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First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Weekdays 6AM-9AM They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one of the most trusted voices in local community advocacy.

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43:44

Are Dems Dropping the Ball on Succession Planning?...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/12/02

On this podcast we cover the recent challenges by young Democrats to incumbents in "safe" blue seats. Are Dems failing at passing the torch? Are we failing at providing support for young people post-covid? Are we forgetting the lessons of World AIDs Day and more. LaMikia Castillo is a professor, activist, a mama and the founder and principal of Castillo & Assoc.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:25

Why LA Teachers Can't Afford to Live Where They Work...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/12/02

Bryant Odega, Ed.M. is a teacher dedicated to advancing education, labor, and climate justice. As an educator, he is committed to making education the practice of freedom by empowering his students to reach their full potential, uninhibited by systems of oppression. n 2022, Bryant ran a grassroots campaign on housing and climate justice and became one of the first Gen-Z and youngest Black resident to run for Los Angeles City Council. On this podcast he breaks down local progressive politics and the

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42:38

Nigerian Husband, Black American Wife: Emmily &...

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2025/11/26

Emmily Alexander Nworgu is a teacher from Los Angeles, Uchenna Nworgu is an accountant from Nigeria. They are the co-founders of African Focus Inc. They have been married 33 years. On this podcast they share their story and the rules and tips they use to keep their marriage strong. If you want to learn how to travel to Africa with us or how to join African Focus, Inc call or text them at (310) 676-7300.https://www.instagram.com/africanfocuspresents/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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46:19

Extra Prayer is Needed for the Next 21 Days: Saharah...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/26

Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, sound healer, astrologer, numerologist meditation instructor and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she shares our weekly guided meditation and affirmation for Mindful Mondays. Saharah also breaks down sun in Sagittarius. Later in the hour Dominique takes on national and international headlines and pays tribute to Jamil Al-Amin AKA H. Rap Brown.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

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39:12

Why is Villanueva Running Again? And What's Up with...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/26

James Farr is a KBLA contributor and a writer for the LA Progressive. On this podcast James joins Dominque to share his take on everything from Altadena's fire recovery to Eric Swalwell's run for governor to the latest scuttlebutt from Southern California Edison.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/

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40:51

Black Love: One Couple's Journey to a Grown Folks...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/26

Sean Swoopes is the owner of TG3 Entertainment. He is a renowned promoter who studied public administration at UNLV. Dana Semien is a flight attendant on her second career after twenty years in the music business. On this podcast they share their love story and invite you to a massive celebration of their love.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forever-a-vibe-tickets-1966983522666?msockid=27cc7ec84ca766682b426ecd4dcd677d https://www.instagram.com/tg3ent1/ https://www.instagram.com/ssswoopes/

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42:14

Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III Speaks Out on Reparations...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/26

We are joined by Baltimore reparations advocate Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III. Dr. Brown is the founder of The Black Church Food Security Network and a catalyst for social change for twenty plus years. On this episode we get an update on the state of the Maryland reparations movement after the veto of reparations legislation by Governor Wes Moore. And we look at the role and responsibility of the church in the movement and how issues like environmental justice intersect with

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42:35

The Grab n' Go Presidency and Why We Are Following...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/26

Sherri Bell is a labor activist, KBLA contributor and Dorsey High School alum. On this pod Dominique and Sherri weigh in on nooses and swastikas, football, LA mayoral candidate Rae Huang, military deployment in American cities, the big grift in the White House and more.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:17

SoCal Edison Respond's to KBLA's Demand - What's Next...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/21

Tavis Smiley Talks with Dominique about what's next with Edison Socal and Altadena.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:53

Is Sin a Construct? Will America Ever Return to...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/21

Jarrett Hill is an award-winning journalist, author, professor, and artist who has contributed to the NY Times, Variety, NBC News, CNN International and Channel Q. On this pod Dominique and Jarrett grapple with philosophical issues after his recent graduation from Harvard Divinity School and they unbox national poltical headlines.https://www.jarretthill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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45:14

Is California's Racial Justice Act a Farce? Second...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/21

Do justice-impacted people deserve a second chance? It's Hip-Hop History Month - do you care? Is it too late to stop fascism? Can we pressure SoCal Edison to do the right thing by purchasing stocks in the company?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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37:54

Rapper J French Says the Billboard Charts Mean Nothing

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/19

J French is a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Bornin Oklahoma City, J French is independent by choice with eight albums released since 2016. He is a Ted Talk participant and mentor and a member of the GRAMMYS Academy of Recording Arts. On this podcast Dominique and J look at why hip hop is not in the Billboard Top 100 for the first time in forty years, the role of the artist in solving our mental health crisis, the truth about political parties, LaRussell, Drake, Kendrick, the state of

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41:39

Are Black Men Allowed to Cry? Documentary Director...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/19

Jon Covington is a is a multi-talented creator whose work spans across multiple mediums - radio, television and film. He is the director and producer of the documentary Black Man which aims to reveal the depth, strength and soul of the Black man in America. On this podcast we delve into the insights, needs and conversations of the Black man in America ahead of the premiere of his film in honor of International Men's Day.

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41:17

Be Like the Great Jacquie Stephens: Stop Lying on the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/19

On this podcast Dominique pays tribute to the pioneering Black journalist Jacquie Stephens, calls out the prevarications of Southern California Edison and looks at how to tell the facts from the spin in news. Dominique DiPrima is a talk radio host, producer, writer, creator and activist. DiPrima is a five-time Emmy Award winner and the first African American woman to host a solo talk radio show on LA primetime/drive time. Prior to her work on KBLA Talk 1580 she worked with Jacquie for many years

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42:42

The Edison Files: Tavis Smiley and James Farr Bring...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

On this podcast Tavis Smiley and James Farr join Dominique to share the evidence regarding Southern California Edison's sudden withdrawal from our planned Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire Town Hall Meeting. They also share the receipts on the gaslighting that SCE has done in its crisis PR campaign smear tactics against KBLA Talk 1580. You can see the receipts on all of the KBLA socials and on the KBLA1580 website. Tavis Smiley is an author, an iconic broadcaster and an activist. James Farr is a KBLA

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41:36

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First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, numerologist, yoga teacher and life coach. On this podcast Saharah leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and breaks down the cycle of the holiday season and the end of a nine-year cycle preparing for a significant. new beginning in 2026. Later in the hour we open the phone lines to opine on the Epstein Files, the Maryland cop indicted for trying to run a guy over and the FAA's latest on flight delays.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

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38:29

Can Unions Save America from Fascism? with Dr. Melina...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

On This podcast Dr. Abdullah & Dominique look at today's labor movement as expressed in the celebration of life for Labor scholar and activist Kent Wong. Could the rebounding power of labor save us from fascism? Black Xmas, Jamaica recovery, boycott movements and Black Xmas are also in the conversation. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor at Cal State Los Angeles and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.https://blmgrassroots.org/ https://blackxmas.org/

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42:54

Actor Isaiah Washington Says He Is a Reparations...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

#FreedmenFriday Isaiah Washington is a producer, director and actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Widely known for his appearance in several Spike Lee films, starred on the popular drama Grey's Anatomy and the Sci-Fi series The 100 and the hit P-Valley. He is also a reparations activist who has advocated for reparations in Republican

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41:38

LA Fire Dept - Was There a Coverup in the Palisades...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and electoral and public policy consulting firm. He is also a contributor to KBLA 1580. On this pod Dominique and Ed expose local issues including the possible coverup of what really happened in the Palisades fire.Twitter: @EdwardMSanders

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41:11

How to Go to Africa with Dominique, KBLA and African...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/18

Uchenna Nworgu is the co-founder of African Focus, Inc the non-profit organization that teams up with radio station KBLA 1580 every year to take a trip Africa.https://www.africanfocus.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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