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(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.

(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.

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

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) 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.

(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.

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?

The Trump-adjacent candidate for mayor of Los Angeles has raised the hopes of moderate Angelenos – and terrifies the beneficiaries of the city's Chicago-style political machine. Starring guest cohost Jon Fleischman and featuring Gavin Newsom, Napoleon III, Karen Bass, Meghan Daum, Carl Karcher, Nithya Raman, Hasan Piker, Benito Juarez, Gustavo Arellano, and Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch. Music by Metalachi. Email Us dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes How Cinco de Mayo Got Its Start Because of California's Mexican Americans ‘It's the Jews': San Diego mosque shooters decried ‘the universal enemy' in hate-filled manifesto GOP governor hopefuls give closing arguments to Central Valley Republicans Spencer Pratt has his work cut out for him in LA Spencer Pratt's Make L.A. Great Again acolytes and their dark vision of the city What Los Angeles Has Become More than 1,000 L.A. school employees expected to lose jobs, with bigger cuts ahead The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory Newsom's office asked Oakland to clear encampment near Marshawn Lynch's home Newsom says AI resentment to dominate future elections. ‘The pitchforks are here' Gavin Newsom orders California to plan for aid to workers displaced by AI Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles The California-born fast-food chain crushed by costs, crime and competition Do You Want Fries with That Shakedown? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.20) – Gary & Shannon tackle LAUSD’s overdue screen-time crackdown, bizarre city hall drama in Riverside, a failed murder-for-hire plot involving a former boy band member, and a truly unforgettable interview with one of the internet’s most passionate whale advocates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2013, LAUSD handed 650,000 students an iPad. In 2026, they voted 6 to 0 to take the screens away.Same district. Thirteen years apart. Completely opposite directions.So what happened in between?In this episode of The Education Evolution, Mr. Jihad breaks down the full story — from the promise of edtech to the parent movement that forced the largest school system in the country to finally ask the question nobody wanted to ask:Did any of this actually work?What we get into:The 2013 LAUSD iPad initiative — and why it fell apart before COVID ever happenedHow the pandemic accelerated a problem that was already thereThe parent who got tired of waiting for answers and built a movementWhy 37 states are now restricting devices in classroomsWhat schools actually need — and it's not another platformThis is not a screens are bad conversation.This is an implementation conversation.And there's a big difference.

I discuss the reality of political intimidation in elections and the normalization of jewish influence and money to topple local representatives at the direction of federal influence (like in the Massie case); I play audio of Ai predictive programming from a 2001 video game, a speech that Eric Schmidt gave in Arizona that wasn't received well; and an LAUSD vax policy that gets to remain.    Book Websites: HERE and HERE. https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF, or https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).  https://www.thriftbooks.com/ Q posts book: https://drive.proton.me/urls/JJ78RV1QP8#yCO0wENuJQPH

Students at four Los Angeles high schools are learning firefighting and emergency medical skills as part of the school district's career and technical education pathways. The students say they haven't just learned how to fight fires. They've also gained communication skills, leadership and confidence, which they can take with them to any career. Guests: Yasmin Lopez, Alexa Alvarez, Andrea Aguirre and Sergio Garcia, fire academy students, Los Angeles Unified School District Vani Sanganeria, reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: 'We put the sweat, the tears, the dirt into it': High school cadets showcase skills in first-ever LAUSD firefighting competition ‘This academy has brought out leadership in me': Career tech programs offer head start for high school students Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.12) – LA politics implode, inflation spikes again, and #TrueCrimeTuesday somehow gets darker once the Coast Guard seizes a boat literally named “Soulmate.”• #WhatsHappening → the LA mayoral debate officially collapses after all major candidates back out• Former Eileen Wang reaches a plea deal after being charged with acting as an agent for China• New delays hit the D4vd case while LAUSD fights to recover $22 million in an alleged kickback scandal involving student systems contracts• Plus: the Rebecca Grossman courtroom drama continues, federal charges are filed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and an OnlyFans choking video turns into a homicide investigation• #SWAMPWATCH → inflation surges to a three-year high as Iran tensions continue escalating• President Trump heads to China while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns the U.S. is prepared to intensify the conflict if necessary• #TrueCrimeTuesday → the Coast Guard officially seizes the sailboat “Soulmate” in the mysterious disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas• Investigators appear increasingly skeptical of the husband’s overboard story as the case escalates into a criminal investigation• Then: 100 days after Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished, the FBI is now analyzing key DNA evidence in hopes of finally breaking the case• The chilling reality → no suspects, no motive, one masked man, and almost no answersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (05.12) – California’s oil nightmare gets worse, LAUSD gets rocked by another corruption scandal, and Shannon officially compares Lakers fans to drunken Buffalo Bills superfans.• Gary & Shannon break down California’s looming gas crisis → as Middle Eastern oil access tightens and the Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread• President Trump reportedly pushes for lower energy prices while California’s own policies continue making fuel costs uniquely brutal in-state• The bigger frustration → why is one of the richest states in the country constantly making basic necessities harder and more expensive?• Gary & Shannon dive into Chevron leaving California, the Jones Act waiver, and decades of energy policy failures colliding all at once• Then: LAUSD is now trying to recover $22 million in what prosecutors call the largest money-laundering scheme in district history• Investigators say an IT manager secretly funneled contracts through shell companies while allegedly leaving behind hilariously incriminating notes and texts• Plus: #SportsTalk → the Lakers are done, the Dodgers are sliding, and Shannon says devastated Lakers fans are about two losses away from becoming full Buffalo Bills table-jumping degeneratesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class Size Matters/Parent Coalition for Student Privacy, Critique of the NYC AI Guidance; https://classsizematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Detailed-critique-of-AI-guidance-final-4.25.26.pdf NBC News, Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits; https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/los-angeles-school-district-require-screen-time-limits-rcna332173  K12 Dive; LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27; https://www.k12dive.com/news/lausd-imposes-screen-time-limits-starting-in-2026-27/818224/ Schools Beyond Screens website, https://www.schoolsbeyondscreens.com/ Student Tech Bill of Rights,  https://www.schoolsbeyondscreens.com/student-tech-bill-of-rights

On the Contacts Coaching podcast, Duarte High School athletic director and PE teacher Coach Perry Skaggs shares his path from LA Unified student and Fairfax High alumnus to coaching and athletic administration across private and public schools, including Pilgrim, Viewpoint, Flintridge Prep, Westmark, and LAUSD sites before landing at Duarte eight years ago. He explains why he moved between sectors—job security, parent access, and career stability—and why Duarte feels like a “small town” community where relationships drive athletics. Skaggs discusses lessons from eight-man football, emphasizing coaching adaptability and culture, and outlines Duarte's multi-sport philosophy and sport offerings, including additions like girls flag football, stunt, and boys volleyball based on student interest. He also describes evolving from dogmatic coaching to more collaborative communication and focusing programs on positive student-athlete experiences over championships.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:55 Coaching Roots and Early Stops02:37 Flintridge Prep to Westmark Shift03:44 Westmark Lessons and Eight Man Success04:40 Back to Public and Finding Duarte07:05 Private vs Public Realities13:02 Why Duarte Feels Like Family17:36 Stepping Into the AD Role21:51 Eight Man vs Eleven Man Football25:42 Eight Man Culture and Community28:04 Eight Man Football Shift28:44 Selling Multi Sport Culture30:32 Cutting And Adding Sports34:27 New Programs And Tradeoffs36:23 Do New Sports Hurt Others37:50 Culture Over Championships41:57 Post COVID Team Mindset46:30 Changing Coaching Style50:15 Staying Old School Tools53:02 Final Wrap And Thanks

Sara Hernandez, an attorney, educator, and member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, is running for State Senate District 26, ans she joins me on this episode of What's Next, Los Angeles.District 26, currently represented by Maria Elena Durazo, is a dense, urban district centered in Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. It's home to largely Latino and immigrant communities, with a mix of working-class families and renters, and it sits at the center of many of the city's biggest challenges — from housing affordability and homelessness to economic inequality and access to public services.Hernandez has spent her career working at the intersection of education, housing, and public policy. She began as a middle school teacher in LAUSD, where she founded the nonprofit Helping Young People Excel, or HYPE, to support low-income students through high school and into college. Her work with students facing homelessness, food insecurity, immigration challenges, and barriers to opportunity led her to pursue a career in law and public service.After earning her law degree, Hernandez worked in Los Angeles City Hall, helping lead community revitalization efforts through investments in housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development. She now practices as a housing and environmental attorney and has done extensive pro bono work representing immigrants in asylum proceedings and assisting students navigating the DACA process.In 2022, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, where she has focused on expanding access to education, increasing enrollment, connecting students to housing resources, and growing apprenticeship programs in the building trades.Hernandez is also active in grassroots organizing, including founding DTLA Strong, a community group that helped significantly increase voter turnout in downtown Los Angeles.https://www.sarahernandez.com/What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

UTLA and AALA/Teamsters, the unions representing LAUSD teachers and administrators, respectively, approved their new contracts yesterday. At the Thai Town New Year Festival tomorrow is an attempt to break the world record for the most pad Thai served and sold in a single hour. A viral run from India makes its U.S. debut in Huntington Beach on Sunday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In episode 261 of K12 Tech Talk, the hosts are back from CoSN Chicago and revisit the P3 breach story that has been ongoing for the last few weeks. The latest reports show the stolen records have now been listed for sale, while the company has not issued a full public disclosure. On the screen time front, the hosts review LAUSD's draft approach that emphasizes guidelines over hard time caps, reductions in K–1 screen use, changes to device programs for grades 2–5, and limits on student-led YouTube use. The episode closes with a deep dive into K-12 IT careers: why pay and titles vary widely, how to grow from help desk roles to director or CTO positions, and practical tips - gain hands-on experience, earn relevant certifications, build communication skills and networks, be patient, and be intentional about career moves. ———— Sponsored by: PowerGistics: How K-12 Charging Models Impact Chromebook Sustainability Textbooks Didn't have Cables Bring Chromebooks Back to the Classroom, but NOT Carts! One-Person Tech Department Success Story Incident IQ Fortinet ClassLink Lightspeed NTP ———— Join the K12TechPro Community (exclusively for K12 Tech professionals) Buy some swag (tech dept gift boxes, shirts, hoodies...)!!! Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com OR our "professional" email addy is info@k12techtalkpodcast.com X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.22) – A deceptively simple question drives the whole hour… and it goes everywhere.• Earth Day moment → baby elephant debut sets a wholesome tone… briefly• LAUSD screen crackdown → from Chromebooks for everyone to major restrictions, and what that means for how kids actually learn• AI enters the chat → do students need to learn it… or is it learning them? And what are we even using it for?• The bigger theme → “to what end?” — from AI prompts to productivity to how we’re actually thinking• Governor’s race heats up → debate preview, rising candidates, and whether the field is still wide open• Sports chaos → exploding glass at a Kings game, Josh Allen’s bad-luck aura, and Dodgers vs. Giants energy• Politics meets culture → Grindr steps into DC influence with a high-profile event around the Correspondents Dinner• #TerrorInTheSkies → two close calls, zero margin for error, and a reminder of how thin the line isSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Unified approves screentime limits for students. California hits historic lows for gun violence. New research shows some SoCal counties are among the most polluted in the country. 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

The "studious fools" stage a high-stakes intervention for Jeremy, a 26-year-old energy mogul trying to choose between his "ride or die" ex, his baby mama, and a hot Denver psychologist while secretly adding a fourth girl in Dallas to his roster. Between the relationship drama, the squad investigates why Rihanna's legendary weed is making people poop their pants and roasts Drake for a frozen album stunt that almost burned down Toronto. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad gets way too personal as Vic reveals a tragic Mexico "shart" story involving white high-top Air Forces and some bad luck.

LA Mayor Karen Bass drops the latest city budget. The newest poll in the Governor's race shows two Republicans still leading. LA Unified considers screen time limits for students. 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

Group Chat News is back and we got the hottest news of the week including Spencer Pratt is now polling second for LA mayor behind a socialist and we break down why a reality star might actually be the right pick for the city right now. Nick Shirley kicked off a whistleblower wave and we think fraud detection is about to be the next big YC batch. LAUSD is spending $45K per student while California school enrollment drops over 15 percent. The UK as a 51st state would land below Mississippi on wages. China's GDP went from 78 percent of the US to 64 percent and we get into how the one child policy and going after their wealthy entrepreneurs cooked them. Nike rolled out a Boston Marathon ad that said runners welcome walkers tolerated then pulled it after backlash. We get into pace shaming, why every kid needs to learn how to lose, and how brands get stuck in a stretch where they cannot do anything right. Plus 56 percent of Gen Z women now have tattoos, and the Customs and Border Protection portal opens tomorrow at 8am ET to refund $127B in tariffs to 82 percent of US importers. If you imported anything since last April, get on it

United Teachers of Los Angeles activists are celebrating the massive salary hike they won on Tuesday, but Lance Christensen says all Californians will pay the price. That same day, attorneys for Rocklin Unified School District asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision of a little-known California administrative court that California Justice Center attorney Emily Rae says violates the federal rights of parents of schoolchildren. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Emily Rae: Follow @EmilyRaeCJC Rocklin Unified Takes Parental Notification Fight to U.S. Supreme Court Lance Christensen: Follow @lancelands The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 1 (4.14) Are we done talking about former California Rep. Eric Swalwell yet? He’s now resigned Congress amid multiple rape and sexual harassment allegations, which he’s denied. What’s Swalwell gonna do now? He’s unhirable. Also, what are the warning signs of a stroke? Let’s find out! Grammy-winning, multimillion-selling Scottish pop singer Sheena Easton is on the line talking to Timmy! She talks about making video clips in the MTV era and working with country crooner Kenny Rogers. Sheena Easton will be playing at La Mirada Theatre on May 15 at 8pm. Teachers and school workers will no longer be striking this week and 400,000 kids will be in school, following the overnight negotiations between LAUSD and the school unions. SEIU Local 99 will be getting a much-deserved 24% pay increase for support workers — atta boys and girls! Mayor Karen Bass had nothing to do with this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(April 15, 2026) DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy. The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2BIL a year… next up it paying for it. United buying American would be unlike anything ever seen before. The other US-Iran standoff: Can FIFA’s President keep Iran in the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.15) – A headline hour anchored by an in-studio conversation with LA’s top cop.• LAUSD strike drama → deal reached, but major questions remain about cost, outcomes, and who actually benefits• Gary & Shannon are joined by Jim McDonnell → a wide-ranging, candid conversation on the state of policing in Los Angeles• Crime trends and challenges → historic drops in homicides, but ongoing struggles with staffing, resources, and city support• Street takeovers and social media → how viral coordination is changing crime and forcing new policing strategies• Looking ahead → Olympics, World Cup, and the pressure on LAPD to scale up with limited resourcesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA County declares a public health crisis over housing insecurity. Angelinos say their quality of life is among the worst on record. Teachers' new contract at LA Unified gives them an essential benefit for the very first time. 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

Today was a classic example of why people call into the show begging us to 'do more better.' The show was riddled with f'bombs, mistakes & tantrums. We even had a failed guest appearance! Klein had to tell his kids this morning that they indeed had to go to school after the LAUSD reached a last minute agreement with teachers, principals and cafeteria workers. They didn't take it well, which resulted in an expletive laden rant that almost got us fined by the FCC. We also did an AMA with a nanny to the rich and powerful, but apparently it didn't make her rich enough for a stable phone connection. Just as we were learning about 'nanny meat' we had to cut things short, leaving us with more questions than answers. Klein detailed a negative run-in with a cashier at Trader Joe's, heard about your weird turn ons, and apparently shaving Klein's head is back on the table.

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 1 (4.13) That storm that just blasted through the San Fernando Valley was wild! It’s snowing up in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead! The teachers and administrators' unions have reached a tentative deal with the LAUSD, potentially stopping the scheduled strike tomorrow. However, the SEIU, which represents school essential workers like bus drivers and cafeteria workers, hasn't reached an agreement, which means there may still be a strike, impacting students across LA. Speaking of LA, the Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick is retiring today after netting the team two Stanley Cups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(April 14, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Push to resume U.S.- Iran talks intensifies as U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports enters day 2. LAUSD walkout averted, schools to remain open Tuesday. Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations. Attorneys used AI, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: LAUSD averts strike (0:30) How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? (12:11) Interview with gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa (27:41) Interview with gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra (53:29) Interview with mayoral candidate Adam Miller (1:19:44) 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

A strike has been averted -- we'll bring you the latest on the overnight deal between LAUSD and staff. The Bob Baker marionettes get to stay in LA. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its new class of inductees Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

An overnight deal avoids a strike and keeps LA Unified schools open. Eric Swalwell has quit Congress, but new misconduct allegations may still be on the way. LA County unveils a nearly $50 billion dollar budget. 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

(April 13, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. U.S to blockade Hormuz sets up risky new showdown. LAUSD and teachers’ union reach tentative agreement days before strike. President Trump posts AI Jesus photo of himself after calling out Pope Leo. Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(April 13, 2026) LAUSD and teachers’ union reach tentative agreement days before strike. U.S set to impose naval blockade; Iran warns it will strike. President Trump continues Vatican feud. It’s going to be a ‘sharky summer,’ experts predict as warmer than normal water lingers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand? (0:30) LAUSD strike update (29:48) SoCal History: How California cleaned up its skies (51:30) The Moth comes to LA and OC (1:13:59) 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview (1:27:03) 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

(April 10, 2026) Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat... parents begin to panic. Los Angeles officials are raising the alarm of crippling Olympics costs. Author, journalist, and co-host of ‘This Week in Space’ Rod Pyle joins the show to talk over NASA’s Artemis II return to Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(April 07, 2026) ‘Iran will be decimated’: Update as President Trump’s war deadline looms. What is considered a war crime? Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week. Possible Super El Nino could bring extreme heat, drought and strong floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency bill to rename the Cesar Chavez holiday “Farmworkers Day.” Will and David suggest we commemorate instead the East Los Angeles teacher who was the subject of the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver -- and was then driven from teaching by his own union. Representative Eric Swalwell earned a key campaign endorsement from the California Teachers Association -- a kind of Surgeon General's Warning for voters in the state's June primary. In other news: Tech's very bad week in court, and it's time for San Francisco to defund its corrupt “Defund the Police” campaign. Bonus tracks! Red State reporter Jen Van Laar on LAUSD's all-in-the-family negotiations with the state's largest teacher's union, and former Los Angeles Times religion reporter Bill Lobdell on the Catholic Church sex-abuse scandal, televangelists, Cesar Chavez, and California's public schools. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes Newsom signs law renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day A Calculated Move : Jaime Escalante Prepares to Leave to Teach in Sacramento UTLA's response The USC professor at the center of the debate debacle A big weekend for Eric Swalwell F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker Swalwell campaign in the hot seat after accepting almost $15K from CCP-tied law firm: 'Stop playing footsie' Social media trials usher in Big Tech's latest moment of reckoning Top S.F. official who led Dream Keeper equity program charged with felonies: ‘abuse of power' Holed up: L.A. tries closing off manhole where people live, nearly sealing someone inside LA's Declining Homelessness Numbers: Real or Illusory? California introduces financial literacy course starting with class of 2030-31 'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California Jen Van Laar Literal bedfellows among teacher union activists and the district negotiating their pay package Bill Lobdell “Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace” Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles Unified School District could face an open-ended strike if multiple labor deals are not made by April 14. The potential strike comes at a time when the district faces significant challenges, including a budget deficit and a superintendent under FBI investigation. LAist K-12 Education Senior Reporter Mariana Dale breaks down how we got here and the consequences for the district's 400,000 students, their families, teachers, and staff. Read Mariana’s full report at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Los Angeles Unified School District could face an open-ended strike if multiple labor deals are not made by April 14. The potential strike comes at a time when the district faces significant challenges, including a budget deficit and a superintendent under FBI investigation. LAist K-12 Education Senior Reporter Mariana Dale breaks down how we got here and the consequences for the district's 400,000 students, their families, teachers, and staff. Read Mariana’s full report at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.