First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

People are sick of billionaires and celebrities. Will the MAGA era leave these characters in the dust? Who will protect the legacy of the greats like Tupac and Eazy? Which way will the pendulum swing as we kick off the election season with the start of the primaries? Miles Low is a rap artist and radio production specialist; Attorney Chirs Martin is a civil rights attorney running for LA City Coun...

Lenny McAllister is a nationally renowned op-ed writer, political analyst and media staple on outlets ranging from Radio New Zealand and Sirius XM Radio to CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He is a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation. It's a Talking Point Tuesday - Mr. McAllister and Ms. DiPrima mix it up on issues from the war in Iran to School Vouchers. https://www.lennymcallister.com/ https://...

On this podcast Dominique looks at new charges against Michael Jackson, the truth about LA's Gang Reduction and Youth Development Department and what Mayor Karen Bass is doing to help people who are facing eviction.   https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dr. Majid Sadeghpour is a human rights activist and the political director for Organization of Iranian-American Communities. https://oiac.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Saharah Ali kicks off the hour with Mindful Monday centering the full moon/worm moon/lunar eclipse and the call to pick up our power and embrace divine wisdom. Later in the hour Dominique opens the phone lines and unboxes the deliciousness of the NAACP Awards as a palate cleanser after the BAFTA debacle and the impact of the Actor Awards choosing to honor Michael B. Jordan and Sinners alongside ot...

Last time the U.S. declared war was 1942 - so why are we always at war? And why is Congress allowing it? LaMikia Castillo is an Afro-Latina Black Lives Matter activist born and raised in South LA. She is a professor at USC and Cal State LA, a mom and a DEI consultant. https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

The Mooney Twins are comedians, health educators, motivational speakers, and self-help advocates. They have been into holistic health and the human potential movement for over 20 years. They are also the creators of the Wealth Portal where they teach financial literacy and crypto investing. Reach Daryl and Dwayne at (323) 450-5340. mooneycoin22@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/dwayne.mooney/ ht...

Khaleef 'the reparationist" Alexander is a Philly native who worked on the campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday. He is a member of Concerned Black America Citizens, Inc and is currently lobbying for a Philadelphia City Freedmen's Bureau. https://www.gofundme.com/f/NewHayti-FayettevilleCommunityOffice https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri unbox national and local issues. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Douglas is a nationally acclaimed trial attorney known for his courtroom mastery, deep civil rights advocacy, and landmark victories against powerful institutions. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Douglas has become one of the most respected figures in American litigation perhaps best known for his work on the O.J. Simpson trial. He is the founding partner of Douglas / Hicks Law. htt...

The phones are hot and the topics are fire. Dominique takes on national and international issues - from Cuba to the patriarchy it's in the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we celebrate the fifth anniversary of BSAP and look at how student activists are winning their own resources and changing L.A. schools in major ways. Ashley Edwards is Development Director for Students Deserve and a member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. Mau Trejo is the Director of Communications for Students Deserve and a member of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition. https://www....

Lisane Basquiat is a board certified master practitioner and teacher of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and is the founder of Shaping Freedom. Through her work as a life strategist with Shaping Freedom, Basquiat has inspired countless individuals to reclaim their lives and rewrite their personal narratives through her workshops and the Shaping Freedom with Lisane Basquiat podcast. https://shapi...

The phones are hot and Dominique is fired up as we give our responses to the State of the Union address - the longest in history and a few other things including the Christian inquisition, Dred Scott, SCOTUS and the 14th Amendment. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we look at the perils facing non-profit organizations in today's environment and why so many don't follow or don't even know the rules. Sheila Mix is the Executive Director of Community Services Inc an organization dedicated to helping non-profits thrive and comply with the many rules they must follow to survive. https://communitydevelopmentservicesinc.org/ https://www.instagram.co...

In this episode of Black Marriage Monday we talk with Dr. Gloria Morrow to find our footing on communication, preparation and moving beyond stereotypes to build a long and loving marriage or committed relationship. Dr. Gloria Morrow is one of the nation’s leading clinical psychologists, authors, and inspirational speakers, known for bridging faith, psychology, and empowerment. Her newest books, Be...

Stolen: Lives, Money Movement is a documentary feature that premiered February 20th, 2026, at the Pan African Film Festival. On this podcast the filmmakers tell the story of why this film had to be kept under wraps for two years of production, what widespread rumors and misinformation it takes on and how this powerful Black Lives Matter Grassroots story made it to the big screen. Niele Anderson is...

Melina Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She earned her Ph. D. and M.A. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. She is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and a Lead Organizer of BLMLA. She is Executive Producer and Producer of...

The phone lines and wide open and the topics are tantalizing. Epstein accountability, owning our own images, the "Bored of Peace" (not bored of war though0, tariffs, neo-colonialism and the Pan African Film Festival are all on the table. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Jarrett Hill, an award-winning journalist and author, an artist and professor. Mr. Hill has contributed to the New York Times, NPR, Variety, NBC news, and CNN. He is the co-author of the NAACP Image Award-winning book Historically Black Phrases: from “i ain’t one of your lil’ friends” to “who all gon’ be there?” On this week's Freedmen Friday, we tackle issues from eligibility to viability and eve...

KBLA Contributor Ed Sanders and Dominique go in on Speaker Johnson's refusal to fly flags at half-staff for Rev. Jesse Jackson, get grossed out over the alleged pedo-Prince Andrew, argue about the California Governor's race and show off their lack of knowledge on the Winter Olympics. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio Follow KBLA TALK 1580 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/?hl=e...

Dr. Gail Wyatt is a Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist and Professor at UCLA. The recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Wyatt has over 250 publications in journals and book chapters, and has co-edited or written 6 books including Stolen Women: Reclaiming our Sexuality, Taking Back our Lives, a best-seller that details the effects of slavery and oppression on African American women today. https://www...

Longtime elected official Los Angeles City Council member Curren Price is in the final year of his term but he says he is not done yet. This wide-ranging conversation with the councilmember representing the new ninth district touches on everything from Black history gems of Los Angeles to his upcoming trial to his future plans and his vision for his district in his final year in office. Council me...

Dominique goes in on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the King of England who was arrested today in the U.K. and looks at the disparities in accountability for the Epstein Files and the crimes they document between the United States and the rest of the world. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Pastor Troy F. Vaughn is a faith leader, author and the Senior Minister of Christ-Centered Ministries. His book Skid Row to CEO sets the tone and topic for today's conversation on the unhoused. https://skidrowtoceo.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/