First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

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...

As a second-generation immigrant from Ukraine, Andrej A. Selivra holds a degree from UCLA in Pollical Science and is a certified engineer specializing in designing building safety databases for corporations, enhancing financial systems, and optimizing operational processes. https://www.andrej4la.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andrej4la_mayor  

On this podcast, Dominique focuses on RampLa.org, which provides business resources for businesses who want to do business with the city, the Olympics and other opportunities. Dominique also goes in on the taxation of cannabis, Donald Trump administration trying to take control of Greenland and the president's 1.8 billion YT grievance slush fund https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique covers the domestic terror shooting at the Islamic center in San Diego, where three victims were killed and the teenage gunmen died allegedly from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Amin Abdullah , a heroic security guard and mosque member, was the first responder. Next, on the channel , we pay tribute to Andrew Joseph Jr who is a black lives member that passed a way in Flori...

A fourth generation Angeleno, Wren T. Brown is in his fourth decade as an actor. He is in his descended from a long line of talented performers. His family's theatrical legacy can be found on the pages of his recently published book "The Family Business: Four Generations of One Black Family's Artistic Odyssey." Waiting to Exhale, Beyond the Lights, Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Simpson...

Rev. Edward” Eddie” Anderson is a passionate civil rights activist and ordained minister with degrees from Morehouse College and Claremont School of Theology. Rev. Anderson affectionately known as Pastor Eddie is a regional organizer for LA Voice(PICO), advocate for Black Lives Matter, Co-Founder of Clergy4BlackLives, a convener and former Co-Chair of the New Poor People's Campaign in California (...

On this podcast Dominique focuses on stuff like State Board of Equalization and other races you may not be familiar with. We also pay tribute to El Haj Malike El Shabazz on his 101st birthday.

Keith Cascio, "an Italian American from Brooklyn," is running for the California State Assembly District 55. Holding a bachelor's degree in from Duke University and a degree in software engineering, Cascio is a member of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. He is the treasurer and an executive board member of the LA County Republican Party.

Tish Hyman a musician and entrepreneur and is running for mayor of Los Angeles. She says her motivation is restoring community norms in addressing public and private issues to ensure community safety. She may be best known for her confrontation with a trans woman at a Gold's Gym in Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/listen2tish/

Ryan Morgan is a justice-impacted individual who turned his life around. He is the founder and CEO of Aqua Equity. Morgan was born in San Bernardino and pursued his higher education at Laney college in Oakland and San Diego College, where he played football under coach Jim Harbaugh. He earned his MBA from Concordia University. Morgan places a strong emphasis on community-focused initiatives, reduc...

Marissa Roy, is a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, who serves as Deputy Attorney General in the California State Department of Justice. Atty. Roy started her career in the LA City Attorney's office and as outside counsel for the County of Los Angeles, Marissa took on Trump as part of more than a dozen legal actions. She is now a candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney. https:/www.instagram.com/ma...

Misael Ortega is a 32-year-old contractor— raised in Culver City, California. He does business in the Palisades area and his business was impacted by the fires. He hopes to become the youngest Mayor in Los Angeles history https://www.voteortega.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Marcus McDonald is co-founder and leader of the Charleston Reparations Task for and lead organizer for Black Lives Grassroots Charleston. He is also a descendent of persons enslaved on the Boone Plantation in South Carolina. On this podcast he breaks down their demand for the return of plantation land to Gullah Geechee control - as a reparations reservation. https://www.instagram.com/chs_blm/ http...

Miles Low, Akili and Dominique go in on national and international headlines: is it a big deal the LA City Council voted to end pretextual traffic stops? Are we mad at Killer Mike? Do our votes still count with the new Republican maps and more.

On this podcast we focus on mental health and technology - the good, the bad and the ugly. Paris McCoy is the executive director of Tec Leimert an organization dedicated to bringing arts and technology and bringing tech opportunity to South Los Angeles. Ms. McCoy is a transmedia creative producer and technologist, cinematographer, and business strategist. https://www.tecleimert.org/ https://www.fa...

Anna Reitano is a candidate running for Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Atty. Reitano serves as a Deputy County Counsel in the Justice and Safety Division. She has a background as a Deputy Public Defender and has experience in criminal, civil, and administrative law. https://www.reitanoforjudge.com/

Aida Ashouri is a human rights lawyer and activist who is a candidate for Los Angeles city attorney office. Ms. Ashouri is a civil rights attorney. Born in Iran and raised by a single mother in North Hollywood, Ashouri says she has worked with various organizations to address issues such as housing discrimination, tenant rights, and environmental justice. https://aida4la.com/ https://www.facebook...

The Tomlin Dance Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing professional dance training, diversity, and affordable dance to the community for ages 3-18. The Tomlin Dance Academy prides themselves in being a family-oriented, judgement free space where artists can reside to build upon solid teachings taught by professionals and perfect their craft. https://tomlindanceacademy.com/ htt...

Bryant Acosta is an Angeleno who’s lived in the Los Angeles County — He's a first-generation American, openly gay Latino, and small business owner who says he's had to grind for every opportunity. Mr. Acosta says his work as a Chief Creative Officer, has afforded him the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets and build systems that use advanced tech, and he...

Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City’s general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast the City Attorney tells what she feels she has accomplished, what...

Rita Coburn is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer of radio, television, and film. In 2016, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, which was co-directed and co-produced by Coburn, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Festival and went on to win a Peabody Award in 2017. Coburn directed Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands, for PBS American Masters. On May 19, 2026, her third...

Atty. Troy W. Slaten was one of Hollywood's most recognizable child actors — starring on Cagney & Lacey, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and more. He earned his B.A. in English Literature with Honors from UCLA and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he clerked for the LA County District Attorney. Troy became the youngest partner in the history of Floyd, Skeren & Kel...

On this podcast Jasmyne and Dominique take on the three LA City ballot measures and one county measure. Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning journalist, political and culture commentator and political strategist. She is also a delegate for the LA County Democratic Party. https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtawanda.ai/ https://www.instagram.co...

Dr. Paris Woods is a bestselling author, financial educator and social impact leader focused on helping clarity, confidence and long-term financial freedom. She is the author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom and The Students Guide to Financial Freedom. On this podcast she breaks down what that freedom really means and how to attain it without spending every waking hour obsessed with...

Saharah Ali is a mediation instructor, life coach, astrologer, numerologist, sound healer and sound bath specialist. On her weekly "Mindful Mondays" segment she leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. This week she breaks down full moon in Scorpio, Pluto in Aquarius for the next 17 days and why this is a season of intuition over logic and taking back our power. https://saharahali.com/ htt...