(Airdate 8/5/24) Dr. James Lance Taylor is a Professor at the University of San Francisco and a past president of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. https://x.com/diprimaradio/status/1810464409644605638 (Airdate 8/5/24) Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey is a journalist, educator and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Affairs Analyst and the host of "A More Perfect Union" weekdays at 1PM PST. He is the author of the new book "Kamala the Motherland and Me." https://x.com/drniiquartelai/status/1818349696215040279 https://x.com/diprimaradio/status/1810464409644605638

(Airdate 8/5/24) Saharah Ali is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, astrologer, sound bath expert and life coach. On this podcast she leads us on a guided meditation, affirmation and unpacks Mercury Retrograde and the new moon in Leo. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com (Airdate 8/5/24) The phones are percolating and the conversation is bubbling over from the Olympics to the NABJ to Harris's choice of running mate...On this podcast we are saying the quiet part out loud. https://kbla1580.com/

(8/5/24) As part of KBLA's #ClimateJustice initiative we focus on on how to make the green energy and green jobs economy accessible to Black and BIPOC communities. Shameka Dixon is the Director of Workforce Development and Orlanda Cunningham is Senior Outreach Coordinator with GRID Solar Alternatives, a non profit organization that is training future workers for green jobs and helping homeowners afford rene

Grace Garcia is a dedicated cashier at Albertson's/Von's with over 33 years of experience. A proud member of UFCW 770 and a worker leader, Grace has experienced firsthand the impacts of grocery store mergers and divestitures. On this podcast we take a look at the proposed mega merger between Albertson's and Kroger's and the lawsuits that are meant to stop it. We also delve into the shrinking middle class and how price-gouging of both consumers and farmers, the worsening of food desserts and the loss of jobs and community that could be imminent. https://www.nogrocerymerger.com https://kbla1580.com/

Dominique reacts to VP Kamala Harris's big rally in Georgia, the National Association of Black Journalists invitation of Donald Trump and disinvitation of Kamala Harris to their convention, Project 2025 and more. https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/

As part of KBLA's Climate Justice Initiative this podcast focuses on the work of getting Black and Brown communities prepared for the green economy that is already upon us and why those communities that are hardest hit by the climate emergency must have a seat at the table. The work of the LA Regional Clean Tech Academy, a non profit enrichment program, in providing opportunities and training for young people in the space. https://cleantechacademy.org/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/

Norman Carter had the Delfonics baton handed to him by founding member and songwriter William "Poogie" Hart. Carter and Barritone/Tenor Torre Brannon Reese join Dominique in the studio to talk about the music, the singers, the divisions in the industry and how they are keeping the sweet soul legacy of the Delfonics alive. (323) 864-2656. www.FamiliSoul.Org [email protected]

Silky Shah is the Executive Director of Detention Watch Network, a national coalition building power to abolish immigration detention in the U.S. She is author of the book "Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition." From Kamala Harris to Donald Trump on this podcast we look at the reality vs. the fearmongering on the issue of immigration. https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/ 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/

Curren Price has been on the Los Angeles City Council representing the ninth district since 2013. A native of the district he represents, Price is striving to build more green space with his Rail to the River project. District office (213) 473-7009 https://www.instagram.com/currendpricejr/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en 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/

(Airdate 7/26/24) The phones lines are lit and callers are speaking out, joking around, sharing warnings and dropping knowledge along with Miles Low and Dominique DiPrima. https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/?hl=en