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Imagine a neighborhood in one of the most expensive areas of Los Angeles, where abandoned properties are taken over by squatters, and the city does nothing about it. This is the reality for residents in Studio City, where a recent fire broke out at an abandoned property, highlighting the city's failure to address the issue. In this episode, the speaker discusses the city's response to the problem, or lack thereof, and the consequences for residents who are left to deal with the aftermath. The city's inaction is a symptom of a larger problem, one that affects not just this neighborhood but the entire city. The speaker delves into the complexities of the issue, including the city's reluctance to take action due to the potential for lawsuits and the city's own policies that make it difficult to address the problem. The conversation also touches on the role of city council members and the mayor in addressing the issue. The speaker is joined by a guest who shares their personal experience living in the neighborhood and the frustration they feel when trying to get the city to take action. The conversation is a candid look at the city's response to the problem and the impact it has on residents. If you're interested in learning more about the city's response to abandoned properties and homelessness, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's take on the issue and the consequences for residents who are left to deal with the aftermath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph speaks to Baroness Beeban Kidron, a member of the UK House of Lords and a leading voice on children's rights in the digital environment, whose book is “Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.” Then we welcome back whistleblower Becky McClain a biotech scientist injured in an unsafe lab and author of “Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower.”Baroness Beeban Kidron is a member of the UK's House of Lords and a former film director. She is a leading voice on children's rights in the digital environment and a global authority on digital regulation. She has played a central role in establishing standards for online safety and privacy across the world. She is the author of Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.The things that children experience online are deliberately designed to distract them. Now, they are there to distract them because those companies want the attention so they can advertise. They want their data so that they can perfect their commercial terms,their product. And they even want their attention to compete against the other people who are competing for their attention. So here we have an absolute arms race for a child's attention.Baroness Beeban KidronI do want to say very clearly to anyone listening: This is a battle you shouldn't be fighting on your own. And there is a responsibility for politicians—for both local politicians and federal politicians (national in our case, here in the UK) —to actually put these companies under the same sort of strictures that all other corporate companies do… One of the things I'm looking at is whether we can recategorize apps as products. And then they'll have all the product liability, the product safety, consumer rights—all the things that we expect of everything else in our life from our food to our cars to our toys. That they would actually have to think before they roll them out: Are they safe? And when they've proven unsafe, we would have a very clear set of legal approaches to address that.Baroness Beeban KidronBecky McClain is a retired biotech worker and research scientist. She is known as the first successful biotech whistleblower who spoke and reported on biolab safety issues of public concern. On April 1, 2010, Ms. McClain won a federal court whistleblower trial against Pfizer, Inc., which centered on free speech rights concerning biosafety and public health. She is the author of Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower.The public wants transparency to ensure that biolabs are run ethically, safely, responsibly, and with accountability. Transparency into these matters builds public trust with science and with government. But without free-speech protections for scientists and also medical physicians, transparency fails, accountability is dismissed, and the public trust hits rock bottom.Becky McClainNews 8/14/26* This week, a new round of primaries was held in the upper midwest and New England. The biggest shock of the night was the defeat of Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary. Hong, a Wisconsin State Assemblywoman and member of Madison DSA, went into election night leading in the polls and while she won an astonishing 311,000 votes, her opponent – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, with the endorsement of sitting Democratic Governor Tony Evers – maintained a lead of approximately one-half of one percentage point throughout the night. As the final margin will be under 1 percent, Hong is entitled to request a recount, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, but WKOW reports she has conceded the race. Hong was seen as the best chance for the insurgent, DSA-aligned left to capture a gubernatorial nomination this cycle, particularly in a crucial swing state, but her campaign was dogged by electability concerns and unpopular past statements made by the candidate. Crowley will face Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, who cruised to an easy victory in the GOP gubernatorial primary, in November.* The Minnesota primaries delivered more encouraging results for the left. In the high-profile Senate primary to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan emerged victorious over her opponent, Congresswoman Angie Craig. Flanagan was backed by a broad, progressive coalition – including Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and outgoing Senator Tina Smith herself – while Craig was backed by more centrist Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and ultrazionist Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer. If elected, Flanagan, a citizen of the White Earth Nation, would be the first Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, per the Minnesota Reformer. Flanagan has also gone on record saying that Chuck Schumer, who would be poised to lead the Senate Democrats as Majority Leader if the party retakes that chamber, needs to be replaced with a “progressive champion” though she has not gone as far as Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan who explicitly called for Schumer to be replaced by Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, as reported by Semafor.* In more Minnesota news, Congresswoman Craig's decision to vacate her old seat in the state's second congressional district “created a crowded primary for her seat,” according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. On Tuesday, progressive candidate Matt Little triumphed. Little is a strong proponent of Medicare for All and does not blanch at describing Israel's campaign in Gaza as a genocide. Little overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and of congressional progressives like Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Greg Casar, as well as the Progressive Caucus PAC. If Little wins in what the Star Tribune describes as a swing district historically, it will send a strong signal that progressives can win even in tough districts.* In New England, the results tell a somewhat different story. Specifically, in Connecticut's first congressional district, 14-term incumbent Congressman John Larson lost his primary to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, over 30 years Larson's junior, by over 20 points. However, Bronin is far from a progressive challenger. Whereas Larson enjoyed the backing of the Working Families Party and Congressman Jamie Raskin – though he also had the backing of AIPAC – Bronin's only major national endorsement was from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In short, this would best be described as a non-ideological, but rather age-based primary challenge. This will surely set off major alarm bells for another aged incumbent in New England facing a much younger primary challenger: Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. Additionally, as Ryan Grim notes, “John Larson was/is the champion of the bill to expand Social Security, which was up to…200+ cosponsors but [former Speaker Nancy] Pelosi would never allow it to get to the floor. There's now an extremely popular bill that could actually pass that needs a lead sponsor.”* Another recent primary loss is worth examining: that of Kshama Sawant in Seattle. Sawant, a former Seattle City Councilmember aligned with the Trotskyist Socialist Alternative party, resigned her council seat and sought to unseat her local Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, running as an independent in Washington's ninth congressional district. The state of Washington has a top two primary system, so Sawant would have only had to get the second most votes to secure a head-to-head matchup against Smith in November. Yet, instead Sawant finished a distant third behind Smith and the Republican candidate Doug Basler. Perhaps that doesn't seem surprising – independent and third party candidates are often outspent by huge margins. Yet, the facts belie that explanation. In fact, a new piece on the Joe Wrote substack finds that “Sawant's campaign wasn't the rag-tag, bootstrapped operation that we typically see from insurgent socialists. Sawant reported $607,493 in campaign spending, meaning she outspent Republican Doug Basler by over six-to-one and still lost to him.” Wrote goes on to state that “The Sawant campaign spent $25.33 per vote, the highest for any candidate in the race…The only registered PAC that spent on the race was Sawant's Revolutionary Change PAC, which raised $5,600 through ActBlue and spent it on billboards.” If nothing else, this test case demonstrates that money is not enough for the left to break through the two-party duopoly. A candidate also needs institutional, organizational support – like that of DSA – and, perhaps most importantly, broadbase solidarity with the other component parts of the movement. Going it alone simply will not get the job done.* In more independent and third party news, we have an update to a previous story about the race for Congress in Pennsylvania's seventh congressional district. Last week, we discussed Andrew Tupone, a candidate running in this race on the Green Party ballot line, despite the GP of Pennsylvania distancing themselves from him – and spokesman Chris Robinson even calling him a “a nice Republican.” According to Lehigh Valley Public Media, the Green Party is now going a step further, formally requesting the Pennsylvania courts “either kick Tupone off the ballot or require him to identify himself as a member of another party.” In their petition to the court, the Green Party argues that “Candidate Tupone and his agents or affiliates who circulated his nomination papers misled voters into signing the nomination papers on the mistaken belief that they were helping to place a candidate supported by the Green Party onto the ballot.” This piece also notes that three Lehigh Valley residents are challenging the petitions Tupone presented to get on the ballot, arguing that technical errors would disqualify thousands of these signatures. For his part, Tupone “has denied having any ulterior motive to enter the race or accepting financial assistance from any outside groups.”* At the same time, in Nebraska, it seems there are two, dueling faux third parties seeking to siphon off votes from the other side. The Nebraska Examiner reports that both the “Nebraska Democratic Party and the national Working Families Party have sued Nebraska's Working People Party to block it from the fall ballot.” The Democrats and WFP are seeking to block Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from officially recognizing the party, and to “declare that the party's name is breaking state law because it is meant to confuse voters.” Apparently, Nebraska election law includes a provision allowing the secretary of state to “reject a candidate's filing if…that someone is not a ‘good-faith candidate' or is trying to cause confusion for voters,” and that “objections to party names can be considered.” The kicker is that last week, the Nebraska Republican Party filed a lawsuit alleging that the “America First Party” is a similarly bad-faith attempt to confuse and deceive voters and thereby undercut the fortunes of Nebraska Republicans. A Nebraska judge has issued an emergency injunction stopping certification of both the Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party through August 20th.* Turning to local news, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appears to be moving against Councilmember Nithya Raman, her Democratic rival for the mayoralty in the general election. LAist reports that while Raman has chaired the Council's powerful Housing and Homeless Committee since 2023, Bass' close ally, Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson is “planning to announce…that the city will split the committee into two parts — one on housing, the other on homelessness — neither of which will be led by Raman.” In a campaign video, Raman alleged that the move constituted political retaliation, saying “I called for an audit of our homelessness programs…and now I've been removed…I might be getting punished for running against Mayor Bass, but Angelenos are the ones paying the price for these political games.” Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman finished first and second respectively in the June primary, meaning they will face off in November with no Republican on the ballot.* In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced this week that he will throw his weight behind a new bill in the city council seeking to curb Amazon's practice of utilizing subcontractors instead of directly employing delivery workers. The Wall Street Journal explains that although these subcontractors “aren't direct employees of…Amazon [or other companies], they often wear branded uniforms or vests and drive corporate-branded vans or trucks,” but are not entitled to the same workplace protections and are excluded from collective bargaining. In a statement, Mamdani highlighted how “Corporations like Amazon build billion-dollar business models by insulating themselves from accountability through a system of exploitative subcontracting.” The Journal reports the bill would also “require warehouse operators to obtain licenses from the city,” and in order to get a license, ”operators would have to adhere to new safety, training and employment requirements, including hiring thousands of the city's contract couriers.” In response, Amazon is, as usual, threatening to move its business out of the city, but also deploying its secret, New York-specific weapon: their chief lobbyist, Jessica Schumer, daughter of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to the American Prospect. This sets up a major clash between an array of titanic forces in New York politics and whether or not Mayor Mamdani emerges triumphant will be a huge test of his political clout.* Finally, AP reports the parliament of Lebanon voted this week to abolish the death penalty, making it the first nation in the Arab world to do so. This piece notes that the country has maintained an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment for over 20 years; while death sentences have been issued since then, they have all been suspended or commuted. The official sentence of capital punishment will be replaced with “life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor,” a somewhat vague legal concept that will have to be defined and refined as time goes on. AP adds that this vote comes amidst the Lebanese parliamentary debate over a proposed general amnesty law, that could “reduce sentences or even release convicted militants,” from the country's various civil wars, as well as others convicted of drug-related crimes. The parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah voted against the law. Lebanon banning capital punishment stands in stark contrast to the Israeli Knesset, which voted in May to adopt a new death penalty statute described by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as perpetuating “racial discrimination against Palestinians” and amounting to “a grave erosion of human rights.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Boyle Heights schools resumed today amid the ongoing Lineage warehouse fire cleanup. What a new federal rule barring funds for trans youth healthcare means for families. Mayor Bass says she wants a fare-free Metro—is that possible for LA? Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

On today's pod DiPrima is in her hallelujah era after Mayor Karen Bass stopped by Leimert Park to bring some relief to businesses and residents in connection with Destination Crenshaw (AKA Procrastination Crenshaw) including her own early morning parking spot. And she breaks down the billionaire wealth tax on Cali's November ballot and why rich people are paying millions to stop it.

Thousands of children who entered the U.S. without parents or guardians are expected to be left without independent legal representation. More than three dozen women and children in L.A. are at risk of losing the shelter and services that supported their families after escaping domestic violence. Mayor Bass is calling for a review on all industrial properties in residential areas. 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

Mayor Karen Bass signs an executive order on the future of the burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A state mental health program sees an increase in participants. And Orange County leaders wrap up on voting measures for the November ballot. 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.

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LA's homelessness agency is suing the feds over frozen funding. LA Mayor Bass sets a deadline for the Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup. LA's 2028 Olympic committee reaches a deal with the city over who's gonna pay for everything. 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

Jurors in the Palisades Fire trial are deadlocked after a moment of confusion in the courtroom. LA Mayor Karen Bass condemns the Supreme Court's immigration rulings and calls on Congress to take action. A judge refuses to freeze payments in LA County's massive sexual abuse settlement despite claims of fraud. 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 brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is suing the very city she runs — and it may be the most politically awkward lawsuit in California history. Kenneth Bass is among thousands of plaintiffs accusing Los Angeles of negligence after the Palisades Fire destroyed their homes, and his name on that filing puts Mayor Bass in an impossible position: defend her administration, or watch her own family become the face of its failures.While the mayor was in Ghana when the fires broke out, LA's fire department — which her administration helped defund — was overwhelmed and underprepared. Reservoirs sat empty. Fire Chief Crowley was later fired and has accused the city of retaliation. Now the same city council that gutted fire resources is spending public money to defend against the lawsuits those cuts made inevitable.The Kenneth Bass filing is just one piece of a massive legal reckoning. Thousands of Angelenos who lost everything in the Palisades blaze are seeking the accountability city hall has proven incapable of imposing on itself. A federal audit found Los Angeles burned through nearly $944 million in HUD homeless funds — money that could have gone toward prevention, cleared brush, or basic infrastructure. Los Angeles didn't just fail to prepare; it spent the prevention money and still delivered disaster.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell for daily coverage of the stories the mainstream press buries.#LosAngeles #HomelessCrisis #CaliforniaPoliticsGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Last week the folks on Fox News promoted Republican candidates as if they were public relations specialists hired directly by their campaigns to create negative ads about their opponents. As we approach the midterm elections Fox News is ramping up its propaganda to aggressive and unapologetic Agitprop (Agitation and Propaganda Section of the Central Committee of the Communist Party) levels.As they have done in past elections Fox tends to focus on candidates that will get the biggest emotional reaction from its viewers rather than focusing on tight races. The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa could be a nail bitter but the Democratic candidate, Josh Turek, is an incredibly likable Paralympic athlete and former state representative.Fox has put its focus instead on the U.S. Senate race in Maine between popular incumbent Susan Collins and Graham Platner, a deeply flawed man with no governing experience. Although Platner has a devoted following he also has major liabilities which Fox News is happy to exploit.Susan Collins has won her seat multiple times even when polls showed she might lose it. If Fox News really wanted to make sure that the Senate stays in Republican control it would shift its focus to races like Iowa instead of Maine.The network knows segments about Platner, and his troubled past will rev up the base and keep eyes glued the screen.The network also made an abrupt pivot in California as it became more and more obvious that the former reality star and crystal connoisseur Spencer Pratt wasn't going to make it to the general election in the Los Angels mayoral race.Instead of championing Pratt or even tearing down his opponents Mayor Bass or Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman, the network attacked California's vote counting process.Pratt, for now, won't become the second coming of their glorious leader Donald J. Trump. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

With Javier Becerra and Steve Hilton being declared as the top two vote winners in the Governor's Primary and Mayor Bass and N. Raman the LA mayoral candidates, we have clarity on that score. But how will those races unfold after such contentious primaries ?

Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place after trailing on election night. Raman is now likely to face Mayor Bass in November—but the count isn’t fully done yet. Donald Trump walked away from his most recent interview with Meet The Press. Trump focused heavily on strength abroad (Iran), strict immigration and election integrity claims. The President downplayed the Iran conflict but warned of more action. He also repeated claims of election fraud (especially in California), supported compensation for Jan. 6 defendants. When moderator Kristen Welker followed up on Trump’s the election fraud claim, he quickly ended the interview after a heated exchange. 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.

Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place after trailing on election night. Raman is now likely to face Mayor Bass in November—but the count isn’t fully done yet. Donald Trump walked away from his most recent interview with Meet The Press. Trump focused heavily on strength abroad (Iran), strict immigration and election integrity claims. The President downplayed the Iran conflict but warned of more action. He also repeated claims of election fraud (especially in California), supported compensation for Jan. 6 defendants. When moderator Kristen Welker followed up on Trump’s the election fraud claim, he quickly ended the interview after a heated exchange. 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.

Los Angeles just sent a political message that nobody in California's establishment can ignore. Karen Bass may have advanced to the November runoff, but Spencer Pratt's stunning primary performance has completely changed the conversation around the LA mayor's race.With early results showing Bass leading, Pratt running strong in second, and Nithya Raman trailing behind, this race has become a referendum on crime, homelessness, fires, leadership, public trust, and whether voters in deep-blue California are finally ready for something different.At his election night watch party, Spencer Pratt took direct aim at Mayor Bass and made it clear he wants more debates on NBC and Fox. After a campaign built on frustration with the status quo, viral messaging, and a promise to fix Los Angeles, Pratt has now proven that his movement is not a joke, not a stunt, and not going away.In this video, Professor Nez breaks down the latest Los Angeles mayoral primary results, why Pratt's rise matters, what Karen Bass should be worried about, and why this could be one of the most important political signals coming out of California in 2026.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez▶Sign up to our Free Newsletter, so you never miss out: https://bio.site/professornez▶ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/

Results are in from several primary races in Iowa, California, and New Jersey, with votes still being counted for the California governor's race between Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer. Hilton has taken an early lead and could have Californian voters elect a Republican governor for the first time in 15 years. Current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November ballot in the L.A. mayoral race, with Republican Spencer Pratt trailing just behind her. Meanwhile, in Iowa's gubernatorial race, Trump-backed Republican Randy Feenstra lost to businessman Zach Lahn by just 0.8 percent of the votes. Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in November.U.S. forces say they've intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones launched toward countries across the Middle East. U.S. CENTCOM says two Iranian missiles aimed at Kuwait fell short, while three more headed toward Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini air defenses. CENTCOM says it also disabled an oil tanker that was attempting to reach an Iranian port after ignoring repeated warnings from American forces.FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the launch of “Operation Summer Heat 2.0,” a nationwide crackdown targeting violent crime and drug trafficking. The first phase is called “Operation Turf War,” and Patel praised officers for giving their lives for the safety of communities and the nation. Last year‘s Summer Heat netted 8,600 arrests, 70,750 search warrants executed, 2,300 firearms taken off the street, and 45,000 kilograms (almost 100,000 lbs) of cocaine.

Trump speaks about a possible deal with Iran, Samuel Jackson endorses Mayor Bass, Oregon looking to ban hunting/fishing, RFK plays with snakes, and Ball State settles with ex-employee for $225,000 over Charlie Kirk posts.

Today we break down Jeff Bezos defending Trump's maturity, explaining why government spending drives up costs, and sharing why he's optimistic about AI transforming productivity and the economy.We also react to The View's latest anti-Trump segment, Tucker Carlson's newest controversy and “FAGA” merch, Spencer Pratt's surprisingly effective political ads, Kathy Hochul's awkward campaign clip, and Dan Bongino's breakdown of why government seems to make everything more expensive.Plus: Trump endorses Ken Paxton, Todd Blanche clashes with Chris Van Hollen over DOJ weaponization, Megyn Kelly sparks backlash discussing Israel, Hunter Biden teases an interview with Candace Owens, Hasan Piker confirms Ashley St. Clair as a guest, and Chelsea Handler goes viral again.The episode also dives into culture war chaos, TikTok cringe, media hypocrisy, political strategy, homelessness debates, the NAACP sports boycott push, and some of the wildest internet clips of the week.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—Take Advantage of their Memorial Day Sale with 25% off at https://TakeLean.com Use code THANKYOU25CowGuys—head to https://CowGuys.shop/Chicks to get your bottle and get a travel-sized mini balm for free.  No code needed. That's 3-4 months of moisturizer for $34.Refresh your skincare routine this spring with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewideDon't get stuck in uncomfortable boots.  Head to https://Bruntworkwear.com and use code CHICKS to get $10 off at checkout.  For a limited time, our listeners get $20 off to unlock their new health intelligence. Head over to https://Superpower.com and use code CHICKS for $20 off your membership. Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Today we break down Jeff Bezos defending Trump's maturity, explaining why government spending drives up costs, and sharing why he's optimistic about AI transforming productivity and the economy. We also react to The View's latest anti-Trump segment, Tucker Carlson's newest controversy and “FAGA” merch, Spencer Pratt's surprisingly effective political ads, Kathy Hochul's awkward campaign clip, […]

LA Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt means business. He's pissed and wants to turn the city he grew up in to a city that functions without debilitating crime, drugs, homelessness, in addition to helping thousands of Angelenos cut through red tape so they can rebuild after losing their homes in the LA fires of 2025. It's a tall order, and he says he's fired up and wants the job. And he's working the streets every day to earn the trust of voters to be their next mayor. Spencer, a USC grad, is passionate, well-spoken, and killed it in the recent LA Mayoral debates against incumbent Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman. He claims their progressive policies have turned Los Angeles into a walking criminal and drug addicted city that was once the envy of the country, a place where kids could play outside, walk to the local ice cream store and feel safe. No more, and I can attest to that. Today, he joins us to tell us his plan and vision to turn LA around. For anyone who claims a former reality TV star can't do the job, I welcome you to listen to our interview. Spencer is a father, husband, son, and he loves his city. He's a college grad who is outspoken and has sensible and practice ideas on how to get this city back on track. And for anyone who wants the same old politics, I hope you'll listen to our interview and hear what Spencer has to say. He just might be what LA needs, because we certainly don't need more of the same. Please join my full interview with Spencer on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

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The Mayor of Arcadia is stepping down after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. This week's debate in the LA Mayor's race is off after all the leading candidates bailed. Mayor Bass is fighting back against claims that homelessness is largely a drug problem. 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

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tucker Carlson, host of "The Tucker Carlson Show," to discuss reporting that the U.S. and Iran may be close to a deal to end the war, backlash from neocons furious about the possibility of de-escalation, the truth about the money and political influence behind efforts to keep the Iran war going, the push from pro-war voices to try to reach Trump before a deal is reached, bipartisan efforts to censor so-called “hate speech,” corporate media and Jake Tapper backing the crackdown attempt,  why obsessing over Donald Trump either from love or hate is unhealthy, why Tucker would vote for Trump again over "dumb" Kamala, absurd backlash over their recent comments about Islam, why it's important to be self-reflective about whether you've been manipulated by the establishment press and elites, and more. Then Mark Lynch, GOP U.S. senate candidate in South Carolina, joins to discuss how he plans to defeat Lindsey Graham, why he believes "traitor" Graham needs to go, the state of the race, and more. And Megyn closes out with why she's supporting Spencer Pratt for LA mayor after his fantastic debate, the best moments of him sparring with Mayor Bass and the "failure" council member, and more.   Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 for a free info kit and to see if you qualify for up to $10,000 back through May 29. DailyLook: https://dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Brooklyn Bedding: Upgrade your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding—Visit https://brooklynbedding.com and use promo code MEGYN for 30% off sitewide!     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grace starts the show by discussing the Los Angeles Mayoral debate last night, where Spencer Pratt destroyed Mayor Bass and a "Random City Councilor".  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Mayor Bass takes on Councilmember Raman in a one-on-one debate, and the kid gloves were off. President Trump was a frequent target in last night's CA Governor debate. The feds launch an investigation into LA Unified. 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

Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (4.29)

Candidates in the Governor's race are hitting the debate stage and the big thing on voters' minds is affordability. Most folks in Orange County want a legal pathway for their undocumented neighbors. The city of LA hasn't had an infrastructure plan in years, but Mayor Bass is promising to change that. 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 24, 2026) Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who is filling in for Bill for Handel on the News. The DOJ arrest solider who made a $400,000 bet on Maduro's removal. Trump says the Israel -Lebanon ceasefire has been extended for 3 weeks. Trump meets with Mayor Bass in a commitment to help LA with wildfire recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (4.22)

Candidates in the Governor's race hit the debate stage to face off on issues like gas prices and homelessness. LA Mayor Bass goes to the White House to plead for wildfire recovery funds. The future of LA's so-called "Mansion Tax" returns to the ballot this fall and opponents are trying to overturn it. 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

Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (4.21)

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

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on domestic violence and mental health and uncomfortable questions. Also: Betty Yee drops out of the California governor's race. Plus: The horrors of Shreveport, Louisiana. And: L.A. mayor Karen Bass strikes back.WARNING: This episode contains foul language and disturbing thematic material. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded April 20, 2026.Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE:https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS:(Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

The Woodland Hills woman accused of being an arms broker for Iran... has her first day in court. LA Mayor Bass plans to unveil the latest city budget. Eaton Fire survivors who accepted SoCal Edison payouts could be facing big tax bills. 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 09, 2026) The ceasefire in the Iran war is holding ahead of talks. Huntington Beach’s republican revolution sets its eyes on Sacramento. California ocean wind power that floats is forcing engineering firsts. Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candidates attack Mayor Bass's signature homelessness program in the first debate of election season. USC cancels tonight's gubernatorial debate after growing calls of a boycott. LA's homeless services agency is on the verge of blowing a key deadline. 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

LA City leaders debate the future of homelessness funding as Mayor Bass issues a grave warning. Carson police rescue elderly people from a couple accused of widespread abuse. A new bill would ban California police from moonlighting with ICE. 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 Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03/04) - Newsom plays kingmaker, Meta execs exposed in new depositions, and California wine is dying. Newsom endorses Mayor Bass — future cabinet play or a kiss goodbye heading into a fire-scarred re-election? Newsom's Kimmel "tongue bath" for his new book — Shannon says he's trying to be so many people he gets lost in it Two social media trials running simultaneously: LA addiction case + New Mexico depositions revealing never-before-seen Zuckerberg video Meta exec in NM: "we have 2 billion users, how are we supposed to monitor all of them?" while admitting they shadow banned "high-risk" adults California wine industry getting crushed — Gary & Shannon point the finger at Ozempic and the sober-curious movement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Bass fires back at Trump's reference to LA in the State of the Union. LA City adopts an unarmed mental health response program. And local students have been walking out to protest immigration policies, what are their rights? 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

Gary and Shannon cover Zuckerberg taking the stand in the landmark tech trial, breaking down how the defense is trying to make him unlikeable and whether his media training will backfire with the jury. Then TMZ's self-imposed gag order on the Guthrie case is already over with another ransom note, and the FBI is now in contact with Mexican law enforcement, raising questions about why that didn't happen sooner. Millennials melted their brains with screens but their Gen Alpha kids want the analog life, buying CDs and reading graphic novels, though Shannon points out the income disparity behind early smartphone access. Mayor Bass calls for Casey Wasserman to step down over Epstein ties and Angelenos fire back. Plus, new ADP data shows the pay bump for switching jobs has shrunk to just 1.9% over staying put.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second round of storms arrives in SoCal. Business owners are not happy with how Los Angeles responded to yesterday's rain. LA Mayor Karen Bass wants the head of the LA28 Committee to step down. The LA Unified School Board is set to vote on a plan that could eliminate jobs. 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

1910 CARTHAGE1.Jeff Bliss reports on allegations that Mayor Bass altered an after-action report regarding the Pacific Palisades fire to hide resource deployment failures during the disaster response in Los Angeles.2.Jeff Bliss notes Governor Newsom promotes high-speed rail despite a nearby fire and no track laid, while facing skepticism about his presidential potential and California's ongoing infrastructure struggles.3.Gene Marks discusses high small business confidence, the resilience of plumbing trades, and how new AI agents from Anthropic are rendering traditional software coding obsolete in the tech industry.4.Gene Marks warns administrative roles face AI threats while employers prioritize AI literacy, advising businesses to update Google profiles to avoid losing significant annual revenue from outdated listings.5.Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center warns of heightened risks as the New START treaty expires without replacement, citing unchecked Russian and Chinese weapons and debates over resuming nuclear testing.6.Henry Sokolski notes amidst expired treaties, the US reintroduces extended deterrence language and recommits to the NPT, though non-proliferation enforcement remains inconsistent and challenging against determined adversaries.7.Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution argues the proposed retroactive billionaire wealth tax is unconstitutional, economically damaging, and likely to drive wealth out of California despite strong union support.8.Richard Epstein suggests intense political polarization explains why scandals like the Epstein files or Trump'scontroversies deepen divides rather than ending careers, normalizing political deviance across the spectrum.9.Professor Eve McDonald explains how Hannibal, emulating the myth of Hercules, daringly marched elephants and troops across the treacherous Alps to surprise Rome with an invasion of Italy.10.Professor Eve McDonald describes how Hannibal utilizes superior cavalry and terrain to encircle and annihilate a larger Roman force at Cannae, though he lacks the manpower to subsequently take Rome.11.Professor Eve McDonald recounts how young Scipio Africanus adopts Hannibal's tactics, conquering Spain and invading Africa to force Hannibal's return and final defeat at the Battle of Zama.12.Professor Eve McDonald concludes that after a brutal siege and total destruction in 146 BC, Carthage is eventually refounded by Augustus, becoming a vital Roman city and Christian center.13.Lorenzo Fiori reports on the opening ceremony excitement, improved snow conditions in the Alps, and Prime Minister Meloni's strong leadership presence at the Milan Winter Olympics.14.Jim McTague notes steady but quiet business activity in Lancaster, describes local approval for a new data center, and reports on overlooked global cod shortages affecting seafood markets.15.Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black discusses Axiom's upcoming ISS missions, various European startups, and critiques crony capitalism regarding government subsidies for Starlink's rural internet access.16.Bob Zimmerman details findings of water and organics on an interstellar comet, discusses the unknowns of space reproduction, and dismisses sensationalism regarding Jupiter's diameter measurements in recent headlines.

Jeff Bliss reports on allegations that Mayor Bass altered an after-action report regarding the Pacific Palisades fire to hide resource deployment failures during the disaster response in Los Angeles.1904 LA

Gary & Shannon tease tomorrow's Instagram Live announcement and debate whether Gary retired his signature phrase. #WhatsHappening covers the Nancy Guthrie case updates, Mayor Bass's allegedly doctored fire report, Beutner dropping out, and Caruso's possible mayoral run. Then: wine sales are tanking and the industry is fighting back against what they call a "neo-Prohibitionist" movement. Plus, #StrangeScience on why weed might actually be cognitively beneficial if you're middle-aged or older (and can have a healthy relationship with it).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon kick off with Shannon bringing back sleeves and her weird Conway dream that has her questioning why she's always the responsible one (she insists she's the fun one). Then they turn serious with NewsNation's Jennifer Coffindaffer on the latest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. KFI's Michael Monks breaks down the LA Times bombshell alleging Mayor Bass watered down the Palisades Fire report, the history of "muckrakers," and why Bass's once-clear path to re-election is now a disaster. Plus, Austin Beutner drops out and what it means for Rick Caruso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(February 03, 2026) Mayor Bass preaches ‘unity’ in Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Olympics. President Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections. Defending sheriff’s department cost L.A County over $100MIL. The IRS is cracking down on income earned by millions… the ‘side hustle.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.