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The Rackets Podcast focuses on news related to organized crime. The subject matter isn't limited to traditional gangsters, such as drug cartels. The show also focuses heavily on white-collar criminals, including corrupt politicians, lobbyists, corporate criminals, crony capitalists, shady government officials, etc. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rackets/support
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Like a book club for music nerds, Dan Gordon and Maia Bilyk take a deep dive through a different album each week. Between the nostalgic and brand new, broken down by the artist themselves. Recorded and broadcasted on the stolen land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge their ongoing struggle. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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A strong pillar in our Great Work--the loose cannons are going rogue in the Dim Age! A new feed to address some of the deeper and more controversial issues in our society: Censorship, Crimes Against Humanity, Alternative Health, Suppressed Science, Vaccine Hesitancy, Medical Martial Law, Authoritarian Creep, and don't forget the Fascists (real fascists, not people you don't like on Facebook). Your triggers have been warned. Buckle up
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What started as research for a movie resulted in these recordings. This is the life story of Bob Cooley, a man who accomplished the impossible by decapitating Al Capone's syndicate. In the 1970’s Bob Cooley was a young cop who decided to became a lawyer, and ultimately found himself being an insider for the Chicago syndicate. The mob controlled the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. This multipart conversation details the inner workings of the notorious Chicago crime syndicate called ...
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A few Episcopalians rambling about theological and philosophical topics that have to do with Liturgy and Sacramentalism, Christian Neoplatonism, and Catholic Ecclesiology. Matt, Ian, Jason, and David record brief snapshots of what they’re reading and thinking about around a kitchen table with a little bit of structure and a lot of tangents. If you like to recklessly plumb the depths of theology and philosophy, this podcast might be a fun listen for you. Peace.
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Wide Awake Podcast

Africa Podcast Network

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The podcast where we look behind the mask, and challenge our preconceived ideas and biases. Politicians, celebrities, gangsters, and murderers all have one thing in common: they're all human.
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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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman 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 the American people.
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Learn all about the business of the music business from SOS--a veteran of the music industry with years of insight. The 411 covers everything from split sheets to signing contracts.
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We're EXPOSING The Election FRAUD & CORRUPTION That Really Happened During The Nov 8, 2022 Election In Maricopa County, AZ + How Our "Election System Operation" Works NATIONWIDE...To Take Back Arizona & America! ● www.SaveMyFreedom.us ● WATCH: Fri @ 4pm PT / 7pm ET ● PRAY ● PLAN ● TAKE ACTION ● STAND UP ● SPEAK UP ● SHOW UP ● We're Rounding Up The Warriors & Everyone Who Wants To Become One! The TAKE ACTION Army! When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, "The Lord is with you, ...
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#Healing #Recovering #Addiction #Legalkidnapping #Coping #Mentalhealth #support #ACE #Awareness #Education #Community #Hope#Childabuse #Abuse #Domesticviolence #Trauma #Brokenjudicialsystem #Survivor #Warrior #Empowerment #Bullying#Endthestigma #CoerciveControl
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NO UNCERTAIN TERMS

20-min podcast of the latest term limits news hosted by Philip Blumel, president of U.S. Term Limits.

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The No Uncertain Terms podcast brings a refreshing and sometimes humorous view of the diabolical ways our supposed "representatives" go out of their way to suppress the will of the people in an effort to preserve their own power. No Uncertain Terms is the weekly podcast of U.S. Term Limits, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization with the primary goal of imposing term limits on all elected officials, particularly the U.S. Congress. Weekly 20-min podcast hosted by Philip Blumel, president of U ...
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PRESENTING: The Everything Full Fledged Reality Show which is always been about helping others to seek & find The Truth in this crazy age of spiritual and technical and social evil era . The Everything Full fledged Reality is Not fabricated reality! Truly, Truth is stranger then fiction and of course this is very much true. Contemporary reality isn't a walk in the park. The episodes on this channel are about exposing the weaponization of almost every aspect of modern culture. We seek to expo ...
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Politics on the Couch

Larchmont Productions

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Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds. In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Like a real-life Phantom of the Opera, Southern California local theater actor Daniel Wozniak lured his victims, Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi, in the attic of a theatre, where he would kill and dismember them before performing on stage the very same night. As of now, Wozniak alone sits on San Quentin's death row. But is there room for more? Is Rachel Buffett, a former Disney Princess and Dan's ex fiancee, an accomplice in the murderous scheme? Simultaneous to the launch of SLEUTH, today began ...
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How do we do government differently? Listen to conversations with leaders who break the mold — from anti-corruption advocates to social justice champions, and public servants who fight for transparency, inclusion, participation, and accountability in government. Join host Stephanie Bluma as she shares insights on what governments and civil society from different regions of the world can learn from each other — and how we can renew our societies. This podcast is a production of Open Governmen ...
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Welcome to Blatherrhea, the comedy podcast where nothing is off-limits and everything is fair game. Join us as we explore the weird and wacky world around us, diving into the latest odd news stories, current events, and pop culture trends with our unique and hilarious perspectives. With your hosts, the irreverent and quick-witted John Caparulo and the mischievous and unpredictable Brian Shinanigan, you can expect a rollercoaster ride of laughs, insights, and pure unadulterated silliness. So ...
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A state court filing reveals that federal prosecutors have convened a federal grand jury for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do. Nearly 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in SoCal could start picketing Monday. The best breakfast burritos in L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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A former LAPD officer gets an arrest warrant nine years after shooting a man in the back. Folks living near Chiquita Canyon landfill are worried that the dump could be causing cancer. Strike a pose -- we'll take you to an exhibit on the woman who changed the way women dress on the job. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/joi…
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We have a great round up of some current events and topics that are not getting talked about enough. We chat about the Knife Grab in Manitoba, and the mystery of Samson consultants who got 9 million in 2024 for the Buyback bill for consulting. The Canadian Government consulting business is a tangled web. We chat about some suspect job openings as p…
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Some city officials endorse a ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. Many California hospitals are not structurally ready for the Big One. Dengue is spreading in LA County. How specialists are responding. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: http…
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The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to over 1,300 victims of clergy sexual abuse. Relatives of the Menendez brothers are calling on L.A.'s DA to release the brothers early. O.C. DA's office announced charges against 40 more people who took part in a UC Irvine protest in May. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by …
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Officials declare Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall conditions "unsuitable" and order its closure. OC Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer funds to a nonprofit for work the county says was never done. Erik & Lyle Menendez's family call for resentencing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do's wife was hired for a $275,000 contract, but the county says her work was never turned in. The family of the Menendez brothers will call for the release of the brothers today. Students at one O.C. high school have started a petition to get rid of a new bathroom policy. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAi…
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A Fullerton city council candidate was arrested for allegedly falsifying information. Reports show Santa Ana's police union spent over $100K to reelect the mayor & another candidate. Latest on Kevin de León vs. Ysabel Jurado's LA City Council race. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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Governor Newsom signed a law yesterday aimed at lowering gas prices, calling out big oil companies for lying to consumers. A progressive city council candidate has high hopes for this November. A vending machine that feeds your imagination. 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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A new state law championed by the governor will force oil refineries to stockpile gasoline. A Santa Ana ballot measure would make it the first California city to allow non-citizens to vote. LAist has a new newsletter called Building Your Block. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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A man with guns and a fake ID was arrested near a Coachella Valley Trump rally this weekend. Santa Ana could be the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote in municipal elections. New comet in town. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…
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Send us a text Phillip Chism, committed one of the most heinous crimes in Massachusetts history. He raped and brutally murdered his high school teacher Colleen Ritzer in picturesque Danvers, Massachusetts. Chism's defense claims the exclusion of brain scan evidence at trial, is grounds for appeal. Chism is a Ted Bundy level sexual predator and rega…
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Leaders of both parties are campaigning this weekend in pivotal congressional races that could determine whether the Democrats will win back the house. The Dodgers prepare to face off against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series in L.A. tonight. And, want to try a Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce? We take you t…
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Matt Belair is back after 7 years to chat about where he is at and the state of the world, what happened over the last couple years censorship wise and the impact cancellation has on people. We chat about human trafficking, satanic rituals, FEMA, the Law Summit, autonomy, fresh interest in the bible an Christ, the new regime, Anastasia - Woman of C…
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Orange County’s largest city voted this week to make it a crime to sleep in public. The election is less than a month away, will Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón win favor with voters in LA? Frank Stoltze reports. Those living by the Pacific Ocean have prime real estate to see a comet tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donat…
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South Pasadena homes previously held by Caltrans for a freeway extension are now for sale. State lawmakers scrap affordable housing program before tenants can get help. LAist’s Cheap Fast Eats heads to West Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist…
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Long Beach residents can drink and use their tap water again. Two Orange County cities are limiting where unhoused people can live. For this Food Friday, LAist's Gab Chabrán takes us through the latest edition of cheap, fast eats in West Hollywood. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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Parts of Long Beach are under a boil-only notice for their tap water. Less film and TV production is taking place in L.A. We look at one reason why. A new online dashboard aims to offer detailed environmental maps of Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…
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Fewer shows and movies are being filmed around Los Angeles -- that's according to a new study from Film L.A. Some landlords are getting sued for discriminating against people with section 8 vouchers. You want to go to the house of mouse anytime soon -- how much is it worth it to you? Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …
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We chat about the increasing distrust in the Canadian Television media, the threats to someone trying to run for City Council, HOA outrage at generator use during an outage, the line up for the restaurant job in Brampton, the Canadian Gov sending millions to American Universities for climate change research. Was Alberta and the CCP involved in stif…
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LAist discovers a glitch in Huntington Beach's official election guides for a controversial ballot measure. Cameras are getting added to Metro buses to crack down on cars blocking the bus lane. Why it's been so foggy lately. 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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L.A. District Attorney George Gascon announces criminal charges against an L.A. police officer. Sin City - Las Vegas - blows a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Hang tight Dodger fans -- it ain't over til it's over. 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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California and 12 other states are suing social media app TikTok, alleging it harms kids. Pollution at the Port of Los Angeles is at its lowest levels since records began in 2005. Honor your lost pets with an ofrenda at the L.A. Zoo this year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…
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The latest move to get veterans the housing they need faster. Former L.A. city councilmember Jose Huizar surrendered for his 13-year federal prison sentence. A partially decapitated Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey was given new life in true Frankenstein fashion. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…
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Judge David O. Carter tells Veteran Affairs to add temporary units to the West LA campus before the end of the year. Disgraced politician José Huizar starts his prison sentence. Nereida Moreno says Latino voters are being targeted with fake news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…
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Multiple events are planned today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7th attack against Israel. Water recycling – once dubbed “toilet-to-tap” by naysayers – has entered a new era in California. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…
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Send us a text The innocent men the FBI had knowingly imprisoned began getting out of jail in 1997, as this heinous story unraveled. Greco and Tamelo died in prison. H.Paul Rico retired from the FBI and became head of security for World Jai Lai, a gaming business, where he had the distinction of being the first FBI agent to provide information to o…
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In this 20-min podcast:-Yet another Term Limits opponent gets indicted on corruption charges. This time, its New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams.-USTL President Phil Blumel gives an update on the Term Limits Convention bill moving through the states.-A group of citizens in Bourgeois, Louisiana, turn in the required signatures to put a city council ter…
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Rackets Podcast #26 This episode explores the geopolitics of why Myanmar is now the top producer of opium. Myanmar's military junta launched a coup in 2021 and it profits from this black market, along with other organized crime rackets. A massive humanitarian crisis has ensued from a regime that is guilty of numerous war crimes. Several of the rebe…
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Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts.…
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We chat about some of the more esoteric and non current event things we have been saving up. We do touch on weather modification and frequency transmission for hurricane management though. And the bears in trees Asheville. And then we move onto others.... What happened in the year 536, the comet return after 80,000 years. Space Archeology using Lid…
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What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to ki…
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Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. 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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Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. 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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Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sh…
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L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiti…
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Join us for this great chat about some Canadian politics, the Las Vegas Shooting information, and much more. We start with some comedy and some Gay jokes and trolls. We chat about the Public Health Agency of Canada - Psychological Operation report. Behavioral Science Office. How are they nudging and gaming us in the name of 'public health'. And how…
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An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…
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How schools without AC are holding up during yet another heat wave. Manufacturing company Honeywell pledges to clean up contaminated aquifers. Reporter Yusra Farzan visits Rancho Palos Verdes amid a landslide to talk to residents staying behind. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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California is suing a Catholic hospital for failing to provide an emergency abortion to a woman in need. The man accused of hijacking a Metro bus in downtown LA last week faces a judge. Shohei Ohtani has one more reason to brag. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: htt…
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Children in L.A.'s foster care system may be uprooted because of a problem with insurance. A new law signed by Newsom responds to Huntington Beach's voter ID policy. We look at the finances behind Councilmember Kevin de León's run. 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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A new evacuation order has been issued for residents near the Line Fire that's still burning in the San Bernardino mountains. Today is the deadline for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills. Kris Kristofferson, a music legend and actor, has died. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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Send us a text Robert Devine rose through the ranks at the Stoughton Police Department, he re-invigorated the Police Explorers program, the program, soon became a breeding ground for sexual abuse, that ensnared Sandra Birchmore. The program became an actual cornucopia of abuse. Documents suggest that Devine, Off. Matt Farwell, and his twin brother …
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The governor has until tomorrow to sign or veto bills from this legislative session. What new laws are going to be taking effect? Tenants will now have more time to respond to eviction notices under a new state law. And find out about the work that went into Bob Baker Marionette Theater's new bespoke marquee. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by …
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A businessperson whose company received millions in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors played a role in the purchase of a million-dollar home by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. How an education initiative is helping students identify one of LA's most invasive trees. And we hear from the owner of the bar who buys patrons a round of s…
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Ryan Christian joins us to chat about world events, and the recently kicked off Independent Media Alliance, ruffling feathers, the binary illusion, the technocrats shifting sides while the MAM - mainstream alternative media gains ground? Are there different factions? Is this the death throes as the pendulum swings back? It is breaking, but it is in…
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A deeper look at the home purchased by Rhiannon Do, who is named in a lawsuit alleging embezzlement of millions in public funds. Speed cameras are coming to a dangerous stretch of PCH under a new CA law. We visit Long Beach's Cambodia Town. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …
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We remember prominent British actress Maggie Smith who died early this morning. A truck flips in San Pedro shutting down some important roads. The Cure finally confirms anticipated album with new single. 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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