Best Federation For American Immigration Reform Podcasts (2024)

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OC Dems call on Supervisor Do to resign; Intuit Dome may get exception to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.; Inside Orange County's Pageant of the Masters — The Saturday Edition 7:16

14m ago7:16

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The Orange County Democratic Party has called on Supervisor Andrew Do to resign, which follows an FBI raid earlier this week connected to an LAist investigation into misuse of county funds. The Intuit Dome might get an exception from the state to serve alcohol until 4am. And we take you to Orange County's annual "living pictures" event, the Pageant…

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Federal Reserve Commitment to a Rule and Credible Monetary Policy 12:41

3h ago12:41

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The Federal Reserve, when committed to a policy rule, could enhance its own institutional credibility while giving Congress a means to hold the central bank more accountable. Jai Kedia explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fallout from FBI raids linked to OC fraud investigation continues; CA agencies warn about dangers of extreme heat; & 102 year-old "Mighty Mo" wins national swimming race— The P.M. Edition 7:03

6m ago7:03

7:03

We speak with reporter Nick Gerda on the raids on multiple properties connected to OC Supervisor Andrew Do and a fraud investigation. California agencies want to improve the state's response to heatwaves. An Angeleno wins a swimming race at 102. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Threats to Free Speech (Still) Abound 17:53

1h ago17:53

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From Tim Walz misunderstanding what the First Amendment protects to European regulators trying to squelch speech on American platforms, the threats to free speech are numerous. David Inserra comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Several OC houses raided in connection with Viet America Society, Newsom gives Beverly Hills a housing ultimatum, and Joshua Tree bees are buzzing for water — The AM Edition 5:49

39m ago5:49

5:49

The FBI raided the Orange County homes of Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter Rhiannon Do, as well as several other locations in connection with the Viet America Society yesterday. Newsom clashes with the city of Beverly Hills over the construction of a 165-unit affordable housing complex. Parts of Joshua Tree shut down due to bee activity. Suppo…

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FBI raids homes of OC Supervisor Do & daughter; CA says Beverly Hills is violating state housing laws; How kids benefit from LAUSD wellness centers — The P.M. Edition 8:56

10m ago8:56

8:56

Agents search the homes of OC Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter. Details from LAist reporter Nick Gerda. CA officials say Beverly Hills "is in violation of state housing law” over an apartment building project. LAUSD looks to add school wellness centers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://l…

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Ukraine's Moves in Russia Should Mean More Cautious US Policy 10:10

1d ago10:10

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The US ought to take a step back from the war in Ukraine. Doug Bandow explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mass Catch-and-Release Policies, Illegal Alien Criminals and Alternatives to Detention 29:45

11h ago29:45

29:45

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), discusses the burdens that illegal immigration is placing on American taxpayers and how Alternatives to Detention can help keep track of the millions of illegal aliens in the country with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Lead found in Watts tap water, UCI students file suit over Palestine protests treatment, chronic court reporter shortage in LA — The AM Edition 6:33

44m ago6:33

6:33

A nonprofit in Watts has found some homes in the area with lead in their tap water and many residents report symptoms of exposure. Five students are suing UC Irvine, alleging they’re being given harsher punishment for leading pro-Palestine campus protests. Many court proceedings lack a written record because of a court reporter shortage. Support Th…

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Rancho Palos Verdes finds a deeper landslide; Students sue UC Irvine over campus protest response; & Could wellness centers near schools help get students back to class? — The P.M. Edition 6:55

1d ago6:55

6:55

Rancho Palos Verdes discovers a second, deeper landslide. We speak with reporter Makenna Sievertson. UC Irvine students sue over treatment for protesting the Gaza war on campus. We check in on new L.A. County wellness centers near schools. 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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Ranchos Palos Verdes City Council takes emergency action on landslides, CA Mobile ID pilot program coming soon, UC students respond to anti-protest rules — The AM Edition 7:03

13m ago7:03

7:03

Ranchos Palos Verdes City Council votes to expand emergency plans in response to rapidly shifting land in the peninsula. A mobile pilot program for storing your California ID on your phone launches for an initial 1.5 million people. LAist Higher Education Correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez gets reactions from students on the new UC anti-protest rule…

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Orange County sues 2nd non-profit over missing funds; New report on Portuguese Bend landslide; Ballot measure asks voters to expand the LA County Board of Supes — The P.M. Edition 7:15

6m ago7:15

7:15

Another nonprofit tied to OC Supervisor Andrew Do faces legal trouble. Rancho Palos Verdes says some areas are moving faster. Reporter Frank Stoltze breaks down the ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. 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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OC Supervisors request money from another non-profit, coastal housing bill pulled, UC system preemptively sets up guidelines on campus protests — The AM Edition 7:03

1d ago7:03

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The Orange County Board of Supervisors are requesting money back from the Hand to Hand Relief Organization, a non-profit connected to Supervisor Andrew Do. A California legislature bill for new housing on the coast is being pulled by its author. New UC rules on protesting announced ahead of the arrival of students on campus. Plus, more. Support The…

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UC bans encampments ahead of new school year; SoCal farmers make deal to use less water; & Blue super moon coming tonight — The P.M. Edition 7:12

11m ago7:12

7:12

UC President Michael Drake announced updated policies for campus protests in the wake of last spring's protests against the war in Gaza. Farmers agree to get by with less water from the Colorado River. The moon will be a sight to behold tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Terror Suspects and Surging Northern Border Encounters 31:08

3d ago31:08

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Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Co-Chairman of the Northern Border Security Caucus, discusses surging encounters at the northern border and the rising numbers of potential terrorists encountered with FAIR's Executive Director, Julie Kirchner. ★ Support this podcast ★By Federation for American Immigration Reform

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CA cracks down on retail theft with new bills passed, Democratic National Convention begins today, Hello Kitty night at Dodger Stadium— The AM Edition 7:19

26m ago7:19

7:19

California now has a package of new laws to combat "smash-and-grab" robberies. Some SoCal young people are jazzed for Harris-Walz ticket as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. It's Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium and early bird fans will get a freebie. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by …

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Long Beach to begin encampment enforcement; Metro's student program reaches 400,000 members; Checking in on LA County's guaranteed income pilot — The Sunday Edition 10:17

13m ago10:17

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Long Beach reportedly plans to start sweeping encampments of unhoused people this week. More than 400,000 students have signed up to ride the L.A. Metro bus and rail system for free, according to the transit agency. And it’s now been one year since L.A. County’s guaranteed income program, Breathe, expanded to include former foster youth - we check …

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The latest on Supervisor Do's lawsuit; New water deal for Colorado River; LA City Council ends exceptions for no-stopping zones — The Saturday Edition 9:07

1d ago9:07

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We bring you the latest on the lawsuit against a nonprofit run by Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter. Farmers in the Imperial Valley of southern California, who use the most Colorado River water of anyone, have agreed this week to cut their water use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. Plus, more. Support The …

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OC sues supervisor's daughter & nonprofit; New retail theft laws; Public beach access — The P.M. Edition 7:25

1h ago7:25

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Lawmakers respond after Orange County sues a nonprofit linked to Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter. Gov. Newsom signs retail theft bills. We check in with the California Coastal Commission about public access to the coast. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://la…

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Candidates Should Stop Pushing Special Tax Carveouts 9:44

1h ago9:44

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Presidential candidates Harris and Trump both seem amenable to special tax benefits for their favored groups of voters, be they tipped workers or recipients of Social Security benefits. Is that good tax policy? Adam Michel explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OC Supes demand their money back from Viet America Society, five people charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death, where to find summery sips in LA — The A.M. Edition 7:08

7d ago7:08

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OC Supervisors want their money back from a non-profit that received $10.4 million in taxpayer dollars. Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry. This Food Friday we bring you some of the best spots in LA to refresh with cold drinks. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting …

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Long Beach will use Supreme Court ruling to clear encampments; Arrests in connection with Matthew Perry's death; & LA County is educating teachers on how to define child neglect— The P.M. Edition 7:49

8d ago7:49

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Long Beach says it will ticket unhoused people for sleeping in public. Five people charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry. Reporter Elly Yu on a recent law narrowing the definition of child neglect. Plus, more. 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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Changes to LA County child abuse reporting, OC officials request audit on Viet America Society, Covid-19 is now endemic— The A.M. Edition 7:20

17m ago7:20

7:20

The way LA County teachers report suspected child abuse could change. Some Orange County supervisors want to know what happened to millions of dollars directed to a non-profit. And Covid-19 is now endemic, but it's the variants that have experts concerned. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…

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OC Supervisors demand investigation into missing funds; Catholic Church says it will build housing in LA; & How parents can navigate a new school year— The P.M. Edition 7:42

9m ago7:42

7:42

Orange County leaders ask prosecutors to look into how millions of taxpayer dollars were spent. The archdiocese announces plans to build affordable housing in L.A. We speak with reporter Mariana Dale on how parents can engage with their kids' education. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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Does Expanding Educational Freedom Hammer State Budgets? 13:18

3h ago13:18

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Giving parents a wider variety of choices for their own kids means disrupting existing institutional power. But does enhancing parental choice in education "blow a hole" in state budgets? Cato’s Neal McCluskey evaluates the case of Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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LA's archdiocese offers housing for SoCal residents, 1986 South Pasadena cold case solved, trailblazing Latino lawmaker Richard Alatorre dies— The A.M. Edition 5:46

19m ago5:46

5:46

LA's archdiocese answers the call to offer up more housing in SoCal. There's been a breakthrough in the1986 murder of Cathy Small. And Latino leaders remember Richard Alatorre who died Tuesday. Plus more. 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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Newsom threatens to cut funds over homeless encampments; CA’s insurance crisis may soon hit renters; Newport Harbor’s history— The P.M. Edition 7:43

18m ago7:43

7:43

Local leaders are reacting to Newsom’s threat to cut funding if they don’t clear homeless encampments. Frank Stoltze joins us with details. Some landlords are raising rents because of increased insurance costs. Newport Harbor’s swampy beginnings. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…

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Americans Seem Fine with Protectionism as Long as It's Costless 15:23

1d ago15:23

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New polling from the Cato Institute asks Americans to weigh their preferences for Buy American policies against the very real likelihood that protectionism will hit them in their pocketbooks. Scott Lincicome and Emily Ekins detail the results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4.4 earthquake rattles SoCal, LA Mayor Karen Bass back home after Paris Olympics, new dinosaur makes debut at LA Natural History Museum — The A.M. Edition 5:36

17m ago5:36

5:36

SoCal gets shaken up by a 4.4. magnitude earthquake. LA Mayor Karen Bass is back in LA after her time at the Paris Olympics. A very special dinosaur will finally debut at its new home in LA County’s Natural History Museum this fall. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show:…

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4.4 earthquake shakes LA; Back-to-school day for LAUSD; $1 tickets at the Hollywood Bowl — The P.M. Edition 6:55

10h ago6:55

6:55

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook L.A. Science reporter Jacob Margolis tells us how to prepare for the next one. It's back to school for LAUSD, and we have tips for parents with nervous kids. How to enjoy the Hollywood Bowl for just $1. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…

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Google and What Makes a Monopoly 11:13

19h ago11:13

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What makes a monopoly depends on who you ask and what’s being monopolized. In the case of Google, it's a narrow focus on one element of its business: search. Jennifer Huddleston details how a court concluded that Google, despite its many competitors, is still a search monopolist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Olympic flag on its way to LA, LAUSD back in school, Park fire produces fire tornados— The AM Edition 6:41

11d ago6:41

6:41

As the Olympic flag makes its way to LA, Mayor Karen bass announces plans for 'no car' Olympics in 2028. Today is the first day of school for LAUSD students -- how you as a parent can get involved this school year. And scientists say the Park fire in northern California is creating a strange natural phenomenon, fire tornados. Plus more. Support The…

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"no car games" coming in 2028; Newsom visits LA encampments; SoCal schools head back to the classroom this week — The Sunday Edition 6:55

2d ago6:55

6:55

In Paris, Mayor Karen Bass announced plans for a "no car games" in 2028, making venues accessible only by public transportation. Governor Newsom cleared encampments in LA last week and promised to withhold funding to cities who refuse to implement his executive order. Plus, more. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Firefighters severely understaffed during peak fire season; foster youth financial aid program expands; Michelin award winners in LA and OC — The Saturday Edition 6:11

3d ago6:11

6:11

Fire fighters often face 16 hours work days during the peak fire season, but relief is unlikely to come soon. Lucy Jaffee reports on thousands of foster youth in LA County who will soon receive financial help as they age out of the system. And previewing the latest Michelin award winners in Los Angeles and Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A…

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Internet providers have not committed to low-cost options after 2024; LA adds hundreds of speed humps; & CA mushroom chocolates recalled — The P.M. Edition 7:01

11d ago7:01

7:01

Millions of Californians depend on access to low cost internet, but its future is uncertain. We speak with reporter Nereida Moreno. L.A. implements new street safety measures ahead of the school year. A locally made mushroom chocolate has made people sick. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…

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Internet prices could rise for millions of low-income households, why spiders can be helpful not just scary, a scorching hot July broke a record in California— The A.M. Edition 6:38

4d ago6:38

6:38

Millions of low-income households could see higher internet bills next year. Just how scorching hot was July? Hot enough to break a record for California. Spiders might be scary but experts say they might be helpful around the house. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show…

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Federal policy that kept unhoused LA veterans from housing endsp; Fraud investigation into Inside Safe service provider; & Where in SoCal to see the Perseid meteor shower— The P.M. Edition 7:34

4d ago7:34

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How a change in federal policy removes barriers for disabled veterans to get housing. The latest in on ongoing fraud investigation into an L.A. homeless service provider. How to see this weekend's Perseid meteor shower. It'll be the best one of the year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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Is 2024 a Crypto Election? 12:39

16d ago12:39

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How have candidates navigated the thorny politics of cryptocurrency? Nicholas Anthony discusses how crypto crept into the 2024 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fraud investigation launched into homeless service provider for LA's Inside Safe program, former LA county supervisor vindicated, Culver City Olympian receives gold medal years later— The A.M. Edition 6:01

16d ago6:01

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A fraud investigation looks into a homeless service provider for LA's inside safe program. A former L-A county supervisor has been vindicated in a state investigation. And a Culver City resident will finally get her Olympic gold medal 12 years later. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…

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LA city considers giving renters facing eviction lawyers; Why you might not have felt that Bakersfield earthquake; & Rancho Palos Verdes landslide threatens dozens of homes— The P.M. Edition 7:31

6d ago7:31

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L.A. City Council debates giving tenants legal representation — with a caveat. Why last night's earthquake near Bakersfield was felt in some far-flung places and not others. Reporter Yusra Farzan on the homes under threat in Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Prospects for Immigration Reform amid Declining Public Support 12:52

17d ago12:52

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Public support for fostering robust legal immigration has taken a dramatic negative turn. What's likely under a Trump or Harris administration on immigration? David Bier comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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