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Inside the Issues: The Podcast — 100 episodes

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Conservative or progressive: What the election could tell us about LA politics

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The race for 2nd place: The fight to become California's next senator

3

What's really happening at the border?

4

Could Gov. Newsom replace President Biden as the presidential nominee?

5

Transparency in LA city politics with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez

6

Newsom's budget: The good, the bad and the ugly

7

The battle over the ballot: Democrats differ on Trump strategy

8

An 'ambitious politician' lands new role in the Assembly

9

California attorney general's fight against climate change, Trump and his future political aspirations

10

Hunter Biden makes his case — on the steps of Congress

11

Kevin McCarthy's departure: What it means for Congress, California

12

Newsom-DeSantis debate upends system of tradition

13

California Democratic Convention started optimistically and ended in chaos

14

The fallout of the 10 Freeway shutdown in LA

15

Buckle up: 'Topsy-turvy' events shake up California politics

16

Councilman's aide drops antisemitic, sexist social media bombs

17

What will the new House speaker mean for SoCal representatives?

18

War in the Middle East, Congress turmoil hit SoCal politics

19

The battle in Israel divides SoCal politicians

20

The Feinstein effect: How do you follow a legend?

21

Who won the 2nd Republican debate? Some say it was Gavin Newsom

22

You down with NPP? Republican strategist Anne Hyde Dunsmore on the impact of NPP voters

23

Revenge or public service? Alex Villanueva is running for county supervisor

24

Optimism in the war against homelessness in LA

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Optimism in the war against homelessness in LA

26

Mark Ridley-Thomas indignant, but still convicted

27

Is a debate not a debate without the front-runner?

28

John Eastman fights disbarment and disgrace

29

Curren Price: Will the council play nice or will he pay a price?

30

The anti-mask, anti-vax RFK Jr. storms into SoCal

31

Strikes seize LA. And so do UFOs?

32

A summer of discontent settles over SoCal

33

Can LA solve its homeless problem, or is it the next Portland?

34

Mike Bonin's incredible political journey

35

$32B state budget deficit? Anthony Rendon to the rescue

36

Are Black politicians 'prey' for racist investigators?

37

Paying the price: LA City Councilman Curren Price faces slew of criminal charges

38

Pride or prejudice? Glendale parents erupt amid LGBTQ+ proposal

39

U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff unveils new brand

40

Will the LA Redistricting Committee be independent?

41

Gloria Molina's political impact isn't going anywhere

42

The return of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

43

Climate warning: Is SoCal prepared for mountain melt-off?

44

Loyalty, thy name is Joe Biden. Will it pay off for Newsom?

45

Mayor Bass pushes for a new LA in State of the City, budget

46

Messy politics: Sen. Feinstein faces resignation calls; Council District 10 gets new leader

47

Mark Ridley-Thomas: Criminal, folk hero or both?

48

Mark Ridley-Thomas' trial by fire

49

Mayor Karen Bass' first 100 days: Hope or hype?

50

Gov. Newsom's unique statewide tour

51

LAPD robodog donation: all bark and no bite?

52

Julie Su stands laborious journey to become U.S. labor secretary

53

The race for Sen. Feinstein's seat, LA's redistricting battle heat up

54

Dianne Feinstein steps down — or did she?

55

Mike Bonin on the leaked LA City Hall tape, his future

56

The governor sets his sights on concealed weapons

57

Congressional update: Rep. Chu laments Monterey Park; Rep. Schiff pushes back on Speaker McCarthy

58

New year, same old problems at LA City Hall

59

The bold moves of Kevin de León and Katie Porter

60

Rep.-Elect Robert Garcia on his remarkable journey to Congress

61

Retired LA leader Sheila Kuehl bows out swinging

62

Mayor Karen Bass talks homelessness with Alex Cohen

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Karen Bass' first act as mayor: A homeless state of emergency

64

New local leaders signal big push for change

65

Political newcomers prepare to serve

66

An unconventional campaign lifts Kenneth Mejia to LA city controller

67

Bass and Garcia are in. How close races dominated SoCal

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With race still undecided, Rick Caruso woos the Latino electorate

69

Democrats vs. Democrats: The new normal?

70

Bass and Caruso make closing arguments in LA mayor race

71

Councilman Kevin de León won't step down. Here's why

72

Insight into the chaos at LA City Hall

73

Record-breaking spending in LA mayoral race

74

Will this be a 'Roe-vember' to remember?

75

Introducing "Inside The Issues: The Podcast" with Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani

76

A new sheriff in town? Robert Luna on why he is running

77

It's getting hot in here: LA's Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura and Supervisor Kathryn Barger

78

Los Angeles and the American dream: USC professor Manuel Pastor

79

Deputy gangs: The battle over LA County Sheriff's Department

80

Michael Tubbs' EPIC vision to end poverty in California

81

Show me the money! Rep. Katie Porter and Ben Meiselas on the importance of messaging

82

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta shares his vision for law and order in the Golden State

83

Homecoming for Karen Bass? Why the congresswoman wants to be the next mayor of LA

84

Lipstick and lies: Fiona Hill on gender, work and politics

85

Vaccines, lies and social media: Andy Slavitt explains how COVID-19 myths spread like wildfire

86

Filmmaker Adam McKay on media, misinformation and more

87

'Fair Play': Jennifer Siebel Newsom on balancing work and family

88

Jan. 6 hearings: Rep. Adam Schiff on preserving our democracy

89

This is US? Geena Davis on what Hollywood gets wrong about dads

90

The battle for LA: Results from the primary

91

Point of Pride: Sen. Toni Atkins on her big firsts as an LGBTQ+ legislator

92

California's First Partner says women are needed on corporate boards

93

Black Lives Matter's spending raises concerns

94

'Turning Red': Actress Rosalie Chiang on finding fame as an animated panda

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The women who raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin

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30 years later: Héctor Tobar and Gil Garcetti reflect on the 1992 riots

97

Earth Day: How to do right by our planet

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The race for LA: Mayoral candidates share their vision for the city

99

Moving past stereotypes: How a test might help filmmakers get Muslim women right

100

'So much comes at you': Rep. Barbara Lee on being a Black woman in America