First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Patriotic Millionaires is a collection of wealthy Americans that leverages its influence and unique voice to advance a vibrant and equitable economy, built on the foundation of a fair tax system, a livable wage floor, and equal access to political power. Their motto is: Tax the Rich, Pay the People, Spread the Power. Drew Pomerance is a nationally renowned trial and appellate attorney, with decade...

Dominique and rap artist/production director Miles Low unbox the controversy over A.I. after a series of studies seem to show that it is responsible for cognitive decline among users. Is it all hype? Or this tech a new and unprecedented sea change in every aspect of our society? https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

"Brian Dunn is the Managing Partner and lead Civil Rights Attorney for The Cochran Firm California, the office founded by the late Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. For the past 25 years, Brian Dunn is one of very few attorneys that has focused the majority of his practice on civil rights cases, representing over 200 victims of police misconduct since 1995. On this podcast he speaks on the way juries have m...

Meditation instructor, yoga teacher sound healer and life coach Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and focuses us on forgiveness. Later in the hour Dominique tackles national headlines, including the president's plan to pardon convicted drug trafficker, former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernanadez. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we cover the recent challenges by young Democrats to incumbents in "safe" blue seats. Are Dems failing at passing the torch? Are we failing at providing support for young people post-covid? Are we forgetting the lessons of World AIDs Day and more. LaMikia Castillo is a professor, activist, a mama and the founder and principal of Castillo & Assoc. https://www.instagram.com/lamik...

Bryant Odega, Ed. M. is a teacher dedicated to advancing education, labor, and climate justice. As an educator, he is committed to making education the practice of freedom by empowering his students to reach their full potential, uninhibited by systems of oppression. n 2022, Bryant ran a grassroots campaign on housing and climate justice and became one of the first Gen-Z and youngest Black residen...

Emmily Alexander Nworgu is a teacher from Los Angeles, Uchenna Nworgu is an accountant from Nigeria. They are the co-founders of African Focus Inc. They have been married 33 years. On this podcast they share their story and the rules and tips they use to keep their marriage strong. If you want to learn how to travel to Africa with us or how to join African Focus, Inc call or text them at (310) 676...

Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, sound healer, astrologer, numerologist meditation instructor and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she shares our weekly guided meditation and affirmation for Mindful Mondays. Saharah also breaks down sun in Sagittarius. Later in the hour Dominique takes on national and international headlines and pays tribute to Jamil Al-Amin AKA H. Rap Brown. https://www.insta...

James Farr is a KBLA contributor and a writer for the LA Progressive. On this podcast James joins Dominque to share his take on everything from Altadena's fire recovery to Eric Swalwell's run for governor to the latest scuttlebutt from Southern California Edison. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/

Sean Swoopes is the owner of TG3 Entertainment. He is a renowned promoter who studied public administration at UNLV. Dana Semien is a flight attendant on her second career after twenty years in the music business. On this podcast they share their love story and invite you to a massive celebration of their love. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forever-a-vibe-tickets-1966983522666?msockid=27cc7ec84ca76...

We are joined by Baltimore reparations advocate Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III. Dr. Brown is the founder of The Black Church Food Security Network and a catalyst for social change for twenty plus years. On this episode we get an update on the state of the Maryland reparations movement after the veto of reparations legislation by Governor Wes Moore. And we look at the role and responsibility of the chur...

Sherri Bell is a labor activist, KBLA contributor and Dorsey High School alum. On this pod Dominique and Sherri weigh in on nooses and swastikas, football, LA mayoral candidate Rae Huang, military deployment in American cities, the big grift in the White House and more. https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Tavis Smiley Talks with Dominique about what's next with Edison Socal and Altadena. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Jarrett Hill is an award-winning journalist, author, professor, and artist who has contributed to the NY Times, Variety, NBC News, CNN International and Channel Q. On this pod Dominique and Jarrett grapple with philosophical issues after his recent graduation from Harvard Divinity School and they unbox national poltical headlines. https://www.jarretthill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/...

Do justice-impacted people deserve a second chance? It's Hip-Hop History Month - do you care? Is it too late to stop fascism? Can we pressure SoCal Edison to do the right thing by purchasing stocks in the company? https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

J French is a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Bornin Oklahoma City, J French is independent by choice with eight albums released since 2016. He is a Ted Talk participant and mentor and a member of the GRAMMYS Academy of Recording Arts. On this podcast Dominique and J look at why hip hop is not in the Billboard Top 100 for the first time in forty years, the role of the artist in solving...

Jon Covington is a is a multi-talented creator whose work spans across multiple mediums - radio, television and film. He is the director and producer of the documentary Black Man which aims to reveal the depth, strength and soul of the Black man in America. On this podcast we delve into the insights, needs and conversations of the Black man in America ahead of the premiere of his film in honor of...

On this podcast Dominique pays tribute to the pioneering Black journalist Jacquie Stephens, calls out the prevarications of Southern California Edison and looks at how to tell the facts from the spin in news. Dominique DiPrima is a talk radio host, producer, writer, creator and activist. DiPrima is a five-time Emmy Award winner and the first African American woman to host a solo talk radio show on...

On this podcast Tavis Smiley and James Farr join Dominique to share the evidence regarding Southern California Edison's sudden withdrawal from our planned Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire Town Hall Meeting. They also share the receipts on the gaslighting that SCE has done in its crisis PR campaign smear tactics against KBLA Talk 1580. You can see the receipts on all of the KBLA socials and on the KBLA15...

Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, numerologist, yoga teacher and life coach. On this podcast Saharah leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and breaks down the cycle of the holiday season and the end of a nine-year cycle preparing for a significant. new beginning in 2026. Later in the hour we open the phone lines to opine on the Epstein Files, the Maryland cop indicted f...

On This podcast Dr. Abdullah & Dominique look at today's labor movement as expressed in the celebration of life for Labor scholar and activist Kent Wong. Could the rebounding power of labor save us from fascism? Black Xmas, Jamaica recovery, boycott movements and Black Xmas are also in the conversation. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor at Cal State Los Angeles and the Director of Black Lives...

#FreedmenFriday Isaiah Washington is a producer, director and actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Widely known for his appearance in several Spike Lee films, starred on the popular drama Grey's Anatomy and the Sci-Fi series The 100 and the hit P-Valley. He is also a reparations activist who has advocated for reparations in Republican circles. https://www.amazon.com/gp/vi...

Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and electoral and public policy consulting firm. He is also a contributor to KBLA 1580. On this pod Dominique and Ed expose local issues including the possible coverup of what really happened in the Palisades fire. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders

Uchenna Nworgu is the co-founder of African Focus, Inc the non-profit organization that teams up with radio station KBLA 1580 every year to take a trip Africa. https://www.africanfocus.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Brittany Friedman is an award-winning sociologist and expert on politics, cover-ups, and the dark side of institutions. She holds an appointment with the American Bar Foundation as an Affiliated Scholar and previously as a 2021-2022 Access to Justice Scholar. On this podcast Dr. Friedman unmasks the Epstein coverup, Trump's prison record from the First Step Act to the ICE private prison boom and a...