Politics represent the systems that shape our daily bread, from housing and wages to climate, immigration, and the ongoing fight for fairness.
This episode of The Signal examines mental health awareness, access to care, homelessness, and dignity in Los Angeles. Featuring conversations with L.A. County mental health officials and Shower of Hope leaders fighting to preserve vital services for unhoused residents.
From wage theft to Whittier’s election and May Day organizing, this episode breaks down how power moves through L.A.—and how workers and communities are fighting to reclaim it.
Latino voters emerge as a decisive force in California politics while new policies reshape access to food assistance in Arizona. Plus, a congressional candidate outlines a vision for representation and economic dignity.
A critical look at L.A.’s future: human trafficking risks tied to the Olympics, conditions inside Adelanto detention, and the politics shaping District 26. Policy meets reality as voices from the ground reveal what’s at stake.
Who really runs Los Angeles? From charter reform to policing and housing, this episode explores power, accountability, and the future of L.A.—plus a conversation with State Senate candidate Sara Hernandez.
A deep dive into 1949’s Robeson–Robinson controversy: HUAC, anti-communism, and the “double bind” facing Black leaders. Dr. Gerald Horne explains the era’s loyalty tests—and why the fightback and solidarity still matter now.
California’s data-center boom is colliding with local communities. Dino and State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez unpack SB 978—new guardrails to prevent ratepayer cost-shifting, require grid upgrades, and assess climate and health impacts as massive facilities expand statewide.
EVs are growing fast—unless you’re a renter with nowhere to plug in. Dino breaks down charging deserts, rebates, curbside chargers, and the Take Charge Live Feb. 4 webinar with LA County, the William C. Velásquez Institute, and GRID Alternatives.
ICE raids spark fear in Downey—and a political clash. Councilmember Mario Trujillo breaks down what happened, calls for community-led alerts and rights training, and challenges city leadership. Candidate Wendy Carrillo lays out her Senate bid, the Vision Act, and a call to abolish ICE.
Pastor Ricardo Moreno reports from Caracas as Venezuela faces new deportation flights and uncertainty after U.S. action. Then Downey’s mayor responds to community outrage over ICE activity, racial profiling fears, and what local leaders can—and can’t—do.
With trust low and costs high, Dino warns that democracy erodes when state violence is normalized and accountability disappears. Hear interviews with LA Council candidate John Rawlings and City Attorney candidate Aida Ashouri on housing, policing, and community power.
From Caracas, Ricardo Moreno reacts to overnight strikes in Venezuela and what residents are hearing in real time. Back in LA, Marissa Roy (City Attorney) and Dr. Monica Sanchez (Congress) discuss enforcement, civil rights, and community-first leadership.
