The L.A. Report Podcast
The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day’s top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist.com and KPCC 89.3 FM – L.A.’s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it’s the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
- Citizens receive deportation notices, Metro assistance delays, Elephants’ fate in doubt — The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on April 24, 2025 at 2:18 pm
Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they’ll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo’s last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
- Federal agents arrest Pomona laborers, Bass asks for budget assist, Irvine’s gondola proposal — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on April 23, 2025 at 10:56 pm
Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona – we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
- Feds target Pomona Home Depot, Affordable housing budget cuts, Asian elephants leaving LA — The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on April 23, 2025 at 3:16 pm
Ther’s outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
- LA votes to expand camping ban, Special ed cuts, Huntington Beach’s anti-“porn” signs — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on April 22, 2025 at 11:33 pm
LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they’re anti-“porn” are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
- Palisades Charter High returns, Underground powerline plans, SoFi’s historic comedy show — The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on April 22, 2025 at 3:10 pm
It’s a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium’s quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com