We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Nominations for the Video Music Awards are out and Madonna leads the pack. Plus, a citywide basketball tournament that's only $5 to enter.

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We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman.&nbsp;Nominations for the Video Music Awards are out and Madonna leads the pack.&nbsp;Plus, a citywide basketball tournament that's only $5 to enter.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM &ndash; L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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