The Hot Seat: 54th District Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas

Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

One of the newest members of the CA Assembly stops by The Hot Seat.

The Hot Seat: 62nd District Assemblyman Steven Bradford

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Assemblyman Bradford talks about what's going on in Sacramento.

Marianne Williamson: An Un-Affiliated Candidate (The Hot Seat)

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Come and listen to hear why Marianne Williamson considers herself a different kind of candidate.

The Hot Seat: The Future Of Journalism With Casey Wian

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Come listen to a journalist talk about the future of journalism, among other topics.

The Hot Seat: Donald Wolfensberger

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The first episode of 2014 is finally here.

Arts District Transplant Is Leading Charge For Its Revitalization

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Jonathan Jerald (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

One man is trying to bring artists back to the Arts District.

Ted Lieu To Run For Waxman's Seat

Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

State Sen. Ted Lieu and Gov. Jerry Brown in 2011. (Paresh Dave/Neon Tommy)

State Senator Ted Lieu to join the race for for Henry Waxman's seat, upon Waxman's retirement.

Henry Waxman's Open Seat: Who Is In The Running?

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

State Sen. Ted Lieu and Gov. Jerry Brown in 2011. (Paresh Dave/Neon Tommy)

Ted Liu, Wendy Gruel could be serious contenders.

Henry Waxman's Retirement: Why Democrats Could Be In Trouble

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Waxman's retirement introduces new questions that need answers.

State Of The Union: Obama's Top Bullet Points

President Obama during his 2011 State of the Union Address. (Pete Souza/Wikimedia Commons via Creative Commons)

A prediction of what President Obama will talk about before his 2014 State of the Union Address based on guests that will be in the First Lady's box.

Fullerton Police Officers Not Guilty In Kelly Thomas Death

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Protesters at an Aug. 14, 2011, event show support for Thomas (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Two ex-officers were accused of beating a mentally ill homeless man to death.

Los Angeles Communities Designated As Promise Zones

A view of Koreatown, which is part of the Los Angeles Promise Zone. (M. Johnson/Wiikimedia Commons via Creative Commons)

L.A. is one of the first five Promise Zones designated by Obama.

Union Approves 777X Contract

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

(The Boeing Co./Wikimedia Commons via Creative Commons)

A new contract agreement with IAM District 751 keeps the Boeing airliner in Puget Sound.

Politicians Reflect On Mandela's Death

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

A statue of Nelson Mandela in Westminister, London. (Warko/Wikimedia Commons via Creative Commons)

President Obama, John Kerry, Rep. Karen Bass and others discuss Mandela's passing.

Obama In L.A.: DreamWorks Speech Highlights Jobs, Creativity

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

President Obama speaking at DreamWorks Animation. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Politics met Hollywood on Tuesday.

President Obama In L.A. To Meet With Industry Executives

On his 16th trip to Los Angeles, Obama is all over Hollywood.

The Hot Seat: State Assembly Majority Leader Atkins Talks California Issues

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Come and listen to find out what Majority Leader Atkins has to say.

The Hot Seat: Assistant Secretary Of State Evan Ryan On Education And Culture

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Assistant Secretary Ryan shares her thoughts on the United States' efforts to promote education abroad.

Political Talk: The Affordable Care Act Update

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Is healthcare.gov doomed?

Chris Matthews Talks About New Book At USC

Chris Matthews before signing a copy of his book. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Chris Matthews tells the story of a time in the U.S. when partisan politics was not as important as making the deal.

Affordable Care Act Healthcare Enrollments Below Obama's Expectations

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Max Schwartz, Graham Clark
Senior Reporter, Editor-At-Large

(Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

The numbers were released Wednesday afternoon.

White House Correspondent Peter Baker On Washington

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Come listen to what NY Times chief White House correspondent has to say.

Chairman Eric Bauman Talks LACDP And Issues From Party's Perspective

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Chairman Eric Bauman gives unique insight.

Expanded Drone Use, The Benghazi Attack And Money In Politics

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Is it right to drone American citizens? Should the Benghazi victims be in the news? When will politicians realize they are public servants? Come listen to find out what the co-hosts think.

NSA's Hacking Practices And Immigration Reform

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Listen to Political Talk hosts discuss the future of the NSA and immigration reform.

Jan Perry Talks 9th District And New Position

Jan Perry (Jan Perry)

Q&A: The former Councilwoman talks about her accomplishments and new city post.

The Standoff And The 2014 Elections

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The co-hosts discuss the compromise to avoid default and what that means for 2014.

House Passes Senate Bill

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Screenshot (CNN)

The House passed the Senate bill that re-opens the goverment and raises the debt limit.

What Did The Senate Pass And What Next?

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

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The Senate passed a bill, but what does it mean?

Second Dry Ice Explosion At LAX

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Screenshot (KCAL 9)

This explosion follows the explosion on Sunday night. Both were in areas that passengers could not access.

The Hot Seat: L.A. Republican Party Member Discusses The Shutdown

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The guest is Jonathan Wilcox of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County.

Suspect Caught On USC Campus After Highway Pursuit

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Screenshot (KCAL 9)

A police pursuit ends on USC's campus.

Traffic, Parking And Roads Are Among Issues That Should Be On Garcetti's List

Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

Ronnie Fishman (Ronnie Fishman)

Retired social worker believes transit related issues are L.A.'s biggest problem.

Affordable Care Act And Shutdown

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

In this week's episode of Political Talk, the co-hosts discuss various aspects of the Affordable Care Act and the government shutdown.

Obamacare De-Mythified

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Max Schwartz
Producer & Host

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

An expert goes through myths about what Obamacare is doing and how that will change things for people with insurance.

Government Shutdown: Obama Reassures Troops

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

The Pentagon (mindfrieze/Creative Commons)

President Obama said that he would sign "legislation" that ensures troops still get paid.

Political Talk: Syria, The Budget Battle And The Gun Control Debate

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Political Talk is back with a new format.

Companies React To Affordable Care Act

Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The Obama Administration delayed the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act, but that has not stopped some employers from changing their policies.