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Makai Lemon is the next Trojan built for Sundays. USC isn't just “Wide Receiver U” — they helped INVENT what the position looks like at the pro level, and Lemon is about to be the next name on that list. From a two-way high school menace in SoCal to a full-blown college football takeover, Lemon's 2025 season wasn't just good… it was Biletnikoff-level dominant. Here's why Makai Lemon is one of the most pro-ready receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft — and why fantasy managers should be paying attention early. Video Link: https://youtu.be/TlPKY2LVmJA Timestamps 00:00 | USC WR U legacy + Who is Makai Lemon? 01:15 | High school / two-way background + recruiting story 02:00 | Commitment flip to USC + early college flashes 02:45 | 2024 breakout game + momentum into 2025 03:15 | 2025 takeover: PFF grades, production, Biletnikoff 04:20 | Film traits: fearless MOF, hands, contested catches 05:05 | Slot/Z usage: releases, separation, YAC, missed tackles 05:55 | Concerns: press, slot-heavy tree, athletic ceiling 06:40 | NFL comp: Robert Woods + role projection 07:40 | Final thoughts + draft/fantasy takeaway

Downhill destroyer,  Aaron Gwin, takes another stab at the dreaded 17 during a Frameworks test camp in Southern California. Hard to believe the first 17 Qs we did with Aaron was 15 years ago!Question asked1. You wake up late and are in rush to get your day going. You stop by a Starbucks to get your caffeine fix. What drink are you ordering?2. How do you pass time on long flights? Movies, reading, sleeping, catching up on emails??3. What was your best trick during your bmx days?4. What was the most money you made at a single race from bonuses? (you can leave out the team, year, or brands if you'd like)5. If you had it all to do over again, would you rather have been a professional supercross/outdoor rider than a professional mountain biker?6. Who has the best style at World Cups these days?7. Favorite and least favorite World Cup track?8. How many riders come to Windrock and ask for free shuttles?9. Best place to eat out if you're at Windrock?10. Of the titles you hold, rank these from least to most favorite: bike park owner, race promoter, professional mountain biker, airbnb host, sports commentator.11. What do you miss most about living in SoCal?12. What's your game plan going into Red Bull Hardline?13. You're considered one of the greatest downhill racers of all time. Who do you consider to be the best downhill racer?14. We know you've always been a bit of a gym rat. Give us a few of your favorite exercises that translate well to on the bike performance?15. How many elite men and elite women should there be in finals at a World Cup?16. We've always admired your ability to capitalize on the success you've had as a racer with the many financial endeavors you've taken on. Do you have any money/business advice for other athletes?17. Wouldn't you rather be building trails at Windrock than answering these stupid questions?

We discuss Trump's proposal to take over reconstruction of SoCal's wildfire- damaged areas. We ponder the arrival  of the tabloid Caliornia Post.

A group of SoCal congressmembers want to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. How deteriorating relationships between contractors and subcontractors led to more delays of the LAX People Mover. Why anti-cruising signs in L.A. will soon go away. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Alexis Downie is joined by SoCal native Cayla Barnes, now a 3x Olympian for Team USA and member of the PWHL's Seattle Torrent. Barnes shares her excitement for the upcoming Games and how her previous experiences winning gold ('18) and silver ('22) will help heading into the tournament. Barnes also discusses what packing for an Olympics looks like and playing in Seattle with the new expansion team.

In this episode, we feature Michael Parenti, who passed away this week at the age of 92. A prominent political scientist and cultural critic, he delivers a powerful lecture at the University of Colorado Boulder from 1986. Parenti discusses the intricacies of US interventionism, the dynamics of capitalism, and the historical exploitation of the developing world. He challenges conventional narratives about poverty in the Global South, asserting that these nations are not poor but rather over-exploited. Join us as we unpack his insightful analysis of imperialism, capitalism, and the ongoing struggles for social justice that our oligarchs and their political class have not seemed to learn the lessons from 40 years ago, as the stature of the U.S. erodes daily on the world stage, supporting endless war in Ukraine and Palestine, disastrous trade policies, and ongoing hegemonic and regime change operations in multiple countries. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Born to a working class Italian American family in New York City, he earned his doctorate at Yale and taught political science despite being blacklisted for his political views. We re-air this Yellow lecture - referring to the poor 1980s video quality – because after the U.S war machine goes after Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia, who's next, this desire for hegemonic control from this failing empire will not stop until we all step up and make it stop. And this Imperial Boomerang, what Chalmers Johnson called Blowback, it's hitting us in Minnesota, on the streets here in Los Angeles all the way to Maine. The violent methods to control and subdue smaller weaker countries, disappearing intellectuals, activists, political leaders Like I saw in Guatemala in the 90s; where activists are unalived without any fear of accountability. Minneapolis. We did it to Vietnam, we did it in Iraq, now we're doing it in…where next? For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Sources: Michael Parenti speaks at the University of Colorado, Boulder: "US interventionism, the 3rd world, and the USSR" April 15, 1986 Yellow Lecture: https://youtu.be/W10QEs-TkhU?si=ZP_D5JNOWpJ_xvuC Michael Parenti Library: https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelparentilibrary/videos Michael Parenti [https://www.michael-parenti.org/] is a U.S. political scientist, academic historian and cultural critic who writes on scholarly and popular subjects. He is the award-winning author of twenty-four books, including The Face of Imperialism (2011) and Democracy for the Few originally written in 1974 with a 9th edition published in 2010: He has taught at universities and has also run for political office. Parenti is well known for his Marxist writings and lectures, and is an intellectual of the U.S. Left. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for an Artbound project on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 259 Photo credit: Michael Parenti

In this episode...the blizzards of 1996 and 2026, Greg's trip to Los Angeles, review of Severance and Dark Matter AppleTV series, driving through the SoCal landscape, getting to meet Bruce Dern, G.W. Bailey, Julie Newmar, Jackie Joseph, Joan Collins, etc., visiting classic filming locations like the E.T. and Back to the Future houses, a high school from Buffy, the Rose Bowl, Twin Pines Mall from BTTF, checking out the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Saved by the Bell on location, touring Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios, driverless cars and delivery coolers, Uncle Floyd Vivino, 1951-2026, another live action He-Man movie coming, and a reboot of The Rockford Files 110 minutes - http://www.paunchstevenson.com

As half the U.S. freezes over with a diagonal storm swiping across the country causing a state of emergency in 16 states, Dean is grateful we live in sunny Southern California where icy weather rarely touches us. Today’s first caller has a question about Dean’s recommendations regarding the self-sealing vapor barrier that replaces traditional roofing paper. Our next caller has a beautiful timber fireplace mantle that gets so hot to the touch that it melts the ornaments and evaporates the plant water. What can DeeDee do about it? A listener from Northern California has tall grass growing in her roof shingles — what’s up with that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following all this marimba and xylophone chitchat, Dean heads back to the phone lines. In the second hour, the first caller had safety concerns following last year’s big wildfires that devastated parts of SoCal. To that end, he’s been researching fire prevention devices for homes and is wondering if there’s a trade show that will offer all these tools and devices in one place? Spoiler: What rhymes with Shmas Shmegas? Next up, a long-time listener wanted Dean’s tips on Daikin cooling and heating systems that are placed on the wall of her Oregon vacation home. To more cooling questions! One caller was wondering if closing air conditioning vents in rooms that aren't being used will affect the airflow in other rooms, or the energy costs. Lastly, what to do if your old garage floor gets wet when it rains and you can’t find the source? Detective Dean may have the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down the terrifying case of a Glendale firefighter accused of an axe murder before attempting a high-stakes legal bluff. Plus, Governor Newsom faces a "budget nightmare" upon his return to California, a "tornadic corridor" is identified in East LA, and the team settles a heated debate: what actually defines a movie musical? The Firefighter’s Bluff: Analyzing the arrest of Andrew Jimenez and the legal hurdles of a "heat of the moment" defense in a brutal slaying. Newsom’s Reality Check: The Governor returns from Davos to face a massive budget deficit and a looming financial crisis at home. SoCal’s Tornado Alley: A wicked winter storm is moving across the U.S., but the real weather shocker is the tornado risk zone identified in East LA. The Musical Manifesto: Board Wizard Elmer joins the fray to decide if Song Sung Blue is a musical or just a movie with music. Does a song have to replace dialogue to count? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rams survive the snow in Chicago on a walk-off field goal by Harrison Mevis and now head north for the NFC Championship against the Seahawks. In this episode of Bleav in Rams presented Fanduel, Erin Coscarelli is joined by Nate Atkins of The Athletic to break down what it was REALLY like inside Soldier Field, why the SoCal team thrived in brutal weather, and how Sean McVay's late-game decisions shaped the outcome. Davante Adams is back, so is safety Quentin Lake... and Seattle is favored by 2.5 on FanDuel. It all comes down to Round 3 - a clash between the NFL's top-scoring offense and the league's No. 1 scoring defense. One point. One yard. One Super Bowl berth on the line. We discuss how this Rams squad could win in a hostile Seattle environment!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Rams survive the snow in Chicago on a walk-off field goal by Harrison Mevis and now head north for the NFC Championship against the Seahawks. In this episode of Bleav in Rams presented Fanduel, Erin Coscarelli is joined by Nate Atkins of The Athletic to break down what it was REALLY like inside Soldier Field, why the SoCal team thrived in brutal weather, and how Sean McVay's late-game decisions shaped the outcome. Davante Adams is back, so is safety Quentin Lake... and Seattle is favored by 2.5 on FanDuel. It all comes down to Round 3 - a clash between the NFL's top-scoring offense and the league's No. 1 scoring defense. One point. One yard. One Super Bowl berth on the line. We discuss how this Rams squad could win in a hostile Seattle environment!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LA County launches a new homelessness department. The effort to stop California's new congressional maps heads to the Supreme Court. A new production studio is opening in LA as Hollywood looks for a bounce back. 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

A 4.6 earthquake shakes Indio Hills, sending a jolt across Southern California and prompting immediate reactions and updates as more details come in. We continue with the latest information on the Indio Hills quake — what we know, what people felt, and what’s happening next. Then it’s football talk as Beckman Patriots head coach Morelli weighs in on a Rams play dreamed up by Conway — does it pass the coach’s test or get shut down immediately? And we wrap with a business showdown: Amazon vs. Saks. Amazon reportedly loses its fight to block Saks’ bankruptcy financing and warns of “drastic remedies.” What does that mean, and who blinks first? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dow is seeing red as the "Greenland or Bust" tariff threats send shockwaves through Wall Street. Gary and Shannon break down the economic fallout and the "billionaire exodus" triggered by California's new Tax Act. Plus, an Encino neighborhood is under siege, by mosquitoes. In this hour: Greenland Market Slide: The stock market tumbles while the world waits for the President’s live comments. Billionaire Exodus: Why the "Swamp" is fleeing California before the new tax laws even hit a vote. Encino Under Siege: Residents are being pushed to the brink by a relentless winter mosquito swarm. 4.9 Earthquake: KFI’s Debra Mark on the Coachella Valley shaker and the "thrill" of SoCal life. The Busfield Leak: Analyzing the audio that just complicated the Timothy Busfield case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jack Eidt interviews author Max Talley on his book called Peace, Love, and Haight, set in the wild San Francisco district of Haight-Ashbury in 1969. The hippie counterculture clashes with the capitalist society in the era of the Vietnam War, the push for civil rights, and the sexual revolution. We feature clips from LSD guru and CIA turncoat Dr. Timothy Leary, poet Allen Ginsberg, psychonaut Terence McKenna, political activist Eldridge Cleaver, and of course the sounds of the Grateful Dead. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Max Talley [https://maxtalley.com/] is an author, editor, musician, visual artist, and writing teacher – he's doing it all – who has published multiple novels, essays, and short stories and won awards for his mix of literary, psychedelic-dystopian, crime, sci-fi, and satirical works. His latest which we will discuss today are the story collection, Destroy Me Gently, Please by Serving House Books, and Peace, Love & Haight – as in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury – from Three Rooms Press. He resides in Santa Barbara where we encountered him in, of all places, a noisy hotel lounge. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 276 Photo credit: Max Talley

L.A.'s annual homeless count kicks off this week. How SoCal is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today. Plus, we'll look at how landscapes are bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Purdue fights through ugly foul trouble, listless play and turnovers to grind out a dub in LA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Escalante's weekly sojourn into the business end of showbiz. This week... Timothy Busfield is in some MAJOR legal trouble, but, as always, Joe is cautious in reserving any judgment before any evidence is made clear. After a recap of the latest Box Office numbers and Joe's night managing Sublime at Alter-Ego (Thank you iHeart!!!), Joe discusses the latest Beach Boy's documentary on Disney+ and confesses his darkest secret... He's always liked the Beach Boys better than The Beatles . Who know, a SoCal kid would identify better with a band with a tan over a band that hadn't seen sunlight until they left Liverpool??? And, in Celebs Behaving Badly... Chris Brown's case against the documentary reminding him of his violent history against women was dropped. Laker Legend Lamar Odom got a DUI in Vegas. Kiefer Sutherland got busted for being a drunken dick to a Uber/Lyft driver... Which reminded Joe of LA's history of underground dance clubs, where "Taxi Dancers" would dance in clubs with people for money per song, and the factors that led to its ultimate demise. Someone needs to do a documentary on this...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. 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

SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com

L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.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

There's nothing that says Old School surf punk like a SoCal band from the 90's. This week we are deep diving Lagwagon and their 1998 album Let's Talk About Feelings. Do you think this is in the top 50 pop-punk albums of all time? We shall discuss! BECOME A PATRON and support the show while access to exclusive material: http://www.patreon.com/hsnepod Be sure to follow us on all social media @HSNEpod and visit http://www.hsnepod.com for official merchandise and more! Join in the conversation on our official Discord https://discord.gg/b3AdrAYURm  High School Never Ends is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network.  www.dragonwagonradio.com

A family in So Cal is living a nightmare: A nude neighbor has turned their window into a sick stage...despite their pleas for him to stop the public pleasuring. A disgusting mother has been hit with a murder conviction for allowing her tot to drown & die...while she drank and browsed men on dating apps. Plus, a litter of pups back from the brink after a fentanyl fumble! Jennifer Goud reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A So Cal woman unleashed by a judge after killing a cyclist allegedly murders two more innocent people in a high-speed hit & run. A stalker ex-husband is indicted in the smothering chemical execution ambush - that melted a mom of threes insides. Plus, Cali cops on the hunt for a "less attractive" Jason Statham. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microplastics, small, micro-sized plastic fragments are showing up in our water sources, rain, drinking water, and beverages like beer. It is in food, salt, and seafood. Moreover, it has recently been found in human breast milk, placentas, human lungs, and blood. One report indicated that blue whales are consuming 10 million pieces of microplastic particles a day. As plastic fragments, it continues to shed fibers smaller than a strand of human hair. Most of the time we are unaware how and when this happens. Did you know, when you open a plastic cap on a bottle, you release thousands of particles. But then there is also our clothing, roads, artificial turf, food packaging, tea bags, or plastic that comes in contact with friction, hot liquid, or hot food. Dr. Scott Coffin [https://scottcoff.in/] joined us in this encore presentation from 2022. As a toxicologist and Research Scientist at California State Water Resources Control Board, he has been studying plastic since 2014. He speaks about how microplastics are entering our environment, what solutions are being put in place to assess risk and implement precautionary solutions, and how we might limit our own exposure. For the extended discussion with Dr, Coffin, click here: www.patreon.com/posts/more-on-and-with-74660652 Dr. Scott Coffin [https://scottcoff.in/] is a research scientist and subject-matter expert for microplastics at the California State Water Resources Control Board, where he leads the agency's efforts to monitor and manage microplastics pollution in drinking water and the environment. Dr. Coffin holds a PhD in environmental toxicology from the University of California, Riverside. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. More Info: https://www.sccwrp.org/about/research-areas/additional-research-areas/trash-pollution/microplastics-health-effects-webinar-series/history-california-microplastics-legislation/ https://www.plastiverse.org/ https://www.springeropen.com/collections/sccwrp Related Show: The EcoJustice Radio Plastic Plague Series: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/the-future-solutions-policy-resistance-around-plastic-plastic-plague-pt-7/ Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/microplastics-are-everywhere-whats-the-risk/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Guest: Dr. Scott Coffin Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Host and Producer: Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats

Andy kicks things off with a hilarious ChatGPT fail that can’t spell “strawberry,” then dives into Talkbacks and the chaos at an abandoned Southern California mall taken over by vandals. Plus, a bear moves in again under an Altadena home, the debate over whether waking up at 5 a.m. is a terrible idea, a mysterious fireball lighting up the SoCal sky, and a guy’s thick Boston accent going viral after a “Say The Word On Beat” challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Reismeyer breaks down his love for Hollywood with a Golden Globes recap, then sparks a fiery Pizza Week debate—from deep dish to classic NY style. He covers Santa Ana winds and warm SoCal temps, ocean water warnings at L.A. County beaches, and the bizarre trend of grilling hot dogs in their plastic packaging. Plus, James Reddick joins his pal Andy to talk the latest on mortgage rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon and Michael close out the show with #WhatsHappening, running through the most talked about stories of the day, including Nikki Glaser’s return as Golden Globes host, a Riverside billboard hijacked with pro ICE messaging, and a Home Alone actor landing in headlines for the wrong reasons, which sparks a brief but memorable detour into prostitution laws.Then it is time for the #GaSFantasy4Play Recap, as they break down all the Wild Card Weekend madness. From Gary’s dog Peter’s picks to the Panthers earning weakest link status, they react to the chaos so far, preview Steelers versus Texans, and revisit the Chargers’ brutal elimination that Shannon calls the worst way to lose.The hour shifts gears as Shannon and Michael revisit an earlier conversation about wake-up times and whether getting up at 5am is actually healthy if you are not wired for mornings. They debate why some CEOs and elite athletes swear by it and whether drinking water before coffee really makes a difference.They wrap the show with some positive iHeart app updates, sleep deprivation fallout, post flight hygiene confessions, Michael declaring himself a sniffer, and one last strange SoCal story to send you into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local representatives are celebrating a House vote in favor of extending ACA subsidies. SoCal grocery workers are asking their employer for more protections from immigration enforcement. We check in on restaurants affected by the LA fires a year later. 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

Protests break out across Southern California in response to the ICE shooting in Minnesota. California unveils its 53rd lawsuit against the Trump Administration...this time over childcare funding. Governor Newsom presents his last state budget and says don't believe the hype over giant deficits. 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

From fierce cold winds toppling signs and flipping big rigs across SoCal to Nikki Glaser prepping for her second turn as Golden Globes host, today’s Mark Thompson Show is packed. Plus, a Disneyland Monorail evacuation, Mark’s hilarious audition as Lincoln’s photographer at the park, and listener Talkbacks on Teslas and LA potholes you won’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Billy gives us a bit of insight into his path to the General Manager role within the Harley-Davidson dealer world. From ripping the streets of Socal to becoming the guy to turn dealerships around, hear about it in this episode!   Billy's Instgram https://www.instagram.com/billyforeal/   Join our Patreon community to gain access to our Patreon-only podcast, Garage Talk, our chat room, and ad-free episodes! https://Www.patreon.com/fastlifegare   Big thanks to our Show Sponsors   ⚡️ @arlennessmotorcycles https://www.arlenness.com Code "FASTLIFE10" for 10% off   ⚡️ @cowboyhdaustin https://www.cowboyharleyAustin.com   ⚡️ @lawtigersdallastexas https://lawtigers.com 1-800-LAW-TIGERS

LA protesters hit the streets in response to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and elected officials are demanding action. Governor Gavin Newsom prepares his final State of the State address. UC celebrates a historic year for enrollment. 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

We take you to Pacific Palisades, where residents remembered those who lost their lives in the fire a year ago. We also update you on the SoCal Edison compensation fund for victims of the Eaton Fire. Nick Reiner's attorney has just quit the case. 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

Tim talks Paris Hilton about her new documentary Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir, hitting theaters Jan. 30. The show also covers major lane closures at LAX due to pedestrian bridge demolition, a tragic baby death investigation in Santa Monica, and the latest update in the Rob Reiner family murder case. Tim wraps things up with a personal story from a memorable family trip to Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minor celebrity Mark Thompson had a rather sedate NYE, largely due to the unseasonable torrential rain here in SoCal. Have you watched the new Chevy Chase documentary on CNN? He doesn’t seem like a pleasant person. The president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his wife were extracted from that country, flown to the USA, and indicted in New York today. The US military did that very well, but history tells us — we’re talking Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya — we don’t do well when it comes to the regime change that follows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Neil on the News!!! The Rose parade was rainy for the first time in decades. The rain caused havok on SoCal freeways... Trump, high on aspirin, saber-rattles Iran, threatening attacks if they kill protestors... Mamdani gets sworn in as Mayor of New York City, promising "affordability and abundance." 325k Californians need a new Real ID because of software issues...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain is on the way, and homeowners in Wrightwood have been working through the night to be ready. A defendant accused of plotting New Year's attacks in SoCal has a date in court. Wildfire survivors use the Rose Parade to make a political statement. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com

Evacuations warnings go in effect as another stormy holiday comes to SoCal. There's a mystery at Mount Baldy following the deaths of three hikers. How to celebrate New Year's Eve in SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com

It might rain on the Rose Parade. Andy chats with Kacey Montoya of KTLA about these crazy SoCal storms we’ve been experiencing throughout the festive season. Andy’s very special guest in the studio is music mastering engineer, New Yorker Howie Weinberg, who worked with such iconic acts as Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack and Smashing Pumpkins. Weinberg has 40 years of experience making tunes sound like music to our ears. He’s worked on records by Run DMC, Metallica, Rush, U2, White Zombie, Jeff Buckley – phew! That’s a lot of Grammy Awards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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