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Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you...
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Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one of the most trusted voices in local community advocacy.
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13 NOV 2025 · Brittany Friedman is an award-winning sociologist and expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions. She holds an appointment with the American Bar Foundation as an Affiliated Scholar and previously as a 2021-2022 Access to Justice Scholar. On this podcast Dr. Friedman unmasks the Epstein coverup, Trump's prison record from the First Step Act to the ICE private prison boom and a little-known predatory prison policy known as Pay to Stay.
https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyprofessor/
https://www.brittanyfriedman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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13 NOV 2025 · Dominique and the KBLA delegation scrutinize the latest developments in the Epstein scandal. Will the release of two sets of emails change the game? Will Republicans cross party lines and vote for the release of the DOJ files? Are the ultra-rich tech bro-ligarchs ready to throw the President under the bus? What does is all mean for the Dems? What does it mean for America?
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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12 NOV 2025 · Iconic journalist/activist/author Tavis Smiley shares the contents of an email from SCE International President and CEO Pedro Pizarro and we take your calls about how you receive the news and what our next steps should be.
https://kbla1580.com/
https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sce/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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12 NOV 2025 · The Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight is focused on The Black Freedom Fund an organization that supports leaders and organizations working to support Black communities and build power. Mark Philpart is their founding President and CEO. Later in the hour Dominique puts a progressive lens on the release by Democrats in congress of emails from Jeffry Epstein regarding Donald Trump. What do these emails mean and what's next in the saga to release the full Epstein Files?
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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12 NOV 2025 · Attorney Jaaye Person Lynn was born and raised in L.A.'s Second District. A graduate of Hampton University and Howard School of Law, Attorney Person-Lynn mainly practices criminal defense and civil rights law. On this pod Dominique & Jaaye scrutinize the Department of Justice's investigation into UC Berkeley and what it means for our freedom of speech.
https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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11 NOV 2025 · Why did Dems cave in the Senate? What does the BBC deferring to Donald Trump on their edit, mean for freedom of press? Why don't we have stronger third parties in this country? Shall I quit the centrist corporate-controlled Democratic Party? Dominique keeps it real in the midst of 31 flavors of Republican prevarication. In the second half of the hour Dominique is joined by KBLA Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey.
https://www.instagram.com/drniiquartelai/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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11 NOV 2025 · Meditation instructor, sound bath expert, yoga teacher, astrologer and life coach Saharah Ali breaks down Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius, challenging us to revive, review and renew our lives and look at where we want to go. Later in the hour Dominique opens up the phone lines to make sense of inflation, the Democratic Party, the SNAP debacle and more.
https://saharahali.com/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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11 NOV 2025 · Award winning Gen X journalist and LA County Democratic Party delegate, Jasmyne Cannick to deal with the sellout Democratic Senators, a possible total holiday boycott and what's next for proposition 50.
https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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10 NOV 2025 · Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?
In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.
Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.
If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).
Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
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10 NOV 2025 · Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?
In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.
Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.
If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).
Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you...
show more
Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one of the most trusted voices in local community advocacy.
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