Best The LA Countdown Podcasts (2025)

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TRUMP BOMBED IRAN BECAUSE HE'S LOST AMERICA - 6.23.25 1:06:31

6h ago1:06:31

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 140: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: We join the Trump Dictatorship, already in progress. He has attacked Iran, declared undeclared war on Iran, denied he wanted regime change there and is now insisting there should be regime change. And it's all because he has lost America. The Economist polling that…

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The future of Iran 22:39

2d ago22:39

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For decades, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using its network of proxies. That meant any strikes against it could threaten to trigger a formidable response. But Israel's recent attacks have exposed just how vulnerable Tehran is. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at how Iran went from monarchy to Islamic …

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Unsolicited James Beard takes and an interview with Evan Algorri and Andrew Lawson of Etra and Cafe Telegrama 1:28:02

3d ago1:28:02

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🎧 Today on The LA Food Podcast, we break down the biggest moments and key takeaways from this week’s James Beard Awards — with a spotlight on Los Angeles’ own Jon Yao of Kato, who took home the coveted Best Chef: California award. What does his win mean for LA’s dining scene, and where does Kato fit into the larger conversation about California cui…

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Two-week Iran deadline, Putin, LA Lakers and immigration 12:53

3d ago12:53

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in Iran within two weeks as European leaders meet to try and coax Tehranback to the negotiating table. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’skeeping a close eye on developments in Iran – a close ally of Moscow’s. The $10 billion sale of LA Lakers basketball is the largest ever of a …

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Trump’s Iran decision, MAGA and visa vetting 11:43

4d ago11:43

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U.S. President Donald Trump keeps everyone guessing if he’s decided whether to join Israel’s strikes against Iran. The prospect of U.S. involvement in Iran has laid bare a divide in Trump’s MAGA base. And the administration resumes student visa appointments but will scrutinizeapplications’ online presence for any hostility towards the U.S. *Note: T…

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SO WE'RE GOING TO DO IRAQ AGAIN, ONLY WITH AN "N" - 6.19.25 1:03:05

4d ago1:03:05

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 139: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: So we're going to do that whole Iraq crap again. Only swapping out the last letter. "Iran" instead of "Iraq." Because nobody remembers Bush and people think Trump is somehow anti-war, when he's doing all this because of his desperate FOMO that there is something so…

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‘Unconditional surrender,’ US options in Iran and the Fed 11:32

5d ago11:32

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U.S. President Donald Trump considers his options, includingjoining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. And the Fed keeps rates steady as it seeks more certainty on U.S. tariff policy. *The episode has been updated with the latest news on the Fed's decision, and Iran's Supreme Leader rejecting Trump's demand to surrender. Sign up for t…

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Tehran evacuation call, expanded travel ban and China's slimmer pigs 12:35

6d ago12:35

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U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran as Israel and Iran attack each for a fifth straight day. The administration is weighing adding 36 countries to the U.S. travel ban. And why China wants slimmer pigs. Note: This episode has been corrected. The original script said prosecutors accused the Minnesota shooting suspect of …

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Episode 677 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Daydreaming - Whitecaps stay top at midway point, Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, World Cup One Year Countdown) 2:42:39

6d ago2:42:39

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, i…

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Minnesota suspect arrest, Israel and Iran and the G7 12:07

7d ago12:07

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Vance Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, has been arrested. Strikes between Iran and Israel enters their fourth day, with Iran lauding its ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa - while Israel threatens that Tehran residents will pay the price for the attacks. The conflict w…

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New Jack Swing Podcast Episode 54: Top 10 Tracks from 'The Revival' 1:46:07

7d ago1:46:07

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In this episode of the New Jack Swing Podcast, hosts Nnamdi, Stevie, Vijay, and Andrew Knyte delve into Tony! Toni! Toné!'s groundbreaking 1990 album, 'The Revival'. Celebrated for its seamless fusion of R&B, soul, and new jack swing, 'The Revival' solidified the group's place in music history. Join us as we count down our top 10 favorite tracks fr…

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MINNESOTA MURDERS PROVE IT. WITHOUT VIOLENCE, TRUMP IS NOTHING - 6.16.25 59:32

7d ago59:32

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 138: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: The Minnesota Assassinations and Trump's Toy Tank Parade proved it again this weekend: Without violence, he is nothing. No tanks? No guns? No bombs (to fulfill his FOMO over not getting to bomb Iran)? No threat if you protest you'll be harmed? Beaten, even if you'r…

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Drone wars 20:46

9d ago20:46

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An ominous buzzing in the sky. Swarms of killer AI drones. Fields of fiberoptic grass. The weird future of drone warfare is here. The conflict in Ukraine has proven to be a testing ground for the next generation of weaponry. How will the proliferation of these small, cheap devices change the way wars are fought in the future? Business of war corres…

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The gourmand’s guide to San Diego, featuring Addison, Tribute Pizza, The Lafayette Hotel and more. 1:16:28

10d ago1:16:28

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On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we're heading south to explore San Diego’s rising food scene. Known for craft beer and beaches, San Diego is now a serious player in the California fine dining landscape. From creative tasting menus to casual neighborhood gems, we spent 48 hours eating our way through the city—and we're sharing every bite. Hi…

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Israel strikes Iran, Air India crash, Boeing and Abrego Garcia 12:33

10d ago12:33

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Israel hits Iran’s nuclear facilities and kills military leaders as Tehran retaliates with drones. Rescuers are scouring buildings after an Air India plane crash kills over 240 – the first for a Boeing Dreamliner. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported from Maryland to El Salvador,is seeking sanctions against the Trump administration. S…

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BULLETIN: ASSAULT ON SEN. PADILLA IS TRUMP'S NEWEST TERRORIST ACT 17:40

10d ago17:40

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COUNTDOWN BULLETIN: SEASON 3 EPISODE 137 Attempting to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at her Propaganda Conference in Los Angeles today about the Trump Junta's illegal usurpation of the California National Guard and its illegal deployment of active military into civilian police enforcement, California Senator Alex Padilla was jump…

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Air India crash, US Middle East evacuations, Islamic State and ICE raids 13:15

11d ago13:15

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A London-bound Air India plane with more than 200 on board has crashed in Ahmedabad. The U.S. is pulling personnel out of the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. Middle Eastern leaders and Western allies warn that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and Iraq. An immigration raid at a meat pr…

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NEWSOM'S "EFF IT' MOMENT - AND HOW IT COULD SAVE AMERICA - 6.12.25 1:21:35

11d ago1:21:35

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 136: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Gavin Newsom has reached his "EFF IT" moment - and it might prove to be the moment we began to save the democracy. If you MISSED Newsom’s speech (and trust me, I did, its only failure was its rollout) I am going to play the whole thing at the end of the first segme…

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Curfew in LA, World Cup countdown and vaccine confidence 12:39

12d ago12:39

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Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrive in Los Angeles as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom warns “democracy is under assault” and a downtown curfew takes hold. With one year to go until the 2026 World Cup, we look at how the immigration crackdown may complicate travel plans for soccer fans. And experts say that RFK Jr’s firing of independent CDC advisers…

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Marines in LA, prisoner swaps, Philippine impeachment trial and Warner Bros. 12:03

13d ago12:03

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The Trump administration orders Marines into Los Angeles as it intensifies raids on suspected undocumented immigrants. Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in the first of a series of planned swaps. Philippine senators prepare for the impeachment trial of Vice PresidentSara Duterte. And Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV i…

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MORE TROUBLE IN L.A. AFTER LAKERS WON, THAN THIS PAST SUNDAY - 6.10.25 45:57

13d ago45:57

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 135: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: This isn't a metaphor or an analogy. When the Los Angeles Lakers won their last NBA championship in October, 2020, there were 76 people arrested for assaulting law enforcement, burning cars, mayhem, looting, graffiti, etc. The day before yesterday, during the Trump…

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Episode 676 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Stupid Things Keep On Happening - Whitecaps rout Sounders, Holly Ward interview) 2:42:36

13d ago2:42:36

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and national team chat and interviews. What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Eventful doesn't even do it justice, as the team returned from a heavy cup final loss only to be hit by gastrointestinal illn…

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LA protests, National Guard and tax bill 12:12

14d ago12:12

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National Guard troops have been deployed on the streets of Los Angeles, as police and protesters clash over federal immigration raids. It’s a move California Governor Gavin Newsom calls ‘unlawful.’ And after Elon Musk denounced Trump’s tax and spending bill – what’s next for its future. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to …

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London Jones – For You (1994) | Album Review & Legacy | Halftime Chat R&B Podcast 1:45:32

14d ago1:45:32

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In this episode of the Halftime Chat R&B Podcast, we shine a light on a true hidden gem from the '90s: London Jones and his debut album For You, released in 1994 on Silas Records.Born in New York, London Jones made his mark as a smooth male R&B vocalist during a golden era of soul music. Though not much is widely known about him, his artistry spoke…

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TRUMP'S TERRORIST ATTACK ON LOS ANGELES (AND US) - 6.9.25 53:07

14d ago53:07

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 134: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Call this what it is. This is Trump's terrorist attack on Los Angeles - and his terrorist threat against every other American city not yet infected with MAGA fascism disease. It is taking what even the paranoid L.A. police department considers a minor event and try…

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China's dominance in critical minerals 18:48

16d ago18:48

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Decades ago, China foresaw what the U.S. didn't - a future dependent on critical minerals. Now, the U.S. is playing catch up as China’s export controls threaten global supply chains. Join Laurie Chen, Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw to hear the latest on critical minerals, particularly what China’s dominance means for the modern world. Listen t…

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Trump-Musk spat, SpaceX’s Dragon and travel ban 12:18

17d ago12:18

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off government contracts to Elon Musk’s companies after he suggested the President should be impeached. Elon Musk threatens – and then rolls it back – a decommission of SpaceX’s Dragon – the only U.S. spacecraft capable of sending astronauts to the ISS. And we look at Trump’s travel ban as the admin…

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How AI is infiltrating fine dining. Plus, Evan Funke’s back at it, Jonathan Gold under fire, and Father Sal tries the Erewhon Hailey Bieber smoothie. 1:07:43

17d ago1:07:43

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into Pete Wells’ provocative New York Times piece on how some of the world’s top chefs are using artificial intelligence to reinvent fine dining. From crafting the perfect sausage to generating entire tasting menus, is AI the secret sauce of the future—or the recipe for a soulless, flavorless culinary dysto…

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Episode 675 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Cruz Control - Champions Cup heartbreak and outbreak, Jesse Marsch, Dayne St Clair, Michael Boxall, Giuseppe Bovalina) 2:59:54

17d ago2:59:54

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' trip to Mexico City was not a happy one. A heavy 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the Champions Cup final saw the 'Caps outclassed and look a shadow of…

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Trump travel ban, Putin call and Musk’s ‘kill the bill’ 12:44

18d ago12:44

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President Donald Trump signs a travel ban for citizens from 12 countries and he suspends all foreign national students from entering the U.S.to study at Harvard. Elon Musk and Republican hardliners ramp up their attacks on Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill. And Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Trump that he will have to respond to Ukrainian d…

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MUSK ATTACKS TRUMP - 6.5.25 54:08

18d ago54:08

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 133: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: It's still just at the passive-aggressive stage but Elon Musk has not only broken with Trump and ghosted Trump, now he has re-tweeted someone telling MAGAs to go to the comments at Fox News and read how "almost every comment is in agreement with Elon – to see so ma…

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China’s critical minerals, metal tariffs, Dutch immigration and Spain’s ghost towns 12:16

19d ago12:16

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Global automakers have joined their U.S. counterparts to warn about the impact of China's restrictions on critical minerals. The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum has doubled, as President Donald Trump ratchets up a global trade war. Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders is gambling that his hardline immigration stance will propel…

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Dutch government, Iran, tariff best offers and Musk at Tesla 12:35

20d ago12:35

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The Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has quit the coalition, toppling the government. A damning IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran. The U.S. pushes countries for their best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, as the tariff deadline looms. And how Elon Musk’s departure from government will impact Tesla. Sign up …

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BOULDER TERROR ATTACK: TRUMP HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS - 6.3.25 41:51

20d ago41:51

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 132: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: “He came in through Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy,” Trump writes of the suspect who has confessed to the Boulder Flame-Thrower Attack, “which has hurt our country so badly. He must go out under Trump policy.” Yeah, great. Well, he DIDN'T go out under the Tr…

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Ukraine-Russia, Colorado, Poland and tax bill 11:49

21d ago11:49

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Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to meet in Istanbul for a second round of direct peace talks, a day after Ukraine launched one of its most ambitious attacks of the war. Eight people have been injured after a man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado. Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Naw…

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Halftime Chat R&B Podcast: Jacci McGhee Talks Make It Last Forever & Keith Sweat 2:16:38

21d ago2:16:38

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R&B fans, you won’t want to miss this! Join Nnamdi, Stevie Street, and Miss J as they welcome the incredible Jacci McGhee to Halftime Chat R&B Podcast for a special deep dive into Keith Sweat’s legendary Make It Last Forever album. Jacci, who featured on several tracks—including the iconic title duet—will share behind-the-scenes stories, her experi…

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NOT JUST A RE-POST: TRUMP SAYS BIDEN WAS "CLONED," "EXECUTED" - 6.2.25 1:07:22

21d ago1:07:22

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 131: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump believes Biden was cloned and executed. Five years ago. He sent this out on his social media account Saturday night:"There is no Joe Biden – executed in 2020. Biden clones doubles and robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see…” If you hea…

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