Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
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A weekly tour of the real Orange County, warts and all, with reporter Gustavo Arellano
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In 1994 an anti-immigrant ballot initiative rocked the state of California. It turned the state into the progressive beacon it is today, but also paved the way for Donald Trump to be elected president. The Battle of 187 is hosted by award-winning reporter Gustavo Arellano and is a collaboration between the Los Angeles Times and Futuro Studios. This is California features thought-provoking, sound-rich stories about California and the West; this is our first installment.
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"Coronavirus in California: Stories from the Front Lines" is a podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano. Every weekday, the podcast gives listeners dispatches from Californians who are in the thick of this pandemic. We hear from medical workers struggling to care for people who’ve fallen ill. We talk to renters and teachers, farmworkers and athletes, from Crescent City to Chula Vista. And we reach out to LA Times staffers to get reports from the field. "Coronavi ...
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Talking about politics, thinking about the Left. Hosted by Jon Wiener, co-author of "Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties," contributing editor at The Nation, and broadcast live at KPFK 90.7FM in LA Thursdays at 4.
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The Latino Vote Podcast brings together the most sophisticated Latino voices in the country to provide you with insightful, accurate, unbiased, and timely information relating to the voting patterns and inclinations of the Nation’s Hispanics. Mike Madrid, a brilliant GOP strategist who has worked for several U.S. presidents, and who is also the founder of the 2020 “game-changing” Lincoln Project, and Chuck Rocha, the senior strategist of the Bernie Sanders Campaign and the most impactful pol ...
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What’s up friends! Joseph Padilla and Mike Moreno have joined forces to bring you “New Old Friends”. Life has a funny way of keeping us busy and finding time to keep in touch with friends and family can be hard. We decided to sit down every week and through unfiltered, natural conversation we catch up with old friends and who knows maybe we’ll make new friends in the process! FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.co ...
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The Rise of Republicans in Latino California with Gustavo Arellano
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48:57Read Gustavo's latest column: 'Republican Latinos are rising in California. Now there’s a caucus for them' (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-20/republican-latinos-on-the-rise-legislative-caucus) - California are you OK? You're looking kind of... red... lately. Uh oh! Chuck and Mike sit down with renowned columnist for the LA Times G…
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Egg prices are soaring, and Democrats see it as a way to win back voters, while Trump shifts blame to Biden. An L.A. sheriff’s deputy is caught smuggling heroin for the Mexican Mafia. Trump launches a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a major shift in U.S. crypto policy. Meanwhile, the government suddenly drops a lawsuit against Zelle, signaling a…
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After the SOTU: Harold Meyerson; Trump's defeat at the Supreme Court: Rob Weissman; The Week in Protest: John Nichols
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57:46Trump's forgettable State of the Union speech shows he remains in campaign mode, rather than governing: Harold Meyerson comments. Plus: Trump suffered a big loss at The Supreme Court in the first challenge to his unconstitutional seizure of power: an order to release USAID funding appropriated by Congress. The suit was brought by Public Citizen; th…
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A Joint Session of The Latino Vote Podcast
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30:57You won't need your paddles for this episode! Chuck and Mike meet up in Washington, D.C., to deliver a no-holds-barred breakdown of Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. Together, they peel back the layers of a spectacle of this campaign rally in disguise. From dissecting Trump’s repeated attacks and evasions on key issues like immigration and …
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Governor Gavin Newsom shifts his stance, calling fairness concerns in trans sports “legit,” stirring debate among Democrats. Plus, Pacific Palisades residents finally get safe drinking water after the wildfire, Tesla takes a key step toward robotaxis in California, and Stater Bros. lays off workers for the first time in 89 years—sparking protests…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to ban harmful food additives, but can stricter oversight get funded? L.A. launches a plan to build affordable starter homes, families sue Snapchat over fentanyl deaths, and Forever 21 downsizes amid online competition.Kirjoittanut Los Angeles Times
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Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war with Mexico and Canada, raising costs for U.S. consumers. In California, job cuts at the Bureau of Reclamation threaten the state’s water system, while lawmakers push for stronger protections for migrant workers. Plus, L.A. faces billions in economic losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires.…
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Trump returns to Congress, pushing for expanded executive power—while some Democrats protest. Pacific Palisades debates new affordable housing, but not everyone’s on board. More tech layoffs hit HP and Autodesk as companies brace for uncertainty. And Kroger’s CEO resigns after an ethics investigation, leaving the company at a crossroads.…
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In this episode, Los Angeles reports its first measles case in nearly a decade, raising concerns about vaccination rates and public exposure. Plus, California’s bar exam rollout turns into a tech disaster, the state’s wine industry faces a perfect storm of challenges, and Mattel regains the rights to make DC action figures.…
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Trump's falling support: Harold Meyerson; Democrats and the Working Class: Ro Khanna and Tom Geoghegan
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47:10"The Coup Has Failed" writes David Dayen in The American Prospect; no president has been less popular than Trump after his first month in office, and "the thing about populism is you have to be popular" – Harold Meyerson comments. Also: House Progressive leader Ro Khanna says “economic empowerment” for the working class should become the Democrats’…
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Are Trump’s Polling Numbers Really Falling?
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45:50Chuck and Mike take a hard look at the latest polling data for Donald Trump. With his initial presidential honeymoon fading, the hosts break down whether the dip in numbers represents a genuine decline or simply a normalization of his enduring base support. They break down what the data says, how Latino voters are reacting to the early months of th…
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In this episode, the trial of a murdered Hollywood pimp reveals a tangled web of gang rivalries, Russian prison tattoos, and a deadly power struggle. Plus, L.A. 2028 Olympics organizers push to secure billions in funding, Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ promises to be your “digital best friend” for a price, and malls transform into entertainment hub…
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In this episode, California Governor Gavin Newsom takes a key step toward possible clemency for the Menendez brothers—could they be released in 2025? Plus, federal workers who voted for Trump are now losing their jobs, Forever 21 faces another bankruptcy, and poultry farmers question whether mass culling is the best way to fight bird flu.…
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In our latest episode where we discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's bold $920 million initiative to tackle California's homelessness crisis, demanding local accountability and progress. We also touch on the alarming shift of wildfires into urban areas like Altadena, impacting diverse communities. The episode further explores the controversy surrounding …
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This episode explores the environmental and business shifts making waves. We start with fire debris washing up on LA's beaches, a concern for health officials and a call for caution among beachgoers. Then, we turn up the heat with Southern California's record-breaking winter warmth. In the corporate world, Starbucks' layoffs of 1,100 employees, a s…
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This Headlines episode begins in Jordan's Jerash refugee camp, where dire conditions challenge Palestinians amidst political upheaval. We then explore California's solar energy credit debate, illustrating the clash between environmental goals and economic realities. The narrative also covers Trader Joe’s recall of its organic acai bowl, reflecting …
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House Republicans face an impossible task: Harold Meyerson; The first big election of 2025: John Nichols
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39:01The House budget plan could see deep cuts to Medicaid but, "the political basis for cutting Medicaid because 'this can only hurt the Democrats' is really no longer the case;" also, on Kash Patel's confirmation as the new director of the FBI: "there's nothing like reconfiguring the FBI so it carries out whatever Donald Trump wants, which is what Kas…
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In this episode, we delve into Senator Mitch McConnell's pivotal decision not to seek reelection in 2026, a move that stirs the political pot in the GOP and Kentucky. Beyond this headline, we touch on the contentious advance of affordable housing in the San Fernando Valley, a noteworthy trend towards fireproof 'SuperAdobe' homes in LA amid wildfire…
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When wildfires strike, some communities burn—but one neighborhood in Irvine proves that doesn’t have to be the case. A controversial procedure—leg lengthening surgery—is gaining popularity. LA County is taking steps to protect renters following January’s devastating fires. The LA Unified School District has implemented a cellphone ban. In the first…
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Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the race for California governor. Insurers in California have been pulling out of high-risk wildfire areas, leaving home owners struggling to find coverage. President Donald Trump sparks controversy by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. California lawmakers weigh the possibility of state-owned o…
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Egg prices are skyrocketing, hitting Californians hard. Freight trains loaded with Nike merchandise have become targets for thieves in California. U.S. inflation is on the rise again, while Trump’s proposed tariffs could push it even higher. A tragic day unfolds on the slopes at Tahoe Ski Resort.Kirjoittanut Angelica Coronado
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Weeks after the devastating fires, many in Altadena still lack access to clean drinking water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is facing a wave of lawsuits and has responded by hiring a top law firm, at rates of up to $1975 an hour. Meanwhile, California is at the center of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, raising concerns that some crucia…
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Churches against Trump: Harold Meyerson; The courts and the resistance: David Cole
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48:29Churches are coming together to fight Trump – the lawsuit filed challenges ICE raids in places of worship on First Amendment Freedom of Religion grounds. Also, what does it tell us that both Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted 'Yes' for two terrible Trump nominees (Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.) when they didn't have to? Harold Meyerson comments. Pl…
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Next Gen Latino Vote with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
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43:32The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. This episode is all about the youth vote and it's impact in future elections! Chuck and Mike sit down with Christina Tzintzún Ramirez, Executive Director of Next Gen America, to dive deep into the transformative power of young Latino voters. Drawing on groundbreaking data from battleground states like…
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According to the CDC, bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than previously thought. When flames erupted in the Pacific Palisades, fire crews took 18 minutes to arrive—but by then, it was too late. Now, former LAFD officials say at least 10 more engines should have been deployed in advance to patrol the area. Immigration raids may b…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sparks controversy by opting not to require soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Meanwhile, economic losses from the wildfires have soared past $250 billion, hitting the entertainment and tourism industries especially hard. Tensions between Canada and the U.S. are on the rise—could Canada really become …
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Trump vs The rest of us: Harold Meyerson; grassroots action: Leah Greenberg
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46:12The Democrats have become more active in trying to stop the worst of Trump - and Musk - Harold Meyerson of The American Prospect comments on Senate and House leaders - and on the recent administration attacks on the NLRB. Also: Trump’s strategy of flooding the zone with executive actions is intended to paralyze the opposition. But there’s lots of g…
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Kitchen Table Issues. A look at Latino Independent Voters with Dr. Derek Wakefield
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51:50Chuck and Mike welcome our first guest of Season 2025, Dr. Derek Wakefield, a political academic whose groundbreaking research challenges conventional wisdom on Latino voting behavior. They break down how Latino voters—especially independents—prioritize economic issues over the traditional racial or immigration-based appeals. Dr. Derek findings rev…
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Triumph over Trump: John Nichols; Paying Attention: Chris Hayes; Sanctuary in Minnesota
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57:08This week's popular outrage over Trump's stopping funding of all social programs forced him to throw in the towel after just a few hours - demonstrating how weak he is, and how powerful the opposition can be. John Nichols comments. Also: The battle to get us to pay attention: Chris Hayes explains--His new book is "The Siren's Call." Plus: Your Minn…
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Terror is their Goal. And the Future of the DNC
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42:04Articles referenced in this episode: CNN - See the process deported migrants go through after landing in Guatemala (https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/27/world/video/deported-migrants-guatemala-arrival-digvid) Newsweek - Donald Trump Pardon Recipients Are Being Charged With New Crimes (https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-pardon-recipients-are-being-char…
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L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.…
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How We Got Here: Harold Meyerson; The Undocumented: Gustavo Arellano; J. Edgar: Beverely Gage
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58:15How did we get here, with Trump returning to the White House? Harold Meyerson of The American Prospect comments on the 93 million people who could have voted – but didn’t –and on Trump’s Day One executive orders. Also: Now that Trump is preparing to round up and deport undocumented residents, we want to thank them for everything they’ve done to mak…
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Here We Go Again | The Latino Vote Podcast Season 2025 Ep 1
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54:27Poor Chuck. Going from hanging out with blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos, to watching Trump, back in America, demand an apology from a church Bishop for being asked to 'show mercy.' In this opening episode of the 2025 season of The Latino Vote, hosts Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha examine how Donald Trump’s divisive tactics, including aggressive i…
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Getting Ready to Fight Trump, & to Help Trump's Victims: John Nichols & Katha Pollitt; plus Hidden Wealth: Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
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57:42As we prepare for Trump to take office next week, we're getting ready to challenge him and his people in the upcoming elections later this year. But before that, we have an important election in the next few weeks: the Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on February 1 to prepare for the battles and the campaigns to come – John Nich…
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Trump's Big Budget Bill: Harold Meyerson; Sanctuary Strategies: Ahilan A.; Trump and Golf: Bob Lipsyte
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58:28Trump has come out in favor of combining many of his biggest priorities into one big budget reconciliation bill – because the budget reconciliation impacts the economy, this bill is not subject to filibuster by the Democrats; so, it could pass the Senate with 50 Republican votes. But some Republicans are likely to resist – Harold Meyerson comments.…
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MAGA vs. DOGE: Harold Meyerson; Project 2025: Rick Perlstein; The Bob Dylan Movie: John Powers
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57:50A fight has broken out between Elon Musk and the MAGA activists and base about immigration – specifically, over H-1B visas. But what exactly IS an H-1B visa; and why is there so much heat around the issue? Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s famous 900 page book, is partly “too dumb to accomplish anything at all”…
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Best Books about Trump; Why Kamala Lost; Why Danes are Happier than Americans
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1:00:57Donald Trump has been bad for America but good for American book publishers. Now that Trump is coming back we look at what the best of those books had to say about him, also, the worst: Also, Melania has published a memoir: “Melania,” where she revisits plagiarizing Michelle Obama for her 2016 RNC convention speech, and wearing that jacket that sai…
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Disney Workers Win Big: Harold Meyerson; Bob Dylan's Xmas: Sean Wilentz
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40:06Disney unions won the biggest ever back pay settlement, and Amazon drivers in the Southland are going on strike this week - Harold Meyerson reports on the class struggle in Southern California. Also: Bob Dylan fans have been puzzled and troubled by his Christmas album ever since he released it in 2009. To help figure out what Dylan was doing, we tu…
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