided the home and office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and multiple reports indicate the investigation is tied to LAUSD's failed AI chatbot project called "Ed," which was developed through a multimillion-dollar contract with the education technology company AllHere. Carvalho has not been charged with any crime, and the FBI has not publicly disclosed the full scope of the investigation. What happened?On February 25, 2026, the FBI executed search warrants at:Carvalho's home in Los Angeles LAUSD headquarters A Florida residence connected to education consultant Debra Kerr, who had ties to AllHere and Carvalho dating back to his time in Miami-Dade schools. Two days later, the LAUSD Board placed Carvalho on paid leave. On June 21, 2026, Carvalho resigned as superintendent, though he continued to deny wrongdoing. Authorities still have not announced any charges against him. What was the chatbot controversy?The controversy centers on an AI assistant called "Ed."LAUSD unveiled Ed in 2024 with considerable publicity. The chatbot was marketed as a personalized digital assistant for students and parents that could:Track grades and attendance Provide academic recommendations Translate communications into roughly 100 languages Help families navigate school services Carvalho championed the project as a major innovation for the district. The problem is that the vendor behind Ed, AllHere, collapsed shortly after launch.Why did it become a scandal?Several issues emerged:1. The company imploded.Within months of Ed's rollout, AllHere furloughed employees, entered bankruptcy, and ceased operations. LAUSD terminated the relationship after already paying millions of dollars toward the project. 2. The founder was indicted.AllHere founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was later charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft related to allegations that investors were misled about the company's financial condition. 3. Questions arose about how the contract was awarded.Investigative reporting uncovered connections between AllHere and consultant Debra Kerr, who had longstanding professional ties to Carvalho. Kerr later claimed she was owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in commissions related to the LAUSD deal. Federal investigators reportedly began examining the financial aspects of the contract and the relationships surrounding it. 4. Student data concerns surfaced.After AllHere's collapse, critics raised concerns about how student information was handled and whether proper safeguards existed for data collected through the chatbot. Is Carvalho accused of anything?Not publicly.That distinction is important.The FBI searches indicate investigators believed there was sufficient reason to gather evidence, but as of today:Carvalho has not been charged. Prosecutors have not publicly accused him of criminal conduct. The search warrant affidavits remain sealed. His attorneys continue to maintain he acted lawfully and was not involved in selecting AllHere as a vendor. Why this became a political storyThe optics are terrible for LAUSD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

L.A. Unified's board meets to discuss the future of district leadership following Alberto Carvalho's resignation. A heat advisory is in effect through Thursday in SoCal. A new study finds a major earthquake is more likely now than at any point in the last thousand years. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

3 Months After the FBI Raid and being put on administrative leave, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns Plus Randy talks with Attorney Hossein BerenjiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has submitted his resignation to the district and members of the Board of Education. “It has been a great honor to serve you,” Carvalho wrote in a resignation letter addressed to students, families, teachers and staff. He added that he stepped down to allow schools to remain focused on students and learning “without distraction.” Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 22, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation. Starmer announces resignation; Burnham wins key endorsement. President Trump vents growing frustrations with reflecting-pool issues. Governor Newsom declares State of Emergency for Boyle Heights warehouse fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(June 22, 2026) Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation. President Trump says reflecting pool vandals are being arrested. Obama Center opens after yearslong saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out and people are not getting paid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: Boyle Heights fire (0:30) LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns (9:18) LA Metro, city of Burbank, and businesses at odds over the rapid bus route (17:56) History of L.A. punk (34:16) New legislation looks to curb housing speculation in Altadena (51:31) PetTalk (1:09:39) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Iran’s top negotiator saying military ‘ready to respond’ after President Trump’s threats. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini talks NBA Players Union opening a facility in Los Angeles, EV owners saving tons of money, and baseball being invaded by shirtless fans. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous discussing President Trump says reflecting pool repairs will begin 'immediately' after vandalism arrests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this milestone episode (400), Andrea Samadi celebrates seven years of the Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast with her husband Majid Samadi. They reflect on the journey of translating neuroscience into practical strategies for performance, learning, and well-being. Together they review core lessons — everything begins with the brain, safety before performance, how thoughts shape biology, the power of movement, recovery as a performance strategy, and the central role of relationships and support. Majid also shares leadership insights from his decades in educational sales, including stress management, motivation, continuous learning, and the guiding motto: do the right thing. They close by looking ahead to the next phase on movement, learning and cognition and invite listeners to subscribe for future episodes. Sales Leadership Under Pressure: Applying the Neuroscience of High Performance to Real-World Leadership Guest: Majid Samadi Listen to YouTube interview here https://youtu.be/SSZH3qwPqf8 Intro: Top 7 Lessons from the past 7 years Guest: Majid Samadi (Interview begins at 10:16) EP 400: Sales Leadership Under Pressure with Majid Samadi In this milestone 400th episode, Andrea welcomes back her husband, Majid Samadi, who first appeared on Episode 1 when the podcast launched in 2019. Together, they reflect on seven years, fifteen seasons, and 400 episodes of exploring the neuroscience behind achievement, leadership, learning, motivation, and human potential. In this episode, we will cover: ✔ The Top 7 Lessons Learned from 7 Years and 400 Episodes ✔ Why understanding the brain changes the way we learn, lead, and perform ✔ The neuroscience of stress, self-regulation, and leadership under pressure ✔ How high-performing leaders sustain motivation without burning out ✔ The connection between movement, learning, cognition, and peak performance ✔ Why relationships are the foundation of leadership and long-term success ✔ The role trust plays in building high-performing teams ✔ Leadership lessons learned through organizational change, uncertainty, and growth ✔ How the definition of success evolves over a lifetime and career ✔ Why no meaningful achievement happens alone As Andrea reflects on the lessons learned from hundreds of conversations with neuroscientists, educators, physicians, psychologists, business leaders, and peak performers, she shares the one lesson that stands above all the rest: Behind every meaningful accomplishment is someone who believed in you enough to help you keep going. Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and on this podcast, we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. Over the past 399 episodes, we've explored the neuroscience behind performance, learning, stress, motivation, and human potential. For this milestone Episode 400, I wanted to do something different. Instead of interviewing another neuroscientist, or reviewing past episodes, we're going to explore what happens when these ideas are applied in the real world. Joining me is someone listeners heard on EP 1[i] my husband, Majid Samadi, where we laid out the framework for future episodes, EP 200[ii] (Why we launched this podcast), and EP 300[iii] (a special episode with my Mom, Hazel MacPhail, where she taught us “how to live the good life”). I'll never forget EP 1, when I asked Majid if he would record with me to help me to launch this podcast thing I wanted to start. He had just come home from working LAUSD (in California) and he put his suit jacket on my desk, and sat down in front of the microphone. I showed him the questions I would ask him, and off we went. I learned that when you start something, it doesn't have to be perfect. Just start. What 15 Seasons Taught Me Before we begin today's conversation, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what I've learned over the past seven years and 400 episodes of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I had sketched out a framework, and had some ideas of what I wanted to cover on at least the first 50 episodes. When I started this idea in 2019, I thought I was creating a platform to share neuroscience research (as it connected to Social and Emotional Learning). What I didn't realize was that the journey would change me. After hundreds of interviews with neuroscientists, physicians, educators, psychologists, business leaders, and peak performers, there are a few lessons that stand above all the rest. I'll always say it took me 50 episodes to get started. I found it really difficult to ask questions and breathe at the same time. Lesson #1: Everything begins with the brain. Whether we're talking about achievement, learning, leadership, health, relationships, or performance, success starts with understanding how the brain works. When we understand the brain, we stop fighting ourselves and start working with ourselves. We all have our own journey here. Mine started when an educator, Jeff Kleck, from EP 246[iv] challenged me to add neuroscience to my work. This was around 2014 when I had partnered with AZ Department of Education with a character ed/leadership program, and Jeff Kleck told me that I wouldn't go wrong if I wrote a whole new book that focused on the brain and learning. That's when I sat down, and started to study some of the leading researchers in this field. I've heard similar stories from other authors like Dr. Doug Fisher, who told me that he sat in classes with medical students to unwrap how the brain learns best. Lesson #2: Safety comes before performance. One of the most important themes of Season 15 has been that a dysregulated nervous system cannot perform at its best. Before growth, before learning, before leadership, the brain must feel safe. This lesson applies in our homes, our schools, our workplaces, and our relationships. I'll never forget asking Dr. David Stephen on EP 388[v] about a situation where I was under unusual stress, and my eyesight (or ability to read) stopped working. He explained the neuroscience behind this example, that I'll never forget and his solution to my problem that was to eat glucose before any important meeting or presentation. Lesson #3: Our thoughts become biology. Through experts like Dr. Caroline Leaf, Bob Proctor, Dawson Church, and many others, I learned that our thoughts are not just ideas. They influence our chemistry, our attention, our habits, and ultimately our results. What we repeatedly think becomes what we repeatedly do. This one I've believed since my days working in the seminar industry with Bob Proctor. He would hammer this concept into everyone's mind in every seminar. I just always thought this was something he really believed in, until I heard the SAME thing from Dr. Caroline Leaf, and Dr. Korotkov from Russia. It's also behind Dr. Joe Dispenza's work. To this day, I watch the words I think and say out loud. Lesson #4: Movement changes the brain. This lesson became personal. The science is clear: movement improves attention, memory, mood, resilience, and learning. But over the years, I experienced it firsthand through hiking, walking, strength training, and building daily movement into my life. This is how I've always been. I remember putting on my rollerblades when I was 16 and rollerblading to the local YMCA that wasn't really in my neighborhood. Motivation got me moving. Movement changed my brain. And this is how I still find the energy to sit at my desk and write podcasts episodes every Saturday. I have to exercise (or move) first, and then I can create. Over time this has probably been my healthiest habits. Lesson #5: Recovery drives performance. For years I focused on doing more. The neuroscience taught me something different. Growth doesn't happen during effort. Growth happens during recovery. Sleep, stress regulation, recovery, and reflection are not luxuries—they are performance strategies. This took me years to finally put into practice. Lesson #6: Relationships change everything. If there is one lesson that appears in every field of neuroscience, it is this: We are wired for connection. The quality of our relationships influences our health, happiness, resilience, leadership, and longevity. And that brings me to perhaps the most important lesson of all. Lesson #7: No meaningful achievement happens alone. People often see the finished podcast episode. They don't see the support system behind it. For 400 episodes, there has been one person supporting this mission from behind the scenes. My husband, Majid. While I was researching, writing, recording, editing, and building this platform, Majid was encouraging me when things were difficult, celebrating the wins, offering perspective when I needed it, and helping me continue when the path wasn't always clear. Many of these episodes were written because someone believed in me enough to keep me going. The podcast may have my name on it, but it has always been supported by both of us. As we celebrate Episode 400, that's the lesson I want to leave everyone with. Achievement is rarely a solo journey. Behind every meaningful accomplishment is a person, a mentor, a teacher, a spouse, a friend cheering you along the way from the sidelines, or a community that helped make it possible. The neuroscience taught me how the brain works. Life taught me that relationships are what make everything work. And that's why there is no better person to join me for Episode 400 than Majid Samadi. Welcome Majid! Thank you for taking the time to record this milestone episode with me. I know your time is limited. Before we get started, can  you share what it is that you do when you are not being strong armed to record podcast episodes for me? So, we have been covering 5 phases in Season 15, showing how the brain comes online and changes with each phase. So I've got some questions for you that will cover each phase. Does that sound good?

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