First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Her debut book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back, is now available wherever books are sold. Dennie is the Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes. https:...

Ed and Dominique go in on Stephen A. Smith, the Supreme Court's TPS revocation, the attack on an elderly street vendor, the politics of division and media complicity and why the Senegalese World Cup team has already won the "Dominique Cup." https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dr. Delatorro McNeal shares his special brand of inspiration and motivation. Dr. Delatorro is author of eight books, a sought-after public speaker and is an inductee to the Speakers Hall of Fame. His latest book is Shift into a Higher Gear: Better Your Best and Live Your Life to the Fullest. https://www.instagram.com/drdelatorro/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Robert E. Colwell is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Crenshaw in Los Angeles. He served 17 years as an inmate chaplain at the Los Angeles County jail. Robert has been the keynote speaker at state and national foster care conferences in 27 states. Chelsea Colwell is his daughter and theatrical partner as co-producer and creative director of his new play The Kingdom of Lies. https://lyingkingmus...

Dominique challenges us to crowd source our intellect to figure out how to break the corporate/moderate/establishment dominance of the Democratic Party. How do we empower the real progressives? Will democratic socialists move the needle? Will they step over Black progressives? Can we move beyond coopting the ideas and policies of the true left and remake the party in service of working class, poor...

On this podcast, Eric Benét glides into the conversation with his new single “Who's Gonna Save Us,” turning political frustration into pure velvet. The slow‑jam superhero is back — the man whose voice is so smooth it could moisturize America. From “Spend My Life with You” to “Sometimes I Cry,” he’s been melting hearts and serving hits since the nineties. Nine albums, four Grammy noms, acting gigs,...

On this podcast Tyrei Lacy AKA DJ Tsheds light on why his popular Crenshaw cantina, The District, is under attack and embroiled in a legal dispute — essentially a “custody battle” over the future of the business and the space. But this podcast is about much more than one enterprise, it's about the future of Black businesses in South LA, specifically the Crenshaw strip. Why are so many Black busine...

On this pod Dominique shares a slice of rap culture with broadcaster Angee Smalls who has been rocking the entertainment world for over 20 years, carving out her place as a powerhouse rooted in Latino culture and the vibrant LA lifestyle. Angee is the Ceo of Latino Affected. Her journey has taken her from working alongside the iconic Johnny J to experiencing a once‑in‑a‑lifetime on-air moment crui...

On this podcast Attorney Nana Gyamfi updates us on the latest on the immigration landscape. Why are detainees on hunger strike? Are we tracking people kidnapped by ICE? Are Black Americans being replaced? Why are all of the Trump refugees YT? How far will the US Supreme Court go on birthright citizenship? Attorney Gyamfi is the Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration. https://baj...

Lenny McAllister is a Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. A Pittsburgh native, Lenny has spent years working in both state and national politics, the civil rights community, and extensive work in the media. Lenny has appeared regularly as a political analyst on outlets ranging from Sirius XM Radio to CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He has been a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Leadershi...

On this podcast Dominique celebrates the community victory in saving the Black Student Achievement plan, where young people, activists and union organizers pushed back on the LA Unified School District's plan to eliminate support for under-invested Black students. Rap artist Miles Low jumps on the mic to look at Jay-Z's target deal and the Carters monetization of everything. https://www.instagram....

On this podcast we look at the power of play and how it impacts everything from business and social skills to problem solving and health outcomes. Renata SImril is the Executive Director of the LA84 Foundation and founder of the Play Equity Fund. Simril is a member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being and is President of the City of Los Angeles Department of...

Yoga instructor, astrologer, meditation teacher and sound bath specialist Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and breaks down Chiron in Taurus and a seven-year season of manifestation. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we look at the latest police scandals and copaganda - from the shooting of a dog following the NY Knicks big win to the Pasadena PD's friendly fire "horseplay." Journalist James Farr joins Dominique DiPrima to take on these questions, plus a look at the resignation of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvahlo and the still-smoldering Lineage Food Storage Company fire in Boyle Heights....

17 days. 250,000 people. Over 175 free concerts. LA Jazz Festival takes over Los Angeles August 2026. A city-wide celebration of music, culture, and community with some of the freshest and most legendary artists in the game. Jazz in the Park brings free live music to public parks across the LA region. Jazz After Dark pops up in locally neighborhood spots with electrifying late-night events. The Ca...

Inspired by the movement to reclaim stolen land and restore generational wealth, Black Landcestry seeks to transform awareness into action—creating a pathway for descendants to uncover lost histories, document their claims, and pursue justice for what was wrongfully taken. On this pod, founder Kavon Ward shares her mission. https://blacklandcestry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Akilis is a long-time community organizer and political strategist. He has worked on six presidential campaigns and is the national field director for Black Lives Matter Grassroots. He is the founder of the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute. On this pod we talk about the history and launch of KBLA 1580 the first Black talk radio station west of the Mississippi.  https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ h...

On this podcast Dominique DiPrima talks with Inglewood rap artist Yannick “Thurz” Koffi, and the ever‑soulful Ill Camille. From their outlook as music technologists, to artists developing multiple creative platforms and streams of income, to hip hop and gaming with Thurz playtesting his latest at the 100 Thieves’ Summer Block Party on Saturday, June 20th, to the Party in my Living Room model for c...

On today’s podcast, Mississippi community activist Marquell Bridges — president of Building Bridges and a former Black Lives Matter Grassroots organizer — discusses the tragic murder of one‑year‑old Kohen Wiley by police officer Hunter Foster in Senatobia, Mississippi. Kohen died after being by a cop in a Walmart parking lot. According to Bridges, a law enforcement officer fired directly into the...

On this podcast Dominique DiPrima shines light on the impending victory of Black democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George in the DC mayor's race, the opening of the Obama Center, the devastating story of the police murder of a one-year-old Kohen Wiley and Donald Trump's terrible, very bad Iran deal, a whiplash moment after years of attacking Barack Obama. The L.A., the Charter Reform is quietly p...

Dr. Lee D. Baker is a Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education cultural anthropologist and Duke University professor whose work focuses on race and the history of anthropology. Based in San Diego, he is best known for From Savage to Negro and Anthropology and the Racial Politics of Culture. He also served as Duke’s Dean of Academic Affairs (2008–2016). Baker has recently noted that AI is reshaping...

Lifeaholik is a lifestyle movement dedicated to transforming inspiration into intentional action. Founded by Tyrone Davis of Compton, it empowers individuals to pursue freedom, fulfillment, and fearless growth. Through curated events and immersive experiences, Lifeaholik creates environments where people can evolve, break limiting patterns, and step into their full potential. The next gathering wi...

Dominique DiPrima opened the morning show by noting Kendrick Lamar’s birthday and reporting on President Donald Trump’s announcement of an investigation involving California Governor Gavin Newsom. She then shifted to a community‑driven segment, joining First Things First to take calls and discuss public reactions to the recent Karmelo Anthony verdict. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dyana Williams is a producer, artist development coach, legendary radio personality, and founder of the International Association of African American Music (IAAAM). She is known as the "Mother of Black Music Month." On this podcast she tells the story of the month and her mission to preserve and uplift Black music in America. https://www.nmaam.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

The phone lines are hot as we celebrate the heavenly birthday of Tupac Shakur with music and memories. One "conservative" caller comes with the attack-talking-points against teenager Karmelo Anthony, who was recently convicted after trying to defend himself against bullies at a high school track meet. Dominique is not having it. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbl...