In this episode reporter Clara Harter interviews Traci Park, a public attorney and Venice resident who is running to represent a significant portion of the Westside on LA City Council. She was driven to the ballot by her disappointment in Mike Bonin's response to the growing homelessness crisis in Venice and the associated problems with crime and pollution. Park is advocating for what she calls a common sense approach to public safety and homelessness that focuses on targeted and expedient interventions.

In this week's news brief reporter Emily Sawicki talks about a mysterious slew of dead cormorants on the beach and reporter Clara Harter shares the exciting news that the Super Bowl Pregame Show is coming to the Santa Monica Pier. Other topics covered include upcoming political events, Black History month and the shortage of psychiatric beds in local hospitals.

In this week's news brief reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki dive into the most exciting stories they covered recently and what future investigations are at the top of their agenda.

Something new this week! Evan Meyer takes a long form interview with Kathleen Rawson on community, Downtown Santa Monica and some insights into what remains important.

With the new year around the corner, reporter Clara Harter is thrilled to introduce listeners to SMDP's new superstar reporter Emily Sawicki. Emily joins the Daily Press from the Malibu Times where she worked for eight years and served as Managing Editor since 2016. With her she brings a wealth of SMMUSD School Board knowledge and a passion for environmental reporting. In this episode Emily talks about her background and love of reporting and the pair share the topics they are looking forward to digging into in 2022.

In this episode reporter Clara Harter discusses Santa Monica's new organic recycling mandate with Resource Recovery and Recycling Administrator Yvonne Yeung. Starting Jan. 1 all residents and businesses must put all of their organic waste into their green bin, which means no more food waste in the trash. Together they explain exactly what constitutes organic waste and discuss some helpful tips to help residents adapt to the new rules.

A deep dive into the RAND Corporation with outgoing CEO Michael Rich.

Matt chats with new Santa Monica City Manager David White.

An in-depth interview with the Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista.

Editor in Chief Matt Hall is joined by Chuck Todd, renowned journalist and host of America's longest-running TV show Meet the Press, to discuss the news program's upcoming documentary film festival.