Conversations with the elected officials, thinkers, and artists shaping the moment.
In The Headlines
Katie Porter
In her first TV interview after her run for governor, the former congressmember reflects on her campaign, gender in politics, and how her brand of economic progressivism squares with the DSA and this moment in Democratic politics.
CaliforniaAG Rob Bonta
California's Attorney General on his lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger — and the structural remedies he'd consider to settle it, discussed here for the first time.
CaliforniaRep. Ro Khanna
On gas prices, wealth taxes, and the economic argument Democrats aren't making loudly enough.
NationalGubernatorial Candidates
Katie Porter
In her first TV interview after her run for governor, the former congressmember reflects on her campaign, gender in politics, and how her brand of economic progressivism squares with the DSA and this moment in Democratic politics.
CaliforniaFormer HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra
The former U.S. Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate on healthcare, immigration, and California's national role.
CaliforniaTom Steyer
The California gubernatorial candidate on his campaign and the debate over debate inclusivity and jungle primaries.
CaliforniaMayor Matt Mahan
San Jose's mayor and gubernatorial candidate on homelessness, tech, and governing California's third-largest city.
CaliforniaAntonio Villaraigosa
The former LA mayor and gubernatorial frontrunner on California's future and his political moment.
CaliforniaSheriff Chad Bianco
The Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate on law enforcement, immigration, and the race for California's top office.
CaliforniaSteve Hilton
The former Fox News host and California gubernatorial candidate on his run and the state of the right.
CaliforniaState Supt. Tony Thurmond
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction and gubernatorial candidate on education, equity, and his run for governor.
CaliforniaFormer State Controller Betty Yee
The former State Controller and gubernatorial candidate on fiscal policy, accountability, and her vision for California.
CaliforniaLA Mayoral Candidates
Mayor Karen Bass
Housing, homelessness, and leading Los Angeles through its most consequential moment.
Los AngelesCouncilmember Nithya Raman
On jumping into the mayor's race, her record on homelessness, and what she'd do differently.
Los AngelesAdam Miller
The LA mayoral candidate on housing, public safety, and his vision for the city's next chapter.
Los AngelesRae Huang
The LA mayoral candidate on what it will take to lead the city through its most consequential moment in decades.
Los AngelesElecteds & Candidates
Sen. Alex Padilla
On redistricting, civil liberties, and the weeks since his arrest at a DHS briefing.
U.S. SenateAG Rob Bonta
California's Attorney General on fighting federal overreach, gun laws, and the next chapter.
CaliforniaRep. Kevin Kiley
The Republican congressman on education reform, federal overreach, and his vision for California's future.
U.S. HousePolicy & Ideas
Director Laura Poitras (Citizenfour)
The Oscar-winning director of Citizenfour on the moment Snowden first approached her, the state of journalism under duress, and her new film Cover-Up — the story of legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh.
Policy & IdeasLAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
Protests, use of force, and the recordings that changed the public conversation.
Policy & IdeasJames Carville
The legendary strategist — and subject of director Matt Tyrnauer's documentary — on his life, the film, and the state of American politics right now.
Policy & IdeasArts & Culture
Debbie Allen
The legendary choreographer, director, and producer on the Chocolate Nutcracker, her lifetime Oscar, and that viral Tom Cruise dance moment.
Arts & CultureMark Mothersbaugh of DEVO
DEVO at 50: on de-evolution, the band's origins, and the strange accuracy of their predictions.
Music & ArtLarry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat)
On his memoir Comedy Samurai — a hilarious and wise hero's journey through one of the most singular careers in American comedy.
Film & TVMore Interviews
Bakari Sellers
The CNN analyst and author on race, politics, fatherhood, and his latest book.
Policy & IdeasRick Caruso
The developer and former mayoral candidate on Los Angeles, leadership, and what the city needs now.
Los AngelesRep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
On foreign policy, progressive leadership, and representing Los Angeles in Washington.
U.S. HouseMarlee Matlin
With Shoshannah Stern — on Deaf representation, Hollywood's progress, and what still needs to change.
Film & TVMr. Nobody Against Putin
The Oscar-winning documentary from director David Borenstein — and the extraordinary story at its center.
DocumentaryRep. Laura Friedman
The California congresswoman on her priorities in Washington and what her district needs most.
U.S. HouseRep. Maxine Waters
The longest-serving woman in Congress on power, justice, and what it means to reclaim the time.
U.S. HouseCouncil President Marqueece Harris-Dawson
The LA City Council President on leading through the city's most consequential period in decades.
Los AngelesLAHSA CEO Gita O'Neill
Joined by Amber Sheikh of LAHSA — on Los Angeles's homelessness crisis and the path toward meaningful solutions.
Los AngelesRecording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
On the Grammys, AI's impact on music, and the future of the business — and why the power of music has never been more important.
MusicToo $hort
The Bay Area rap legend on Freaky Tales, his legacy, and five decades in the game.
MusicFormer RNC Chair Michael Steele
The former Republican National Committee chair on the party's identity crisis and what conservatism needs to reckon with.
Policy & IdeasCutting Through Rocks
The first woman elected to her village council in Iran — fighting child marriages, teaching women to ride motorcycles, and making change one person at a time. A film about what one life can mean.
DocumentaryRep. Robert Garcia
The Long Beach congressman on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and what it means to be a new voice in Congress.
U.S. HouseDA Nathan Hochman
Los Angeles's District Attorney on public safety, prosecution priorities, and the state of criminal justice in the county.
Los AngelesCity Attorney Heidi Feldstein-Soto
Los Angeles's City Attorney on legal priorities, accountability, and serving the city's residents.
Los AngelesCouncilmember Traci Parks
The LA City Councilmember on her district, public safety, and the city's path forward.
Los AngelesCouncilmember Katy Yaroslavsky
The LA City Councilmember on housing, homelessness, and what her district needs from city leadership.
Los AngelesSupervisor Lindsey Horvath
The LA County Supervisor on homelessness, county governance, and her vision for the region.
Los AngelesSupervisor Holly Mitchell
The LA County Supervisor on social services, equity, and the county's response to its most pressing crises.
Los AngelesSupervisor Kathryn Barger
The LA County Supervisor on public safety, regional governance, and representing the county's most expansive district.
Los AngelesAsm. Nick Schultz
On California's post-production tax incentive and what it means for the state's film and television industry.
CaliforniaRep. Mike Levin
The San Diego-area congressman on energy, veterans' issues, and the fight for California's coastal communities.
U.S. HouseRep. Mike Garcia
The Republican congressman from Santa Clarita on defense, border security, and representing a swing district.
U.S. HouseRep. Dave Min
The Orange County congressman on his district, gun safety, and what flipping a competitive seat means for California.
U.S. HouseRep. Judy Chu
The veteran California congresswoman on Asian American representation, civil rights, and her decades in public service.
U.S. HouseRep. Derek Tran
One of the most closely watched House pickups of 2024 — on his district, his community, and what's at stake.
U.S. HouseRep. George Whitesides
The former Virgin Galactic CEO and new congressman on space, defense, and what a tech background brings to Capitol Hill.
U.S. HouseRep. Jimmy Gomez
The Los Angeles congressman on housing, immigration, and fighting for working families in Washington.
U.S. HouseRep. Jay Obernolte
The only member of Congress with a PhD in AI — on artificial intelligence policy, Big Bear, and governing in a tech-driven era.
U.S. HouseOC Supervisor Don Wagner
The Orange County Supervisor on regional governance, public safety, and the political landscape of Southern California.
CaliforniaOC GOP Chair Will O'Neill
The Orange County Republican Party chair on the state of the California GOP and what a conservative future looks like here.
CaliforniaState Sen. Susan Rubio
The California State Senator on domestic violence legislation, education, and representing the San Gabriel Valley.
CaliforniaState Sen. Ben Allen
The California State Senator on education, environment, and the issues defining California's legislative moment.
CaliforniaSenate President Pro Tem Monique Limón
The California Senate's President Pro Tempore on leading the chamber and the legislation shaping the state's future.
CaliforniaAsm. Rick Chavez Zbur
The California Assemblymember on LGBTQ+ rights, housing, and representing West Hollywood and the Westside.
CaliforniaAsm. Corey Jackson
The California Assemblymember on criminal justice reform, youth policy, and representing the Inland Empire.
CaliforniaYacht Rock: A Dockumentary
Director Garrett Price and story producer Steven Hyden on the making of the film and the enduring, complicated genius of smooth.
DocumentaryLAFD Chief Anthony Marrone
Leading the department through the fires and the reckoning about what comes next for Los Angeles.
Los AngelesSupt. Alberto Carvalho
LAUSD's recovery from pandemic learning loss, federal funding freezes, and keeping students engaged.
Policy & IdeasDr. Lucy Jones
The seismologist and public safety advocate on earthquake preparedness and California's risk reality.
CaliforniaPort of LA CEO Gene Seroka
On trade, tariffs, and what the port's activity tells us about the state of the American economy.
Los AngelesSoCal Edison Communications Director Kathleen Dunleavy
On the utility's role in the LA fires and what accountability and recovery look like going forward.
Los AngelesAlissa Walker
The public transit expert and advocate on LACMA's new Geffen Galleries and the road ahead to the LA28 Olympics.
Los AngelesOndi Timoner
The documentary filmmaker on All The Walls Came Down — her film about the Eaton fire and the community it left behind.
DocumentaryDeepfaking Sam Altman
The filmmaker on AI, identity, and the ethics of synthetic media.
DocumentaryThe Alabama Solution
The filmmakers on true crime, justice, and the documentary ethics of telling this story.
Documentary