Best Lausd Podcasts (2024)

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LAUSD MARCH 2024 PRIMARIES: RECAP 33:52

4h ago33:52

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With L.A. City Council recapped, let’s place LAUSD elections from March into perspective. LAUSD has a board of seven members, each of which is elected every four years. The board meets regularly on Tuesday afternoons, and by a long shot, its most important job is managing L.A. Schools’ annual budget, which in the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year was nearly …

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LAUSD To Create Stricter Cell Phone Policy, AT&T's Bid To Abandon Landlines & LA Sites Gain Historic Status — The A.M. Edition 6:39

22h ago6:39

6:39

LAUSD will ban cellphones from school day beginning in 2025. AT&T’s plan to phase out landline service in California likely to be denied. LA City Council designates two historic landmarks to honor African American history. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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LAUSD’s Cell Phone Ban, CA ‘Automatic’ Voter Registration & LA Cooling Centers 30:52

1d ago30:52

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ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Thoughts on LAUSD’s nearly unanimous approval of a new plan to ban cellphone usage all day on school campuses district-wide AND a new California bill, that is passed, would “automatically register people to vote at the Department of Motor Vehicles”...PLUS – Los Angeles County has launched a “cool…

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LAUSD Considers Cellphone Ban, Americans Hold Onto Their Old Cars, And Actor Griffin Dunne On His New Memoir 1:39:14

1d ago1:39:14

1:39:14

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles Unified School district this morning considers whether to ban cellphones on school campuses. Also on the show, we look into why Americans are holding on to their cars for longer; we preview the latest Imperfect Paradise series ‘Return to Mexico;’ actor Griffin Dunne stops by to talk about his new memoir ‘Friday Aft…

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Trump Launches Latino Initiative, Shooting Injures 10, Court rules against LAUSD mandate, Sacramento Shooter Found Dead, and more... 10:05

10d ago10:05

10:05

(0:10): Trump Rallies in Scorching Las Vegas, Launches Latino Initiative Amidst Tight Race with Biden (2:15): Shooting at Rooftop Party in Madison Injures 10, Sparks Renewed Gun Control Debate (3:59): Appeals Court Rules Against LAUSD COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Citing Individual Rights and Bodily Sovereignty (5:37): Sacramento Mass Shooting Suspect …

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Taekwondo Vigilantes, the ‘Purple Rain’ Stage Play & a ‘Bad Diner’ Survey 33:23

1h ago33:23

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ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with thoughts on a family of taekwondo instructors that saved a woman from sexual assault AND the Minneapolis’s State Theatre’s plan to adapt Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ into a stage play…PLUS – A look at a new survey of the 10 most offensive things you can do at …

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Trapped in a Tesla, 'Aquamated' Burials & AI Holocaust Survivor Testimonies 32:04

3h ago32:04

32:04

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with a look at the free water playgrounds, now open in Long Beach and the public advisory warning people to stay out of the water at several Los Angeles County beaches…PLUS - A look at the new 'Aquamation' burial process AND the process of “using artificial int…

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Universal Income, Retail Space for $1 a Month & the Convention Center Redo 32:16

3h ago32:16

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ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with thoughts on the City of Pomona launching a universal income program AND the City of Ontario implementing a new pilot program that rents brick-and-mortar retail space for only $1 a month…PLUS - The Los Angeles City Council has backed an effort to remodel th…

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LA County Half-Cent Sales Tax Makes Ballot, Eagle Rock Welcomes Tritch Family Square, & Lakers Hire A New Coach— The P.M. Edition 8:06

8m ago8:06

8:06

L.A. County voters will be asked if they want to raise the sales tax again to pay for programs to help unhoused Angelenos. “Tritch Family Square” goes up along Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue. JJ Redick is tapped to lead the Lakers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…

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TV-Talk: ‘Orphan Black: Echoes,’ ‘Act Your Age,’ And More 14:20

5h ago14:20

14:20

The days are longer and the nights are shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get cozy for summer’s best new television series. Each week, we try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, we discuss with Jen Chaney, television crit…

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Remembering MLB Legend Willie Mays, Pesticides Found In CA Cannabis Products, And TV-Talk 1:39:21

8h ago1:39:21

1:39:21

Today on AirTalk, we remember baseball legend Willie Mays. Also on the show, CBS Morning Correspondent Mo Rocca drops by to talk about his new book ‘Roctogenarians: Late In Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs;’ we explore why California cannabis products are testing positive for dangerous pesticides; we explore the history of LGBTQ+ cinema with au…

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AT&T Landline Service Vote Today, Deadnaming Controversy In Historic Filipinotown & How TV Showrunners' Role Is Evolving — The A.M. Edition 6:41

10m ago6:41

6:41

State regulators vote today on AT&T’s plan to phase out landline service. A mural in Historic Filipinotown is at the center of controversy. What Hollywood wants in a showrunner these days. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The Viral Load, ‘Social Media Influencer' Struggles & 'Boommates' 35:02

7h ago35:02

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ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with an in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load’…PLUS – Thoughts on the struggles of ‘social media influencers' who are barely getting by AND a look at the emergence of 'Boommates' - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHea…

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Juneteenth Vibes, Avocado Security Fears & Amazon Fines in California 32:02

8h ago32:02

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with thoughts on why the Juneteenth vibe is very off this year; the reasons behind the USDA suspension of avocado inspections; California regulators fining Amazon $6 million over alleged workplace violations and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHear…

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Vigilantism at USC, Road Rage in the South Bay & the Secret Service Robbed in Tustin 31:18

8h ago31:18

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ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with thoughts on the fatal stabbing incident at USC, the investigation into the driver found stabbed to death after an apparent car crash in the South Bay, the Secret Service agent that was robbed at gunpoint during President Biden's recent visit to California …

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Leimert Park Celebrates Juneteenth, Pershing Square Could Be Renamed After Ex-Slave And City Trailblazer Biddy Mason, & L.A. County Pools Are Now Open And Will Remain Open Until The Fall — The P.M. Edition ... 7:06

13h ago7:06

7:06

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, and head over to Leimert Park. Downtown's Pershing Square could soon get a new name. Summer is only a few days away, but L.A. County Pools are already open and will stay open until Halloween. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://…

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“Men Are From Mars/Women Are From Venus” & Justin Timberlake’s DUI 31:22

1d ago31:22

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ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with performer Amadeo Fusca, regarding his one-man comedy sensation “Men are From Mars Women are From Venus Live!” at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (Friday, June 28, 2024) … PLUS – Thoughts on Singer/Actor Justin Timberlake’s DWI charge in the Hamptons -…

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The ‘Sunday Ticket’ Scandal, 'Lego Larceny' & the Return of Flip Phones 34:49

1d ago34:49

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the class-action lawsuit filed against the NFL over claims that the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package, is a “years-long monopoly, price-fixing scheme” AND the rise in retail theft in California targeting Lego store owners…PLUS – Another example of “what’s old is new” with a resurgence in Flip…

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LA Unified Moves Closer To Banning Social Media On Campus, Huntington Beach’s Private Library Management Bid Gets Withdrawn, & LA City Hall’s History — The P.M. Edition 7:15

1d ago7:15

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The LAUSD board voted to develop a policy to ban student cellphone and social media use. A proposal to outsource management of Huntington Beach’s city library system is off the table. Do you know the history behind LA City Hall? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: ht…

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Progress On Post and Hesperia Fire Fights, Cooling Center Pilot Launches & The History of LA's City Halls — The A.M. Edition 6:38

2d ago6:38

6:38

Containment rises on local wildfires, as winds subside. Los Angeles is launching a cooling center pilot program at select libraries. The story behind Los Angeles City Hall and why there are four now. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warnings, Hunter Biden Drops Gun Case, Governor pardons 175K cannabis convictions, Biden's $50M Ad Blitz, and more... 9:30

2d ago9:30

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(0:10): U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Mental Health Warning Labels on Social Media to Protect Youth (1:50): Hunter Biden Drops Gun Case Appeal Amid Convictions; Faces Tax Trial Next (3:21): Maryland Governor Wes Moore Pardons 175K Cannabis Convictions in Historic Move for Racial Justice (5:28): Biden's $50M "Character Matters" Ad Blitz Targets Tru…

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Weekend Box Office, Tony Awards Recap & Diddy Returning the Key to NYC 33:29

2d ago33:29

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ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at the ‘Weekend Box Office,’ AND a recap of the 2024 Tony Awards…PLUS – Thoughts on Mayor Eric Adams asking embattled music mogul Sean Combs to return the “Key to NYC” in light of the video released showing ‘Diddy’ attacking then girlfriend Cassie - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the i…

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Beyond the Box Score w/ Jackie Rae, a CA Black Bear Mauling & Weekly Horoscopes 31:38

2d ago31:38

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the WNBA kicking off the 2024 season with highest attendance, and most-watched games ever AND the 2024 Olympic trials underway in Paris…PLUS – T…

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The LAUSD Cellphone Ban, Opening LA County Pools & 7/11 Robberies 34:15

2d ago34:15

34:15

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at LAUSD’s plan to ban cellphone usage on school campuses AND Los Angeles opening ALL County swimming pools, for the first time in 5 years…PLUS – Thoughts on multiple Los Angeles County 7-Elevens being robbed overnight - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app…

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Windy, Dry Conditions Stick Around As SoCal Battles Wildfires, Older Adults At Risk Of Losing Weekly Meals In LA, & Dodgers Unveil New Jerseys — The P.M. Edition 6:53

3d ago6:53

6:53

A redflag warning could spell trouble for the Post Fire and the Hesperia Fire. A program that delivers free meals to thousands of people over 60-years-old in the city of L-A is running out of money. Fans have mixed feelings about the new Dodger uniforms. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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SoCal Wildfire Updates, The History Of Gay Neighborhoods In LA, A New Book On Chance 1:39:23

3d ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the wildfires burning through Southern California and what it means for this year’s fire season. Also on the show, we examine if COVID is exacerbating cancerous cell growth; we visit some of the lesser known LGBTQ+ landmarks and neighborhoods of Los Angeles; we look into the California budget and what to expect for t…

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Evacuations Triggered By Post and Hesperia Fires, LAUSD Cellphone Ban Considered & Finding Jacaranda Blooms In LA County — The A.M. Edition 6:30

3d ago6:30

6:30

Crews continue working to contain the Post Fire in Gorman and the Hesperia Fire in San Bernardino County. The Los Angeles Unified School District considers a phone-free school day. A new map is available for users to find jacaranda trees in bloom. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…

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LAist & NPR present 'Inheriting' Episode 1 - Carol & the Los Angeles Uprising: Part 1 42:55

3d ago42:55

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Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquitta…

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Father's Day Gun Violence, Massive Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Fatal Shooting at Fundraiser, Inmate Kills Prison Employee, and more... 8:16

3d ago8:16

8:16

(0:10): Father's Day Weekend Marred by Nationwide Gun Violence; Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Celebration in Texas (1:45): Massive 4,400-Acre Wildfire Near Gorman Forces 1,200 Evacuations, Closes Recreation Areas (3:19): Fatal Shooting at Maryland Youth Football Fundraiser: One Dead, Child Injured, Suspect at Large (4:46): Inmate Kills Prison Employee…

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Post And Hesperia Fires Spreading, WGA Member Struggle Without Insurance, And A Guide To L.A. City Trees — The Sunday Edition 11:11

4d ago11:11

11:11

Two wildfires are burning and growing in rural L.A. and Ventura Counties and San Bernardino County. A mountain lion found dead near the new wildlife crossing being built over the 101 Freeway. And the jacarandas are flowering now... we'll bring you a guide to the other tree blooms you can see in L.A. this summer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report …

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Tips To Prepare For Wildfire Season, LAist's City Trek In Monrovia, And Inside L.A.'s Jacaranda Map — The Saturday Edition 6:04

5d ago6:04

6:04

Wildfire season is around the corner, and we've got some tips for clearing out vegetation to keep your home safe. Our next LAist City Trek takes you to a section of Monrovia that honors a bear known for getting into people's jacuzzis. We talk to the creator of the map that tracks greater L.A.'s jacaranda trees. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report b…

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Name That Cult Classic Movie - “The Father’s Day-Ish” 36:18

5d ago36:18

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ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Another fun filled, TGIF edition of your favorite radio game show – ‘Name That Cult Classic Movie’ with a “Father’s Day-Ish” twist - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio appBy KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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‘Friday Nights with Nautica’ & ‘The Rahner Report’ 34:58

5d ago34:58

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ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Friday Nights’ with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out “The Japanese Garden” in Lake Balboa AND highlighting today’s ‘Hidden Gem,’ Aja Harkem, and “LA Elderly” which is a source for connection, information, and inspiration for family caregivers and those who care for the elderly…P…

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Father’s Day Fun & a Celebration of “Mr. Broadway,” George M. Cohan 30:22

5d ago30:22

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ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look at some places to go and things to do with your Dad on Father’s Day…PLUS – Acclaimed actor Davis Gaines joins the program with a preview of two fantastic shows coming to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts; “Mr. Broadway: The George M. Cohan Celebration” AND “Born on the 4th of J…

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Firefighters Brace For Wildfire Season, Academic Support for Students With Disabilities, & Black Abalone Could Be CA’s New State Shell — The P.M. Edition 7:04

6d ago7:04

7:04

Firefighters warn that Southern California is flush with wildfire fuel. High schoolers with a learning disability could have access to benefits from specialized academic support in college. A sea snail could become officially California’s state shell. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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The Function Of Regret, Japanese-American Fried Chicken, And FilmWeek 1:39:20

6d ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about a Superior Court judge’s ruling on Thursday against a landlord that sought to carry out one of Los Angeles’ largest mass evictions. Also on the show, we examine regret and its function in human existence; the owners of the soon-to-be open ghost kitchen Chicken BOX gives us a sample of their Japanese-Ame…

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Judge Rules Against Barrington Plaza Landlord, Cal State LA President Calls On Pro-Palestinian Protesters To Leave & Why A Silver Lake Street Is Missing Some Signs — The A.M. Edition 6:26

6d ago6:26

6:26

A judge's ruling against Barrington Plaza landlord could have wide implications for tenants' rights. Cal State LA president says protesters no longer welcome on campus, after Wednesday's vandalism. How Silver Lake’s last 'No Cruising' signs got taken down. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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Florida Emergency, Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Pill Access, Disney Drops Lawsuit and Announces Expansion, Fed Holds Rates Steady, and more... 10:00

6d ago10:00

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(0:10): Chaos in Florida: Torrential Rain, Tornadoes, and Floods Prompt State of Emergency (2:01): Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Major Win for Reproductive Rights (3:40): Disney Drops Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Announces $17 Billion Expansion Deal for Walt Disney World Resort (5:58): Fed Holds Rates Steady, Savers Reap Best Return…

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