11 Best Los Angeles News Podcasts to Listen to in 2026

1. The John Kobylt Show

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John and Ken have been on KFI for over thirty years and with Ken's recent retirement John now takes the show solo. John Kobylt digs into the news to uncover the real story hidden below the headlines. John regularly exposes liars and 'spokesholes'  while providing blunt, fast paced analysis of the latest news...MORE Host John Kobylt
Producer/Network Premiere Networks
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Brian Entin
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 773Facebook 81.4KTwitter 59.8KInstagram 73.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Headlines From The Times

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Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in 'Headlines From The Times.' Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day's top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you'll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.MORE Host Gustavo Arellano
Producer/Network L.A. Times Studios
Email ****@latimes.com
Location El Segundo, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 553Facebook 3MTwitter 3.7MInstagram 1.3M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. LA Podcast

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A news and politics podcast for people who live in Los Angeles.
Hosts Scott Frazier, Alissa Walker, Rachel Reyes
Producer/Network LA Podcast, Alissa Walker, Rachel Reyes, Mike Bonin
Email ****@thelapod.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Memo Torres
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 425Twitter 8KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. AirTalk

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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.
Host Larry Mantle
Producer/Network LAist 89.3
Email ****@scpr.org
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Pete Hegseth
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 135Twitter 111.9KInstagram 25.5K Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. The LA Report

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.MORE Host Austin Cross
Producer/Network LAist Studios
Email ****@scpr.org
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 84Twitter 111.9KInstagram 25.5K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

6. The KABC News Blitz

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The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.
Host Randy Wang
Producer/Network Cumulus News Talk
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Spencer Pratt
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Rebuilding L.A.

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What's next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In 'Rebuilding Los Angeles,' broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. You'll also hear inspiring stories from real Angelenos working to restore their lives and rise from the ashes. 'Rebuilding Los Angeles' is more than an essential resource for California — it's a cautionary tale for everyone affected by climate change.MORE Email ****@latimes.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The LA Local

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Your TL;DR for what's happening in SoCal. Get caught up in less than ten minutes every afternoon on The LA Local. From culture to crime to politics to the offbeat, Jonathan Serviss and the KNX News team have you covered.MORE Host Jonathan Serviss
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@audacy.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin

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Los Angeles is at a turning point. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. Over the past few years, problems and challenges have shaken this city -- and tremendous opportunities for change have presented themselves. How do we rise to this moment and emerge a better place to live? What will it take to create a more just and a more equitable community? Working together, how are we going to create a stronger, forward-thinking Los Angeles? Mike Bonin, writer, teacher, progressive activist and former City Councilmember, looks at the issues and problems facing Los Angele..MORE Producer/Network Mike Bonin
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mike Young, Mott Smith +1 more
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 53Facebook 330Twitter 86Instagram 356 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. TJS ラジオ・情報番組・ポッドキャスト

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最新のニュースとインタビューをロサンゼルストーランスのスタジオからお届けいたします。News Headline and Interviews brought to you from Los Angeles California.MORE Producer/Network TJS Radio
Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Rebuild:LA

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When the firestorms of January 2025 raged through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, they left nearly 30 people dead and historic destruction in their wake. Recovery will be a long, uphill road, and rebuilding will take years and dedicated planning. This podcast takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to the fires, how people can prepare for future wildfires - which are inevitable - and how Angeleños can come together to rebuild our beautiful city. Rebuild:LA is the proud winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards and the 2025 Silver W3 Award!MORE Producer/Network MySafe:LA
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Joy Chen
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact