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LA Podcast

LA Podcast
Los Angeles
Karen Bass
Homelessness
ICE
ICE Raids
LAPD
Gavin Newsom
Climate Change
Public Safety
Los Angeles City Council
Trump Administration
Wildfires
Nithya Raman
California
LAUSD
Olympics
Election Politics
Affordable Housing
Emergency Response
Community Support

A news and politics podcast for people who live in Los Angeles.

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Latest Episodes

Alissa, Rachel, and Sophie talk about yet another new ICE detention center that’s opened in a former private prison in the Central Valley. How a new citywide adaptive reuse ordinance could convert vacant buildings into housing. Then, UCLA’s Los Angel... more

Alissa joins Mike and Godfrey to decipher LA’s new budget, Karen Bass’s second (or third?) State of the City, and which departments are getting more money this year. Then, how a plan to help Airbnb snuck into the budget, and fundraising updates for c... more

Alissa, Mike, and Rachel on the 2 a.m. union deal that prevented an LAUSD strike. A major hack of sensitive LAPD information causes City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto to lose her police endorsement. Mad about pricey LA28 tickets? So are LA’s councilm... more

Mike, Rachel, and Laura reveal the troubling story of the Neighbors First dark money network that’s mucking up LA City Council elections, including previously unreported details. Then: the latest in the ongoing Measure ULA saga, and a potential new p... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Frazier
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K Line advocacy group
Episode: I Heard It Through the K Line
Sammy Roth
Guest, climate and energy reporter
Episode: Departure of Water and Power
Nithya Raman
Chair of the Homelessness and Housing Committee
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Episode: Hydee in Plain Sight
Liz Chou
Reporter at LA Reporter, focusing on homelessness and LA politics
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Episode: To Live and DEI in LA
Austin Beutner
Former Superintendent of the LA Unified School District and former Publisher of the LA Times
Episode: Austin’s Powers
Karen Bass
Mayor of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Episode: Austin’s Powers
Memo Torres
Celebrity journalist and co-host from LA Taco
LA Taco
Episode: 82 Degrees and Rising
Kate Cagle
Guest co-host from Spectrum News
Spectrum News
Episode: Olympic Meddle
Sophie Bridges
Producer of LA Podcast
LA Podcast
Episode: Never Admit Retreat

Hosts

Alissa Walker
Co-host of LA Podcast with frequent involvement in local urbanism and design discussions
Mike Bonnen
Co-host focusing on local politics and policy analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 473 ratings
  • THE BEST LA NEWS SOURCE!!!

    Started listening to this podcast early into the Covid pandemic because I found them to be the best place to hear what was going on around LA, but the show is still my first source for all news related to LA today. The team was on top of all the 2025 LA fires coverage, and it continues to be my preferred place to find out more about upcoming LA political campaigns. Thanks to the hosts for bringing their wonderful personalities and enthusiasm to every piece of news, and it’s also always produced ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justtanner101
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best source for local news!

    I have been a loyal listener since almost the beginning. I have learned so much about our city and been introduced to new and diverse voices. The hosts really do the work of explaining local issues and exploring various viewpoints. They’re also hilarious and fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimsilv26
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best LA podcast

    Excellent for staying up to date on LA area news, specifically anything with a political lens (but honestly you should be listening if you want to understand what is happening around LA regardless)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aponcede
    United States2 months ago
  • nimby LA Forward has ruined it

    used to be great about improving transit and streets, as well as building denser housing, but now the left-nimbys at LA Forward took over and it had gone downhill. still some good info, but they are generally not promoting what will move the city forward in a better way.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ashleyoftheriver
    United States8 months ago
  • Longtime subscriber - YMMV

    I’ve been subscribed to this show since it started and loved the hyper local coverage of scandals, politics and happenings. I even stayed subscribed through their endorsement of Sheriff Villanueva! But the constant giggles and sarcasm is agonizing. I find myself stopping the show 15-20 minutes in and don’t go back. I can get with a joke here and there but the sarcasm and “dry wit” can come off as disrespectful and dismissive of really important topics like policing and homelessness. I have found... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BW in LA
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise accessible, actionable LA politics coverage and clarity on local processes.
Some critics note mixed editing or humor occasionally distracting from serious topics.
Fans appreciate consistency and depth of coverage on housing, transit, and governance, with strong host dynamics.

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Talking Points

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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.
Olympic Meddle
Q: Kate, can you sort of sum up for us what's been going on?
There were major ICE incidents recently, including a raid at a Home Depot, which made headlines due to its aggressive tactics.
Streaming, Crying, Throwing Up
Q: Has the Judge Carter lawsuit had a good, bad or indifferent impact on how the city and county have handled homelessness?
It's complicated, but it's forced attention from council members who weren't paying attention before.

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A brisk, city-focused politics and news program that covers Los Angeles governance, urban policy, housing, public safety, and infrastructure. Episodes frequently dissect local elections, city leadership decisions, and major events impacting Angelenos, with a mix of reporting, commentary, and expert guests. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex policy issues, a strong emphasis on accountability in local government, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics and breaking developments in real time. The show seems to attract listeners who want practical insights into how decisions at City Hall affect daily life, from housing and transit to public safety and climate resilience.

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1. What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
2. The LA Report
3. Imperfect Paradise
4. Citations Needed
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LA Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 316 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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Recent guests on LA Podcast include:

1. Scott Frazier
2. Sammy Roth
3. Nithya Raman
4. Liz Chou
5. Austin Beutner
6. Karen Bass
7. Memo Torres
8. Kate Cagle

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