It's been a wild ride in the ongoing House speaker vote and so has it been for the conflict in the Middle East.

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani discuss how the battle for leadership in Congress and the Middle East war have roiled Southern California politics.

Recently, a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting turned contentious when they took up a resolution condemning the attack on Israel. And protesters stood in front of Vice President Kamala Harris' Brentwood home demanding a cease-fire.

Then, a candidate forum for the district attorneys race gave voice to those in the race vying to replace George Gascón.

And finally, a former TV journalist enters the race for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, joining Reps. Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee.