First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and commentator known for her national media appearances, leadership in civil rights and education organizations, and extensive public speaking, having lectured at more than 500 institutions while focusing in recent years on broadcasting, journalism, and authorship. Please follow Malveaux's Newsletter is link below. https://www.facebook.com/julianne.m...

Miles Low — Las Vegas Battle Rapper & Musician Miles Low is an American battle rapper and songwriter from North Las Vegas, Nevada, known for his viral battle rap videos and dynamic live performances YouTube+1. He’s gained a strong following through platforms like YouTube, where his battle rap catalog has amassed over 17.9 million total views across nine recorded battles. https://www.facebook.c...

On today’s podcast, Dominique Diprima sat down with Jasmyne Ariel Cannick to discuss the June 2, 2026, election. Cannick is a respected political strategist, journalist, and commentator known for her insightful analysis of popular culture, race, and politics. A longtime advocate for underrepresented and marginalized communities, she was re-elected as a Delegate to the Los Angeles County Democratic...

Shirley Nash Weber, Ph. D., was nominated to serve as California Secretary of State by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020 and voters elected her for a full term in 2022. On this podcast she shares Election Day voting tips and addresses our concerns on the process, the changes and recent headlines. If you notice any voting irregularities, you may call the Secretary of State's voting hotline at (800) 345...

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. Mr. Bryan serves as Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources as well as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on The Status of Boys and Me...

Dominique goes in on the talking points plaguing the Los Angeles Mayor's race and calls out YT and other non-Black progressives. Controller, City Attorney and more are also in the conversation. Is Mayor Karen Bass paying the "Black Tax" in this election? What qualifies Nithya Raman as a "progressive" when she votes in lock step with the Mayor? Will Spencer Pratt outperform his polling? How will pr...

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. Mr. Bryan serves as Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources as well as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on The Status of Boys and Me...

Meditation instructor, sound healer and astrologer Saharah Ali shares why the next twenty days are bringing "celestial magic." She also leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. 

La Mikia is an alumna and adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School where she received dual master’s degrees in public policy and urban planning, and Certificates in public management and political management. LaMikia is an Afro-Latina Black Lives Matter Grassroots activist and the mother of three young boys. 

The last day to vote is close at hand. Dominique unmasks the "white-lash" among so-called progressives, the peril of outsmarting ourselves and why all of the cards are wild cards this election season. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

This is a rebroadcast of a conversation from 5/15/26 with reparationist and attorney Cheryce Cryer. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dr. Rudolph "Butch" Ware is a tenured professor of African and Islamic history at UC Santa Barbara and community organizer who has dedicated his life to learning how to transform society. In 2024 he ran alongside Dr. Jill Stein as the Green Party Vice Presidential candidate, and now he is running for Governor. After serving as the Green Party’s Vice-Presidential nominee in 2024, he is now running...

LA Mayor Karen Bass joins Dominique Diprima to make the case for her re-election. Mayor Karen Bass says she is running for re-election because she believes the foundation for change in Los Angeles has been laid, and now is the time to build the city she and her team have started transforming. On this podcast she touches on homelessness, fire recovery, public safety, progressive wins and what she i...

Attorney Caree Harper joins DiPrima to share her picks for LA County Superior Court Judge for California's primary election Caree Annette Harper is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney who has worked with Dominique DiPrima for the past ten years to provide reliable information on judicial candidates. Admitted to California bar since 2002, she heads the Law Office of Caree Harper, focusing...

Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is political candidate and community organizer, as well as a former public-school teacher, environmental activist and consultant currently running for California State Assembly to represent District 65. An observant hijab-wearing Muslim and immigrant born in Dubai, she is the co-founder of the Tera immigrant Initiative, a non-profit organization that provides STEAM mentoring to...

Antwone Quenton Fisher is a director, screenwriter, author, and film producer introducing his new book Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees: Notes from a Life gathers the deeply personal stories, memories, and lessons of Antwone Fisher. His 2001 autobiographical book Finding Fish was a New York and Times Best Seller. His 2002 hit film Antwone Fisher was written by Fisher and directed by Denzel Wa...

Dominique Diprima open phones with KBLA 1580 Talk Radio and reading between the headlines regarding the June 2nd election, debating various candidates, and the "anti-weaponization" slush fund program of nearly $1.8 billion. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio

Ed Sanders, president of ES Advisors, joins in an engaging discussion with Dominique Diprima on who we are voting for governor, the white supremacist rhetoric in the LA Mayor's race, the origin story of the safe streets we currently enjoy and what's up with Congresswoman Maxine Waters. http://www.sandersweb.net/ed/ https://www.instagram.com/ed.sanders/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ 

Dr Gabriela Dellapiana is an Assistant Professor in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Associate Director of the OBGYN Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical. https://www.cedars-sinai.org/hereforla.html https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique and Sherri have a lot to say about the LA mayoral race, the governor's race, the labor perspective on the election and why Councilmember Nithya Raman may feel she doesn't need Black LA. Sherri Bell is a labor activist, a mom and your friendly neighborhood Dorsey Don. https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast, Dominique focuses on June 2nd election with Award-winning journalist Jarrett Hill who's most well-known for co-hosting the hit pop-culture and politics podcast FANTI. Journalist Jarrett Hill is an artist, activist and podcaster. https://www.jarretthill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/

Zach Sokoloff is a Los Angeles-based real estate executive, financial manager, and former educator who is currently running for Los Angeles City Controller in the June 2, 2026, primary election. Zach says he's Known for his extensive work in the L.A. entertainment real estate sector, he has focused his public platform on fiscal management, government accountability, and workforce diversity. https:...

On this podcast with Dominique Diprima and former defense attorney Tiffiny Townend Blacknell, esq discuss the June 2nd, 2026, election with Tiffiny Townend Blacknell. Tiffiny Townend Blacknell is a Los Angeles-based defense attorney, communications consultant, and criminal justice reform advocate who most notably served as the Chief of Staff for George Gascón Former Los Angeles County District Att...

On this podcast, Dominique focuses on June 2nd election with Award-winning journalist Jarrett Hill who's most well-known for co-hosting the hit pop-culture and politics podcast FANTI. Journalist Jarrett Hill is an artist, activist and podcaster. https://www.jarretthill.com https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/

Zach Sokoloff is a Los Angeles-based real estate executive, financial manager, and former educator who is currently running for Los Angeles City Controller in the June 2, 2026, primary election. Zach says he's Known for his extensive work in the L.A. entertainment real estate sector, he has focused his public platform on fiscal management, government accountability, and workforce diversity. https:...