Which is better? An academic decathlon, or the Little League World Series. Also, Jen & Grant break down the latest numbers on  California wants to make changes to the TSA pre-screening by banning the pre-screening CLEAR program, saying it’s not equitable to have people pay to skip in front of TSA lines. In the Biden Basement Briefing, Joe Biden has a gaffe that we can all agree with, and we take your calls on a possible TSA change with the CLEAR precheck.  We continue taking your calls on the possibility of CLEAR TSA pre-checks going away. 

A suspect has been arrested for shooting and hospitalizing a police officer in West Covina, and we’ve got more information on the break-in at Karen Bass’ mansion.  The Daily Mail has more information on the man who broke into Karen Bass’ mansion, and we get a call from  In a 2024 election update, the Secret Service seems to be preparing for the idea that Donald Trump may actually go to jail. 

Former USC football star Reggie Bush has officially had his Heisman Trophy reinstated, and we take more of your calls on the move to end the CLEAR program.  Dave Cox of Zoe International joins the show to discuss the latest on a bill in the CA legislature that wants to make child trafficking a felony.  What’s the election status in the swing states? We’ve got the latest.  A TikTok ban could be imminent, and we close out the show with your calls.

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An L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy in West Covina is in the hospital after being shot in the back while on his motorcycle at a stoplight.  A woman is stabbed at the Universal Metro station, in another instance of violence surrounding the Metro system in Los Angeles.  Donald Trump speaks in front of reporters ahead of another day in court, and Joe Biden has a weak response to a question on Pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University.  Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins the show. 

A judge sides with CA Attorney General Rob Bonta over the wording of an upcoming CA proposition aimed at informing parents of transgender students in school.  Would this one actually be a good idea? A high speed train line is officially underway that is set to connect SoCal and Las Vegas In the Biden Basement Briefing, Joe Biden talks about climate change, and shares how you (yes, you) can earn money fighting climate change.  Donald Trump comes to the defense of Speaker Mike Johnson, and we’ve got an update on Donald Trump’s court case. 

What’s in Mayor Karen Bass’ budget? Less for fire and the ‘inside safe’ program, and more for policing.  We take your calls on Karen Bass’ new budget.  Chaos continues on college campuses as Columbia is forced to finish the semester off campus due to unrest on the campus.  We close out the show with more of your calls on college campuses, and the unrest in the Middle East.

Planet Fitness has decided to double-down following their handling of a trans woman in the locker rooms, and Mayor Karen Bass’ home has been burglarized.  Biden’s administration is reportedly upset by Donald Trump meeting with foreign leaders, and Tucker Carlson says congress members are afraid of the intel community.  USC announces they will no longer have commencement speeches during graduation ceremonies.  A lot of Republicans voted for the foreign aid bill, but Jen and Grant want to highlight one who didn’t. #PlanetFitness #WokeCorporations #Woke #Biden #Trump #TuckerCarlson #AntiSemitism #USC #Israel #Palestine #Republicans #Democrats #JayObernolte #Ukraine 

Congress officially passes a foreign aid bill including billions for Ukraine.  Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the show to discuss the repeal to Prop 47 making the November ballot, and the break-in at Mayor Karen Bass’ house.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea takes offense to Joe Biden’s comments on an uncle being eaten by cannibals in the country. Plus, RFK Jr’s sister endorses Biden. If you can hear her with the guy screaming in the background.  #Ukraine #SpeakerMikeJohnson #Congress #AlexVillanueva #Prop47 #Biden #RFKJr 

Police respond to the mansion of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass after a break-in.  We take your calls on the break-in attempt at Karen Bass’ home, and Donald Trump speaks live in front of the press ahead of his trial date in court.  NY Attorney General Letitia James is now refusing to accept Donald Trump’s $175M bond.  Fearmongering, much? A new Gavin Newsom advertisement shows a young Alabama woman being forced to take a pregnancy test while trying to cross the border for an abortion.  #KarenBass #LosAngeles #LetitiaJames #NewYork #Trump #TrumpTrial #GavinNewsom #Prop47 

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SoCal fast food enthusiasts are feeling the squeeze thanks to rising prices, the crew has astounding knowledge of orange soft drink beverages, and a group of crossover voters offer their thoughts on Kamala Harris as VP.  Congressman Mike Garcia joins the show to discuss his view on several bills being discussed in Congress.  Young members of Biden’s White House staff reportedly have a very derogatory nickname for Donald Trump, and Grant shares a story about a concerning situation unfolding in Niger with American troops.  We close things out with the World Famous Friday Free-For-All

U.S officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran.  Why is there so much silence surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran? Jen and Grant continue the discussion and take your calls. Plus, Donald Trump speaks outside the courthouse ahead of another day in the NYC ‘hush money’ trial.  LA’s interim police chief Dominic Choi  gives his first public interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, discussing the issues that have led to longer response times for non-emergencies, and Jen shares a personal story of dealing with home invaders.  What are Steve Hilton’s favorite books? He’ll tell us, along with his thoughts on the latest surrounding Israel.

LA police chief Dominic Choi speaks with NBC’s Lester Holt.  Rep. Matt Gaetz who helped author the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy calls for Republicans to avoid doing the same thing to current House Speaker Mike Johson.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, Joe orders a milkshake in the saddest way possible, and Karine Jean Pierre tries to defend Biden for saying his uncle was killed by cannibals after crashing a plane in WWII.  ‘The Sage’ Larry Elder joins us to discuss some Biden stories that don’t exactly match up.

What is California doing? Jen and Grant discuss the California legislature’s decision to table a bill that would raise buying a child for sex crimes from a misdemeanor to a felony.  Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wants to possibly shut down Grand Canyon University. Jen and Grant discuss the details, and whether this is just the government targeting a Christian school, or a case of unscrupulous behavior being targeted.  Comedian and author Evan Sayet joins the show to discuss his new book, ‘Atheist Origin Myth’. Elephants running wild? Baby octopi? Murderous rams? It must be time for ‘Oddball News!’ #California #SexCrimes #MiguelCardona #GrandCanyonUniversity #ChristianSchools #EvanSayet #Atheist 

Remember the story of a woman being found in a trash can? Jen shares how her neighbor may have accidentally come across some evidence related to it.  TMA Chief Economist Stephen Moore joins the show.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, the Senate shoots down an attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.  In a ‘24 Election update, the Biden administration trots out a series of Kennedys related to RFK Jr. to endorse him.  #Sunland #LosAngeles #StephenMoore #Economy #Biden #AlejandroMayorkas #Election2024 #RFKJr 

The children of Robert F. Kennedy speak out in support of Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman.  Could enough Democrats support Mike Johnson to allow him to keep his place as Speaker even if Republicans attempt to remove him? A new survey takes a look at what Los Angeles residents are most concerned and unhappy with as residents.  #RobertFKennedy #LosAngelesCounty #GeorgeGascon #NathanHochman #SpeakerMikeJohnson #Republicans #Congress #LosAngeles 

Parents of a Glendale USD student claim their son was assaulted and hit by a teacher during class.  Donald Trump speaks ahead of Day 2 in court, and shows anger with the judge’s decision to not allow him time to attend Baron Trump’s graduation.  The latest edition of the Biden Basement Briefing features the administration’s response to Iran’s attack on Israel, and some protestors disrupting traffic and lives across the U.S.  Did the Biden campaign get a little too cute by celebrating Donald Trump’s court cases?

Stay safe: highway robbery is back on the menu. Los Angeles issues warnings to local residents over the presence of South American Gangs who are causing accidents on the freeway before robbing citizens of valuables including jewelry.  Jen and Grant react to George Gascon’s recent press conference appearance after a woman was brutally attacked and left with serious facial injuries.  We close up the show with your calls.

L.A. City council member Traci Park is speaking out with some comments slamming crime that you don’t often hear from L.A. politicians. Plus, Mayor Karen Bass just delivered LA’s ‘State of the City’ address, and we’ve got all you need to know.  Mayor Karen Bass calls for more policing in Los Angeles, and discusses continuing to combat homelessness. But why does she say it with such a happy tone? We continue breaking down the big moments from Karen Bass’ ‘State of the City speech.  Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins Jen to celebrate SoCal’s big turnout for the Patriots Alaska Cruise, and discuss Donald Trump’s trial in NYC, and unrest in the Middle East. 

How much money would you have to be paid to sleep in an RV overnight in Los Angeles? L.A. Mayor Karen Bass doesn’t exactly have the clearest answers of how many RV’s will be removed in the latest crackdown on the homeless crisis.  General Michael Flynn joins the show to discuss his new film, and why his greatest fight against enemies turned out to be in Washington DC.  The World-Famous Friday Free-For-All.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters has seemingly changed her tune on public disagreement, several years after her famous “you get in their faces” speech. Plus, Jen and Grant play what some on our staff have hyped up the audio of the day.  In a 2024 Election Update, Donald Trump calls for a debate with Joe Biden; anytime, anywhere.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, guess who used campaign funds to pay for a lawsuit? ‘The Sage’, Larry Elder joins the show to discus OJ Simpson’s death. 

Federal officials speak out after filing a federal complaint against Shohei Ohtani’s former translator, alleging he stole more than $16M, and impersonated Ohtani to make withdrawals.  We’ve got even more audio of the federal press conference involving the accusations against Shohei Ohtani’s translator.  Christopher Wray shares concerns over a possible terrorist attack on U.S. soil.  ‘Golden Together’ founder Steve Hilton joins Jen and Grant for the first time since Unite I.E.

The 99 cents store is set for a liquidation sale, which gives us a chance to ask: why aren’t there better deals at a lot of these liquidation sales? An 18 year-old and a 12 year-old are arrested in Los Angeles for robbery.  Sen. Bernie Sanders flies in from Vermont to take part in a worker protest outside a Los Angeles hotel.  Donald Trump gives an impromptu press briefing at the Atlanta airport. #99CentStores #Bankruptcy #California #BernieSanders #Trump 

Oh, no. Don’t look now, but the ‘Bird flu’ is the latest concerning sickness that has the WHO preparing for the worst.  Joe Biden speaks on his souring relationship with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu, and Tucker Carlson causes a stir by speaking out against some Christians supporting Israel during an interview with a Palestinian pastor.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, Joe confronts a heckler, Kamala is outraged by some election worker rules, and we get to reminisce about ‘Corn Pop’ being a bad dude.  Breitbart’s Joel Pollak joins the show.  #BirdFlu #Pandemic #Biden #Netanyahu #TuckerCarlson #Kamala #Breitbart #JoelPollak 

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is facing five domestic violence misdemeanor charges.  Joe Biden makes an appearance on Telemundo to discuss his time in office, and the upcoming election.  Things are heating up on the abortion front after a court rules Arizona’s near total abortion ban is lawful. Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump spar over their views on a national abortion ban.  How will abortion factor into the ‘24 race? What do we make of Arizona’s ruling? We take your calls.  #JulioUrias #Dodgers #TrevorBauer #Biden #Telemundo #Arizona #Abortion #Election #Election2024 

A local politician wants CalTrans to lease land to house RV’s for homeless people.  Former ‘Pussycat Dolls’ member Jessica Sutta joins the show to discuss why she’s leaving California after many years.  The family of a San Diego student is filing a lawsuit against his middle school after he was suspended for wearing eye black during a football game, in what the school says was a ‘racist’ act.  We close out the show taking a call from one of our favorite regular Liberal callers, Edward in Irwindale.

Jen and Grant talk eclipse and have the details on the arrest of an alleged arsonist who tried to burn down Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office. (And no, he does not share a last name with a legendary basketball coach).  Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joins the program to discuss his support of a measure to repeal Prop 47.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, we’ve got more Joe stories that don’t add up.  Katie Gorka joins the show to discuss her new book ‘NextGen Marxism’. 

Jen and Grant have a review of the eclipse yesterday and give an update on a truly horrific story that unfolded yesterday on the 405 freeway.  Jen & Grant take a call from regular caller Glen, who disagrees with Jen and Grant’s support of the police.  L.A. County District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman has some new endorsements in the race.  Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins the show with a recap of Unite I.E.

0:00 - District Attorney panel (San Bernardino DA Jason Anderson, Riverside DA Mike Hestrin, candidate for L.A. County DA Nathan Hochman).  44:25 - Pastor panel (Pastor Scott Furrow, Father Josiah Trenham, Pastor Tim Thompson, Pastor Michael Lantz, Pastor Brian Park). 1:17:10 - Main panel (Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Officer Brandon Tatum, Assemblyman Bill Essayli, Steve Hilton). 

5:00 - Charlie Kirk’s luncheon speech 59:28 - Jen and Grant interview Steve Hilton 1:17:39 - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.  1:28:20 - Don Dix Memorial Award 1:37:50 - Jen & Grant interview Larry Elder

Jen recaps the big headlines of the day, the highlights from yesterday’s Unite IE conference, and the eclipse.  Lawyer for President Trump, and candidate for Missouri Attorney General, Will Sharf joins the show.  An interview with our friend from Midas Gold Group, Ken Russo.  Were reports of its demise premature? A businessman who formerly owned ‘Pic-N-Save’ wants to save the 99c store in California.

The Dodgers make things right after coming under fire for pressuring a married couple into giving the ball from Shohei Ohtani’s first home run as a Dodger.  Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the show.  The latest edition of the Biden Basement Briefing.  Rep. Jay Obernolte stops by. 

Jen’s back with a light crew after an epic edition of Unite IE, and we’ve got everything you need to know ahead of the eclipse.  Donald Trump lays out his campaign stance on the right to life, abortion and IVF treatments in a new video.   Donald Trump and the newly-structured GOP have a massive fundraising haul, taking in more than $50M during a single Florida fundraising event.  Local realtor and community leader John Alley joins the show to discuss some concerns with drug use in Long Beach. 

In one of the largest heists in L.A. history, more than $30M is stolen from a storage facility with no clues as to the culprits.  We’ve got a big solar eclipse coming this weekend. Jen and Grant have some thoughts.  Host of “Real Estate Radio” on AM 870 The Answer, Gil Azcarate joins the show to discuss an upcoming event benefiting police officers this weekend.  KKLA host, Scott Furrow joins the show for an interview to preview tomorrow’s ‘Unite IE’ event. 

Popular Downtown LA brunch spot ‘Perch’ is announcing a ‘security fee’ will be added to customers’ tabs.  The $20 minimum wage law is already causing changes as multiple California fast food stores and locations are beginning to close stores. Plus what caused the decline of the 99 cents store? In the Biden Basement Briefing, no one seems to be happy with Joe Biden’s position on Israel and Gaza.  ‘The Sage’, Larry Elder joins the show to talk about the numerous business closures surrounding the $20 minimum wage. 

Jen and Grant preview the Friday Free-For-All, and discuss Joe Biden’s continuing flip flop on Israel.  Earthquakes on the east coast, a solar eclipse on the way… is it the end of the world? Probably not, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t some other wild theories we can throw out there.  Patty Schultz of the ‘California Physicians Group’ joins the show.  Hot Chocolate Jose has a rather… unpopular joke to tell, and we’ve got the World-Famous Friday Free-For-All

Our ‘Money Man’, Stephen Moore, joins the show.  Congressman Mike Garcia is here with thoughts on the U.S. government’s handling of the Houthis in the Middle East.  Host of ‘The Officer Tatum Show’, Brandon Tatum joins the show.  Pregnant groundhogs? Lego criminals? Secret moonshine caves under stadiums? It must be time for ‘Oddball News!’

Founder of Capitol Ministries, Ralph Drollinger joins the show to discuss his work on Capitol Hill, and his new show on KRLA and KTIE.  A new California bill would give CA employees the legal right to ignore messages from a boss outside of work hours.  The latest edition of the Biden Basement Briefing.  An interview with Unite IE panel-member Father Josiah Trenham. 

Jen and Grant aren’t quite believing the explanation behind the flying space phenomenon seeing over the skies of Los Angeles last night. Plus, L.A. city officials tackle a massive trash pile growing outside a local house.  In a new interview with our colleague Hugh Hewitt, Donald Trump jokes about Joe Biden using the cocaine found in the White House.  L.A. County District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman has some encouraging signs according to new polling.  An MSNBC anchor is calling for Chief Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down before the presidential election. 

CA’s Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for everyone to conserve water despite the recent rains because another drought is just around the corner.  Disney’s ‘Autopia’ is headed for electrification. Is it another sign of the times, or are we headed for a market correction on the electric car craze? Jen and Grant continue the conversation on the electric push, and why some “green” measures actually have a tradeoff.  We’ve now got video of the raid on music mogul P-Diddy’s home, and Grant’s got some thoughts on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ he may walk back by the end of the segment.

Yes, California’s election day was nearly a month ago, but they haven’t counted all the votes yet. Jen and Grant have the latest updates from the CA Senate race.  Attention turns back to the border crisis.  In the Biden Basement Briefing, Fox News’ Peter Doocy stumps Karine Jean Pierre with a question on Joe Biden’s past use of the word ‘bloodbath’.  Breitbart’s Joel Pollak is here to answer some big questions on a conjoined twin getting married, the news of the week, and some big, exciting personal news of his own.

A local car chase ends with citizens tackling the suspect and forcing him into an office chair.  New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams has a take on the city’s crime problem, and says TikTok may be partially to blame.  New polling says the border may be a big deal for voters in swing states including Michigan.