The LA Podcast
April 22 2025 Episode 249

The LA Shitty Budget

Alissa, Mike, Godfrey, and Rachel watch LA Mayor Karen Bass’s State of the City address and discuss why a speech that was hyped as a “fundamental overhaul of city government” didn’t deliver on that promise. And a first look at the city’s budget includes major layoffs and department cuts to cover a billion-dollar funding gap.

Listen

A news podcast for people who live in Los Angeles.

FROM THE BLOG
LA Podcast Listener Survey
by David Levitus
February 22, 2025

We’re excited to have re-launched LA Podcast under the umbrella of LA Forward and it’s important for us to get feedback from our listeners to see what we’re doing well and how we can improve and grow. 

We’d be grateful if you’re able to fill out this survey by Sunday, March 2. You may choose to complete it anonymously although we’d love to follow up on feedback if you leave your name and contact info.

Thank you for your feedback!

Continue Reading
RECENT SHOWS
April 22, 2025 Episode 249

Alissa, Mike, Godfrey, and Rachel watch LA Mayor Karen Bass’s State of the City address and discuss why a speech that was hyped as a “fundamental overhaul of city government” didn’t deliver on that promise. And a first look at the city’s budget includes major layoffs and department cuts to cover a billion-dollar funding gap.

Listen Now
April 14, 2025 Episode 248

Alissa, Mike, and Rachel talk about how the Trump administration is attempting to stoke fear and uncertainty at the port, schools, and cultural organizations — and how some local institutions are resisting. Plus: LA28 is getting challenged on Olympics venues, and LA’s budget-busting $2.2 billion convention center expansion lives to see another day.

Listen Now
April 7, 2025 Episode 247

Hayes, Alissa, and Mike are joined by guest co-host Carla Hall, former Los Angeles Times editorial board member, to discuss LA County’s dramatic decision to pull funding from the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Plus County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is making big moves in a role known for anything but. And a discussion about the future of the LA Times.

Listen Now

Recent Guests

Lexis-Olivier Ray
Multimedia Journalist, Artist, and Photographer.
LA TACO & more
Kelly Gonez
Board President, LAUSD District 6
LAUSD Board of Education
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
City Councilmember
Eighth District of Los Angeles