On this podcast we review a bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could muzzle both teachers and students. We delve into the upcoming sheriff's race and look at LA's huge investment in the LA Convention Center in the midst of tough budget times. La Mikia is an alumna and adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School where she received dual master’s degrees in Public Policy and Urban Planning, and Certificates in Public Management and Political Management. She is also an activist and a mom of three.

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The phone lines are open and the headlines are headlining. From the government shutdown, to Trumps quid-pro-plane deal with Quatar to Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B to reparations legislation we analyze, clown, educate and debate. A key question: how to stay encouraged as the world mocks the USA?

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Jasmyne Cannick is a political and campaign strategist, an award-winning Gen X journalist and a LA County Democratic Party Delegate. On this podcast we look at how bills are passed in California, specifically as it relates to the reparations legislation that is currently on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.

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Ed Sanders is a KBLA Contributor and the President of ES Advisors Group a public policy consultancy with over 20 years' experience implementing policy, advising electoral campaigns and directing community-based and business growth initiatives. On this pod Ed and Dominique go in on topics both local and national.

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On this podcast we explore the concept of health equity and look at some of the challenges and conditions that disproportionately impact Black and low-income people. Kenya Backmann is the Chief Philanthropy and Health Equity Officer of Providence St. Joseph Health, South Division. Kenya works to support specific projects focused on reducing health disparities throughout Southern California.

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The lines are open and the conversation veers right, left and twelve kinds of crazy. Dominique and the KBLA delegation take on the government shutdown, the conflict in Gaza, the 25th amendment and, umm, Candace Owens for president.

Chris Liban is the Chief Sustainability Officer with LA Metro. He holds a BA in Geology from University of the Philippines, a master's degree in civil engineering from Loyola Marymount University and a doctorate in environmental science and engineering from UCLA.

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Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and a multi-faceted, multi-media entrepreneur. Underwood was co-host of the Emmy award winning CBS television show THE TALK, watched by an average of 3+ million viewers each day. She has served as co-host of the Daytime Emmy Awards, she is owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. and was the 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. On this podcast we meet the Sheryl behind the public persona and learn more about her new Dating at Dulan's events.

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The phone lines are lit and the topics are trifling: will Republicans let the clock run out on a government shutdown? Is a peace deal a peace deal if only one side is at the table? Will the President ever stop talking to the generals? Is fitness a proxy for gender in Pete Hegseth's U.S. Military? And more...Dominique goes in and callers call out.

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Attorney Chris Martin is a civil rights attorney, an R & B singer and a community organizer. He grew up in South LA and is a graduate of Dorsey High School, UC Santa Barbara and Hastings College of Law. On this podcast he joins Dominique to put his activist and legal lense on local headlines and hot topics including the future on LA's 9th district and the viability of Black/Brown coalitions.