(Airdate 8/13/24) The phone lines are lit as the delegation focuses on topics including Ann Coulter's attempt to pimp FBA philosophy, taxes on tips and ways to counter Republican disrespect of Black women. https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en (Airdate 8/13/24) Greg Lawson is part of the EDD public affairs team. On this podcast he walks us through how to apply for paid family leave, SDI and unemployment benefits. Where to start, what's new and what the CA State agency can do for you that you may not know about. https://edd.ca.gov/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 8/13/24) Barrington Salmon is a journalist who currently freelances for publications including the National Newspaper Publishers Association/Black Press USA, Trice Edney News Wire and Al Jazeera. On this podcast Dominique and Barrington look at top of mind issues: the Musk & Trump conversation on X, racism, protests at the upcoming DNC convention, Tim Walz, civil war and the prospects for VP Kamala Harris ti win the presidency.

(Airdate 8/13/24) Sika Dwimfo, known as the Godfather of Leimert Park/Africa Town was an iconic Black Arts and Community influencer and merchant for over thirty years. He was honored with a street named in his honor on Juneteenth of 2024 just days before he made his transition. His store, a community hub, is under the management of his daughter Milan who has been keeping the business afloat throughout Sika's illness. Now, just weeks after Sika's death the non-profit Art & Practice, which owns the building appears to be trying to evict Sika's family. On this podcast Billion Godsun tells their story and how the community is fighting back. https://www.instagram.com/sikadwimfo/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/africatowncoalition_/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 8/12/24) Charlie Reign is a Mama, a storyteller an activist and a podcaster. Kerry Neal is the Chief Change Agent for KeepingIt100LA,a nonprofit organization committed to debunking common misleading themes about Black men and women in a relationship context. On this podcast we look at the rules, boundaries, perils and pitfalls of dating as single parents - and dating single parents. https://www.instagram.com/keepingit100la/ https://www.instagram.com/charliexreign/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/djkneal/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 8/12/24) Birthday Reflections & Global Updates - It's Miles Low's birthday and we look at life's big questions, bring the latest on worldwide news and share some reasons to feel optimistic. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 8/12/24) Mindful Monday w/Saharah Ali - On this podcast Meditation Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Astrologer, Sound Bath Expert and Life Coach Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation to release unhealthy habits and move towards self empowerment for Venus in Virgo. https://saharahali.com/

(Airdate 8/12/24) Jannette Robinson Flint is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness a woman-centered community-based organization that educates Black women and girls about reproductive justice issues. https://bwwla.org/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 8/9/24) Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered to be one of the most powerful women in American politics. Elected in November 2022 to her 17th term in the U.S. House of Representatives with more than 70% of the vote in the 43rd Congressional District. https://waters.house.gov/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/

California State Senator Steven Bradford has invested over two decades of public service - first as a Gardena City Councilmember, then as a State Assemblymember and now as a State Senator. On this podcast Senator Bradford updates us on his critical reparations bills, his work on the California task force, his run for Lt Governor and the crucial point we find ourselves at with reparations bills working to get out of the assembly and heading to the Governor's desk. https://www.instagram.com/senatorstevenbradford/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en www.BradfordforCalifornia.Com

Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors a public policy and campaign consulting firm. He is a KBLA contributor and a sports dad. On this podcast we talk Black dad tings, Black Olympic highlights, and politics from the left coast viewpoint. X: @edwardmsanders @diprimaradio @KBLA1580 First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT Dominique DiPrima is currently the host and producer of First Things First with Dominique DiPrima on KBLA Talk 1580 where she is making radio history as the first African-American woman to host a commercial drive-time talk radio show in Los Angeles. https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/