Bad Op-Edicine
from LA Podcast Hosted by Mike Bonin, Scott Frazier, Alissa Walker, Rachel Reyes
It’s the final episode of 2024! Scott, Alissa, Rachel, and Mike discuss the biggest (or most under-reported) stories of the year including the implosion of local media, trust in elected officials, 2028 Olympics leadership, and the breakdown of LA City services. Plus, the co-hosts make some predictions for 2025 and beyond. Take Mike’s local media survey! Mike will be interviewing journalists on his podcast, What’s Next, Los Angeles? The Guardian: “LA Times owner asks editorial board to ‘take a break’ from writing about Trump - report" California Democrats shifted right due to the state’s cost of living: "A recent report from the Legislature’s fiscal advisor, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, says that living costs have risen nearly 20% since January 2020, driven by a 41.5% jump in housing and utility costs." LAT columnist Mark Barabak on "how organized labor boosted California Democrats" The Wrap: "Billie Eilish Dumps Casey Wasserman After Scandal Over Extramarital Affairs” & “Casey Wasserman Says He Won’t Step Down as LA Olympics Chair" Alissa’s Torched story on Executive Directive 9 Investing in Place on LA’s "Comprehensive, Multi-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan” Produced by Sophie Bridges
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It’s the final episode of 2024! Scott, Alissa, Rachel, and Mike discuss the biggest (or most under-reported) stories of the year including the implosion of local media, trust in elected officials, 2028 Olympics leadership, and the breakdown of LA City services. Plus, the co-hosts make some predictions for 2025 and beyond.
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