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Conservative or progressive: What the election could tell us about LA politics
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - February 16, 2024 18:55 - 27 minutesCalifornia's primary election is a little over two weeks away, and big money is making its way into local races — pitting moderate Democrats against progressive Democrats. Plus, the Senate race heats up with Rep. Adam Schiff launching ads featuring Republican Steve Garvey. "Inside the Issues: ...
The race for 2nd place: The fight to become California's next senator
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - February 09, 2024 15:40 - 33 minutesRep. Adam Schiff continues in the lead in California's Senate race, but former professional baseball player Steve Garvey poses a threat to another Democrat that aspires to make it to the general election ballot. Plus, after Nikki Haley's embarrassing defeat in Nevada, what her candidacy brings...
What's really happening at the border?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - February 02, 2024 18:04 - 23 minutesImmigration seems to be the No. 1 issue across the country, and Republicans are attempting to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over it. The issue will play out in some congressional districts in California, potentially shifting the balance of power in the House. "Inside t...
Could Gov. Newsom replace President Biden as the presidential nominee?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - January 26, 2024 16:28 - 30 minutesRepublican strategist Anne Hyde Dunsmore joins "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen to dissect former President Donald Trump's sweeping win in New Hampshire and how Nikki Haley has managed to get under his skin. Plus, Republican Steve Garvey joins three Democratic candidates on sta...
Transparency in LA city politics with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - January 19, 2024 18:16 - 29 minutesAs "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen is on a much-deserved break, co-host Sara Sadhwani is joined by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to discuss her role in selecting the LA Police Department's next chief of police. Plus, as a member of the Housing and Homelessness...
Newsom's budget: The good, the bad and the ugly
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - January 12, 2024 16:20 - 33 minutesGov. Gavin Newsom revealed his budget plans to address an almost $38 billion deficit this week. During the presentation, he slammed the Wall Street Journal for a recent wealth tax editorial. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break it down. Then, there's been...
The battle over the ballot: Democrats differ on Trump strategy
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - January 05, 2024 16:04 - 29 minutesA local bakery closed its doors after three decades and blamed the high cost of doing business in California. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani look at the trend that could further impact the states' $68 billion deficit. Also, the attempt to get former Presi...
An 'ambitious politician' lands new role in the Assembly
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - December 29, 2023 15:55 - 22 minutes"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen wraps up the year by interviewing California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, who Politico recently described as an "ambitious politician." Bryan comments on that label and explains why he opposed a bill to make the sex trafficking of a minor a serio...
California attorney general's fight against climate change, Trump and his future political aspirations
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - December 21, 2023 18:30 - 15 minutesAs we wrap up the year, "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen is bringing listeners conversations with politicians who are ones to watch in 2024, including California's Attorney General Rob Bonta. Bonta discusses his approach to fighting climate change and recent changes in school d...
Hunter Biden makes his case — on the steps of Congress
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - December 15, 2023 18:39 - 24 minutesMalibu's own Hunter Biden, beaten down and his reputation in the mud, makes his case for redemption — on the steps of Congress. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down the additional scrutiny he is facing. Then, traffic jams are nothing new in Los Angel...
Kevin McCarthy’s departure: What it means for Congress, California
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - December 08, 2023 18:07 - 21 minutesKevin McCarthy has had enough and is heading home. Hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down the startling development and what it means for both Congress and California. Plus, President Joe Biden is coming to town. They look at his fundraising plans in Southern California amid his reelect...
Newsom-DeSantis debate upends system of tradition
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - December 01, 2023 23:39 - 37 minutes"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani deconstruct the red state, blue state debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom that came with a side helping of Sean Hannity. Who won? Does anyone care? Speaking of Newsom, his plan to help those struggling with mental hea...
California Democratic Convention started optimistically and ended in chaos
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - November 24, 2023 17:13 - 28 minutesAs tradition has it, November is full of surprises in the world of politics, and Thanksgiving week was no different. Coming off the heals of the Democratic Convention in Sacramento, Rep. Tony Cárdenas declared he would not seek reelection next year for the 29th Congressional District seat repr...
The fallout of the 10 Freeway shutdown in LA
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - November 17, 2023 19:11 - 32 minutesWhile the smoldering 10 Freeway slowed to a stop, the blame game was full speed ahead. Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed the fire was believed to be arson, but there were plenty of opinions flying around. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and guest host Kate Cagle run headfirst into t...
Buckle up: 'Topsy-turvy' events shake up California politics
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - November 10, 2023 17:54 - 27 minutesBuckle up. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani try to make sense of the "topsy-turvy" events in local politics. This week, brawls broke out at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance when a film screened about the Hamas attack on Israel. And earlier in the week, an ...
Councilman's aide drops antisemitic, sexist social media bombs
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - November 03, 2023 15:20 - 28 minutesThe situation in the Middle East continues to have ripple effects in Southern California, causing a divide even among those on the left. Protest at college campuses and across the city have given a rise to antisemitic events. Earlier this week, one such event took place at Canter's Deli, where...
What will the new House speaker mean for SoCal representatives?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - October 26, 2023 22:45 - 25 minutesMore than three weeks after the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the saga to find the next speaker of the House is finally over - will the left's simmering rage at the election of Speaker Mike Johnson mean trouble for SoCal Republican representatives? "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Co...
War in the Middle East, Congress turmoil hit SoCal politics
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - October 20, 2023 15:57 - 30 minutesIt's been a wild ride in the ongoing House speaker vote and so has it been for the conflict in the Middle East. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani discuss how the battle for leadership in Congress and the Middle East war have roiled Southern California politics...
The battle in Israel divides SoCal politicians
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - October 13, 2023 14:16 - 37 minutesThe Palestinian and Israeli conflict that has lit up the Middle East has drawn battle lines in SoCal as well. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani dig deep into the ripple effect it's had on local politics. Then, this past week was the one-year anniversary of the...
The Feinstein effect: How do you follow a legend?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - October 06, 2023 16:32 - 28 minutesChaos in the House overshadowed the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, with SoCal native Kevin McCarthy being ousted as speaker this week. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani get their arms around the life and legend of the late senator. They also discuss what it...
Who won the 2nd Republican debate? Some say it was Gavin Newsom
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - September 29, 2023 17:34 - 28 minutesHot on the heels of the Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, all eyes turn to Anaheim, which is hosting the California Republican Convention. Among those attending is former President Donald J. Trump. In this episode taped before the news of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein death was...
You down with NPP? Republican strategist Anne Hyde Dunsmore on the impact of NPP voters
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - September 22, 2023 08:30 - 34 minutesOn this week’s episode, GOP strategist and fundraiser Anne Hyde Dunsmore joins “Inside the Issues” podcast host Alex Cohen to break down the NPP (no party preference phenomenon) and how it is weakening the GOP. As the gap between Democrats and Republicans grows, Dunsmore says some voters belie...
Revenge or public service? Alex Villanueva is running for county supervisor
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - September 15, 2023 08:30 - 27 minutesFormer Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva, thrashed in his re-election bid, announces a run for a county supervisor. "Inside the Issues" podcast hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani wonder whether he's motivated by public service or revenge on the supervisors who made his term one long politica...
Optimism in the war against homelessness in LA
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - September 07, 2023 17:10 - 25 minutesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had a meeting of the minds this week at City Hall about homelessness. Along with other city mayors, they meet with Biden senior adviser Tom Perez. Perez preached optimism, not futility, when discussing LA homelessness. When is a fed not a fatalist? "Inside the Is...
Mark Ridley-Thomas indignant, but still convicted
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - August 31, 2023 16:28 - 25 minutesThis week, former Supervisor and Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison, with the judge specifically saying they wanted to make an example out of him. Ridley-Thomas dug in his heels with a statement before the sentencing, but was convicted anyway....
Is a debate not a debate without the front-runner?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - August 24, 2023 19:15 - 26 minutesThe first event of the 2024 presidential election cycle took place in Milwaukee. And California took center stage when participants brought up the topic of crime and safety. It happened on the same night a mass shooting in Orange County claimed the lives of four people, including the gunman. T...
John Eastman fights disbarment and disgrace
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - August 17, 2023 17:45 - 24 minutesThere is now a fourth indictment against former President Donald Trump, and while it's all playing out in Georgia, there's a California connection: a former dean and professor at Chapman law school. Trump attorney John Eastman, who was among the 19 indicted, does not want to be disbarred, and ...
Curren Price: Will the council play nice or will he pay a price?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - August 10, 2023 17:36 - 19 minutesLos Angeles City Council member Curren Price returned to City Hall this week after being booked on corruption charges. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Sara Sadhwani and co-host Kate Cagle, who is filling in for Alex Cohen, discuss his return. Will he pay a price for his alleged transgres...
The anti-mask, anti-vax RFK Jr. storms into SoCal
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - August 03, 2023 15:37 - 23 minutesSome serious presidential politics are happening across Southern California. Former President Donald Trump announced he'll attend the GOP convention in Anaheim. The second GOP primary debate will take place at the Ronald Reagan Library. And the California GOP recently held a fundraiser for Kenne...
Strikes seize LA. And so do UFOs?
Inside the Issues: The Podcast - July 27, 2023 15:37 - 22 minutesWhile workers battle for wages on the ground, our representatives look to the sky - is it a bird, is it a plane, or is it a UFO? California Rep. Robert Garcia was the leading Democrat on the subcommittee held on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. He said the American people deserved transparency. ...
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