Diplomacy, Disaster & Democracy
Two stories, one question: who gets a seat at the table? A binational policy summit in Mexico City, and an East LA community still fighting to shut down the warehouse behind the fire.
Who Gets Heard? Power & Accountability
As Boyle Heights continues recovering from the Lineage Logistics fire, The Signal examines accountability, legal rights, community leadership, and the debate over East L.A.'s future. Plus updates from Sacramento on voting rights, Medi-Cal, and California policy.
Liberty, Recovery & Accountability
A Fourth of July reflection on democracy, birthright citizenship, and political extremism, followed by a conversation on earthquake recovery in Venezuela and the continuing environmental justice fight in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles.
After the Fire: Boyle Heights Responds
A massive warehouse fire exposed long-standing environmental inequities in Boyle Heights and East L.A. State and local officials, researchers, and community leaders discuss recovery, public health, and who should be held accountable long after the smoke clears.
Power, Borders & Accountability
Six months after Maduro's removal, California battles over immigrant healthcare and governance, and new UCLA research on immigration enforcement all point to one question: who holds power, and who pays the price? Dino connects the stories shaping communities at home and abroad.
One Year After the Raids
One year after the raids, The Signal examines the legal challenges, detention conditions, and community impact of federal immigration enforcement in Southern California, featuring Eva Bitran, Ryanne Mena, and Flor Melendrez.
The Final Pitch: California Votes
Election Day is near. From the California governor's race to local and congressional contests, candidates make their final pitch, voters weigh in, and The Signal examines the issues shaping the future of Los Angeles and California.
Labor, Housing & the Future of L.A.
REI workers launch a nationwide boycott amid labor negotiations, while L.A. mayoral candidate Rae Huang lays out her vision on housing, affordability, homelessness, transit, and the future of City Hall in Los Angeles.
Power, Harm Reduction & L.A. Politics
The Signal explores California’s governor race, the debate over harm reduction after the MacArthur Park raids, and Fatima Iqbal-Zubair’s campaign focused on labor, affordability, and environmental justice in Southern California.
Mental Health & Dignity in L.A.
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.
Power, Workers & May Day in L.A.
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 Power & Policy Shifts
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.