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.
- LA city council explores pulling homelessness funds, LA’s water recycling plan still decades away, Bill would protect pets in emergencies — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on March 25, 2025 at 11:07 pm
The LA City Council is looking into taking money back from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. A city plan to recycle nearly all of LA’s wastewater by 2035 is now about 20 years behind. A new state bill aims to protect pets during evacuations. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- The Future of Homeless Services; A Roadmap for Wildfire Recovery; Fighting “Surveillance Pricing” — The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on March 25, 2025 at 2:54 pm
The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- Fire hazard severity in SoCal up 30% since last assessed, LAHSA says homelessness is down as it faces cuts, Rental assistance funds run out — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on March 24, 2025 at 11:16 pm
New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- Record Heat in Store; 23&Me Warning; Rental Fund Running Dry — The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on March 24, 2025 at 2:49 pm
The city could feel record-setting heat today. There’s a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- New SoCal wildfire risk maps, Daveed Diggs on COVID learning loss, First women’s prison newspaper — The Sunday Editionby LAist Studios on March 23, 2025 at 6:08 pm
State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com