KBLA TALK 1580

09/13/2025

He Was a Racist White Christian Nationalist" Callers Respond to Charlie Kirk's Murder | "I hope he rots in hell" callers weigh in on the murder of Charlie Kirk, clock Black America's reactions and we look at all of the issues confronting our nation in the face of the escalation of political violence and the resurgence of fascism and white supremacy. KBLA contributor and Labor Activist Sherri Bell joins.
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They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

09/13/2025

Why Threats Matter | In the first hour, “Worldwide” guest, contributor, Professor, PL Da Silva, and regular contributor on “Let’s talk about it,” John Lesiotis, join Jesse Jr to talk about how one event triggers another event that we never think are related, and the subsequent need for conversation, and a national dialogue about what’s true. In the second hour, Dr. Johnny Mack, host of”The World House” weekly series on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show continues to discuss the King model of nonviolent resistance. For such a time is this, there is this conversation. |

Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

09/13/2025

Why threats matter | In the first hour, “Worldwide” guest, contributor, Professor, PL Da Silva, and regular contributor on “Let’s talk about it,” John Lesiotis, join Jesse Jr to talk about how one event triggers another event that we never think are related, and the subsequent need for conversation, and a national dialogue about what’s true.

In the second hour, Dr. Johnny Mack, host of”The World House” weekly series on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show continues to discuss the King model of nonviolent resistance. For such a time is this, there is this conversation. |

Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

09/11/2025

OUR DIFFERENCES SHOULD MAKE US BETTER | Time for "Conversations with Atiba" and SPECIAL GUEST, FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DARRYL CAMPBELL "The Politics of Our Faith" with Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Covering cancelled elections, working across political parties, millennial hopes for working through differences and the reality of the backstory are all part of the discussion on Wealthy Wednesday today. |

Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

09/11/2025

Everyone’s talking, but not everyone’s getting it right. 👀

From Donald Trump to conservative/religious influencers to mainstream media and even Democratic leaders. We’re breaking down 5 critical ways the narrative around Charlie Kirk’s murder is being twisted.

Tune into Tavis Smiley wherever you get your podcasts for the conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎙️

Listen to the full episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-critical-ways-leaders-and-influencers-are-wrong-about-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk-with-tavis-smiley--67723612

09/11/2025

Clifton Powell Calls Out Spike Lee’s Treatment of Black Actors | Tabitha Brown Entrepreneur Backlash | Unrivaled Women’s League Hits $340M | Clifton Powell addresses previous remarks about Spike Lee’s treatment of Black actors in Hollywood, Tabitha Brown faces backlash for her advice to entrepreneurs, Mark Cuban admits major regrets in the Dallas Mavericks sale, and the women’s basketball league Unrivaled expands to 8 teams with a massive $340M valuation. Jill Munroe breaks it all down on tonight’s Entertainment Update.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM. |

An electrifying fusion of entertainment, sports, culture, and lifestyle led by entertainment journalist Jill Munroe. Hailing from the city of sunshine, palm trees, and superstars, it’s no coincidence that Munroe carefully crafted a career as a trusted res

09/11/2025

Is It Ever Okay to Celebrate Someone's Demise? | It's a Think Tank Thursday and Dominique poses two questions:
1) Is it ever okay to celebrate someone's death or demise as many are with Charlie Kirk?
2) What can we do better at low or no cost to improve our well being
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They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

09/11/2025

🎶 Happy Birthday to Ludacris!

From dropping iconic hits to stealing the show in the Fast & Furious franchise, he’s been entertaining us for decades. Wishing him another year of success and greatness!

09/11/2025

We see you, we got you 🌱

The KBLA Wellness Hub is LIVE!

Your go-to spot for mental health tips, nourishing recipes, and wellness resources designed with YOU in mind.

Whether you’re looking to reset your mind, eat well, or find tools to feel your best, we’ve got you covered.

Download the KBLA app and take that first step toward balance, peace, and self-care. 💛✊🏾

09/11/2025

🎙️Tune into the TAVIS SMILEY show TODAY at 9am PST

09/11/2025

✨ Happy Birthday to actress Taraji P. Henson!

From Baby Boy to Hidden Figures and Empire, she keeps breaking barriers and inspiring us on and off screen.

Fearless, talented, and unforgettable— here’s to celebrating her brilliance today and every day!

For more entertainment news follow and our host 🎙️

09/11/2025

🎙️Connie Rice
9:00am-10:00am PST

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, shares her analysis about the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, the potential backlash from Kamala Harris’s book excerpts and other trending political topics. 

🎙️Dr. Cornel West
10:00am-10:30am PST

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, talks about the impact of political violence in America, the 24th year commemoration of 9/11, and more. 
 
🎙️Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
10:30am-11:00am PST

Our White House Correspondent and author of “Kamala, The Motherland and Me,” Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, gives us an update on the Trump administration’s reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk and offers his take on the former Vice President’s scathing criticism of the Biden administration.

🎙️Natalia Jones-Pinkney and Stevenson Tose’-Rigell
11:00am-11:30am PST

Natalia Jones-Pinkney and Stevenson Tose’-Rigell share the experience of being with former President George W. Bush when he learned of the 9/11 attacks while reading a book to second graders at their elementary school.

🎙️Kevol and Ria Graham
11:30am-12:00pm PST

Kevol and Ria Graham, the husband-and-wife team behind Brooklyn’s popular Caribbean restaurant Kokomo, explain what it’s been like for two native New Yorkers to start a restaurant in a post-9/11 city.