First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

KBLA’s very own James Farr, host of Conversation Live: Altadena Rising. Join us for a captivating discussion. On today’s podcast, Dominique and James address Trump and Texas Governor Abbott’s efforts to gain more Republican seats, Gavin Newsom’s pushback, the Southern California Edison Fund, the Anthony McClain tragedy, and James’s take on AI journalism. https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ ht...

Gina Belafonte is an award-winning Producer, Director, Actress, Educator, Prison Abolitionist, and Freedom Activist. Co-founder of Sankofa.org, Gina has been using art as a tool for over 25 years to communicate messages of hope and civic engagement. On this podcast she is joined by two of her collaborators - Diane Luby Lane, CEO of Get Lit - Words Ignite and LA based poet Monique Mitchell and we l...

Isaac G. Bryan represents California's 55th Assembly District, which consists of Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw District, Culver City, Ladera Heights, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms, Pico-Robertson, Beverly Grove, Mid-Wilshire, and large parts of South Los Angeles. In the Assembly, Isaac serves as Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources as well as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Poverty and...

Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors and a KBLA Contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Ed go hard on the Epstein Files, the new houselessness executive order, the future of Palestine, the Skydance merger, Governor Newsom's Cali redistricting strategy and Glorilla's cannabis arrest. https://x.com/edwardmsanders/status/1580346281272045568 https://x.com/diprimaradio?lang=en

Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. A widely published scholar and popular lecturer, he studies the intersection of race, law, morality, psychology, politics, ordinary language philosophy, and the performing arts. His latest book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law, looks at America’s criminal justice system – a...

Jabari Peoples was just 18 years old when he was shot down by Alabama police on June 23rd of this year. Law enforcement is refusing to release the official autopsy, bodycam footage or the names of the officers. Protests are ramping up with five people arrested this week for demonstrating. Black Lives Matter Grassroots Birmingham and BLM Grassroots Alabama are boots on the ground on the frontlines...

The Global Day of Compassion is meant to bring all neighborhoods, tribes and interests together to uplift their own communities. On this podcast organizers from four communities share their work and how they'll mark the last Sunday of July - 7/28/25. Minister Hanan AKA Big Tone, Daud Sherrills, Mark Anthony Sutton AKA Big Preach and Trayvon Williams (son of Tookie Williams) invite you to get help,...

On this podcast independent artist, producer and musician Madison McFerrin shares her story and the very personal music it brings forth. Upon the release of her second album "Scorpio," her Tony Desk triumph and her stunning feature on Tyler the Creator's new single "Don't Worry Baby." https://www.instagram.com/madmcferrin/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Katrina Michelle launched her catering business during the pandemic after a successful entrepreneurial career. Now K Michelle is a fulltime chef whose famous shrimp and grits is causing lines around the block at Taste of Soul. On this podcast Dominique & Miles taste test Cajun Salmon pasta and savory breakfast grits and shine the light on this socially innovative, Black-owned, women-owned busi...

Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless. https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/ https...

(Airdate 7/23/25) On this podcast independent artist, producer and musician Madison McFerrin shares her story and the very personal music it brings forth. Upon the release of her second album "Scorpio," her Tony Desk triumph and her stunning feature on Tyler the Creator's new single "Don't Worry Baby." https://www.instagram.com/madmcferrin/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 7/23/25) Katrina Michelle launched her catering business during the pandemic after a successful entrepreneurial career. Now K Michelle is a fulltime chef whose famous shrimp and grits is causing lines around the block at Taste of Soul. On this podcast Dominique & Miles taste test Cajun Salmon pasta and savory breakfast grits and shine the light on this socially innovative, Black-owned...

(Airdate 7/23/25) Michael Williams is a Pasadena/Altadena resident who was evacuated with his family during the Eaton Canyon Fire. WIlliams is also an organizer with Black Lives Matter Grassroot and BLM Los Angeles. On this podcast he pulls no punches in assessing where Altadena is now, what happened and why, despite everything, he is remaining optimistic and fearless. https://www.instagram.com/bl...

Dominique & Jill pay tribute to actor/director/poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists LA. She hosts KBLA's entertainment show "RSVP" 6P-7P weekdays. https://www.instagram.com/stilettoJill/ https://www.i...

Jasmyne Cannick is a strategist, award winning Gen X journalist and on-air contributor known for her incisive commentary on politics, race and contemporary social issues. On this podcast Dominique & Jasmyne pay tribute to Black LGBTQ pioneer Jewel Thais Williams, Cold Play, South LA Pride, racism in the gay community and the Trump parade of shiny objects meant to distract his base from the Eps...

On today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Melina Abdullah Co-Founder/Director of BLM Grassroots, Co-Founder of BLM Los Angeles and Professor of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Abdullah shares details on the future of Black Lives Matter, her take on justice for Breonna Taylor case and the sentencing of Brett Hankison, why Trump is releasing the MLK files, saving "Measure J" and more. https://blmgrassroots....

Messy Monday: Dr. Rosie Milligan Author of "Satisfying The Black Man Sexually Made Simple" and founder of Professional Publishing House. Join us as we explore her alluring "Relationship Rules" and the art of seduction with Dr. Milligan's unapologetic commentary. Dr. Rosie Milligan (323)750-3592 https://drrosie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

What The Kiss Cam Scandal Says About America, Cheating Ceo, side pieces, Ai Obama, and Trump bragging about suing the Wall Street Journal. This podcast also includes Mindful Mondays with Saharah Ali. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Embracing Fearlessness - Join Dominique DiPrima & Rev. Eddie Anderson as they embrace fearlessness in a climate that wants us to shrink. Rev. Eddie Anderson, pastor of McCarthy Memorial Christian Church, believes that "Together we can create the kin-dom of God and be the movement for wholeness and healing that our City of Angels needs." On this episode Rev. Eddie discusses saving "Measure J" a...

(Airdate 7/17/25) Rhonda Kuykendall-Jabari is a prominent Usui Reiki Master teacher known for her expertise in energy healing and her holistic approach to well-being. Rhonda is an experienced Usui Reiki Master teacher who has dedicated her career to practicing and teaching Reiki. She offers workshops, courses, and retreats to educate others about this healing modality. https://www.wellnessuprising...

(Airdate 7/17/25) 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 with BLMLA. On this podcast we loo...

(Airdate 7/17/25) Could Mayor Karen Bass win again in 2026? Can we save Cali's high-speed rail? Is Governor Newsom's trolling a petty level up? Is Megan the Stallion finally equally yoked? Does anyone care about the ESPYS? How do we stay fearless in the face of fascism and fear? Dominique & the KBLA delegation have words. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/milesl...

Dr. Jerry P. Abraham, MD MPH CMQ, is President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association LACMA and currently serves as the Director of Integration & Public Health at Kedren Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC, Acute Psychiatric Hospital APH, and Historically Black Institution HBI in South Los Angeles. Dr. Abraham is also Assistant Professor of Family & Com...

Sun Goddess Beauty Center and its owner Patrice Harris are in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. The convo ranges from natural hair to toxic beauty chemicals to how to transition to a healthy head of hair. Later in the podcast we try to understand the Whitehouse crisis prompted by the suppression of the Epstein Files. https://www.instagram.com/sun_goddess_beauty_center_/ https://www.instagra...

On this podcast we cover the fight to save Measure J in the LA County Board of Supervisors, why police car chases should be forever banned, why 2000 National Guard members are leaving L.A and we get distracted by SZA and Nicky Minaj beefing on Twitter. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/