Bass Skips Debate, Rivals Seize the Stage in Turbulent L.A. Mayor’s Race

Hour 1 -  The first Los Angeles mayoral debate quickly turned into an anti-Karen Bass showcase after the mayor bowed out, citing a scheduling conflict. As Julia Wick explains, the race has been shaken by a series of pivotal moments—despite Bass maintaining a polling lead. While voters remain lukewarm, a powerful coalition of insiders, labor groups, and elected officials continues to rally behind her, underscoring a campaign defined by both vulnerability and institutional strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.