In this Special Edition of The L.A. Report, we bring you the first debate between LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman since advancing to the November general election. Bass and Raman fought over top issues affecting LA, including homelessness and public safety, Wednesday night. 

The debate was hosted by Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, or SOHA. LAist reached out to SOHA to provide the debate live on air and streaming as a public service to Angelenos.

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In this Special Edition of The L.A. Report, we bring you the first debate between LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman since advancing to the November general election. Bass and Raman fought over top issues affecting LA, including homelessness and public safety, Wednesday night.&nbsp;
The debate was hosted by&nbsp;Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, or SOHA.&nbsp;LAist reached out to SOHA to provide the debate live on air and streaming as a public service to Angelenos.
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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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