Inside the Issues: The Podcast

L.A.’s new voting system was finally put to the test, and things did not go too smoothly for some. Computer glitches led to voters waiting hours in line. KFI AM’s Mo’Kelly and Naomi Seligman, former director of communications for Mayor Eric Garcetti, discuss lessons learned from election day, how gender plays a role in the presidential race, and L.A. County DA Jackie Lacey’s husband’s run-in with a protester. Last but not least, a haiku about pizza at a voting center.

About that news haiku: each week on the podcast, Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee turn a news story into 17-syllable poetry. Check out the latest haikus and help them decide who is the better poet.

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With Super Tuesday around the corner, host Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee trek over to Bel Air to cast their ballots and test out L.A.’s brand new voting system. After, a fascinating discussion with Mark Gonzalez, the chair of the L.A. County Democratic Party, the largest Democratic Party in the nation. Last but not least, a haiku battle discussing Rep. Adam Schiff’s bizarre yet hilarious visit to a voting center.

About that news haiku: each week on the podcast, Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee turn a news story into 17-syllable poetry. Check out the latest haikus and help them decide who is the better poet.

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Spectrum news' election info page.

The tweet mentioned in the haiku battle

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Alex Cohen talks #OscarsSoMen with California native and director of "Little Women,” Greta Gerwig. But before that can’t-miss conversation, Alex digs into the key moments from the week, which include Governor Gavin Newsom zeroing in on homelessness in his State of the State speech, and a quarantined Santa Clarita couple's journey back home. Later, producer Esther Lee joins Alex for a haiku battle — about wild animals!

About that news haiku: each week on the podcast, Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee turn a news story into 17-syllable poetry. Check out the latest haikus and help them decide who is the better poet.

IN THIS EPISODE

• ​Ben Carson and Arnold Schwarzenegger at "Unhoused" forum hosted by USC
• Carl Goldman documents his experience being quarantined in a cruise ship and sets record straight about his condition.

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On the debut episode of “SoCal in 17,” host Alex Cohen embraces the love in the air this Valentine’s weekend. The highlights: a candid conversation about romance with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; love persevering on a quarantined cruise ship; and the theme this week’s haiku battle—the love for Andrew Yang and the demise of his candidacy.

About that news haiku: each week on the podcast, Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee turn a news story into 17-syllable poetry. Check out the latest haikus here and help them decide who is the better poet.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Facebook Live from Santa Clarita couple stuck aboard Diamond Princess cruise ship that has been quarantined
• The play Mayor Garcetti did while growing up in LA that he talks about
• Esther Lee being a rock star with Andrew Yang

Alex Cohen’s most romantic LA spots:

• Barnsdall Park Friday Night Wine Tastings 
• Movies at Hollywood Forever Cemetary 
• Summer nights at the Hollywood Bowl

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s most romantic LA spots:

• Griffith Observatory 
• Mulholland Drive
• Korean Friendship Bell
• Chatsworth Rock Formation

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Southern Californians may be short on time but they are never short on curiosity.

Every Friday, Spectrum News 1 political reporter and anchor Alex Cohen gives listeners the important local news and information SoCal needs to know in one fell swoop. In just about 17 minutes, listeners will get informed on the issues affecting Southern California.

Featuring occasional interviews with SoCal newsmakers, “SoCal in 17” is the definitive weekly podcast for those living in and around Los Angeles.​​

Listen starting Friday, February 14.