First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

First Things Host and Rap Artist Miles Low debate the right way to deal with the accusations against hip-hop pioneer Africa Bambaataa on the occasion of his death. Other heated issues in the conversation include the defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary, Melania's public meltdown and the pending LA Teacher's strike. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique and Jasmyne unbox the impact of Rep. Eric Swalwell dropping out of the golden state Gubernatorial race and the California Republican Party's failure to endorse President Trump's choice for governor as well as other issues in the upcoming west coast elections. https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this pod we center Black women's health in honor of Black Women's Maternal Health Week. We are joined by Marquise Alston-Allison, Co-Executive Director of the First Ladies Health Initiative, with a quick check in from actor Vanessa Estelle Williams https://www.firstladieshealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/firstladiesinitiative/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Rev. Dr. Robert Turner is a millennial reparationist who is passionate about his calling - speaking truth to power. Dr. Turner is an author and a Reparations Commissioner for the city of Baltimore. His book, Creating the Culture of Repair: Action on the Road to Reparations, is meant to act as a roadmap for local and national activists. https://www.instagram.com/revdrrobertturner/ https://www.insta...

Bryant Odega is an LAUSD teacher and an organizer with United Teachers of LA. On this pod Bryant and Dominique look at the pending shutdown of three school-based unions, what are the issues at stake, what to expect and how to get ready and get involved. https://www.instagram.com/bryantodega/ https://utla.net/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Judge Songhai Armstead is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). Judge Armstead was appointed as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Jerry Brown and served for five years before stepping down to lead the County’s Office of Alternatives to Incarceration. On this podcast we look at the many events, programs, resources and connections that are in p...

On this podcast Dominique goes in on local and national topics - including a couple that illustrate the recurring stupidity of police chases and cops on campuses. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

J. Cole signing to play with a Chinese Basketball team, Pooh Sheisty holding a gun to Gucci Mane's head, Ye using AI on his new album, and the $15 million re edit of the Michael Jackson movie these are just a few of the confounding conversations and enigmatic decisions we are talking about on this pod. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

With more than 24 years of experience, Wyllisa Bennett has honed her skills as an award-winning writer, communicator and public relations practitioner. As an entertainment publicist, Wyllisa uses her creative and communication skills to help celebrities, filmmakers, tv personalities and experts, authors, non-profit organizations and companies achieve their public relations and marketing goals. On...

Roger Hill, II is a fitness coach, DJ, mobile mechanic and an autism advocate who was himself diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of four. This week he is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Later in the hour Dominique speaks on the "ceasefire" with Iran. https://www.instagram.com/atypicaldj/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we look at the massive Los Angeles city budget and how we, the people can have a say in how those dollars are spent. Dr. Melina Abdullah is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and lead organizer for Black Lives Matter Los Angeles - the driving force behind the People's Budget LA - now in its sixth year. https://sscucla.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HLKfgm98ten6qG   https://p...

On this podcast we are joined by Kristin Powell, executive director of the Future Action Fund and Black Futures Lab to look at how they are debunking myths and stereotypes about African American voters through the Black Census. Powell has spent over 15 years building grassroots campaigns to win Black political power. How will the real data impact the midterm elections? Will the evidence inform the...

Gabriela Castillo Rodriguez is the Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the United States. She is the Liaison with the African Diaspora and Afro-Descendant Community in the United States. On this podcast Secretary Castillo Rodriguez updates us on the state of the island nation and the impact of the oil blockade and the current global climate. Later in the hour Dominique unbox...

On this podcast Dominique takes on the California Governor's race and Trump's role in it, the status of Spencer Pratt in the Mayor's race and why the UK Prime Minister is going after Ye.

On this pod we look at what Trump and the Pope said on Easter Sunday. They also go in on LA City Council District 1 race, the City Controller's election and more. LaMikia Castillo is a senior consultant and Co-Founder of Castillo Consulting Partners, dedicated to empowering diverse leaders through leadership development and community organizing. She holds dual master's degrees in public policy and...

The PRVLG, a set of twins hailing from Memphis, Tn. Simmered in soul from the birthplace of rock and roll the pair has crafted a sound that is radically authentic, vintage but modern. Christian and Christopher Underwood have been gaining momentum on the scene by playing and collaborating with industry veterans: working with Jae Deal on Eternal Echoes by Sadhguru, Cowriting ‘Symphony’ with Yola, as...

Nkechi Taifa is a civil and human rights attorney and author. She is president of The Taifa Group, director of the Reparation Education Project. She is also Senior Fellow for the Center of Justice at Columbia University and a TruthSpeaks Harvard Kennedy School scholar. Nkechi Taifa has been a principal player and catalyst in the reparations movement for over forty years. A founding member of the N...

On podcast we go in on the twelve kinds of crazy that make up today's headlines and hot topics. Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisors a public policy and electoral consulting firm. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio 

TEC Leimert is a black owned and operated non-profit organization in service of underserved communities. Their mission is to bridge the growing digital divide facing communities of color. TEC Leimert's founders created a platform for South Central Los Angeles to thrive in a technology-driven digital economy. https://www.tecleimert.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Is it time for Republicans to remove the President using the 25th Amendment? Is America ready for the massive meltdown Trump will throw if SCOTUS rules against him on birthright citizenship? Is the left being hypocritical in our snide critiques of Byron Noem's kink? Is Trump lying or does he just not understand why his massive White House ballroom is unauthorized? https://www.instagram.com/diprima...

Rev. Edward” Eddie” Anderson is a passionate civil rights activist and ordained minister with degrees from Morehouse College and Claremont School of Theology. He is a third-generation pastor, a progressive activist and a California State Democratic Party delegate. On this pod Pastor Anderson talks us off the ledge with prayer and goes in on the governors and mayors' races in the upcoming midterm e...

Joeisha Jefferson is a Los Angeles-based writer and producer who tells stories pulled from real life. Before the industry there was prison. Mentored by Director John Singleton, she started as a production assistant and learned the business from the ground up, moving her way into the writer's room. She's worked on shows like Shameless, Snowfall and All American. Her work is based on lived experienc...

Why is the President obsessed with ending birthright citizenship? Dominique looks at reasons you may have missed as the Supreme Court considers ending a key provision of the U.S. constitution. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Rosie Milligan is a registered nurse, financial advisor and the founder of Black Writers on Tour. https://blackwritersontour.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Veteran comedian, actor, radio personality and serial entrepreneur J. Anthony Brown shares his story, his portfolio and his take to trending topics - including MAGA Chilli and grown folks beef. @janthonybrown_ www.janthonybrownmofosto.com