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The LA Report

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by... more

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A number of California counties have been ordered to identify non-citizen voters by the Trump Administration amid an ongoing legal battle. Union members of the California Faculty Association will vote on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations ... more

L.A Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive today to create the city's first ever unified call center for crisis response. Raid response network SELA releases their numbers on ICE documentation. The Metro board voted to rename the Pershing Squ... more

New data shows Uber and Lyft drivers are working less since Waymos came around. The O.C. book fair is coming back next month. And a smashburger at Grand Central Market is taking on a Filipino twist.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/... more

SoCal is cleaning up from all kinds of wicked weather including lightning hail and more. Plus, a major federal bust in the Southland targeting billions in alleged medical fraud. Rob Bonta announces his own crackdown and says the feds aren't giving Ca... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Manuel
Owner of Healing Force of the Universe
Healing Force of the Universe
Episode: Trump DOJ seeks LA voter records, Risk for fire weather tomorrow, LA County to take over homelessness count — Evening Edition
Reggie Burroughs Hodges
Compton-born artist exhibiting work at three local museums and galleries
Episode: Trump DOJ seeks LA voter records, Risk for fire weather tomorrow, LA County to take over homelessness count — Evening Edition
Kavish Harjai
LAist transportation correspondent
LAist
Episode: Sentencing in Tupac Shakur case, Forest Lawn Drive update, Dodgers enter Game 3 NLCS— Afternoon Edition
Erin Stone
LAist senior reporter covering climate and the environment
LAist
Episode: Prop 45 explainer, MacArthur Park townhall, NASA Mars rover sets new record— Afternoon Edition
Libby Rainey
LAist Olympics reporter covering preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Games
LAist
Episode: LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition
Kate Raphael
Long Beach Post reporter covering the Long Beach Peninsula storm damage
Long Beach Post
Episode: Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
Gob Chabron
LAist food and culture writer
LAist
Episode: Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
Jamie Edwards Acton
Senior pastor at Episcopal Churches in LA
Episcopal Churches in LA
Episode: Ballot drop-off begins, Skydance leadership, Adelanto ICE facility march — Evening Edition
McKenna Kramer
Jackie and Shadow expert
LAist
Episode: LA mayor’s race forum, Malibu delays speed cameras, Bald eagle Jackie honored — Sunday Edition

Hosts

Austin Cross
Host of The LA Report Morning Edition
Julia Paskin
Host of The LA Report Evening Edition
Nereida Moreno
Host of The LA Report Afternoon Edition

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • New music is awful

    Love this and usually it’s 5 stars but the new music is insane with the loud beat - louder than the announcers. What happened to the mellow music- no one wants beats on the news

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    Mme Blink
    United States4 months ago
  • Too many commercials

    6.5 minute podcast, 3 minutes of commercials / 3.5 minutes of news. I hate it.

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    1
    Nicholas P Name Esq
    United States5 months ago
  • Essential Los Angeles listen

    Love how this podcast gives me daily updates on what’s happening in Los Angeles. Short and sweet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donald Paz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice podcast

    Good reporting. They could use better editing, and cut back on the long commercial ads. And does anyone else feel like the Saturday theme music sounds depressing?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AP213
    United States2 years ago
  • Biased Reporting Against Israel and Jewish Community

    After listening to this podcast from day 1, I have unsubscribed because they reporting is increasingly one-sided and biased toward Israel and the Jewish community.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Latina Aburrida
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, frequent LA-area updates and practical context for daily life.
The show is seen as essential LA-area news coverage by many listeners.
Ad-to-content ratio and volume inconsistencies are common critique points for some listeners.
Guests and feature reporting are often cited as high-quality and locally relevant.

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Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
Q: Well, to celebrate the 15 years, why did they do the dinners instead of a party?
Chabron says Nikki Nakayama wanted meaningful dinners with chefs whose experiences and perspectives connected with the restaurant, rather than collaborations for their own sake.
Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
Q: Tell us all about n/naka.
Gob Chabron explains that n/naka serves a 12-course modern Californian take on Japanese kaiseki and describes its intimate dining room.
Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
Q: Can you tell us about some of those steps?
The city is repairing the bulkhead and boardwalk, bringing in sand, draining flooded streets, planning to dredge about 415,000 cubic yards of sand, and developing a rock revetment.
Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
Q: How's the peninsula been holding up? What kind of damage are you seeing?
Raphael describes large waves battering the boardwalk wall, compromised coastal defenses, missing sections of the bulkhead and boardwalk, and homes at risk.
LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition
Q: Now, here's the big question, Libby. Where's the money to pay for these watch parties coming from?
No city funding has been allocated yet. Funding requests are expected in the next two budget cycles, and the city will need to weigh the costs against other budget priorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The LA Report

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

A fast-paced daily news briefing focused on Southern California, blending concise updates on public safety, transportation, housing, and local policy with in-depth human-interest segments and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes often pair traditional beat coverage with feature pieces—from fires and heat waves to culture and community initiatives—highlighting how local government, nonprofits, and media collaborate to inform residents. A notable strength is the mix of short, digestible reports and longer, character-driven profiles that give listeners both the headlines and the context behind them. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want reliable, door-to-door coverage of LA-area issues and who appreciate access to subject-matter exp... more

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