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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Episodes
Farmers Market Pro Jodi Low
January 29, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBMatt has a discussion with Jodi Low about the evolution of the Santa Monica Farmers Markets.
5 stories from 2020
January 05, 2021 02:21 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBRoss and Clara talk about 5 impactful stories from 2020 and play a game of 2020 Santa Monica trivia. They discuss some hopeful stories they would like to see this coming year.
Making sense of new lockdown rules
December 04, 2020 23:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBRoss, Matt, and Todd discuss the recent rules of lockdown that were presented this week by Governor Newsom and the LA County Board of Supervisors. They play a game of Coronavirus Lockdown Trivia.
Closing Outdoor Dining with Weak Data
November 26, 2020 01:52 - 19 minutes - 18 MBRoss and Todd discuss the lack of science and data the LA County Board of Supervisors used to inform their decision to close outdoor dining.
Public Safety Reform in Santa Monica
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBMikes participants in the discussion include Angela Scott, Steering Committee for Racial Justice, Intercultural Equity and Excellence Committee,and Special Education District Council for SMMUSD. Robbie Jones, Coalition for Police Reform, Committee for Racial Justice, and the Black Agenda. Attorney George Brown, who participated in the Christopher Commission, and is an expert on Policing Best Practices with the Leadership Conference for Civil Rights in Washington DC. That work was publis...
Local Election Debrief
November 11, 2020 01:19 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBRoss Furukawa, Todd James, and Matt Hall discuss the surprising 2020 election results for City Council, Board of Education, SMC Board, and Rent Control.
Returning Police Chief Jackie Seabrooks
November 03, 2020 17:06 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBMatt Hall has a discussion with returning Police Chief Jackie Seabrooks. They discuss the current climate of policing, the police response on May 31st, preparation for election day, and Shoop's deli.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Gleam Davis : Santa Monica City Council
October 20, 2020 16:51 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with appointed (2009) incumbent Gleam Davis, who is running for her third full term on Santa Monica City Council. Davis was appointed to fill the vacant set of Herb Katz, and subsequently earned her seat on City Council in 2012 and again in 2016.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Ana Jara : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with recently appointed incumbent Ana Jara, who is running for Santa Monica City Council. They discuss crime, homelessness, and covid. Ana's pressing issue is bicyclists not coming to a complete stop at stop signs.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Ted Winterer : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with former Mayor and incumbent Ted Winterer, who is running for his third term on Santa Monica City Council. He is the only incumbent running that earned his seat by winning an election, compared to the 4 others who were all appointed to their Council seat at different times. Ted talks about listening to residents, connection to government, police response to looting on May 31. They discuss homelessness, economic recovery, and how Santa Monica can h...
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Tom Ciszek : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Tom Ciszek, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council. Tom comes from the Ocean Park neighborhood, has worked in data analytics for Rand Corporation, launched a tech startup, worked at Twitter, and currently works for Bird. He is the only candidate that looks at the city through the lens of the Silicon Beach community. His priorities are economic recovery and public safety and thinks that much of our decision-making in the City n...
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Oscar de la Torre : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Oscar de la Torre, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council. Oscar is known as the founder of the Pico Youth and Family Center and his work as a SMMUSD school board member. De la Torre is also suing the City of Santa Monica to change the way we elect our City Council. 49:15 Oscar talks about crime, development, homelessness, economic development, the oncoming wave of evictions. They discuss Oscar's reasons why he brought the CVRA ...
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Mario Fonda Bonardi : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Mario Fonda Bonardi, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council. Mario is currently serving as a Planning Commissioner and has served on the Landmarks Commission. Matt and Mario discuss crime, homelessness, the job the City Council, City Manager, and Police Chief did on the May 31st looting event, unfunded pension liabilities, spending habits of the City, and he offers a sustainability analogy.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Todd Mentch : Santa Monica City Council
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Todd Mentch, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council. Todd is an Ocean Park resident, is self-funded, and has some very strong opinions on the way he thinks the City of Santa Monica should manage its fiscal responsibility, crime, homelessness and development. He is a registered Independent.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Chip Martin : Santa Monica City Council
October 14, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Chip Martin, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council. Chip is not an incumbent, but also not part of a slate. He lives in Downtown Santa Monica, so he has a different perspective on life in Santa Monica. They discuss crime, safety, economy, development. Chip believes e-scooters should be outlawed in Santa Monica.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Terry O'Day : Santa Monica City Council
October 14, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Terry O'Day, who is running for the Santa Monica City Council. They discuss market-rate and affordable housing, covid recovery, walkable and bikeable streets, tourism, commuter workforce, crime. O'Day recounts his on the ground experience of the looting events on May 31st.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Christine Parra : Santa Monica City Council
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Christine Parra, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Phil Brock : Santa Monica City Council
October 13, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Phil Brock, who is running as a challenger for Santa Monica City Council.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Caroline Torosis : Santa Monica Rent Control Board
October 10, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Caroline Torosis, who is running for her 2nd term on the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Aishah Newson : Santa Monica Rent Control Board
October 10, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Aishah Newson, who is running for the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Robert Kronovet : Santa Monica Rent Control Board
October 10, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Robert Kronovet, who is running for his 2nd term on the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Anastasia Foster : Santa Monica Rent Control Board
October 10, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Anastasia Foster, who is running for her 2nd term on the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Rent Control Board Overview
October 10, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAn overview of the candidates running for the Rent Control Board in the City of Santa Monica. This is a truncated version of the complete interviews, which will be published through this channel.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Jen Smith : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 22:35 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Jen Smith, who is running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Keith Coleman : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 22:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Keith Coleman, who is running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Steven Johnson : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Steven Johnson, who is running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Esther Hickman : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Esther Hickman, who is running for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Jon Kean : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 01:05 - 49 minutes - 45 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Jon Kean, who is running for her 2nd term for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Jason Feldman : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Jason Feldman, who is running for his 1st term for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
VOTE LOCAL 2020 - Maria Leon Vazquez : SMMUSD Board of Education
October 09, 2020 00:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBMatt Hall has a long-form interview with Maria Leon Vazquez, who is running for her 6th term for the Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education.
Vote Local 2020 SMC Board of Trustess
September 22, 2020 00:32 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBRoss and Matt talk about the upcoming Santa Monica College Board of Trustees election. Matt has a chat with two of the candidates, Susan Aminoff and Rob Rader.
Dr. Yariv Rothman of the Vitality Health Center
September 16, 2020 02:29 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBRoss and Matt discuss recent COVID updates. Ross has a chat with Dr. Yariv Rothman of the Vitality Health Center in Santa Monica. They discuss COVID safety, tech neck, immune health, stress relief, and why you should throw your gloves away after you shop. www.thevitalityhealthcenter.com
Homeless encampments, police and the legal system.
September 05, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBMatt and Ross discuss recent homeless encampment issues reported in the Santa Monica Daily Press. Matt has a talk with Sergeant Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department and Nicole Gougis of the City of Santa Monica Attorneys office.
New rules for reopening, Laurel Rosen, CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
August 29, 2020 01:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBRoss Furukawa and Todd James discuss the new reopening rules for California. Ross talks with Laurel Rosen of the Santa Monica Chamber about the current business climate, leases, and how we can support our local business community during the pandemic.
How other cities are dealing with COVID, observations on homelessness
August 21, 2020 23:25 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRoss and Matt start to discuss how other cities are dealing with COVID-19. They share some thoughts and observations about how homelessness presents differently in different cities. They wrap with some mask and social distancing shaming.
Democracy in Santa Monica? How we elect our City Council with Mike Feinstein, George Cardona and Gautam Duttta.
August 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBRoss and Matt talk about the recent lawsuit to change voting laws in Santa Monica. Mike Feinstein chats with Santa Monica Interim City Attorney George Cardona and Election Law Attorney Gautam Dutta. They chat about the recent California Voters Rights Act, and how these laws affect how we elect local government.
The state of retail, commercial rents, the Plaza, Introduction to Clara Harter.
August 06, 2020 15:20 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBTodd James and Ross Furukawa have a chat about the state of commercial real estate, some discussion about not paying residential rent, and some new ideas on the Plaza development in Downtown Santa Monica. Ross introduces Clara Harter, our new reporter at the Santa Monica Daily Press. They discuss her background, how she got here, and some interesting story ideas. Feel free to send story ideas to [email protected].
Newly appointed City Council member Kristin McCowan
July 25, 2020 00:51 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBReporter Brennon Dixson has a chat with newly appointed Santa Monica City Council Member Kristan McCowan. Edited by Mari Kubani
City Council Appointment
July 09, 2020 23:48 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB120 residents applied for the vacant Santa Monica City Council appointment. Ross and Matt talk shop about what they think the Council will be looking for and what variables apply to the decision. A list of candidates can be found at https://www.smgov.net/Departments/Clerk/Boards_and_Commissions/City_Council_Appointment.aspx This episode was edited by Mari Kubani.
Santa Monica Brew Works
July 01, 2020 23:51 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBA quick COVID update for 4th of July Weekend, then Matt has a discussion with Scott Francis, Cofounder and CEO, and Johnny Wardell, Marketing Director from Santa Monica Brew Works. www.santamonicabrewworks.com.
Mike Vaughan. Fireworks, DEVMO and Main Street.
June 26, 2020 00:44 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSanta Monica waterman Mike Vaughan dies suddenly. Fireworks in neighborhoods, DEVMO drops a Santa Monica track, Main Street going outdoors. https://soundcloud.com/devmomusic/santa-monica
The Juneteenth Episode. Mike Feinstein talks with Karen Gunn, Robbie Jones, Ashley London and Barry Snell about the Black Agenda in Santa Monica, what it means and what needs to change.
June 19, 2020 01:16 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBGuest host Mike Feinstein has a discussion with local black community leaders about the Black Agenda, what needs to change and what it's like to be black in Santa Monica.
Main Street Promenade? Get ready for the new Main Street, with Hunter Hall from the Main Street Business Improvement Association.
June 18, 2020 01:23 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBMain Street will be changing things up to allow for more pedestrian traffic, more parklets, and outdoor dining. A discussion with Hunter Hall, the director of the Main Street Business Improvement Association. This was originally recorded just before the Santa Monica looting and riots.
Black Girls Surf organizes a worldwide paddle out. Talking with Alleanna Clark, a Persian American surfer and Amani Lawrence, a black local surfer about race, protests and what the protest represents
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRoss talks with Elleana Clark and Amani Lawrence about surfing, race, and the recent worldwide paddle out organized by Black Girls Surf.
Black Girls Surf organizes a worldwide paddle out. Talking with Alleanna Clarke, a Persian American surfer and Amani Lawrence, a black local surfer about race, protests and what the protest represents
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRoss talks with Elleana Clarke and Amani Lawrence about surfing, race, and the recent worldwide paddle out organized by Black Girls Surf.
Town is still locked down, boarded up. Local protests come in all shapes, sizes and levels of organization. Some insight on what moved and failed this week.
June 06, 2020 03:54 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBRoss and Matt talk about the ongoing protests happening on a daily basis in Santa Monica following the looting and rioting, and why so many people are still angry, confused, nervous or just downright angry. Where is the city and police communication failing?
The aftermath. A conversation with Chief of Police Cynthia Renaud and Interim City Manager Lane Dilg
June 04, 2020 03:06 - 55 minutes - 51 MBRoss Furukawa and Matt Hall describe the state of the city after the riots and looting, and the questions that listeners and readers are demanding answers. Matt has a discussion with Chief Renaud and Interim City Manager Lane Dilg on their accounts of what they saw that day, where they were, and how decisions were made in the deployment of Santa Monica police, neighboring police forces and the National Guard.
Protesting, riots and looting. What the heck just happened?
June 01, 2020 21:59 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRoss and Matt discuss the events of Sunday, May 31st. On the ground accounts of the riots and looting, some strong opinions on what went wrong and where we should have done better. This is a raw, very early account of what we saw as we covered this very dark day in Santa Monica history.
Lane Dilg, Interim City Manager talks about layoffs and budget cuts.
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBLane Dilg discusses priorities for Santa Monica in light of the recent budget cuts. She talks about what the city has done to shrink its workforce, and the methodology used in this challenging time. Matt and Lane dive into some of the details of programs, jobs and other areas that will see significant reductions that will affect residents.
Getting to know Lane Dilg, Interim Santa Monica City Manager.
May 08, 2020 22:37 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMatt and Lane talk about her experience, neighborhoods, and favorite restaurants. They discuss her qualifications, and her view of the role as City Manager, the current economic stress and finding solutions together as a community.