Trouble at the border, trouble in the sheriff's office and trouble in Hollywood. The long hot summer has things sizzling in Southern California.

And it's been made even more complicated due to a memo that came from City Hall cautioning elected officials not to take sides.

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and guest co-host Kate Cagle break down the strikes and their impact on the city.

Plus, an explanation on why another bus of migrants recently arrived in Los Angeles. And the latest on the use-of-force incidents for which the LA County Sheriff's Department is under investigation.

Finally, a look at who won at the Echo Park Lotus Festival dragon boat races over the weekend.