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LA Podcast

LA Podcast
Los Angeles
Karen Bass
Homelessness
ICE
LAPD
Climate Change
ICE Raids
Gavin Newsom
Public Safety
Los Angeles City Council
Trump Administration
Nithya Raman
LAUSD
Wildfires
California
Olympics
World Cup
Election Politics
Measure G
Macarthur Park

LA Podcast is a news and politics podcast for people who live in Los Angeles. We cover the news, policies, and major issues facing Los Angeles, a city which is both staggeringly complex and culturally oversimplified. Regular hosts include Alissa Walker and Mike Bonin, alongside a variety of amazing co-hosts like Scott Frazier, Godfrey Plata, Loraine Lundquist, Marco Santana, Carla Hall, Memo Torre... more

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Latest Episodes

Alissa, Godfrey, and guest co-host Robert Greene dig into the minutiae of ongoing county governance reform and our upcoming ballot measure alphabet soup. A new poll turns the mayoral race on its head: Councilmember Nithya Raman is now leading Karen B... more

Alissa, Mike, and guest co-host Matthew Reagan of The LA Local dive into accountability, litigation, and federal assistance in Boyle Heights after the Lineage fire. LAHSA as we know it is over. And on the same day as a safe streets rally, five Angele... more

Mike, Memo, and guest co-host Faizah Malik look back on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and its legacies, including the Department of Homeland Security, which recently decided they will not (yet) revoke Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans. Then: ... more

Scott, Alissa, and Sophie attempt to understand the Lucas Museum’s decade-long arrival in Expo Park and what “narrative art” actually means. Does this mean the La La Land optimism of 2016 LA is back? MacArthur Park hosts a picnic — and potentially a ... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Greene
Editorial writer focused on governance of Los Angeles County
losangelsrules.com
Episode: Make Every Vote County
Matthew Reagan
Part of the LA Local, overseeing the Documenters program
LA Local
Episode: LAHSA Cause
Faizah Malik
Guest, civil rights advocate and commentator
Episode: Handle with Childcare
Rudy Espinoza
Special guest co-host, community organizer
Inclusive Action, Community Power Collective
Episode: All's Smell That Ends Smell
Adam Conover
Guest co-host, longtime commentator
Conover Media
Episode: Town Hall Your Fault
Marco Santana
Board member with LA Forward; homelessness advocate; local organizer
LA Forward
Episode: Prattfall
Aisha Anderson
Unite Here Local 11 member
Unite Here Local 11
Episode: The Great Debain’t
Scott Frazier
Founder mentioned in discussion; part of the K Line advocacy context
K Line advocacy group
Episode: I Heard It Through the K Line
Sammy Roth
Former climate columnist at the Los Angeles Times, now running Climate Colored Goggles
Climate Colored Goggles
Episode: It's Raining Bin

Hosts

Alissa Walker
Host with primary involvement in LA-focused coverage, often guiding conversations and policy context.
Mike Bonin
Co-host and regular on local policy discussions, with focus on housing, transit, and governance.
Godfrey Plata
Co-host and political strategist contributing analysis on governance and policy.
Lorraine Lundquist
Co-host and climate expert guest contributor, enhancing policy discussions with environmental context.
Marco Santana
Guest/participant frequently contributing to political analysis segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • Good needs context

    Good show but I wish the hosts would provide more context for the items they discuss — to reach people who aren’t as plugged in as they are. Also INTRODUCE yourselves please. I had to google the hosts to know who they were. Sometimes it also feels negative … I love our city don’t love the complainy vibe this show takes on

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Krista Walsh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good needs context

    Good show but I wish the hosts would provide more context for the items they discuss — to reach people who aren’t as plugged in as they are. Also INTRODUCE yourselves please. I had to google the hosts to know who they were

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Krista Walsh
    United States2 months ago
  • Bass Tacks - gross

    Who is this bass apologist acting like the news is the reason people don’t like bass. She’s just annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Antoni000
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic Los Angeles Discussion

    Recently came across this podcast and I am hooked. I love the frank discussions about Los Angeles politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    woosh!
    United States5 months ago
  • Top Takes on LA Politics

    I appreciate the variety of perspectives and depth of discussions that this show has brought forth over many years now. You need to listen to this podcast to know what’s happening in government and politics across the City of LA and greater region. You can now also hear about how to get involved in policy decisionmaking and join a community of LA progressives working for a better democracy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    christolo13
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Quality guests and empirical context are frequently praised, though a few reviews call for tighter editing and clearer host introductions.
Some listeners note heavy emphasis on humor and personality can momentarily sidetrack serious topics.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into LA policy and governance with practical takeaways for civic involvement.
The show is often described as essential for staying informed on LA city and regional issues, with strong advocacy for transparent governance.

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Talking Points

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Make Every Vote County
Q: We have two county measures on the ballot—Measure E and Measure J—can you explain how voters should think about them together?
Measure E focuses on creating an independent Ethics Commission with stronger staff and enforcement, while Measure J preserves a spending floor for alternatives to incarceration and related programs. If you support a robust ethics watchdog and keeping guardrails on spending, vote yes on E and yes on keeping J; if you oppose J, you still can support E but it creates a tension since they're bundled in one ballot item.
The Great Debain’t
Q: What is at stake with delaying or repealing the Olympic wage ordinance?
Delaying or repealing the wage ordinance would diminish promised wage gains for low-wage workers in tourism-related sectors, potentially triggering layoffs and a negative ripple effect through the city's budget and services during a period of major global events.
A Conversation with Karen Bass
Q: Any lessons learned from it?
Yeah, I mean, a ton of lessons learned from it in terms of how to deal with different neighborhoods when they do go through a shock, how to be there for them.
A Conversation with Karen Bass
Q: Have you had to flex different leadership muscles as mayor?
Sure, different leadership muscles at different points in time, and just the vastness of our city is definitely different.
Olympic Meddle
Q: What's been the long game of this administration with respect to immigration enforcement?
The administration sees a favorable Supreme Court as a means to continue controversial enforcement tactics, despite court orders and community pushback.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LA Podcast

What is LA Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on Los Angeles area politics, governance, transportation, housing, and public policy, often through roundtable discussions among multiple hosts. Episodes frequently cover city leadership, budget tradeoffs, infrastructure projects, and the interplay between local government and megaprojects or events. A notable thread is the blend of sharp analysis with candid personalities and humor, making the content approachable for engaged LA residents and professionals who follow municipal dynamics. The format tends toward policy updates, civic education, and ongoing debates about how decisions affect neighborhoods, with a willingness to critique institutions and highlight diverse viewpoints. This mix is likely to appeal to listen... more

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1. L.A. World
2. What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
3. The LA Report
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LA Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 337 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Robert Greene
2. Matthew Reagan
3. Faizah Malik
4. Rudy Espinoza
5. Adam Conover
6. Marco Santana
7. Aisha Anderson
8. Scott Frazier

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