Inside the Daily Press
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsSo you live or work on the Westside of LA, but want some easily consumable news to bring up at your next dinner party? We will make you sound smart! Inside the Daily Press delivers a weekly podcast that dives deep into local news and commentary on Santa Monica, Venice Beach, West LA and the Silicon Beach areas of Los Angeles, CA. Interviews with local reporters, editors, business owners, celebrities, politicians and thought leaders.
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The Dive: In the scrum with the Dolphins
April 13, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBVisit https://www.santamonicarugby.com/ for more information. Read the full story at smdp.com.
Reporter's Notebook: Is Santa Monica one of the most dangerous cities in California?
April 09, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week's Reporter's Notebook Emily breaks the news of the soon-to-open subterranean Trader Joe's in Downtown as well as a quirky new sculpture. Clara chats about a controversial study listing Santa Monica as one of the most dangerous cities in California as well as her experience riding along with a new unit of the fire department that is working to break cycles of repeat 911 calling.
Meyerside Chats: Debbie Lee
April 08, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBEvan Meyer talks with Santa Monica's former Communications Director Debbie Lee about her time in the city and her future plans.
Reporter's Notebook: Water, water everywhere
April 02, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Reporter's Notebook, Clara and Emily talk water. Emily's covering water conservation and the ongoing drought. Clara's more focused on the Samohi surf team shredding waves (and their competition). There's also talk about the Santa Monica History Museum's newest exhibition: "Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community" and the results of a Malibu City Council discussion on creating homeless housing — outside Malibu.
The Dive: Economic recovery and Most Loved businesses.
March 31, 2022 01:23 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBVote for your Most Loved Business at smdp.com/ml22. If your business has been the victim of a scam, contact the City Attorney's office at [email protected].
Reporter's Notebook: a sacrilegious theft
March 26, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBReporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki talk about the news of the week. Warning: this podcast does mention suicide and anyone in distress can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Lifesaving words: meet SMPD's Crisis Negotiation Team
March 24, 2022 19:05 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBSgt. Lewis Gilmour discusses the role negotiators play in SMPD's response to critical situations. This story mentions suicide and anyone in distress can contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.
News Brief: supporting Ukraine, election tension and a mystery solved
March 19, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe news brief is back! Reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki re-introduce the weekly news round-up and give listeners a glimpse into their most exciting investigations with some podcast-exclusive information and opinions. This week's episode is full of action: it looks into how Santa Monicans are rallying around the Ukraine, discusses the complicated dynamics at play in the CD-11 election, examines Governor Newsom's mental health court proposal and provides a long-awaited answer to the cu...
Introducing Fire Chief Danny Alvarez
March 17, 2022 22:38 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBEditor Matt Hall talks with Santa Monica's new Fire Chief.
Meyerside Chats with Lana Negrete
March 16, 2022 00:13 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBEvan Meyer talks with Councilwoman Lana Negrete about her family, history and time on City Council.
Meyerside Chats: Phil Brock
March 10, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBEvan Meyer continues his series of Meyerside chats with Councilman Phil Brock.
Police Chief Ramon Batista talks crime stats
March 07, 2022 18:50 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSerious crime is down this year but residents still feel unsafe. Police Chief Ramon Batista talks about the perception of crime and his plans to address resident concerns.
Meyerside Chats: Gleam Davis
February 18, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 73 MBEvan Meyer chats with Councilwoman Gleam Davis.
Candidate Interview: Traci Park for LA City Council
February 12, 2022 01:10 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode reporter Clara Harter interviews Traci Park, a public attorney and Venice resident who is running to represent a significant portion of the Westside on LA City Council. She was driven to the ballot by her disappointment in Mike Bonin's response to the growing homelessness crisis in Venice and the associated problems with crime and pollution. Park is advocating for what she calls a common sense approach to public safety and homelessness that focuses on targeted and expedient in...
News Brief: Super Bowl in Santa Monica and mysterious dead birds on the beach
January 29, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this week's news brief reporter Emily Sawicki talks about a mysterious slew of dead cormorants on the beach and reporter Clara Harter shares the exciting news that the Super Bowl Pregame Show is coming to the Santa Monica Pier. Other topics covered include upcoming political events, Black History month and the shortage of psychiatric beds in local hospitals.
News Brief: recycling water, recall failures and protesting Snapchat
January 22, 2022 01:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this week's news brief reporters Clara Harter and Emily Sawicki dive into the most exciting stories they covered recently and what future investigations are at the top of their agenda.
Meyerside Chats: Kathleen Rawson from Downtown Santa Monica
January 15, 2022 01:04 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBSomething new this week! Evan Meyer takes a long form interview with Kathleen Rawson on community, Downtown Santa Monica and some insights into what remains important.
A new year and a new reporter
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWith the new year around the corner, reporter Clara Harter is thrilled to introduce listeners to SMDP's new superstar reporter Emily Sawicki. Emily joins the Daily Press from the Malibu Times where she worked for eight years and served as Managing Editor since 2016. With her she brings a wealth of SMMUSD School Board knowledge and a passion for environmental reporting. In this episode Emily talks about her background and love of reporting and the pair share the topics they are looking forwa...
You must recycle your organic waste -- by law!
December 29, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode reporter Clara Harter discusses Santa Monica's new organic recycling mandate with Resource Recovery and Recycling Administrator Yvonne Yeung. Starting Jan. 1 all residents and businesses must put all of their organic waste into their green bin, which means no more food waste in the trash. Together they explain exactly what constitutes organic waste and discuss some helpful tips to help residents adapt to the new rules.
RAND Corporation CEO Michael Rich
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBA deep dive into the RAND Corporation with outgoing CEO Michael Rich.
City Manager David White
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBMatt chats with new Santa Monica City Manager David White.
Police Chief Ramon Batista
December 03, 2021 23:19 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBAn in-depth interview with the Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista.
Meet the Press Film Fest with Chuck Todd
November 11, 2021 00:39 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBEditor in Chief Matt Hall is joined by Chuck Todd, renowned journalist and host of America's longest-running TV show Meet the Press, to discuss the news program's upcoming documentary film festival.
How homelessness and crime killed Chess Park
October 30, 2021 00:26 - 15 minutes - 14 MBChess Park will soon become chess-less. Years of crime, drug use, pollution and lewd behavior has led Rec and Parks Commissioners to throw in the towel and vote to temporarily shut down Chess Park. In this week's episode, Editor in Chief Matt Hall and Reporter Clara Harter discuss how the situation came to be, what the future of the park might look like and what its unfortunate closure says about the state of the City.
Fighting the fentanyl crisis with former "Drug Czar" Jim Carroll
October 20, 2021 20:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBReporter Clara Harter speaks with James Carroll, the former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, known colloquially as the Drug Czar, about the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid deadly in quantities as small as one grain of sand. In light of the tragic death of Santa Monica teen Sammy Berman Chapman, they discuss the rise in sales of lethal fentanyl-laced pills over social media and what can be done to combat it.
Catalytic Converter Thefts with SMPD Sargent Cody Green
October 12, 2021 01:15 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMatt Hall talks to Santa Monica Police Sargent Cody Green about catalytic converter thefts, where they are happening, what cars are targets, and what you can do about it.
The making of a Michelin
October 01, 2021 16:15 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFourteen Santa Monica restaurants were recognized in this year's Michelin guide and in this week's podcast Reporter Clara Harter speaks with Chef Andy Doubrava about exactly what it takes to make that Michelin mark. Andy is the Executive Chef at Rustic Canyon, which is one of three local restaurants to achieve a Michelin Star. Together they discuss the turbulence the restaurant industry has faced in the last year, the meaning of a Michelin and Rustic Canyon's philosophy of a living, breathing...
News Brief: vaccine mandate, homeless crisis and fresh baked bread
September 25, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBIn this week's news brief reporters Clara Harter and Daniel Farr share what they have been working on and what topics readers should have their eye on next week. Daniel talks school board's proposed vaccine mandate for students and his new role on the bakery beat, while Clara discusses complaints around homelessness Downtown and the upcoming expiration of the eviction moratorium.
Splitting Santa Monica and Malibu Schools
September 23, 2021 22:16 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRoss and Matt discuss the current state of the potential split of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Welcome new reporter Daniel Farr
September 17, 2021 23:01 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBMeet the Daily Press's newest reporter Daniel Farr, a Santa Monica native!
Inside the Venice Beach encampment clean-up
September 03, 2021 00:17 - 37 minutes - 34 MBReporter Clara Harter speaks with Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, the CEO and President of St. Joseph's Center, who oversaw the massive effort to provide 211 people living on the Venice Boardwalk with a pathway to permanent housing in just six weeks. They discuss how the program was planned, what led to its success, and what is next for both the Boardwalk and the hundreds of people who are no longer living on it.
Protest this weekend, bacon wrapped hot dogs, stormwater
August 28, 2021 00:27 - 15 minutes - 14 MBClara and Ross discuss some of the latest news items that will affect you this week. Protest at the Pier on Sunday, illegal vendors on the pier and beach, stormwater runoff.
Cecil Rhambo seeks to dethrone Sheriff Villanueva
August 17, 2021 18:58 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBReporter Clara Harter speaks with pro-reform Sheriff candidate Cecil Rhambo, who makes his case for running against controversial L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. The pair dig into tough questions around the role of law enforcement in addressing homelessness, the defund the police movement, and where the limits of the Sheriff's jurisdiction should lie.
Santa Monica City Councilmember Lana Negrete
August 03, 2021 17:22 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBA deep-dive discussion with newly appointed Santa Monica City Councilmember Lana Negrete.
Congressman Ted Lieu has a federal fix for homelessness
July 22, 2021 23:52 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBReporter Clara Harter talks to Congressman Ted Lieu about his newly proposed Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act. Lieu, who represents California's 33rd District, explains why he believes its time the federal government breaks with tradition and provides direct support to local governments tackling homelessness. Together they discuss the merits and challenges of permanent supportive housing and how likely it is that money from this potential bill makes its way to Santa Moni...
Bye Bye Brennon
June 26, 2021 17:09 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBSMDP bids farewell to reporter Brennon Dixson
News Brief: Housing and Jobs
June 18, 2021 23:54 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBReporters Clara Harter and Brennon Dixson discuss the week's news.
It's a Shore Thing
June 04, 2021 16:49 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBYou can find King's columns online at https://www.smdp.com/author/matthew-king.
News Brief: meetings, budgets and reporters like to eat.
May 22, 2021 16:58 - 13 minutes - 12 MBReporters Brennon Dixson and Clara Harter recap the week's news with a preview of their upcoming stories.
Who is destroying Venice?
May 21, 2021 00:36 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBLeana Greene owns Santa Monica Studios, a video production company offering TV shows, Commercials, Satellite Media Tours, Live Streams, Broadcasts and Studio Rental (https://www.santamonicastudios.com).
News Briefs: a roundup of the week's news in 10 minutes or less
May 16, 2021 15:43 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBReporters Clara Harter and Brennon Dixson recap their most interesting stories from the week and preview what's next on their list.
The May 31st Riots: the after action report with Andrew Gumbel
May 11, 2021 19:54 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThe OIR after-action report on the May 31 riots can be downloaded here.
Bonin Recall Organizers Heidi Roberts and Alan Resnick
May 07, 2021 23:57 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMatt interviews Heidi Roberts and Alan Resnick about their efforts to organize a recall of Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin.
Assemblymember Richard Bloom's platform for L.A. County Board of Supervisors
April 29, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBReporter Clara Harter gets into the nitty-gritty with former Santa Monica Mayor and current State Assemblymember Richard Bloom on his upcoming run for the LA. County Board of Supervisors. Together they discuss some of the most pressing challenges that will be facing Angelenos in the coming years including homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. Assemblymember Bloom shares what he thinks should be done to decrease the number of people living on the streets and why he fears the...
Final Voting for the Most Loved Business Contest
April 09, 2021 00:45 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBMatt and Ross talk about the final few weeks of the Santa Monica Most Loved Business contest, and why you should vote for your local favorites. www.smdp.com/ml21
Policing the Homeless
March 20, 2021 01:06 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBMatt Hall discusses the challenges with policing the homeless in Santa Monica with interim Police Chief Jackie Seabrooks, and Deputy Chief of Police Darrick Jacob.
State Senator Ben Allen on rethinking politics for 2021
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBReporter Clara Harter talks with State Senator Ben Allen about the messy political process of getting 2021 legislative priorities accomplished. Together they dig into how the L.A. Board of Supervisors is partially responsible for holding back school reopenings and why it may be time to rein in the Board's governing power by making its members more accountable to their constituents. The two also chat about what happens when the eviction moratorium expires and new strategies for tackling the We...
Reopening Santa Monica Malibu Schools
February 25, 2021 05:31 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBA deep dive into the facts and opinions around the reopening of in-person instruction at the Santa Monica Malibu School District. Ross Furukawa and Matt Hall interview parents, the Superintendent, and the President of the teachers union.
Tales and challenges from the restaurant world
February 14, 2021 18:27 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBReporter Clara Harter discusses the current state of dining with Hunter Hall of the Main Street Business Improvement Association. She interviews Jeffrey Merrihue from Heroic Italian to talk about his experience while doing business in Santa Monica. Clara finishes with a discussion with Haley and Jesse Feldman of Chez Tex about their experience of running a restaurant in the City of Los Angeles during the pandemic.
Andrew Gumbel from LA Magazine on the riots
February 04, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAUDIO QUALITY NOTE: The cellular connection gets a little rough at 13:20. We felt there was enough good content to keep it in...but if it gets annoying the issue resolves at 25:30. www.andrewgumel.com Twitter: @andrewgumbel