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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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43:46

Dr. Brittany Friedman on Trump's Prison Policies, the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/13

Brittany Friedman is an award-winning sociologist and expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions. She holds an appointment with the American Bar Foundation as an Affiliated Scholar and previously as a 2021-2022 Access to Justice Scholar. On this podcast Dr. Friedman unmasks the Epstein coverup, Trump's prison record from the First Step Act to the ICE private prison boom and a little-known predatory prison policy known as Pay to Stay.https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyprofessor/

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43:59

The Epstein Files Are a Problem for the White House....

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/13

Dominique and the KBLA delegation scrutinize the latest developments in the Epstein scandal. Will the release of two sets of emails change the game? Will Republicans cross party lines and vote for the release of the DOJ files? Are the ultra-rich tech bro-ligarchs ready to throw the President under the bus? What does is all mean for the Dems? What does it mean for America?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkbla1580

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43:37

#WeFoundPedro What's Next in Our Quest to Get...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/12

Iconic journalist/activist/author Tavis Smiley shares the contents of an email from SCE International President and CEO Pedro Pizarro and we take your calls about how you receive the news and what our next steps should be.https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sce/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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44:23

Trump Knew, Melania Threatened to Sue & Grijalva Has...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/12

The Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight is focused on The Black Freedom Fund an organization that supports leaders and organizations working to support Black communities and build power. Mark Philpart is their founding President and CEO. Later in the hour Dominique puts a progressive lens on the release by Democrats in congress of emails from Jeffry Epstein regarding Donald Trump. What do these emails mean and what's next in the saga to release the full Epstein

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43:33

Freedom of Speech for Turning Point but Not for You...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/12

Attorney Jaaye Person Lynn was born and raised in L.A.'s Second District. A graduate of Hampton University and Howard School of Law, Attorney Person-Lynn mainly practices criminal defense and civil rights law. On this pod Dominique & Jaaye scrutinize the Department of Justice's investigation into UC Berkeley and what it means for our freedom of speech.https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:04

Corporate Dems Sellout the Progressive Wing of the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/11

Why did Dems cave in the Senate? What does the BBC deferring to Donald Trump on their edit, mean for freedom of press? Why don't we have stronger third parties in this country? Shall I quit the centrist corporate-controlled Democratic Party? Dominique keeps it real in the midst of 31 flavors of Republican prevarication. In the second half of the hour Dominique is joined by KBLA Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey.https://www.instagram.com/drniiquartelai/

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42:51

Let Go of Anger & Resentment for the Last Mercury...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/11

Meditation instructor, sound bath expert, yoga teacher, astrologer and life coach Saharah Ali breaks down Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius, challenging us to revive, review and renew our lives and look at where we want to go. Later in the hour Dominique opens up the phone lines to make sense of inflation, the Democratic Party, the SNAP debacle and more.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:34

Should We Punish Senate Dems with a Holiday Boycott?...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/11

Award winning Gen X journalist and LA County Democratic Party delegate, Jasmyne Cannick to deal with the sellout Democratic Senators, a possible total holiday boycott and what's next for proposition 50.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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40:40

KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community

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59:35

KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams,

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42:30

Etienne Maurice is Opening Creative Doors for LA...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Etienne Maurice is a multifaceted individual known for his contributions as a filmmaker, actor, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the visionary co-founder of WalkGoodLA and FilmGoodLA. The third annual FilmGoodLA Film and Wellness Festival is taking place this weekend.https://www.filmgood.org/ https://www.instagram.com/filmgoodorg/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:17

Nancy Pelosi is Retiring: Do Democrats do Enough...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

It's a Think Tank Thursday and Dominique and the KBLA Delegation on the phones are taking on important conversations. Top of mind with the retirement of Nancy Pelosi are Dems planning for the future and making space for the next generation of leaders?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:26

Southern California Edison's Gaslighting Deciphered...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

On this podcast Dominique is joined by KBLA host and LA Progressive journalist James Farr. He updates us on the SCE debacle, their infomercial style "townhall" meeting in response to our letter writing and phone call campaign and what to expect at today's community townhall.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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44:13

Tavis Smiley Updates Us on the Southern California...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Tavis Smiley pushes back on the push back after Southern California Edison's disastrous decision to pull out of the KBLA Town Hall Meeting for the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire victims and their PR spin after we called them out for dodging victims and disrespecting the community. Open phones follow.

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41:18

The Cannabis Infused Wine of Chapter 38 in the Wealth...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Markesha Davis is the proprietor of Chapter 38 Wine a cannabis-infused formula meant for those dealing with health challenges as well as recreational Use. Chapter 38 Wines is in the Wealth Building spotlight. Later in the hour Dominique looks at the results of a mini blue wave election.https://www.instagram.com/chapter38wine/ https://www.chapter38wine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:23

Big Progressive Election Victories: What Does It Mean...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/10

Fatima Iqbal Zubair is Chairwoman Emeritus of the California Progressive Caucus, a former STEM teacher, mom of a special needs child and a candidate for California's 65th Assembly district. On this podcast we take a look at the results of the mini blue wave that unfolded during yesterday's election.https://www.instagram.com/fatimaiqbalzubair/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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46:38

Tavis Smiley Calls Out SoCal Edison for Dodging &...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/05

Dominique is joined by iconic broadcaster, author and activist Tavis Smiley and Black Lives Matter Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah. On this podcast we put Southern California Edison in the spotlight after they tried to gaslight, disrespect and disregard Black people in Altadena in the wake of the disastrous Eaton Canyon fire. Tavis is asking our delegation to call SCE CEO Pedro Pizarro at (626) 302-2255 then press 1.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/

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42:48

Thandiwe Abdullah on Gen Z Activism, "Old Heads" and...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/05

Thandiwe Abdullah is a youth activist, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Youth Vanguard, member of LA Students Deserve, organizer with March for Our Lives and a recent graduate of Howard University.https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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44:25

"Power Must Follow the People" Yes on 50 and Is...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/05

It's election day and the day after the Dodger Victory Parade. Dominique opens the mic and the phone lines.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:04

How to Slow Down an Authoritarian Regime with BLM...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2025/11/04

On this pod we break down what's happening on the national landscape. When will SNAP benefits return? Why is Trump threatening Nigeria? What happens next with the government shutdown? What's the real story behind the DOJ investigation of Black Lives Matter? How do we pushback on racist AI? And what about redistricting?https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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