
Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Four House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution for the first time that would limit President Trump's powers over the Iran War. The resolution is symbolically powerful, because it represents a growing divide between GOP lawmakers, especi... more
Explosions echoed overnight across Ukraine, as Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv and nearby cities in one of the Kremlin's largest offensives in recent months. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, advocates are rallying on Tuesday t... more
Gas prices dropped modestly on Monday morning, even as crude oil prices jumped following a new round of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The drop may not last long, as gas price changes typically trail oil prices by a few days. Meanwhile, ... more
The showdown for LA mayor is tighter than ever. New polling from UC Berkeley co-sponsored by the L.A. Times shows Karen Bass at 26%, City Council Member Nithya Raman at 25%, and former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt at 22%, meaning Bass has a s... more
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Let me start off with saying I’m a news junky. I’ve enjoyed the podcast in the past. However the audio quality is terrible and inconsistent. You can’t hear the main host all the time. The other parts of the podcast sound fine. Also the schedule for the podcast?? Well there’s no schedule so consumers have no idea when to expect the podcast. Some weeks it comes on Monday and Tuesday then disappears for 3 days then magically appears. There is no consistency with the podcast schedule or the a... more
I don’t know what happened to this podcast. The sound recording and editing is shockingly bad, and makes it unintelligible half the time. The LA Times should be embarrassed to put this out.
This podcast provides mostly unbiased information Californians need. Unfortunately, the recording is poor and I have to fast forward through dead air on a regular basis.
All week the podcast has produced episodes with large gaps of no sound. I don’t hear the the host until near the last remaining 2 minutes. As an example, look at today’s transcript. It shows the random bits of words. I didn’t expect this to last beyond one episode but it has.
Not certain I will continue to listen.
Great info but the audio always sounds low and hollow
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Bite-sized daily top news highlights with a California focus, plus regional and national stories. Episodes cover politics, climate, economy, technology, and culture, balancing local LA angles with broader national context and practical takeaways for listeners who want the essentials fast. The show is notable for its concise briefings, clear explanations of policy and events, and a steady emphasis on how headlines affect everyday life in California and beyond.
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