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October 31 2024 Episode 234

October Surprise

Alissa and Rachel are joined by Mike Bonin, Godfrey Plata, and David Levitus to talk about all the tricks and treats on your ballot, including the key local races in next week’s election, a slew of state props, and very consequential county and city measures. Plus, some exciting changes are in store for the podcast!

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A New Era for LA Podcast
by LA Podcast
October 31, 2024

We’re excited to announce that LA Podcast is now part of the LA Forward family of organizations! Expect to hear new episodes more frequently with a rotating cast of co-hosts, including veterans of LA Pod like Alissa and Rachel and a whole bunch of new voices, including Mike Bonin. Mike will also continue hosting his What’s Next, Los Angeles? podcast as an interview show under the umbrella of the LA Forward. Listen to our “October Surprise” show featuring Alissa, Rachel, and Mike, plus LA Forward leaders Godfrey Plata and David Levitus, to learn more!

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October 31, 2024 Episode 234

Alissa and Rachel are joined by Mike Bonin, Godfrey Plata, and David Levitus to talk about all the tricks and treats on your ballot, including the key local races in next week’s election, a slew of state props, and very consequential county and city measures. Plus, some exciting changes are in store for the podcast!

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