Episodios

  • KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Fund (Part Two)

    KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Fund (Part Two)
    Nov 10 2025
    Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?

    In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

    Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.

    If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

    Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
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    41 m
  • KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Fund (Part One)

    KBLA’s Altadena Rising Town Hall: Understanding the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Fund (Part One)
    Nov 10 2025
    Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?

    In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

    Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.

    If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

    Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.
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    1 h
  • They Don't Miss: "Late Show" Producer and "Unconventional Grief" Author

    They Don't Miss: "Late Show" Producer and "Unconventional Grief" Author
    Sep 9 2025
    In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Emmy Award-Winning "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Producer and Comedian Paul Mecurio to talk about AOC working with Republicans to ban stock trading in congress, U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary RFK, Jr's combative testimony on Capitol Hill, and more. Stick around for my conversation with "Unconventional Grief: Grieving the Loss of A Less Than Perfect Parent" Author Kelli Ware. Spoiler: Her healing journey might offer a road map to your own.

    Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    41 m
  • Democratic Party Rising Stars: Malcolm Kenyatta & Dylan Hewitt on the Frontlines

    Democratic Party Rising Stars: Malcolm Kenyatta & Dylan Hewitt on the Frontlines
    Sep 9 2025
    Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by two Democratic Party rising stars - Former White House trade official and U.S. House Candidate Dylan Hewitt and DNC Vice Chair & Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta. Listen to why Dylan is running to defeat the conservative movement's rising star Rep. Elise Stefanik, why Rep. Kenyatta walked from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg State Capitol over Labor Day Weekend and get their take on some of the most important trending headlines.

    Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    42 m
  • Beyond Titles" Author on Unleashing Power of Authenticity

    Beyond Titles" Author on Unleashing Power of Authenticity
    Aug 29 2025
    In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Beyond Titles: Fearlessly Leading as Your Authentic Self" Author Suezette Yasmin Robotham to talk about the unleashing the power of authenticity with generous tools and insights for high-achieving professionals ready to move beyond titles. Tap in and be encouraged to lead with vulnerability, clarity, and courage in a time such as this.

    Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    41 m
  • Digital Community Violence Intervention Founder Sounds Off

    Digital Community Violence Intervention Founder Sounds Off
    Aug 29 2025
    Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Patrick M. Young Founder of 4 Social Peace to talk about lessons from his community violence intervention work that the media doesn't talk about nearly enough, his work on the frontlines leading the nation's first digital community violence intervention organization, and how he's remembering MLK, Jr. and Emmett Till on this bittersweet anniversary.

    Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    38 m
  • Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" Co-Star Richard Lawson on Season 2

    Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" Co-Star Richard Lawson on Season 2
    Aug 27 2025
    In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" Co-star Richard Lawson to talk about Season 2 on Netflix. Listen to what we can expect, the real-life experiences Richard draws from in creating "Norman" character, and something we don't know about the creative genius of Tyler Perry. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    39 m
  • Former Associate D.C. Attorney General on Hometown Federal Occupation

    Former Associate D.C. Attorney General on Hometown Federal Occupation
    Aug 27 2025
    Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Attorney & Former D.C. Associate Attorney General Ryan L. Jones to share what he's hearing from the residents of D.C., his take on Trump Administration seeking death penalty in all D.C. murder cases, Trump's executive order to make suspects pay cash bail and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!
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    42 m