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With the new year around the corner, reporter Clara Harter is thrilled to introduce listeners to SMDP's new superstar reporter Emily Sawicki. Emily joins the Daily Press from the Malibu Times where she worked for eight years and served as Managing Editor since 2016. With her she brings a wealth of SMMUSD School Board knowledge and a passion for environmental reporting. In this episode Emily talks...

In this episode reporter Clara Harter discusses Santa Monica's new organic recycling mandate with Resource Recovery and Recycling Administrator Yvonne Yeung. Starting Jan. 1 all residents and businesses must put all of their organic waste into their green bin, which means no more food waste in the trash. Together they explain exactly what constitutes organic waste and discuss some helpful tips to...

A deep dive into the RAND Corporation with outgoing CEO Michael Rich.

Matt chats with new Santa Monica City Manager David White.

An in-depth interview with the Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista.

Editor in Chief Matt Hall is joined by Chuck Todd, renowned journalist and host of America's longest-running TV show Meet the Press, to discuss the news program's upcoming documentary film festival.

Chess Park will soon become chess-less. Years of crime, drug use, pollution and lewd behavior has led Rec and Parks Commissioners to throw in the towel and vote to temporarily shut down Chess Park. In this week's episode, Editor in Chief Matt Hall and Reporter Clara Harter discuss how the situation came to be, what the future of the park might look like and what its unfortunate closure says about...

Reporter Clara Harter speaks with James Carroll, the former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, known colloquially as the Drug Czar, about the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid deadly in quantities as small as one grain of sand. In light of the tragic death of Santa Monica teen Sammy Berman Chapman, they discuss the rise in sales of lethal fentanyl...

Matt Hall talks to Santa Monica Police Sargent Cody Green about catalytic converter thefts, where they are happening, what cars are targets, and what you can do about it.

Fourteen Santa Monica restaurants were recognized in this year's Michelin guide and in this week's podcast Reporter Clara Harter speaks with Chef Andy Doubrava about exactly what it takes to make that Michelin mark. Andy is the Executive Chef at Rustic Canyon, which is one of three local restaurants to achieve a Michelin Star. Together they discuss the turbulence the restaurant industry has faced...

In this week's news brief reporters Clara Harter and Daniel Farr share what they have been working on and what topics readers should have their eye on next week. Daniel talks school board's proposed vaccine mandate for students and his new role on the bakery beat, while Clara discusses complaints around homelessness Downtown and the upcoming expiration of the eviction moratorium.

Ross and Matt discuss the current state of the potential split of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

Meet the Daily Press's newest reporter Daniel Farr, a Santa Monica native!

Reporter Clara Harter speaks with Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, the CEO and President of St. Joseph's Center, who oversaw the massive effort to provide 211 people living on the Venice Boardwalk with a pathway to permanent housing in just six weeks. They discuss how the program was planned, what led to its success, and what is next for both the Boardwalk and the hundreds of people who are no longer li...

Clara and Ross discuss some of the latest news items that will affect you this week. Protest at the Pier on Sunday, illegal vendors on the pier and beach, stormwater runoff.

Reporter Clara Harter speaks with pro-reform Sheriff candidate Cecil Rhambo, who makes his case for running against controversial L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. The pair dig into tough questions around the role of law enforcement in addressing homelessness, the defund the police movement, and where the limits of the Sheriff's jurisdiction should lie.

A deep-dive discussion with newly appointed Santa Monica City Councilmember Lana Negrete.

Reporter Clara Harter talks to Congressman Ted Lieu about his newly proposed Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act. Lieu, who represents California's 33rd District, explains why he believes its time the federal government breaks with tradition and provides direct support to local governments tackling homelessness. Together they discuss the merits and challenges of permanent suppor...

SMDP bids farewell to reporter Brennon Dixson

Reporters Clara Harter and Brennon Dixson discuss the week's news.

You can find King's columns online at https://www.smdp.com/author/matthew-king. 

Reporters Brennon Dixson and Clara Harter recap the week's news with a preview of their upcoming stories.

Leana Greene owns Santa Monica Studios, a video production company offering TV shows, Commercials, Satellite Media Tours, Live Streams, Broadcasts and Studio Rental (https://www.santamonicastudios.com).

Reporters Clara Harter and Brennon Dixson recap their most interesting stories from the week and preview what's next on their list.

The OIR after-action report on the May 31 riots can be downloaded here .