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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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40:50

Racism in Reparations?! Exposing the Badges & Harms...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/06

Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter is the Scott Waugh Endowed Chair in the Division of the Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at UCLA. He is the author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation. On this podcast Dr. Hunter shares the controversy around a Washington State reparations study and how the process and procedures exposed deeply problematic gatekeeping and harm in the execution of the work of the commission raising the question of whether the

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40:56

Parade of Corruption: Christy Noem is Out but Who is in?

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/06

Dominique DiPrima and Ed Sanders go in on the firing of Christy Noem, the war in Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and the racism inside elite private schools as unmasked by a young Black water polo player suing Harvard Westlake. Ed Sanders is the President and Founder of ES Advisors, a public policy and electoral consulting firm and a KBLA contributor.Twitter: @EdwardMSanders ‪@DiPrimaRadio‬ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:44

AI in the Arts and the New Tech Weapons of War with...

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2026/03/06

Paris McCoy is the Executive Director of Tec Leimert. Ms. McCoy is a multifaceted professional, who transforms intricate ideas into visually compelling narratives as a Transmedia Creative Producer and Technologist, Cinematographer, and Business Strategist. Tec Leimert is a hub of Technology Entertainment Convergence, of Art & Tech leaders in South LA.https://www.instagram.com/TECLeimert/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:25

Stop the War in Iran! How do We the People Make That...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/06

Dominique opens the phone lines on our Think Tank Thursday question of the day - how do we end the war in Iran? DEI, alternative futures in Africa and our nation's budget are all in the convo.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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38:58

Black Workers: How the LA City Charter Could Make...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/06

The City of Los Angeles is rewriting their rules - the municipal constitution known as the city charter. On this podcast we look at how the Los Angeles Black Worker Center is lobbying to write equity and opportunity for Black workers into the charter in order to repair centuries of discrimination and gatekeeping. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:35

Atty. Ben Crump on His New Crime Thriller and How to...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/05

Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Most Influential African Americans, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, and the 2014 NNPA Newsmaker of the Year, Attorney Ben Crump is referred to as Black America’s Attorney General. On this podcast he reflects on his new venture as a crime novelist, how to fight to win in hostile times and how he hopes to inspire through fiction while continuing to fight in the

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43:37

Injury Prevention as a Key to Athletic Success with...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/05

Why does one athlete play for decades like LeBron and another can't last one season? How do we get strong without getting hurt? Is the weight room okay for kids? How do we develop a winning mentality? Veteran speed and performance Coach Lyntrel C. Smith shares his more than 20 years of experience training champions like Trevor Ariza and Kevon Looney - his formula for Righteous Fitness.https://www.instagram.com/righteous_fitness/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:33

Kaci Patterson is Bringing Social Good Solutions to...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/05

At Social Good Solutions (SGS) are consultants, catalysts for transformative social change. Founded by a Black woman, they are a boutique firm that specializes in operationalizing equity. They guide philanthropic institutions, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education toward becoming racial justice practitioners, change champions, and resource mobilizers. On this podcast we look at how that looks in real time and how and why we need to build a more equitable

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42:19

Are MAGA Rappers and Billionaires the New Dinosaurs?...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

People are sick of billionaires and celebrities. Will the MAGA era leave these characters in the dust? Who will protect the legacy of the greats like Tupac and Eazy? Which way will the pendulum swing as we kick off the election season with the start of the primaries? Miles Low is a rap artist and radio production specialist; Attorney Chirs Martin is a civil rights attorney running for LA City Council.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:06

Lenny McAllister is Standing on Republican Party...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Lenny McAllister is a nationally renowned op-ed writer, political analyst and media staple on outlets ranging from Radio New Zealand and Sirius XM Radio to CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He is a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation. It's a Talking Point Tuesday - Mr. McAllister and Ms. DiPrima mix it up on issues from the war in Iran to School Vouchers.https://www.lennymcallister.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:38

Michael Jackson Facing Another Abuse Lawsuit...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

On this podcast Dominique looks at new charges against Michael Jackson, the truth about LA's Gang Reduction and Youth Development Department and what Mayor Karen Bass is doing to help people who are facing eviction. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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43:44

Dr. Majid Sadeghpour of the Organization of Iranian...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Dr. Majid Sadeghpour is a human rights activist and the political director for Organization of Iranian-American Communities.https://oiac.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:06

The NAACP Image Awards Reminds Us Why We Still Need...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Saharah Ali kicks off the hour with Mindful Monday centering the full moon/worm moon/lunar eclipse and the call to pick up our power and embrace divine wisdom. Later in the hour Dominique opens the phone lines and unboxes the deliciousness of the NAACP Awards as a palate cleanser after the BAFTA debacle and the impact of the Actor Awards choosing to honor Michael B. Jordan and Sinners alongside other national and international topics.https://saharahali.com/

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41:18

Why is the U.S. Always at War When We Never Declare...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Last time the U.S. declared war was 1942 - so why are we always at war? And why is Congress allowing it? LaMikia Castillo is an Afro-Latina Black Lives Matter activist born and raised in South LA. She is a professor at USC and Cal State LA, a mom and a DEI consultant.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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41:18

The Mooney Twins Talk Crypto, Comedy and Jesse Jackson

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

The Mooney Twins are comedians, health educators, motivational speakers, and self-help advocates. They have been into holistic health and the human potential movement for over 20 years. They are also the creators of the Wealth Portal where they teach financial literacy and crypto investing. Reach Daryl and Dwayne at (323) 450-5340.mooneycoin22@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dwayne.mooney/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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44:27

Khalif Alexander on Philly Reparations, Juneteenth &...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Khaleef 'the reparationist" Alexander is a Philly native who worked on the campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday. He is a member of Concerned Black America Citizens, Inc and is currently lobbying for a Philadelphia City Freedmen's Bureau.https://www.gofundme.com/f/NewHayti-FayettevilleCommunityOffice https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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40:49

Sherri Bell is in the Building + Open Phones and Hot...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/03/03

Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri unbox national and local issues.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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42:03

Great Lawyers of Black History with Attorney Carl...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/02/26

Douglas is a nationally acclaimed trial attorney known for his courtroom mastery, deep civil rights advocacy, and landmark victories against powerful institutions. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Douglas has become one of the most respected figures in American litigation perhaps best known for his work on the O.J. Simpson trial. He is the founding partner of Douglas / Hicks Law.https://www.douglashickslaw.com/about-douglas-hicks https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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40:27

Who Let the Unhinged Republicans Out? Ira Says the...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/02/26

The phones are hot and the topics are fire. Dominique takes on national and international issues - from Cuba to the patriarchy it's in the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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38:41

L.A. Teens Defunded the Police & Funded Their Own...

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima ·

2026/02/26

On this podcast we celebrate the fifth anniversary of BSAP and look at how student activists are winning their own resources and changing L.A. schools in major ways. Ashley Edwards is Development Director for Students Deserve and a member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. Mau Trejo is the Director of Communications for Students Deserve and a member of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition.https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/ https://www.safeschoolslausd.com/

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