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While My Qatar Gently Weeps Apr 27, 2020

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LA's City Council chooses not to pass tenant protections -- again. COVID-19 numbers in LA get confusing. The Mayor proposes budget cuts -- but is he telling residents the real reason why? And the Mayor's Fund gets a generous gift from an unlikely source.

Ice Budget Challenge Apr 20, 2020

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A brutal week for LA local journalism, and an announcement from LA Podcast Inc. An update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Los Angeles and the financial implications for Angelenos. The Mayor's State of the City, and hints about what we'll see in his proposed budget. The progress of government efforts to shelter people who are homeless in hotel rooms. And what to look for in this Wednesday's City Council meeting.

Hotel It on the Mountain Apr 13, 2020

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An update on the COVID-19 outbreak in LA: are we past the peak? Which residents are being put in unnecessary danger? And what happens next? The City Council gathers for another meeting. The Crenshaw Line is delayed again. And the hosts pick their LA Quarantine House.

I Wanna Lord Your Land Apr 05, 2020

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A status report on the coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles. LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong makes an investment in fighting the pandemic. Landlords feel left out of the relief program conversation. And City Council candidate NITHYA RAMAN joins the show to talk about the possible impacts of a recession on city services.

Mr. Moratorium's Wonder Emporium Mar 30, 2020

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Updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles. A marathon City Council meeting via teleconference. And the battle between the County Supervisors and the Sheriff continues.

Life During Quar-time Mar 23, 2020

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An update on the spread of Coronavirus in LA, and the marathon City Council meeting to address it. A strange day in federal court on the city's response to homelessness. And a shocking series of revelations in the FBI's investigation of Councilmember Jose Huizar.

SoCal Distancing Mar 16, 2020

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News updates, broad speculation, and personal check-ins about the coronavirus outbreak in LA. A group of unhoused families moves into state-owned housing in El Sereno. And the Mitch Englander indictment story develops.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Mitch Better Have My Money Mar 10, 2020

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A former LA City Councilmember is indicted on multiple counts of corruption and obstruction. What happened and what's going to happen next? This is an emergency episode of LA Podcast.

RAMAN DOWN A DREAM Mar 09, 2020

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Election Day wrap-up: how did the new voting system go, and what were the results? The decision not to cancel the LA Marathon due to the threat of coronavirus. And a local nonprofit struggling in its goal to become an affordable housing provider.

BLAME IT ON LORAINE Mar 02, 2020

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Fearmongering in Koreatown as LA prepares for coronavirus outbreak. Powerful City Council candidates smear their grassroots opponents as Councilmembers close ranks to endorse their colleagues. And a playground causes serious controversy in Larchmont.

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