Best Legal Eagle Podcasts (2024)

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The number of people living on LA's streets has declined, SCOTUS says its legal to ban sleeping outside, Funding that gives LA students internet is running out — The P.M. Edition 7:30

44m ago7:30

7:30

The numbers from LA County’s tally of unhoused Angelenos show progress. A U.S. Supreme Court decision clears a path to make it legal to criminalize homelessness. Federal funding for home internet service for L.A. Unified students ends soon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …

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Metro to create own police force; Unhoused data errors; Father-son duo could make NBA history — The A.M. Edition 5:39

6m ago5:39

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LA Metro to establish an in-house police department for its buses and trains. LAist found major errors in LA's tracking of homeless housing placements. The Lakers draft Bronny James, bringing a father-son duo with LeBron closer to becoming an NBA first. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Investigation finds errors in LA's homelessness data, CA voters to decide on ending forced prison labor, & The UC strike is over— The P.M. Edition 7:19

7h ago7:19

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L.A. tracks how many unhoused people have been moved into shelter, but a lot of its numbers are wrong. A November ballot measure wants to end forced labor in state prisons. The UC academic workers strike has ended, but the dispute isn’t over. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppor…

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FSU Attacks ACC's "Baseless Argument" To Florida Appeals Court | Filipowski SNUBBED Day One? 30:18

1d ago30:18

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Florida State University has fired back at the ACC after the conference filed an appeal in Florida earlier this month. FSU defended the ruling of Judge Cooper in Leon County, and referred to the ACC’s argument as “baseless.” We continue to see dueling lawsuits in North Carolina and Florida. It’s becoming more and more clear that we aren’t anywhere …

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CA's budget approved; Failing water systems; LA County offers free fun for kids — The A.M. Edition 6:28

16h ago6:28

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California lawmakers approve a 300 billion dollar state budget for the new fiscal year. A new report about CA's water systems shows many are not compliant. More than 200 free activities for kids in LA County are being offered during July. 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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IATSE makes tentative deal with studios, How LA plans to eliminate millions of medical debt, CA’s largest illegal fireworks bust in Gardena— The P.M. Edition 7:16

1d ago7:16

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The third of the three big unions in Hollywood has a tentative agreement with the studios and streamers. L.A. County plans to turn $5 million into half a billion dollars of medical debt relief. Police seize 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…

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Food 4 Less workers announce tentative agreement, LAUSD approves budget & The push to preserve the iconic Hollywood Arby's sign — The A.M. Edition 6:59

1d ago6:59

6:59

A local supermarket strike averted. LAUSD's budget for next fiscal year allows for teacher raises and smaller class sizes. A mission to save the towering neon 10-gallon hat sign in Hollywood from being scrapped. 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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Will These ACC Football Recruiting Trends Hold Up? | FSU Shocks UGA For This WR | Miami's Class 34:39

3d ago34:39

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There are surprising recruiting trends in ACC football, as we’re just over five months away from National Signing Day for the Class of 2025. Can Georgia Tech and Duke stay in the top 20? Will Clemson finish with the best class in the ACC or will Miami get that for the third straight year? Will Florida State continue their momentum after beating Geo…

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Voters to decide on CA minimum wage hike, Mayor Karen Bass says she will consider mask ban at protests, Will FEMA add extreme heat to 'major disaster' list? — The P.M. Edition 7:33

2d ago7:33

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Californian voters will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $18 this November. LA Mayor Bass says she will consider restricting masks at protests. FEMA doesn't include extreme heat in its definition of a major disaster. 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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Newsom to deliver state of the state address; CA minimum wage could rise again; LA County considers homelessness-related tax hike — The A.M. Edition 6:41

3d ago6:41

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Governor Newsom's pre-recorded state of the state address to be posted on social media at 10 a.m. Voters will get to weigh in on California’s minimum wage this fall. LA County leaders will consider placing permanent half-cent sales tax on November ballot. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…

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ACC Fires Back At FSU's Request To Supreme Court | Mario Cristobal Breaking Through? | NCAA Vote 33:22

3d ago33:22

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Back in May, Florida State University asked the North Carolina supreme court to overrule Judge Bledsoe’s decision from the State Business Court. FSU wants the case only to be heard in Florida. The ACC issued a response late last week and explained why, in their view, the case must proceed in North Carolina. The current battle is being fought over v…

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L.A. County approves $45.6 billion budget; Inland Empire warehouse development divides town; The Lakers introduce new team head coach — The P.M. Edition 7:20

3d ago7:20

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L.A. County's new budget includes new spending for mental health care and pretrial services. Warehouse development in unincorporated San Bernardino County is dividing a community. New Lakers head coach, JJ Redick, speaks out for the first time. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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LAUSD Board To Vote On New Budget, State Board Backs Waymo Rules & Jackie And Shadow Eagle Fan Party — The A.M. Edition 6:54

4d ago6:54

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LAUSD board votes on 2024-2025 budget tomorrow. Waymo's ability to operate its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles reaffirmed. Fans celebrate bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear. 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 Unveils Budget Deal, Researchers Recruiting For AAPI Cancer Study, And Inside "Bigfoot! The Musical" — The Sunday Edition 8:07

5d ago8:07

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Governor Newsom has released details on his proposed $300 billion state budget deal. Local researchers are recruiting Asian Americans to participate in a national cancer study. And comedian Amber Ruffin on why she wrote "Bigfoot! The Musical," now running in the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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SoCal Heat Hazards Are Here, Temecula School Board President Recalled, And The Jackie And Shadow Fan Convention — The Saturday Edition 7:20

6d ago7:20

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High temperatures hit Southern California this weekend, with some spots rising above 100 degrees. A conservative Christian school board president in Temecula has been recalled by voters. And bald eagle fans flock to Big Bear to celebrate the famous nesting couple, Jackie and Shadow. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …

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Excessive Heat This Weekend, CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Tax Measure, & Research On AAPI Communities And Cancer — The P.M. Edition 7:25

6d ago7:25

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It's going to be a HOT weekend in the Southland over the next few days. The California State Supreme Court ruled that an anti-tax measure will not be heading to the November ballot. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai and UC Irvine are recruiting from SoCal's Asian American Community to gather data on treating cancers. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report …

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CA Supreme Court Blocks Anti-tax Measure, Excessive Heat Settles Into The Southland & Freeway Series: Dodgers vs. Angels – The A.M. Edition 6:32

7d ago6:32

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An inititative aimed at making it harder to raise taxes in CA will not be on November ballot. Triple-digit temperatures expected in parts of SoCal this weekend. Dodgers-Angels freeway series kicks off at Chavez Ravine tonight. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.co…

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Do Cam Ward, Kyron Drones And Grayson McCall Have A Shot At Heisman? | Sleeper ACC Team | SMU MONEY 28:23

8d ago28:23

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Do standout ACC quarterbacks like Cam Ward at Miami, Grayson McCall at NC State, Kyron Drones at Virginia Tech and Preston Stone at SMU have a legitimate shot to win the Heisman Trophy this year? In a new article on On3Sports, those four were listed, in order, as the top contenders within the ACC. The last ACC player to win the most prestigious ind…

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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

7d ago8:06

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

8d ago6:41

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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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ACC's Motion To Dismiss DENIED In Leon County Court | FSU Legal W | Predicting ACC Football Records 36:17

9d ago36:17

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Florida State scored another legal victory against the ACC in Leon County (FL) court on Tuesday. Judge John C. Cooper denied the ACC’s motion to dismiss FSU’s lawsuit. Florida State’s trustees are suing the conference in an effort to leave the ACC by breaking the grant of rights. This denied motion to dismiss means the case will continue to be hear…

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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

8d ago7:06

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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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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

9d ago6:39

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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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3.4 Love Your Lawyer Life: How To Create Joy In Your Career & Use Intuition As A Tool For Success With 4/1 Sacral Generator, Idara Bassey 1:06:02

9d ago1:06:02

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In today’s episode of Legally Different, your host Lauren Kay is joined by 4/1 Sacral Generator, Idara Bassey. The Joyous Idara is an Attorney, Certified Energy Strategist & Professional Intuitive. Since 2002, Idara has served as a Personal Advisor to corporate professionals and lawyers, focusing on personal development, values alignment, stress re…

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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

9d 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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CFP Expert Hints That ACC Will Lose Teams? | FSU vs ACC Battle Updated | Selling Out To Corporations 27:51

10d ago27:51

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College Football analyst Josh Pate from 247Sports and CBS has hinted at something big happening soon with the ACC. Pate sent an X post with the GIF of the infamous cup of water in Jurassic Park with ACC as the caption. A commenter asked him if expansion was coming, to which he responded, “the league is about to do the opposite of that.” Is he imply…

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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

10d ago6:38

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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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Taimur Hyat, COO – PGIM (EP.32) 48:58

10d ago48:58

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Taimur Hyat is the Chief Operating Officer for PGIM. PGIM manages over 1.3 trillion in equity, fixed income, real estate, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. Being a “strategic COO” is the wave of the future, and Taimur provides some great insight on how he does it. He shares his evolution from doing development economic research to consulting…

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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

10d ago6:53

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

11d ago6:30

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

12d ago11:11

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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

13d ago6:04

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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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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

13d ago7:04

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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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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

14d ago6:26

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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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Judge Rules In LA Mass Eviction Case, Santa Ana Library To Close, & Vote To Name Dinosaur For Natural History Museum — The P.M. Edition 7:34

14d ago7:34

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A Superior Court judge rules against a landlord looking to carry out one of the largest mass evictions in L.A. history. The Santa Ana Main Library will close for renovations from June 20 until 2026. The L.A. Natural History Museum needs help to name a dinosaur. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters At Cal State LA, Vincent Thomas Bridge Revamp Update & Climate Workforce Funding — The A.M. Edition 7:05

15d ago7:05

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Cal State LA announces remote learning today, due to protest. Caltrans requests input for the next phase of a harbor area bridge deck replacement project. A SoCal college receives federal funds to boost climate job training. 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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ACC Has 2 Of CFB's Most Underrated Teams? | Miami Leadership Change | Will McCord Silence Doubters? 28:38

15d ago28:38

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Pro Football Focus considers Virginia Tech and SMU of the ACC to be two of the four most underrated college football teams for the 2024 season. People are starting to take notice of the Hokies, who return a higher percentage of their production than any other team in the ACC. Virginia Tech and SMU both have relatively easy strengths of schedules. C…

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Hank Boughner, CEO – Dynamo Software (EP.31) 45:56

15d ago45:56

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This Sponsored Insight features Hank Boughner, the CEO of Dynamo Software – an end-to-end platform for the alternative investment industry. Hank has been the CEO of Dynamo Software since 2017. His unique career path as an engineer, investment banker, and private equity investor gives him a unique perspective on what the future holds for investment …

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Lakers Legend Jerry West Has Died, UCLA Appoints First Latino Chancellor, & Federal Funds To Boost Climate Job Training — The P.M. Edition 8:19

15d ago8:19

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L.A. is remembering former Lakers star and executive Jerry West. University of Miami president Julio Frenk was tapped to lead UCLA as its first Latino chancellor. Millions of dollars are headed to SoCal for climate jobs. 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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UC To Announce New Chancellor Today, OC Judge Takes Witness Stand & Weighing In On LA's Next Police Chief— The A.M. Edition 9:14

16d ago9:14

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UCLA's new chancellor to be announced at regents' meeting in Westwood. Why a judge is testifying in a probe of the OC snitch scandal. Angelenos have until Friday to provide input on LA's next police chief. 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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Are THESE The Best Players In The ACC? | Mike Norvell's Focus During Realignment Distractions 26:53

17d ago26:53

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Which ACC football players will grab first team all-conference honors in 2024? Phil Steele made predictions in his annual College Football Magazine. Miami leads the way with seven first teamers. Is Steele overly bullish on the Hurricanes? Quarterback Cam Ward, running back Damien Martinez and WR Xavier Restrepo are among Steele’s Miami choices. Hos…

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Cru is Campus Crusade for Christ and they are in Alaska...Impacting the Kingdom 43:29

16d ago43:29

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Zeke Kaleo Thompson is a discipler of students at Cru...and a killer drummer. Join me today for a chat with a young influencer in the college arena in Alaska. You'll be encouraged about the baton of faith being passed. Support the Show.By Jim Minnery - Family Matters

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Bible Study in Public School During School Hours - Is This Legal ? 43:44

16d ago43:44

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Joel Penton knows what it means to tackle things. As a former defensive end for THE Ohio State University Buckeye football team, he has plenty experience identifying a target and wrapping it up. For now though, he's tackling much bigger issues. Joel is the CEO of LifeWise Academy, a religious education program that provides Bible studies to public …

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Students Arrested After Another UCLA Encampment Attempt, LA Ends COVID Vaccine Requirements, & Drilling Begins In RPV — The P.M. Edition 7:45

16d ago7:45

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Police arrested 25 pro-Palestinian protestors who tried to set up another camp at UCLA. The L.A. City Council officially ended the vaccination requirement policy. Drilling began in Rancho Palos Verdes to address the sliding hillsides. 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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VO audition 0:57

17d ago0:57

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VO Planet audition

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Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Encampment At UCLA, T-K Soon To Be Mandatory At Schools & Uber Loses Challenge On CA Gig Worker Law — The A.M. Edition 7:14

17d ago7:14

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Police break up another pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA Monday evening. Transitional Kindergarten will soon be a mandatory offering at California public schools, but is there space for all those 4-year-olds? California's gig worker law withstands an appeals court challenge from Uber. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…

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Which Schools DIDN'T Vote To Sue FSU? | Phil Steele's ACC Preview | Umpiring Nightmare 29:37

18d ago29:37

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The Tampa Bay Times has revealed which ACC schools did not attend the meeting to vote on suing Florida State University. Clemson and North Carolina abstained from attending the meeting, while Florida State was not invited due to the conflict of interest. The remaining ACC members, twelve of them, voted unanimously to take the lawsuit forward. The A…

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Remembering Rev. John Lawson, Why CA Isn't Spending State Funds On Wage Theft, & LA Public Library Summer Reading Program Begins — The P.M. Edition 7:16

17d ago7:16

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Civil rights icon & L.A. legend John Lawson Jr. has died. California's got a big wage theft problem, but the state is using money it has for the issue to address the deficit instead. The LA Public Library’s annual reading program kicks off today. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…

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CA's Budget Deficit, Food 4 Less Workers To Vote On Strike Authorization & Tarzana's 'Snoopy Bridge' — The A.M. Edition 8:40

18d ago8:40

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CA lawmakers have less than a week to budget the state's budget amid a massive revenue shortfall. Food 4 Less workers' contract with Kroger has expired. A five-year renovation to a bridge in Tarzana to be unveiled today. 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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Heat Protections Could Be Coming To Schools, New OC E-Bike Rules, And Toilet Paper's Place In Deforestation — The Sunday Edition 6:15

19d ago6:15

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New state regulations protecting indoor workplaces from extreme heat could be on their way this summer, and they'd apply to schools as well. Orange County has passed a new ordinance cracking down on unsafe e-bike use. How your toilet paper use could be contributing to deforestation, and what to do about it. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by do…

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