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Oct 1, 2026 · 38:59
On this art-ivist and broadcaster Dominique DiPrima looks at the terrible story of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike who was lethally injected twice and did not die. What…
Oct 1, 2026 · 42:03
On this podcast Dominique DiPrima sits down with activist, author and legal mind Jody Armour to take on issues in the 2026 general election. Jody David Armour is the Roy P.…
Oct 1, 2026 · 41:41
Rev. Oliver E. Buie is a long‑time Los Angeles‑based pastor and community leader, best known for his stewardship of Bel‑Vue Community Presbyterian Church and his extensive work…
Sep 30, 2026 · 39:50
On this podcast we look how one woman's hard knock childhood and story of redemption informs her passion for voting and her unique ability to see what ballot propositions are…
Sep 30, 2026 · 38:19
Poet/author and activist Kevin Powell is in our wealth building spotlight. Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today.…
Sep 30, 2026 · 39:46
On this podcast Dominique DiPrima unboxes LA things: Artist Lauren Halsey's funky collab w/Flea, DJ Pee Wee and Erykah Badu and it's California love, the LA Jewish Federation…
Sep 29, 2026 · 38:59
On this podcast we look at recent tension between the Black and Latino communities in Los Angeles after Dominique receives a flood of hateful comments on Tik Tok following her…
Sep 29, 2026 · 39:41
On this podcast author/artist and award-winning journalist Jarrett Hill joins five-time EMMY winner Dominique DiPrima to read between the headlines: government propaganda ads,…
Sep 29, 2026 · 38:09
On this pod we break down California Proposition 39 and look at the arrests, and subpoenas coming from the DOJ in support of the measure. Vincent Harris is a political aide and…
Sep 28, 2026 · 39:17
Leroy Thomas is a semi-retired IT and real estate professional. Venus Thomas is a retired talent agency, founder of the Thomas Talent Agency. They have been married for 53 years…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:44
Meditation Instructor and astrologer Saharah Ali leads a guided meditation and affirmation, breaks down Maris in Leo and how to find and follow our innate wisdom. Five-time Emmy…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:56
KBLA host and LA Progressive journalist James Farr shares his encounter with L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman at a recent Altadena recovery townhall meeting. Farr…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:11
Attorney Ben Crump's moves after a Mississippi Grand Jury declined to bring criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, has the local DA furious. Did Crump outsmart a coverup…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:05
Stevon Lewis, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Impostor Syndrome. He has BAs in Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from Cal State Fullerton and…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:59
On this episode of Freedmen Fridays, we explore the Jamaican reparations claim, the role of Rastafari in reparations and the current petition to King Charles, III. Dr. Imani…
Sep 24, 2026 · 41:55
Dominique DiPrima looks at the back story on $466 million in affordable housing funds coming to Los Angeles; refutes the online trolls accusing her of problematic responses to…
Sep 24, 2026 · 42:38
Stevon Lewis, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Impostor Syndrome. He has BAs in Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from Cal State Fullerton and…
Sep 24, 2026 · 40:15
Tech leaders appear to be playing 4D chess not checkers. Their latest move includes appealing to the United Nations to help get AI in check. But what's really going on? Do Better…
Sep 23, 2026 · 40:45
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Sep 23, 2026 · 37:13
Bravery can take many forms. For Danielle Ponder it took the shape of a leap of faith: leaving her successful day job working in the public defender’s office in her hometown of…
Sep 23, 2026 · 40:49
On this podcast Curtis Young, Chief Engineer of Closed Loop Engineering is in the Wealth Building Spotlight. Later in the hour Dominique DiPrima breaks down the grand jury…
Sep 22, 2026 · 41:44
Artist. Visionary. Funkateer. South Central Archivist. Lauren Halsey has centered her practice around art, architecture, and community engagement. Her work addresses crucial…
Sep 22, 2026 · 41:29
Dominique DiPrima is joined by civil rights and criminal defense attorney Jaaye Person Lynn to put a legal lens on a series of troubling stories in the headlines. Attorney Person…
Sep 22, 2026 · 40:54
Dominique DiPrima is a five-time EMMY award-winning journalist, activist and talk radio host. On this pod she breaks down the blockbuster Paramount/Warner Bros. merger which is…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:46
Dominique is joined by her Millennial LGBTQ+ friend MkCoi Zeno to get messy on relationships, dating and the rules of the road for his generation. Are women better at cheating?…
Sep 21, 2026 · 42:02
On this pod, Saharah Ali challenges us to embrace change and take our power back. She Breaks down Libra Season and the continuing challenge of Venus in Scorpio. In the second…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:00
On this podcast Dominique DiPrima is joined by California Faculty Association Politic Director Dr. Melina Abdullah fresh back from the Congressional Black Caucus weekend. Are…
Sep 16, 2026 · 39:51
Dr. Julianne Malveaux is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women. She is an economist, author and commentator who’s popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black…
Sep 16, 2026 · 38:33
A car plows into a Metro Bus killing three; a traveling nurse speeds through and intersection leaving six dead; an elderly man careens into a farmers' market and ten people lose…
Sep 16, 2026 · 37:20
After the LA County Board of Supervisors voted to delay Supervisor Mitchell's motion to investigate deputy gangs, where do we go from here? Dominique DiPrima and ES Advisors…
Sep 15, 2026 · 40:51
On this podcast we play a fun new game created by award-winning journalists and authors Tre'Vell Anderson and Jarrett Hill. Miles and Dominique go toe-to-toe, and we end with a…
Sep 15, 2026 · 39:10
Alzheimer's Disease is disproportionately impacting the African American community. On today's podcast two personally impacted movers and shakers share their journey, what they…
Sep 14, 2026 · 39:08
On this Podcast Regina Louise and Dominique DiPrima focus on the means and methods to overcome trauma and move from victim to victor. Regina Louise is an author, child advocate,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 39:02
Meditation instructor/Sound healer/astrologer and yoga teacher Saharah Ali takes us through a guided meditation, affirmation and astrological forecast as we move mindfully into…
Sep 14, 2026 · 40:31
On this pod we consider the warning of the tech bros. including Sam Altman and Bill Gates, who say AI could end the human race in the next few years. Is it hype? Or is this an…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:38
April Chapman is a conservative Christian speaker, writer, and podcast host. April Chapman is a conservative Christian speaker, writer, and podcast host. She is also a Project 21…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:21
Atty Jaaye Person Lynn is a graduate of Hampton University and Howard University School of Law. He started his solo law practice in 2013, with most of his work being in criminal…
Sep 8, 2026 · 39:59
Is Trump's top persecutor in Cali holding his post illegally? Will DA Nathan Hochman bring charges against SoCal Edison? What's the real deal with Barrio Athletics? Dominique…
Sep 4, 2026 · 39:47
Adam Mahoney is the national climate and environment reporter at Capital B News, a nonprofit newsroom focused on the Black experience…
Sep 4, 2026 · 40:04
#FreedmenFridays #Reparations
Sep 4, 2026 · 43:11
On this pod Dominique and Ed cover both hot button and sleeper issues. What does the Trump Administration's arrest of a podcaster mean for free speech on social media and in…
Sep 3, 2026 · 38:46
On this podcast we delve into how technology can provide an open door to careers in the entertainment industry and how to make sure we are on the winning side of AI. Dominique…
Sep 3, 2026 · 38:56
On this podcast Dominique DiPrima is joined by California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan as we await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature on his bill which would require California…
Sep 3, 2026 · 39:29
The phone lines are open and the topics are real: Barrio Athletics proposed run/walk in the heart of cultural LA, ICE's electric shock gloves may be banned in California and what…
Sep 2, 2026 · 37:37
On this episode of Well-Being Wednesday, rapper Money B of Digital Underground crashes the wellness party to talk about the 35th anniversary of their "Sex Packets" album. Leo…
Sep 2, 2026 · 41:55
Buddy Lewis is back...And so is Whacked Out Wednesday! Roland "Buddy" Lewis is a comedian, actor, writer and voice-over artist. He has appeared in numerous television and film…
Sep 2, 2026 · 41:21
Dominique opens the phone lines for a conversation on the controversy that has erupted after the run/walk club Barrio Athletics announced an event in Leimert Park? Should they be…
Sep 1, 2026 · 40:31
LA Mayor Karen Bass is the Chief Executive of the second largest city in the nation. Mayor Bass was born and raised in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Hamilton High School. She…
Sep 1, 2026 · 42:57
On this podcast we get into the rising use of cannabis in the United States as it is increasingly decriminalized, how best to navigate mental health challenges, why national…
Sep 1, 2026 · 40:52
On this podcast we look at yesterday's murder conviction of Duane "Keefe D" Davis with Attorney Areva Martin. What happened in court, the sentencing, the planned appeal, the…
Aug 31, 2026 · 39:21
Gregg T. Daniel is an award-winning director, producer, and actor with an extensive career spanning theater, television, and film. A celebrated interpreter of August Wilson’s…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:57
In this edition of Mindful Monday astrologer, yoga teacher and numerologist Saharah Ali leads us in a guided meditation/affirmation and breaks down the transition out of a…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:13
Millions of pounds of rotting food has finally been removed from the burnt down Lineage Corp Boyle Heights warehouse, SoCal Edison is still dodging fair payouts after their…
Aug 31, 2026 · 39:45
Garvey Nation and TAG TEAM Marketing International, Inc. were founded by, and are owned by, Delxino (pronounced 'Del-Zee-No') and Deborah Wilson de Briano. This highly…
Aug 31, 2026 · 38:46
On this episode of our weekly reparations conversation Dominique DiPrima is joined by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter author of Radical Reparations: Healing a Nation.…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:44
Dominique is joined by Akili of Black Lives Matter Grassroots to look at the worldwide mobilization in support of unjustly imprisoned teenager Karmelo Anthony planned for this…
Aug 28, 2026 · 35:38
For nearly three decades, writer, musician, poet, director, and actor Saul Williams has occupied a singular place in Black culture, resisting the confines of genre across music,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 39:32
Dominique DiPrima is joined by activist Pastor Evan "Reegie" Bunch who speaks on the police killing of Frank Tyson and why the officers pleaded guilty right as the August 10th…
Aug 28, 2026 · 40:33
On this podcast Emmy award-winning host and producer Dominique DiPrima breaks down the many ways the super-rich are trying to defeat California's Prop 40. Rap Artist Miles Low…
Aug 26, 2026 · 39:22
On this podcast we delve into the sometimes friendly and sometimes fraught relationship between Africans and Black Americans with a man who is dedicated to fostering unity and…
Aug 26, 2026 · 40:05
Civil rights attorney Chris Martin weighs in on the recent rash of Black people found hanging from trees and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on mail in voting and how SCOTUS is…
Aug 26, 2026 · 39:31
Sherri and Dominique show love for Dolly Parton and get candid on the upcoming election, TV police, LA's District Attorney and knowing what the hell you are voting for. Sherri…
Aug 25, 2026 · 39:44
Dominique DiPrima looks at why Democrats continue to move to the right and defang themselves in search of higher office or "electability." Dominique is joined for the second half…
Aug 25, 2026 · 40:00
Gary Indiana and Memphis Tennessee are both majority Black cities that recently suffered massive storms causing widespread power outages. Why is it taking so long for them to get…
Aug 25, 2026 · 39:37
Dominique DiPrima is a five-time Emmy Award winner and a longtime radio broadcaster. On this podcast she brings out the nuances and missed moments of critical SoCal topics. Rap…
Aug 24, 2026 · 42:00
On this edition of "Black Marriage Monday" communication specialist and author Dr. James Smith, Jr applies rules and techniques of communication to romantic relationships and…
Aug 24, 2026 · 39:09
Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, a sound bath specialist, astrologer and meditation instructor. On this edition of Mindful Mondays, she unboxes the Pisces full moon, three planets…
Aug 24, 2026 · 26:17
Will the latest reports on the Altadena Eaton Fire help fire victims get justice? Is Governor Gavin Newsom making moves to protect SoCal Edison and other utilities from making…
Aug 19, 2026 · 40:12
Noelle Reid, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and the medical director of Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group, located in Culver City, California. Dr.…
Aug 19, 2026 · 41:10
LA City and County's resources for small business support is our Wealth Building Wednesday topic. Next, DiPrima open phones lines for callers to weigh in on trending topics. The…
Aug 19, 2026 · 44:25
Attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn, Esq. argus that Ai is changing the court systems making it a paradox method during court findings. unreliable voting polls. Atty. Person-Lynn also…
Aug 18, 2026 · 41:03
The LA Jazz Festival was cancelled just days before its scheduled launch. Planned as 17 days of community-based events, socially innovative programming and international artists,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 40:16
Dominique DiPrima and Dr. Nii Quartelai Quartey break down the issues in today's primary election, speak on Oprah Winfrey's disavowal of Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil, look at Stephen A.…
Aug 18, 2026 · 41:12
Dominique DiPrima is a five-time EMMY Award winner and NAB Crystal award recipient. On this pod she untangles the latest on the killing of Keith Porter, the 29 attorneys general…
Aug 17, 2026 · 40:39
Actress/Comedian Del Harrison has made the choice to remain celibate until she is married. On this podcast we look at the benefits and perils of celibacy, the incel epidemic, the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 40:21
On this podcast we look at the astrological outlook for Virgo season, self-love, discernment vs. judgment and physical and spiritual techniques for feeling better and taking our…
Aug 17, 2026 · 41:40
On this podcast we break down the case of the cop who tried to report other cops for hundreds of racist, sexist and homophobic comments and why he's now facing 13 years in prison…
Aug 14, 2026 · 40:36
Ramila Tekle and Sofia Olmedo graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 2026 at the top of their class and are headed to UC Berkeley and UC Davis, respectively. On this podcast they…
Aug 14, 2026 · 41:50
On this edition of #FreedmenFridays we take a look at the mental health aspect of reparations. Dr. Ramel Smith, PhD, LP, CMPC AKA Dr. Ramel Kweku Amoasi Akyirefi is a licensed…
Aug 14, 2026 · 43:18
On this podcast we speak on the incredible story of Biddy Mason, an enslaved woman who walked from Mississippi to California, fought for her freedom in court and rose to become…
Aug 13, 2026 · 40:14
Lenny McAllister is a Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. Lenny has appeared regularly as a nationally renowned op-ed writer, political analyst, and media staple on…
Aug 13, 2026 · 40:55
Felicia Morris, better known by her stage name, The Poetess, is a pioneering rap artist, hip hop historian and radio personality. On this podcast these two hip hop lifers weigh…
Aug 13, 2026 · 39:38
Dominique DiPrima is a writer, producer, community activist, Emmy award winning television host and longtime radio broadcaster. On this podcast she speaks on the role of Latino…
Aug 12, 2026 · 40:46
Mori Taheripour is a globally recognized negotiation expert and a 12-time award-winning Wharton instructor. She is the author of Bring Yourself: How to Negotiate Fearlessly On…
Aug 12, 2026 · 40:48
Cali Kara, owner of the line dance company Rhythm and Release is in the wealth building spotlight. She is using dance to help folks lose weight, have fun and teaming up with…
Aug 12, 2026 · 42:08
On today's pod DiPrima is in her hallelujah era after Mayor Karen Bass stopped by Leimert Park to bring some relief to businesses and residents in connection with Destination…
Aug 12, 2026 · 40:02
Scholars say it's Hip Hop's 53rd birthday. What do you say? UraelB is a hip hop emcee from Inglewood. He found his creative expression amidst harsh realities through poetry and…
Aug 12, 2026 · 39:49
Dick is a long-time publisher, Vietnam Veteran and antiwar activist. Dick, and his wife Sharon Kyle, launched the LA Progressive in 2008 with a mission to provide a platform for…
Aug 12, 2026 · 41:48
On this podcast we look at the perils and opportunities for Black women's health in the MAGA era - from miscarriage care to mental health to menopause education to rites of…
Aug 10, 2026 · 41:34
Amra Kioni Abdullah is host of The BLM Youth Vanguard Takeover of This is Not a Drill on KBLA Talk 1580 radio, she is an HBCU student, an activist and an influencer on social…
Aug 10, 2026 · 26:28
On this podcast Jasmyne and Dominique take on some hot button issues and the demise of some community hubs. Jasmyne Cannick is a delegate for the LA County Democratic Party, a…
Aug 10, 2026 · 39:20
Saharah Ali is an astrologer, meditation instructor, yoga teacher and sound healer. On this podcast she launches us into eclipse season, Mercury in Leo a meteor shower and a time…
Aug 7, 2026 · 35:28
Diamond Ice Girl is one of the first to wear the mantle of West Coast female gangsta rappers. She was an original member of Gangsta B**ch Mentality. GBM: Sylk-E. Fyne, Chan Loc…
Aug 7, 2026 · 41:09
Khansa Jones-Muhammad, better known as Friday Jones, is a reparations advocate and educator. KJ is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission,…
Aug 7, 2026 · 46:19
On Monday August 10, the City of Santa Monica is naming a street after Silas White, the creator of The Ebony Beach Club as part of its reparations initiative, now known as "the…
Aug 6, 2026 · 37:42
Paris McCoy is the Executive Director of Tec Leimert. Ms. McCoy is a multifaceted professional, who transforms intricate ideas into visually compelling narratives as a Transmedia…
Aug 6, 2026 · 41:44
DiPrima breaks down America's race factor and explains more about Nolan Well's death and impact, and more hot topics. Next, DiPrima open phone lines for callers can weight in.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 41:46
Ed Sanders is a KBLA correspondent and the founder and CEO of E.S. Advisors an electoral and public policy consulting firm. On this podcast Dominique & Ed argue about…
Aug 5, 2026 · 39:59
On this episode of Well-Being Wednesday, medical correspondent, Dr. Leo Moore, MD focuses on how AI is being used by people seeking care, in the medical field, in mental health…
Aug 5, 2026 · 43:38
Pastor Kyron Shorter is the Senior Pastor of Bethesda Temple Church on Los Angeles' Crenshaw Corridor. On this podcast he Pastor Shorter speaks on the community demands of the…
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