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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 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.

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 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.

    The LA City Council Is Looking At Lowering Rent Increases, Metro Will Install Enclosed Barriers On Buses, & Pizza City Fest Is Coming — The P. M. Edition

    The LA City Council Is Looking At Lowering Rent Increases, Metro Will Install Enclosed Barriers On Buses, & Pizza City Fest Is Coming — The P. M. Edition

    New rent rules might be coming to L.A., and they could lower rent increases. Metro has declared a “public safety emergency” after two stabbings. All-you-can-eat pizza, endless beer and wine — Pizza City Fest is coming! Plus, more.

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    • 7 min
    New CA Goal Limits Health Care Cost Increases, UCLA Joins Nationwide Gaza War Protests & Game Show Classes at Cal State LA — The A.M. Edition

    New CA Goal Limits Health Care Cost Increases, UCLA Joins Nationwide Gaza War Protests & Game Show Classes at Cal State LA — The A.M. Edition

    A state board votes to limit health care cost increases to 3 percent annually. UCLA joins nationwide campus pro-Palestinian protests. Cal State LA has created TV game show classes to get students jobs in the industry.

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    • 7 min
    USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony, Caltrans Vacant Homes Hearing, & Students Talk LAUSD Elections— The P. M. Edition

    USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony, Caltrans Vacant Homes Hearing, & Students Talk LAUSD Elections— The P. M. Edition

    USC cancels its large graduation ceremony over security concerns as students protest the war in Gaza. Caltrans wants input on what to do with dozens of homes it owns near the 710. Students weigh in on L.A. Unified School Board elections. Plus, more.

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    • 7 min
    USC Campus Closed To Outsiders After Protest, LA County DA Staffer Charged With Accessing Confidential Files & A New Data Health Tool — The A.M. Edition

    USC Campus Closed To Outsiders After Protest, LA County DA Staffer Charged With Accessing Confidential Files & A New Data Health Tool — The A.M. Edition

    USC responds to yesterday's campus protest that resulted in arrests. A Los Angeles County District Attorneys' assistant faces eleven felony charges filed by the state attorney general. A new database in LA County focuses on health and wellness. 

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    • 6 min
    USC Students Join Pro-Palestinian College Movement, LA County Makes Big Mental Health Investments, & Art Exhibit Campaigns For Domestic Workers— The P. M. Edition

    USC Students Join Pro-Palestinian College Movement, LA County Makes Big Mental Health Investments, & Art Exhibit Campaigns For Domestic Workers— The P. M. Edition

    USC students join the nationwide university movement in support of Palestinians. L.A. County's $45 billion proposed budget makes big investments for mental health. A West Adams pop up art exhibit campaigns for domestic workers rights. Plus, more.

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    • 6 min
    UC Jobs For Undocumented Students? LAX Terminal Changes & SoCal Smog Ranking — The A.M. Edition

    UC Jobs For Undocumented Students? LAX Terminal Changes & SoCal Smog Ranking — The A.M. Edition

    Legislation seeks to open campus jobs to undocumented students at University of California schools. Why LAX is planning to rename terminals and gates. What a recent report says about air pollution in SoCal. 

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    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
77 Ratings

77 Ratings

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Forgot how much I love this pod

Highly recommend this show to anyone who’s interested in what’s going on in LA.

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Ad to content ratio

The reporting is good, but there is regularly more ads than content in each episode. I get it, need to pay the bills, but it’s forcing me to skip the listen all together.

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Helpful News

I like these twice daily reports with important local news in digestible bits. I also appreciate their longer segments that explore local issues in more depth. Highly recommend for all Angelenos!

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