LA Podcast

By LA Podcast, Alissa Walker, Scott Frazier, Rachel Reyes

What's LA Podcast about?

A news and politics podcast for people who live in Los Angeles. Hosted by Scott Frazier, Alissa Walker, and Rachel Reyes.

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LA Podcast episodes:

02.29.2024
My Gondolences
Rachel and Alissa talk about the proposed gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium and 31 requirements placed on its developers by the Metro board. Then, they're joined by Godfrey Plata from LA Forward to talk through a few key...
10.10.2023
Bittersweet Dem Phonies
On the one-year anniversary of the Fed Tapes, Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the legacy of the shocking scandal — including two new lawsuits, proposals for charter reform, and how the participants are working hard to rehabilitate themselves in public....
09.07.2023
Raise to the Bottom
Scott and Alissa are joined by former LA Podcast host turned Council District 4 staffer Hayes Davenport to discuss the council’s 12-3 vote to approve huge raises for LAPD and what that means for the city’s non-police services. Plus, a...
08.21.2023
Writers on the Storm
On the eve of the storm, Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the region's preparations for Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to make landfall in LA since 1939. Plus, more union workers join LA's summer of solidarity, and the oh-so-swift...
06.28.2023
Price and Prejudice
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel break down the charges for the latest LA councilmember indictment, including why the case against Curren Price is different. Plus, white supremacist fascists crash LA's Pride month, and final thoughts on the CD 6 election.
05.24.2023
The Real Grim Shady
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the WGA strike, Jordan Neely's murder and who gets to feel safe riding transit, the city's new budget and Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez's lone dissenting vote, and, of course, "La Sombrita."
04.22.2023
The Sound and the Nury
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel talk about the CD 6 primary results, Mark Ridley-Thomas's conviction and where that leaves the people of CD 10, allegations of a toxic workplace in the City Controller's office, and the "New LA" of Karen Bass's...
03.31.2023
The Tortoise and the Mayor
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel are back! In this episode: the CD 6 special election and which candidate is the most "not Nury," the fence finally coming down at Echo Park Lake, awaiting the verdict for the Mark Ridley-Thomas trial, and...
12.29.2022
End of the Year Special Episode
It’s the end of the year! It’s the end of the Garcetti era! It’s unfortunately still not the end of Kevin de León’s tenure as councilmember! Scott, Alissa, and Rachel recap the end of 2022 — including election results and...
10.11.2022
Emergency Episode: The Fed Tapes
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the already-infamous leaked recordings of Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmember Kevin de León, Councilmember Gil Cedillo, and LA Labor Federation president Ron Herrera. Let’s get into the language, the fallout, and the implications of City...
07.12.2022
LA Podcast Talks Primary Election Results
Now that all the votes have been counted, and the results certified, Alissa, Scott, and Rachel sit down to talk about what happened in Los Angeles City's June 7th Primary Nominating Election.
04.18.2022
As We Approach Election Season
Alissa, Scott, and Matt give a brief update on what's next for LA Podcast as we head into the thick of Election Season.
04.11.2022
Plant Some Trees, Please
Alissa and Matt talk about climate change and LA's City Attorney. Then, Cerise Castle joins for a debrief on a recent candidate forum in the race to replace Alex Villanueva as LA County Sheriff.
04.04.2022
Battle Marmont
Alissa, Rachel, and Scott talk about how close we are to a grocery strike, celebrities crossing picket lines, another legal settlement on homelessness, and the continuing implosion of Eric Garcetti.
03.28.2022
Echo Park Lake, One Year Later
Alissa, Rachel, and Matt talk about civility in LA politics, how it's been one year since the Echo Park Lake closure, and the latest Garcetti news.
03.23.2022
Emergency Episode: The No-Longer-Confidential Investigation Into Sexual Harassment In Mayor Garcetti's Office
Alissa and Matt talk over no-longer-confidential report investigating allegations of sexual harassment inside the office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
03.21.2022
Goop There It Is
Alissa and Scott are joined by Jamie Loftus to talk about who will be on June 2022 LA City Primary ballot, pedestrian access across the LA River, the return (???) of Herb Wesson, and developments in the ongoing collapse of...
03.14.2022
Ass Cash or Grassley
Scott, Rachel, and Matt talk about Senator Chuck Grassley's hold on Garcetti's nomination, the impasse between labor and management at SoCal grocery stores, red-baiting in local elections, and how little the mayoral candidates understand homelessness in LA.
03.07.2022
Gas Tax, Clap Backs
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel get together to talk about the week’s events.
02.28.2022
Court Is In Wesson
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel get together to talk about the week’s events, including a surprising end to City Council’s bid to reappoint former president Herb Wesson, a state demand for a rapid change to LA’s housing plan, and this week’s...
02.21.2022
Hooray For RALLYWUSE!
Alissa, Rachel, and Scott get together to talk about the bungled RAMS HOUSE sign in Hollywood, Rick Caruso’s early campaign rollout, a plan to return Herb Wesson to City Council (#StillWithHerb) and how the state’s duplex bill is being handled...
02.14.2022
Americana Carnage
Alissa, Rachel, and Scott discuss updates in the city’s mayoral field, including Karen Bass’s public safety plan. Also this week: The first LA super bowl in a generation, local politicians respond to news about the state’s announced relaxing of mask...
02.07.2022
I Give Them the Full Face
Alissa, Scott, and Cerise Castle gather to catch up on the latest fundraising numbers for LA's upcoming election, Mayor Garcetti's final(?) weeks, and UCLA's response to threats by a former teacher.
02.02.2022
Special Report: LADWP And City Attorney Indictments
Alissa and Scott are joined by Justin Kloczko to learn about what's behind the federal indictments relating to a complicated conspiracy at the heart of the LADWP and City Attorney's office.
01.31.2022
I Like Mike
Scott and Alissa are joined by guest host Jamie Loftus to talk about the LA Mayor's race, Mike Bonin's decision to not run for reelection, street vending in Santa Monica, the future of urban oil drilling in LA, and a...
01.24.2022
Global Supply Train
Scott, Alissa, and Cerise Castle catch up on a packed news week including a new fire chief, a failed recall election, train robberies, and, of course, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
01.17.2022
Vision Zero For Cougars
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel talk about this week in police PR spin, a brief COVID-19 update, a wildlife bridge coming to the Santa Monica mountains, and the state of LA City's Vision Zero pledge to end deaths from car crashes...
01.10.2022
What the Keck
Scott, Alissa, and Rachel talk about how the city is addressing (and not addressing) the astonishing omicron surge, LAUSD’s planned return to in-person school this week, yet another ballot measure proposed by AHF, and a recently unsealed lawsuit that alleges...
01.03.2022
A Sprinkle in Time
Alissa, Scott, and Cerise check in on recent killings by the LAPD, record breaking rain and snow, exploding COVID cases and a plan to provide housing for black families displaced from Belmar Triangle in the 1950s.
12.27.2021
2022 Predictions Episode!
Alissa, Scott, and Matt revisit last year's LA Podcast predictions for 2021, and look forward to 2022. Happy Holidays!
12.20.2021
Mayor Dreams Come True
Alissa, Scott, and Matt check in on local air pollution, local industrial pollution, LA County redistricting, and how much closer Garcetti is to being confirmed as the American ambassador to India.
12.15.2021
"Marriage Story" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #27
It's New York vs. Los Angeles when Scott Frazier is joined by Alison Herman to talk about Marriage Story, released in 2019 on Netflix. It was written and directed by Noah Baumbach, and stars Laura Dern, Scarlett Johansson, and Adam...
12.13.2021
Any Senate Now
Scott, Matt, and Rachel Reyes gather to talk retail theft, crime rates and public safety, the approaching return of Metro fares, and the impending departure of Eric Garcetti.
12.06.2021
No November Rain
Alissa, Scott, and Cerise Castle talk about whether or not "the Mayor knew" about sexual harassment in his office, how we're poised for a snow-less future, ghost guns, and homelessness.
12.02.2021
"The Terminator" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #26
Scott is joined by Alison Herman (The Ringer) and LA Podcast host emeritus Hayes Davenport to talk about The Terminator.
11.29.2021
Stop Drop And Wipe
Alissa, Cerise, and Matt join to talk LAFD lewd acts, LASD lies, LAPD alerts, and LA City backroom contracting.
11.22.2021
Smog Check
Alissa, Scott, and Matt talk about LA's pollution, the Sheriff's Metro security press conference, LAHSA's governance, and, of course, what Eric Garcetti did this last week.
11.15.2021
It's The 200th Episode
Matt, Scott, and Rachel Reyes join up for the 200th episode of LA Podcast, and talk about a DUI arrest of an LASD deputy, Metro, Vaxx-mandates, and a potential recall on the LA City Council
11.10.2021
"The Fast and the Furious" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #25
Scott is joined by Alison Herman (The Ringer) and Andrew Ti (Yo Is This Racist?) to talk about 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, humble franchise launchpad that takes on the late 90s street racing scene in LA. We talk...
11.08.2021
Google This
Alissa, Matt, and Cerise Castle talk Eric Garcetti, police accountability, police harassment while biking, unequal representation in film and television, redistricting, and COP26
11.01.2021
Who Put The "Mean" In Means Testing?
Alissa, Scott, and Matt have an update on the Mark Ridley-Thomas corruption trial, LA's futile redistricting process, Councilmember Joe Buscaino's potential ballot measure, and a research study masquerading as public assistance in LA.
10.27.2021
“The Neon Demon” on Thirty Mile Zone, #24
Scott talks to Alison Herman (The Ringer), Juliet Bennett Rylah (The Hustle) and Lindsay Katai (Infinity Train, Teen Creeps) about Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2016 horror film The Neon Demon. Join us as we talk about witches, how LA presents itself to...
10.25.2021
Suspense None The Richer
Alissa, Scott, and guest host Cerise Castle gather for a packed episode hitting on vaccine mandates, LASD murders, LAFD's misogyny, heat, drought, Mark Ridley-Thomas, and much more.
10.18.2021
24 Hour Port-y People
Alissa is joined by co-hosts Rachel Reyes and Cerise Castle to discuss the federal indictment of yet another LA city councilmember, Mark Ridley-Thomas. Plus the Port of LA is switching to round-the-clock operations to save Christmas, homeless residents are being...
10.14.2021
Emergency MRT Special
Another LA Councilmember is hit with a federal indictment. Mark Ridley-Thomas, one of the most prominent politicians in Los Angeles, now faces charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. Scott Frazier presents the spooky allegations. Listener beware!
10.13.2021
"Spanglish" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #23
In Episode 23, Scott and Rachel discuss the 2004 James L Brooks film Spanglish, a tale about motherhood, immigration, and domestic labor in Los Angeles. Join us as we talk about how Hollywood chooses to represent Mexicans and Mexican Americans...
10.11.2021
Jagged Little Spill
Alissa, Scott, and Matt talk shop about Eric Garcetti's stalled departure, the election to replace LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, and the OC oil spill. Plus, special guest Emily Elena Dugdale joins to talk about her recent investigation into racism...
10.04.2021
Herding Katz
Scott, Rachel, and Matt talk LA City redistricting, indoor vaccine mandates, statewide police reform, and SoCal police violence.
09.29.2021
"Singin' In The Rain" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #22
In Episode 22, Scott and Matt discuss Singin' In The Rain, the iconic 1952 movie about the moment when sound was added to motion pictures.
09.27.2021
Kevin Can Go Fund Himself
Alissa, Scott, and Matt hold a wide ranging conversation covering recent goings on at Metro, the Sheriff's "secret police," a potential strike in the entertainment industry, and an update on the LA Mayor's race.

What's LA Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LA Podcast episodes:

My Gondolences

Bittersweet Dem Phonies

Raise to the Bottom

Writers on the Storm

Price and Prejudice

The Real Grim Shady

The Sound and the Nury

The Tortoise and the Mayor

End of the Year Special Episode

Emergency Episode: The Fed Tapes

LA Podcast Talks Primary Election Results

As We Approach Election Season

Plant Some Trees, Please

Battle Marmont

Echo Park Lake, One Year Later

Emergency Episode: The No-Longer-Confidential Investigation Into Sexual Harassment In Mayor Garcetti's Office

Goop There It Is

Ass Cash or Grassley

Gas Tax, Clap Backs

Court Is In Wesson

Hooray For RALLYWUSE!

Americana Carnage

I Give Them the Full Face

Special Report: LADWP And City Attorney Indictments

I Like Mike

Global Supply Train

Vision Zero For Cougars

What the Keck

A Sprinkle in Time

2022 Predictions Episode!

Mayor Dreams Come True

"Marriage Story" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #27

Any Senate Now

No November Rain

"The Terminator" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #26

Stop Drop And Wipe

Smog Check

It's The 200th Episode

"The Fast and the Furious" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #25

Google This

Who Put The "Mean" In Means Testing?

“The Neon Demon” on Thirty Mile Zone, #24

Suspense None The Richer

24 Hour Port-y People

Emergency MRT Special

"Spanglish" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #23

Jagged Little Spill

Herding Katz

"Singin' In The Rain" on Thirty Mile Zone, Episode #22

Kevin Can Go Fund Himself