The People w/ David and Pham

Episodes

1. 18

   Ep. 18: The People | Trinidad Ruiz of LATU on the eviction moratorium, tenant rights, and LAMC 41.18

   This episode marks the SEASON FINALE of The People w/ David and Pham! We’ll break for the remainder of summer and will return later this year. ⁣ In Episode 18, Trinidad Ruiz of the Los Angeles Tenants Union hangs out with us to chat about the eviction moratorium, organizing with tenants, tenant...

   Aug 7, 2021

   1 hr 3 min
2. 17

   Ep. 17: The People | Sunrise Movement on a GND, the Civilian Climate Corps, and Dianne Feinstein

   We welcome Abby Austin from Sunrise Movement L.A. and Amir King from Sunrise Youth L.A. to talk about Sunrise Movement, the Green New Deal, the Civilian Climate Corps, their recent action at Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, and so much more. Y’all don’t want to miss out on the incredible work...

   Jul 31, 2021

   1 hr 1 min
3. 16

   Ep. 16: The People | Cerise Castle returns to talk deputy gangs, Alex Villanueva, and Cecil Rhambo

   Cerise joins us in a follow-up conversation to talk about “A Tradition of Violence,” her 15-part investigative series (w/ @knockdotla) on the history of deputy gangs inside the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (@lasdhq). We last spoke to Cerise about three months ago, and a lot has happened since...

   Jul 17, 2021

   58 min
4. 15

   Ep. 15: The People | Di Barbadillo of 3WP & Check the Sheriff on Venice sweeps and Alex Villanueva

   In Episode 15, we welcome Di Barbadillo back to the show to talk about the sweeps happening in Venice Beach, Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s abysmal “outreach” to the unhoused, the L.A. City Council’s anti-camping ordinance, and more. ⁣ Headlines include: An update on the humanitarian crisis in Tigray...

   Jul 10, 2021

   58 min
5. 14

   Ep. 14: The People | Cerise Castle on gangs inside the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

   Back in March, journalist Cerise Castle (@yourmajestcee) and @knockdotla released a 15-part investigative series on deputy gangs inside the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (@lasdhq). And in April, we spoke to Cerise about this project. Many developments have come to light since this series...

   Jul 3, 2021

   57 min
6. 13

   Ep. 13: The People | Carlos Marroquin of Urban Partners L.A. on food equity, food deserts, and more

   We welcome Carlos Marroquin of @urbanpartnersla back on the show to talk about how the organization has changed now that Los Angeles has re-opened. We also talk about what that means for the community, volunteers, leadership team, and more.⁣ ⁣ Headlines in this episode include: Los Angeles County...

   Jun 26, 2021

   57 min
7. 12

   Ep. 12: The People | WeHo Councilmember Sepi Shyne on Pride, and her first few months on the job.

   It’s another week for THE PEOPLE W/ DAVID AND PHAM, so tune into @kpfk 90.7FM Los Angeles at 10am ☺️⁣ ⁣ In today’s program, we hear from West Hollywood Councilmember Sepi Shyne on Pride, her platforms as a council member, and dismantling systemic racism.⁣ ⁣ Headlines in this episode include:...

   Jun 19, 2021

   58 min
8. 11

   Ep. 11: The People | Jamie Penn of The Organizer Collective on activism and her first Pride

   We hear from Jamie Penn of The Organizer Collective Los Angeles. Learn about her work with the Collective, her life in community organizing and activism, and her first Pride as a transgender woman.⁣ ⁣ Headlines in this episode include: Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Vice President Kamala Harris, and...

   Jun 12, 2021

   51 min
9. 10

   Ep. 10: The People | Hamid Khan of Stop LAPD Spying on surveillance, data-driven policing, and more

   In Episode 10, Hamid Khan of the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition joins us to talk about surveillance and data-driven policing, along with how those tactics impact different communities (Black, brown, trans, sex workers, the unhoused, etc.). We also discuss the Coalition’s work abroad, how police…

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   Jun 5, 2021

   58 min
10. 9

    Ep. 9: The People | David & Pham on their upbringings, community, and mental wellness

    In this episode, David and Pham interview one another for Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage Month. The co-hosts talk about their upbringings, the importance of communities, mental wellness, and more. Headlines here cover: Palestine, SB2, George Floyd one-year mark, and the 100-year...

    May 29, 2021

    55 min
11. 8

    Ep. 8: The People | Maya Suzuki Daniels on the UTLA teachers’ union and grassroots organizing

    In this episode, educator and organizer Maya Suzuki Daniels joins us to talk about the teachers’ union (United Teachers Los Angeles) the importance of grassroots organizing, and more. She recently organized a petition calling on the LAUSD school board to offer support to educator parents, which...

    May 8, 2021

    51 min
12. 7

    Ep. 7: The People | UFCW Local 1428, labor unions and workers’ rights, and organizing

    Today👏🏼is👏🏼May👏🏼1st👏🏼That means it’s International Workers’ Day, aka May Day!⁣⁣ In our upcoming program, MARK RAMOS, President of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1428, joins our show to talk about all things labor unions, from how one even begins to organize a union, to...

    May 1, 2021

    50 min
13. 6

    Ep. 6: The People | Attorney Christian Contreras on civil rights law and victims of police brutality

    Two things: 1) When victims or families speak out against police brutality, they are harassed and vilified by the police.; and 2) Police are NOT mental health workers. They pose more of a danger to individuals suffering from mental health crises because they fail to listen and de-escalated. ⁣ In...

    Apr 24, 2021

    58 min
14. 5

    Ep. 5: The People | Developing the COVID-19 vaccine

    The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for those ages 16 and up. If you’re in Los Angeles County, go to 👉🏼carbonhealth.com/covid-19-vaccines/los-angeles to make an appointment. ⁣ In this program, Frances Tran and Jeanna Harris nerd out over the COVID-19 vaccine, and talk with us about vaccine...

    Apr 17, 2021

    58 min
15. 4

    Ep. 4: The People | Cerise Castle on Deputy Gangs within the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department

    Freelance journalist, Cerise Castle (Knock LA, The Daily Beast, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, KCRW, Marketplace, Wondery), hangs with David and Pham to talk about A TRADITION OF VIOLENCE, her 15-part investigative series on the 50-year history of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles...

    Apr 10, 2021

    58 min
16. 3

    Ep. 3: The People | Echo Park Rise Up and the People’s City Council w/ Ricci Sergienko

    [Originally aired on 4/3/21] In this next episode, David and Pham continue the conversation about Echo Park Rise Up (@echoparkriseup) and share the latest on COVID-19 vaccines. They also host @ricci_sergienko, who joins them from @peoplescitycouncil to talk about the organization, Echo Park, the...

    Apr 3, 2021

    54 min
17. 2

    Ep. 2: The People | Police violence in Echo Park, AAPI anti-racist education, and BIPOC solidarity

    [Originally aired on 3/27/21] During this episode, David and Pham provide coverage of police violence towards protestors and the unhoused community in Echo Park. Their guest, Di Barbadillo, from the National Lawyers Guild (@nlg.la) and 3rd World Power (@3rdworldpower), joins THE PEOPLE to talk...

    Mar 27, 2021

    55 min
18. 1

    Ep. 1: The People | Rise in racism and violence against AAPI community and food insecurity in L.A.

    [Originally aired on 3/20/21] In their inaugural episode, David and Pham talk about how unhoused community members can access their $1400 stimulus. Long-time organizer and activist Carlos Marroquin of Urban Partners Los Angeles (@urbanpartnersla) joins the team to talk about food insecurity.…

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    Mar 20, 2021

    57 min
19. 1

    The People w/ David and Pham (Promo)

    Starting March 20th, join us as we center and uplift conversations surrounding community, equality, and belonging in Los Angeles. Check us out on Instagram and Twitter: @ThePeople_LA ✌🏽

    Mar 20, 2021

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