Karen Bass, who was sworn in as Los Angeles' first female mayor less than two weeks ago, has hit the ground running by declaring a state of emergency on homelessness on Day 1 of her administration. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen speaks with Mayor Bass on her plans for getting a handle on homelessness, her dream project of beautifying LA and building her administration.
It was the Oscars of Los Angeles politics. Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was there and so was Vice President Kamala Harris, who swore in the city's first woman and the second Black person to be elected mayor in the City of Angels. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down LA Mayor Karen Bass' inauguration and its political repercussions.
From a new initiative on redistricting being advanced by the state to Sheriff Robert Luna officially assuming duties and appointing his undersheriff, it was a busy week in local politics. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down the changes.
Angelenos did away with many incumbents during the elections and voted for many political newcomers, including Kenneth Mejia. Now comes a period of transition, where he and others must decide who they want on their team. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani discuss one of Mejia's appointments, and point out that getting the job and doing the job are two different things.
Kenneth Mejia, a 32-year-old accountant, defeated three-term Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz in the race for LA city controller. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen talks to the newly elected Mejia to discuss campaign tactics, the thrill of winning and his plans for the LA Police Department.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayoral race, becoming the first woman elected to lead the city. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Sara Sadhwani and guest, UCLA professor of political science and psychology Efrén Pérez, break down the nail-biting SoCal political races, including the hotly contested mayoral race between Bass and Caruso and the congressional battle between Mike Garcia and Christy Smith.
On Election Day, Rick Caruso went to Boyle Heights to cast his vote. While he doesn't live in the area, it was a strategic move for the LA mayoral candidate. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani point out Caruso's not-so-secret campaign strategy: woo the votes of the oft-ignored Latino and Asian American electorates.
Election season brought forth several scandals, including the Los Angeles City Hall audio leak and the attack of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. But in California, another battle is brewing, thanks to the top-two primary system. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani dive into the vicious Democrat versus Democrat political races in SoCal.
Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who are vying to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, faced off in the latest, and final, mayoral candidate forum. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani dissect the forum held at the Jewish Federation of Greater LA.
LA City Councilman Kevin de León has announced he will not resign amid an uproar over a leaked tape that revealed him participating in a meeting in which Latino officials made racist remarks. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani have plenty to say about de León's defiant resistance to the calls for his resignation. About the Podcast In the official companion podcast to her nightly show, "Inside The Issues,” Spectrum News 1 political anchor Alex Cohen brings listene...
A leaked conversation between three Los Angeles City Council members and a top labor leader that included racist remarks has roiled City Hall. “Inside the Issues: The Podcast” hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani dive headfirst into the scandal and fallout. About the Podcast In the official companion podcast to her nightly show, "Inside The Issues,” Spectrum News 1 political anchor Alex Cohen brings listeners inside the world of SoCal politics. From the personalities to the races and what goes on ...
This week, it came out that billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who is trying to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, has already spent more than $60 million in the race against Rep. Karen Bass. “Inside the Issues: The Podcast” hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down how the candidates are spending the money.
On the debut episode of the new "Inside the Issues: The Podcast," hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break down a contentious county supervisor race and discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade back in June, which has become a hot topic this election season.
In the official companion podcast to her nightly show, "Inside The Issues”, Spectrum News 1 political anchor Alex Cohen brings listeners inside the world of SoCal politics. From the personalities, to the races and what goes on behind closed doors, Alex and political science professor Sara Sadhwani cover it all. Join every Thursday for a spirited discussion that's as informative as it is fun.
Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has picked up the endorsement of all five Los Angeles County supervisors and all the other candidates for sheriff he defeated in the primary. He joins us this week to talk about why he got into law enforcement and what he would do about alleged deputy gangs if elected. Plus, a special announcement from the SoCal in 17 team. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCa l in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @ alexcohe ...
As Southern California faces blistering heat, we're joined by Los Angeles Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura, who is one of just three in the country. Segura opens up about how her parents' struggle with heat-related illness informed her approach to this new and critical role, and she shares her vision for the job. Plus, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on why we cannot let ourselves think this week was just a weird, warm fluke.
As classes resume at the University of Southern California, we are joined by professor Manuel Pastor, who teaches a course called “Los Angeles and the American Dream.” He shares how LA holds a special place in the American narrative — a land of great opportunity but also great disparity. We then speak with Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, about how his upbringing in the Coachella Valley has influenced his strategy on conservation. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex ...
This week, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is back with us to discuss why he has not shown up at recent hearings of the LA County Civilian Oversight Commission investigating deputy gangs. He also shares his thoughts about the approved measure that will allow voters to decide whether the LA County Board of Supervisors can remove a sheriff. Then, Inspector General Max Huntsman offers his take on the sheriff's behavior and what has been happening within the department for decades. Get in...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original episode from Feb. 18, 2022, click here . What would California look like if we eliminated poverty? According to former Stockton mayor Michael Tubbs , that's no science fiction plot but rather a plausible version of our future. Tubbs recently launched a new initiative called End Poverty in California. He joins us to explain his EPIC vision and how important personal narratives are when it comes to understanding the lives of poor people. Get in ...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original podcast from Dec. 17, 2021, click here . Republicans talk in headlines, Democrats speak in fine print, so how can those on the Left do a better job of messaging? Last December, Ben Meiselas , host of " The MeidasTouch " podcast, joined us to talk about creating an effective political message and why many Democrats are lousy at it. Plus, Rep. Katie Porter shared her approach for selling the American public on the Build Back Better Act. Get in T...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original podcast from Sept. 3, 2021, click here . In 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Assemblyman Rob Bonta to the role of California Attorney General after Xavier Becerra was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Bonta sprung into action in his first hundred days by combating hate incidents against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community and cracking down on privately owned prisons and immigration detention centers. Bont...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original podcast from Oct. 1, 2021, click here . Last fall, after weeks of speculation, Rep. Karen Bass made it official she was running to be the next mayor of Los Angeles. At the time, she joined us to share why. Find out more about just how deep her LA roots go and why she almost did not get into politics at all. Plus, we discuss what went wrong with the bipartisan police reform bill she co-authored and Congress failed to pass. Get in Touch Want to ...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original podcast from Feb. 4, 2022, click here . As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, we're bringing you a conversation with Russia expert Dr. Fiona Hill, who dives into her experience working in the Trump administration and what it was like to testify before Congress on Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. Hill recently penned a memoir called " There is Nothing for You Here ," where she reveals a lot about her life, wor...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original podcast from July 30, 2021, click here . This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia duked it out on Twitter over vaccines. Find out why politicians thrive on spewing COVID-19 falsehoods and why regular Joes are using codewords like Maxine instead of vaccine and Moana instead of Moderna with former White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt. The "In the Bubble" podcast host explains why he's not too concerned about v...
This is an encore episode. To listen to the original episode from March 11, 2022, click here . Oscar-nominated filmmaker Adam McKay is with us to talk about his latest film “ Don’t Look Up ” and how life imitated art, which imitated life. The man behind the “Anchorman” franchise also opens up about his beef with broadcast news and how he thinks it could be better. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCa l in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @ alexcohe ni...
As a filmmaker, mother of four and wife of California’s governor, Jennifer Siebel Newsom knows a thing or two about trying to balance work and family. Her new documentary “Fair Play” looks at the imbalanced gender dynamic that exists in many American households and the toll it takes on our society. The first partner joins host Alex Cohen to discuss the film, her own personal experiences in this realm and her thoughts on Roe v. Wade. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCa l in 1...
As the House Committee on Jan. 6 wraps up its fifth public hearing, we're joined by member Adam Schiff of Burbank. The Democrat breaks down what the goals of the committee are and how they hope to get there. Plus, Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State University, San Bernardino, discusses the role of groups like the Proud Boys and the Oathkeepers and why their rhetoric resonates so strongly in places like Southern California. Get in Touch Want to as...
This Father's Day weekend, we talk about dads and how they are portrayed on television with Geena Davis. Her Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media recently published a new report titled "This is US? How TV Does and Doesn't Get Men's Caregiving." Davis explains why Hollywood needs to do better than bumbling dads like Homer Simpson. Plus, local writer and mom Suzanne Barston sheds light on the long-standing debate over formula feeding and why it's getting more heated as formula has been scarce....
One big night with so many contests — this week, voters cast their choices on dozens of political contests with huge implications for California’s future. We break down the results with “Inside Golden State Politics” host Sherry Bebitch Jeffe and CalMatters reporter Ben Christopher. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCal in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @alexcoheninla In this Episode Find Sherry Bebitch Jeffe on Twitter: @sbjusc Find Ben Christopher...
California Senate leader Toni Atkins — who has repeatedly made history in state politics — joins us to talk about her experiences as an openly gay legislator. She also discusses her work at Southern California clinics, which offer abortions and how that has shaped her views on reproductive rights. Get in Touch Want to ask Alex a question? Visit the SoCa l in 17 page On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 or her handle @ alexcohe ninl a In this Episode Find Sen. Toni Atkins on Twitter: @SenToniAtkin...
