The LA Podcast
May 24 2023 Episode 228

The Real Grim Shady

Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the WGA strike, Jordan Neely’s murder and who gets to feel safe riding transit, the city’s new budget and Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s lone dissenting vote, and, of course, “La Sombrita.”

 

WGA’s 2023 demands and Week 4 picket schedule

George R.R. Martin on how “mini rooms” are affecting writers

SAJE and ACT-LA’s fare-free transit report

LADOT’s first-of-its-kind gender equity transportation study

Watch Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s remarks on the budget vote

Our own Scott Frazier on how Mayor Bass’s climate agenda doesn’t meet the moment

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A news podcast for people who live in Los Angeles. Hosted by Scott Frazier, Alissa Walker, and Rachel Reyes.

FROM THE BLOG
Thank U (Biden)
by LA Podcast
April 11, 2023

In the style of “Thank U” by Alanis Morissette

How ‘bout finally getting out of this office?

How ’bout finally answering when you were called up?

How ’bout those sweet parents writing all the checks?

How ’bout that ever elusive floor vote

Thank you, India

Thank you, parents 

Thank you, seven Republicans

Thank you, loyalty

Thank you, yoga pants

Thank you, thank you, Biden

How ’bout we won’t blame you for everything?

How ’bout you can enjoy the city for once?

How ’bout how good it feels to finally forget you

How ’bout actually leaving for real this time?

Thank you, India

Thank you, parents

Thank you, seven Republicans

Thank you, loyalty

Thank you, yoga pants

Thank you, thank you, Biden

From the moment we let go of you

Then we got way more than we wanted 

That moment we were over it

Then you spent two more years in town

How ’bout no longer being mayor of this place

How ’bout something that’s much more easy 

How ’bout an ambassador buying your way out 

How ’bout straight to New Delhi without stopping?

Thank you, India

Thank you, privilege

Thank you, […]

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May 24, 2023 Episode 228

Scott, Alissa, and Rachel discuss the WGA strike, Jordan Neely’s murder and who gets to feel safe riding transit, the city’s new budget and Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s lone dissenting vote, and, of course, “La Sombrita.”

 

WGA’s 2023 demands and Week 4 picket schedule

George R.R. Martin on how “mini rooms” are affecting writers

SAJE and ACT-LA’s fare-free transit report

LADOT’s first-of-its-kind gender equity transportation study

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