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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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L.A. County Sheriff's Department likely been using defective DNA test kits 15:24

1 day ago15:24

15:24

A major oopsy at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department involving faulty DNA test kits. Can state regulators speed up utility repairs in the fire-devastated areas of Altadena and Pacific Palisades while also tackling the complicated and expensive process of burying power lines? And in case you haven't heard, it's Dodgers Opening Day. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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Did the Dodgers strike out by accepting a White House invite? 9:43

2 days ago9:43

9:43

The Dodgers are heading to the White House, and the reaction from fans has been divided. West Hollywood is the pickpocketing capital of the world, and how much of the L.A. Olympics will actually be held in L.A.? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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Death penalty back on the table: L.A. County DA 13:03

3 days ago13:03

13:03

What do immigration authorities want with IRS records for illegal immigrants? President Trump signed an executive order that seemed to be aimed squarely at how California runs its elections. And Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that the death penalty is back on the table. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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23andMe: Concerns over user data after bankruptcy 14:18

4 days ago14:18

14:18

Millions trusted companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com with their DNA, seeking insights into their ancestry and health. While genetic testing has undeniably yielded positive results, even leading some to find long-lost relatives, the recent 23andMe bankruptcy raises serious concerns about where all that data will land. We delve into the implications of this bankruptcy, exploring the benefits and the risks of entrusting your most personal data to these companies. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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'May the traffic gods be with you': Post-Palisades fire traffic woes 12:57

7 days ago12:57

12:57

If you've been battling the post-Palisades fire traffic nightmare at the 101-405 interchange, you're not alone. When you live and work in Southern California, traffic is one of the biggest determining factors of how your day will go. On Today's L.A. Local, we commiserate with daily commuters and hear from a Caltrans expert. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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Is this the end of the US Dept. of Education? 17:12

8 days ago17:12

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President Trump announced that he intends to do away with the US Department of Education. Vaccination rates for California's kindergarten-age children are heading in the wrong direction. And NCAA March Madness has arrived. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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L.A. faces $1 billion budget gap 13:44

9 days ago13:44

13:44

The city of L.A. is in for a massive budget deficit next fiscal year. The UC system is facing funding cuts of their own, and what does Jackie Robinson have to do with DEI? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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Gov. Newsom is sending CEOs burner phones programmed with his direct number 10:49

10 days ago10:49

10:49

Gavin Newsom is sending disposable cell phones to California CEOs with a note saying to give him a call - what's that about? And we're bringing you a story you'll hear only on KNX News about several dozen heartbroken swimmers and divers at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after their sports programs were unceremoniously canceled. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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Violent crime drops in L.A. 14:41

11 days ago14:41

14:41

The good news: crime is down in L.A. The bad news: the city is going broke. Plus, the Dodgers take over Tokyo, and we chat with an L.A. Marathon runner. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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FIRED FEDS: Voices of the government layoffs 44:35

14 days ago44:35

44:35

Hear from Southern California-based federal workers who lost their jobs from the DOGE cuts and are now dealing with a lot of uncertainty for their careers, their families and their futures. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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Someone is shooting crows dead in L.A. 10:29

15 days ago10:29

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Someone has been shooting crows out of the sky in Los Angeles, and neighbors want them caught. A small tornado caused havoc early this morning in Pico Rivera. Federal government employees get their jobs back, for now, thanks to a ruling here in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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What is Gov. Newsom's podcast really about? 11:02

16 days ago11:02

11:02

The first few guests on Gavin Newsom's new podcasts have been some die-hard members of the MAGA movement. What does it mean? One Republican analyst says it's a sign he's NOT running in 2028. Plus, no one seems to want to take responsibility for the failure to send evacuation alerts to western Altadena, where all the fire deaths occurred. And the region preps for another potentially damaging storm. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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Bass denies office is in 'disarray' 10:21

17 days ago10:21

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Following a new poll that isn't pretty for Mayor Bass, she sits down with us for a an interview about the challenges facing her administration and her response to the fires. The latest bust seizes enough fentanyl to kill everyone in L.A. and Orange Counties. The race for governor has a new entry. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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DA hands Menendez brothers a big setback 9:45

18 days ago9:45

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L.A. County DA Nathan Hochman says he won't support the Menendez brothers' release from prison - a major setback just weeks before the resentencing hearing. One juror holds out, and the Orange County judge who admitted to shooting his wife dead will need a new trial. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…

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L.A. County sues SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire 10:03

23 days ago10:03