Leaked audio has led to a scandal at the Los Angeles City Council.  City Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Gill Cedillo, and LA County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera were all caught in a conversation from last year where they were talking about redistricting and Latino political power and how they could sway it their way, but the conversation quickly devolved into racist remarks made by Martinez about the Black son of one of their fellow councilmembers saying he seemed like a “little monkey.”  Martinez even disparaged other Latino groups.  Gustavo Arellano, columnist for the LA Times, joins us for all the fallout, Martinez has resigned from her position, but not from the city council.



Next, the holiday travel season will be upon us soon and you’re already hearing about how you should start planning and buying those flights now as they are expected to get more expensive.  The other thing to be aware of is surprise rental-car fees that can catch you off guard.  Sneaky refueling fees that pop up on receipts, cancellation fees for pre-paid reservations, and “convenience fees” for riding in toll lanes.  Dawn Gilbertson, travel columnist for the WSJ, joins us for what to watch out for.

Leaked audio has led to a scandal at the Los Angeles City Council.  City Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Gill Cedillo, and LA County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera were all caught in a conversation from last year where they were talking about redistricting and Latino political power and how they could sway it their way, but the conversation quickly devolved into racist remarks made by Martinez about the Black son of one of their fellow councilmembers saying he seemed like a “little monkey.”  Martinez even disparaged other Latino groups.  Gustavo Arellano, columnist for the LA Times, joins us for all the fallout, Martinez has resigned from her position, but not from the city council.
 
Next, the holiday travel season will be upon us soon and you’re already hearing about how you should start planning and buying those flights now as they are expected to get more expensive.  The other thing to be aware of is surprise rental-car fees that can catch you off guard.  Sneaky refueling fees that pop up on receipts, cancellation fees for pre-paid reservations, and “convenience fees” for riding in toll lanes.  Dawn Gilbertson, travel columnist for the WSJ, joins us for what to watch out for.

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L.A. City Council Members Caught Making Racist Remarks in Leaked Audio

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