Best Pull Request Podcasts (2025)

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20250524 - AI coding bot allows prompt injection with a pull request 3:26

10d ago3:26

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🎶 we’re no strangers to love 🎶 Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/05/24/ai-coding-bot-allows-prompt-injection-with-a-pull-request/ Please send money! It’s very helpful! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool…

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How to Search: Non-Profit Negative Revenue and MS Secretary of State Business Listings 18:19

1h ago18:19

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Follow along as I examine the Columbus Community Housing Development - (The Columbus Housing Authority's Non-Profit) Negative Revenue Balances. We will learn how to search the Mississippi Secretary of State Business Listings for Businesses and Charity Listings, Agents, and Members, as well as their compliance with yearly updates. Why is Seasons of …

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20250611 - ChatGPT goes down, fake jobs grind to a halt worldwide 5:02

16m ago5:02

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We pretend to work, they pretend to pay us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot-to-ai.redbubble.com Sources: OpenAI: Elevated error rates https://status.openai.com/incidents…

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Mayor Bass considers more curfews, Newsom slams Trump, LAPD response criticized— The A.M. Edition 4:59

19m ago4:59

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Mayor Bass meets today to consider further downtown curfews. Governor Newsom calls on all Americans to not give in to President Trump. Some are criticizing the LAPD for giving safe passage to ICE agents. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Pr…

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The Murder of Riches Obie – Sham Marriages, Real Consequences 58:10

1h ago58:10

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After a slightly chaotic opening involving anxiety spirals, pocket-based trouser strategy, and a traumatic passport photo, things quickly turn grim as we cover the brutal 2020 murder of 25-year-old Riches Obie in Elephant & Castle. He had no criminal past. No enemies. Just a quiet life with his mum — until he was fatally stabbed in their flat. Was …

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Judge blocks Newsom's request to block troops in LA, Glendale terminates ICE contract, Andrew Do's old colleagues react — The P.M. Edition 5:20

11m ago5:20

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A federal judge has denied California's request to block the use of federal troops in Los Angeles. The city of Glendale has terminated its contract with ICE - we explain way they had that agreement. Former O-C supervisor Andrew Do's old colleagues are responding to his sentencing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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How to Search Non-Profit Financial Records - 990 Forms 14:52

1h ago14:52

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When it comes to nonprofits, there's a lot that you need to know. You can ask for it in a public records request, but it's not really considered a public records request because nonprofits are guided by their nonprofit status. What you can access are their 990s, their tax filings. Here is how you do just that. (Visual version is also available on …

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Interview with Rohini Walker, Writer, Mentor and Consultant - Episode 476 31:29

2h ago31:29

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You must check out this fascinating and illuminating conversation with Rohini Walker, British-Indian writer and devoted practitioner of soul-body liberation. Rohini moved to the desert of Joshua Tree, California with her husband from London, England in 2013 and began a creative journey of writing, mentoring, and consulting.Rohini co-founded the art…

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Marines could arrive today in LA, Senators demand Huerta investigation, LAUSD security boost for last school day— The A.M. Edition 5:47

14m ago5:47

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The Marines are making their way to LA. Senators demand answers over the arrest of a union leader. LA Unified School District is on the lookout for ICE agents on its last day of school. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit…

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20250610 - Doctors against data abuse: BMA and RCGP protest NHS AI data handover 3:38

1d ago3:38

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‘new, contentious, and potentially with wide repercussions’ Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/10/doctors-against-data-abuse-bma-and-rcgp-protest-nhs-ai-data-handover/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely co…

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Newsom sues Trump over use of National Guard, Hundreds of Marines deployed to LA, Andrew Do receives maximum sentence 5:53

1h ago5:53

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California is suing the Trump administration for deploying Marine and National Guard troops in L.A., though experts question his authority to do so. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do was sentenced a maximum sentence to 5 years in prison today, following details that emerged through an LAist investigation. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donatin…

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20250609 - Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025! Don’t expect much - it still doesn’t work 4:05

22h ago4:05

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no Apple, all worm Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/09/apple-intelligence-at-wwdc-2025-dont-expect-much-it-still-doesnt-work/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://piv…

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Newsom sues over National Guard in LA, Rally for arrested labor leader, Andrew Do sentencing— The A.M. Edition 6:01

2h ago6:01

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Governor Newsom is taking the president to court, because of National Guard troops on the streets of LA. Labor activists demand justice for one of their own who was arrested in the protests. It's federal sentencing day for the man who used to be one of the most powerful politicians in Orange County. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…

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Public Records Requests and Searching Land Records 23:04

39m ago23:04

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Public records are just that: Public! You are entitled to have information from government officials in the form of bank ledgers, meeting minutes, contracts, bids, emails, etc. Public Officials' and Private Individuals' Land and Property Tax Records are all in the public domain. You just have to go to your county courthouse or look at their website…

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National Guard troops in LA, Chat with Paramount Rep. Nanette Barragan — Sunday Edition 10:35

2h ago10:35

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Clashes between protesters and authorities over weekend ICE sweeps prompt President Trump to deploy the National Guard. We speak with Congresswoman Nanette Barragan, whose congressional district Includes the city of Paramount, the unlikely flashpoint to the conflicts. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…

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20250608 - ‘Reasoning’ AIs fail hard if they actually have to think 5:12

22h ago5:12

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Anything outside their training. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/08/apple-reasoning-ais-fail-hard-if-they-actually-have-to-think/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https:…

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Ep 14 CHA Consultant and Money Management Questions 11:30

2h ago11:30

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Rusty Walker is earning $ 4,295 a month from Columbus HA. He is also receiving fees from Natchez, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, and McComb Housing Authorities, as well as having some contracts with the City of Gulfport, in addition to his salary as a councilman for the city. I can’t imagine money should be an issue, as he appears to be a successful busi…

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ICE raids, Bass signs budget, Silver Lake's new women's sports bar — Saturday Edition 11:02

19m ago11:02

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In L.A., activists and elected officials alike reel from multiple immigration raids yesterday. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signs a new budget that closes a nearly $1 billion gap. And L.A. gets its first bar dedicated to women's sports, Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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20250607 - UK - High Court to lawyers: cut the ChatGPT or else 5:07

23h ago5:07

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Penalties up to criminal prosecution. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/07/uk-high-court-to-lawyers-cut-the-chatgpt-or-else/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot…

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Episode 13 Columbus Housing Authority and Futurespec 8:35

17m ago8:35

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Gulfport's City Council President and Futurespec's Rusty Walker have been playing a shell game with money and land for some time in Gulfport while consulting for various housing authorities in his spare time. Why? According to HUD and area directors, there is absolutely no need for companies like Future Spec to do the day-to-day coding and grant f…

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Federal immigration sweeps today, Santa Clarita measles case, Andrew Do to be sentenced Monday — The P.M. Edition 5:59

26m ago5:59

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Federal law enforcement made a series of immigration sweeps across Los Angeles today. County officials are warning of another measles case in which people in Santa Clarita may have been exposed. Ahead of Andrew Do's sentencing on Monday, his fall from grace hits especially hard in Little Saigon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…

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20250606 - Builder․ai even more fake: creative accounting, no AI, no money 5:05

1h ago5:05

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Hey. I’m Natasha, your AI companion. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/06/builder-ai-even-more-fake-creative-accounting-no-ai-no-money/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: ht…

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Mayor Bass budget decision day, Free Metro all weekend, Santa Ana's cheap, fast eats— The A.M. Edition 7:22

14m ago7:22

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It's budget decision day for LA Mayor Karen Bass. Metro is completely free this weekend to celebrate a landmark new station. The court ruling that should have all CA drivers reaching for a phone mount. Cheap Fast Eats in Santa Ana. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.co…

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State fire mortgage relief, Gas-powered appliance vote, Criterion Closet hits LA — The P.M. Edition 5:45

1d ago5:45

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The state is offering mortgage relief to people affected by the January wildfires. Air regulators are preparing for a vote on whether to ban new gas-powered appliances. Heads up movie buffs: You can check out the Criterion Closet in Santa Monica Friday and Saturday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting h…

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20250605 - Generative AI runs on gambling addiction: just one more prompt, bro! 7:04

2h ago7:04

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Vibe coding and chatbot girlfriends Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/05/generative-ai-runs-on-gambling-addiction-just-one-more-prompt-bro/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug…

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Feds derailing CA high speed rail funding, DMV scam warning, Hollywood's real-life "Succession"— The A.M. Edition 8:26

12m ago8:26

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California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…

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Palm Springs person of interest arrested, Bill tackles Spanish-speaking teacher shortage — The P.M. Edition 5:58

10m ago5:58

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A man linked to last month's bombing in Palm Springs has been arrested. A new state bill would help address California's shortage of Spanish-speaking teachers. There's a nationwide search going for Marty McFly's guitar from Back to the Future, which went missing from an L-A rental shop. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/j…

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20250604 - Washington Post is going to AI to clean up amateur right-wing op-eds 4:03

18m ago4:03

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Surely there are more subscribers to lose Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/04/washington-post-goes-ai-to-clean-up-amateur-right-wing-op-eds/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or m…

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Bakersfield girl stays in America, $600 million plan to rebuild wildfire-damaged schools, A maestro prepares for final concert— The A.M. Edition 8:44

23m ago8:44

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A Bakersfield girl, whose family said she faced deportation while battling a life-threatening medical condition can stay in the U.S. for now. The $600 million dollar plan to rebuild schools damaged in the Palisades Fire and hopes that the feds will pick up the tab. Longtime Pacific Symphony conductor Carl St. Clair prepares to step back from the po…

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Art, Ammo and the Ahearnes: A tale of theft and attempted murder 1:09:04

7d ago1:09:04

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A man shot in his kitchen. A Ming vase in a JD Sports bag. An iPad dumped in the Thames. This one has it all: a failed assassination, a Geneva museum heist, and three South London men who left a digital trail as messy as their getaway. Paul Allen, once part of Britain’s biggest cash robbery, ends up paralysed. But it’s what the attackers left behin…

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CA canine prison searches, Metro is free this weekend, Venues announced for Paralympics — The P.M. Edition 5:28

7m ago5:28

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Anyone entering a California prison could be subject to a canine search under a new policy that rolls out this week. Metro is offering free rides systemwide this weekend. The venues for the 2028 Paralympic Games have been announced. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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20250603 - Let’s put more AI slop into advertising! 4:52

38m ago4:52

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Brought to you by Facebook and Veo. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/03/lets-put-more-ai-slop-into-advertising/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot-to-ai.redbu…

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I Have Become...Numb - Episode 475 17:31

1h ago17:31

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Life can be so stressful and so overwhelming, that we might seek to become…numb.There are so many ways that we can numb ourselves to the challenges of life.When this becomes a habit through the various ways available to us, then we can find ourselves stuck, stagnating, hiding out and disengaged from life.In this episode, Ted discusses the wisdom he…

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Feds threaten CA schools over transgender athletes, Long Beach unhoused population rises, a Sunset Strip staple is closing— The A.M. Edition 6:32

2h ago6:32

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The feds tell California schools to ban transgender athletes or face a judge. Long Beach tries to explain its rise in the unhoused population. Another staple of the Sunset Strip is about to close its doors. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE…

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Andrew Do is now volunteering, L.A. citrus quarantine, Jackie and Shadow's eaglet takes flight — The P.M. Edition 5:44

16h ago5:44

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Disgraced former supervisor Andrew Do has been spotted volunteering. There's a new citrus quarantine in L.A. County due to a condition known as the sweet orange scab. In Big Bear, one of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets has taken off from the nest. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit …

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20250602 - Fighting the AI scraper bots 7:20

23h ago7:20

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We are lucky they are so very stupid. Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/02/fighting-the-ai-scraper-bots-at-pivot-to-ai-and-rationalwiki/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: h…

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Slain officer identified, UC Irvine lecturer banned, CA population rebound— The A.M. Edition 6:41

1d ago6:41

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Police mourn the loss of an officer killed in the line of duty. A UC Irvine lecturer is speaking out after been banned from campus. why immigrants are to thank for California's recent population boom. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Prepp…

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Episode 12 Columbus Housing Authority: CHA and CCHDO Financial Red Flags 16:11

2d ago16:11

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Unravel the financial irregularities in this community housing organization. Let's take a deep dive into the financial transparency, or lack thereof, and the organizational accountability that is missing at the Columbus Housing Authority. From single and rubber-stamped signatures to initialed checks with no invoice or purchase order numbers...the …

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Baldwin Parking shooting, New South Asian heart program, Becoming American — Sunday Edition 10:52

2d ago10:52

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One officer is dead and one wounded in stable condition after a shooting in Baldwin Park on Saturday night. UCLA is launching a new program to prevent heart disease in South Asians. And the moment when our editor Suzanne Levy became an American citizen Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…

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20250601 - Business Insider layoffs as traffic drops — but publisher Axel Springer says: AI will fix it! 3:36

2d ago3:36

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it was Google wot done it Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/01/business-insider-layoffs-as-traffic-drops-but-publisher-axel-springer-says-ai-will-fix-it/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to A…

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LA hires big law firm, Federal sanctuary city list, Festival on MENA culture — Saturday Edition 10:56

3d ago10:56

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The city of LA has obtained new legal representation to the tune of $900-thousand in a big homelessness spending case. Two pop-ups this weekend to let those who lost record collections in the L.A. fires to crate-dig for free. A festival today in downtown LA puts a spotlight on the culture of the Middle East and North Africa. Support The L.A. Report…

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20250531 - Microsoft and AI: spending billions to make millions 4:32

3d ago4:32

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But we’ll make it up in volume Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/05/31/microsoft-and-ai-spending-billions-to-make-millions/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Patreon (enterprise rate): https://www.patreon.com/checkout/davidgerard?rid=6951364 Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlis…

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Episode 11 Columbus Housing Authority and The Rubber Stamp Board 13:14

3d ago13:14

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This comprehensive investigative report exposes deep-seated governance challenges within the Columbus Housing Authority (CHA), revealing a complex network of potential systemic failures that compromise organizational integrity, financial accountability, and public trust. We're uncovering a peculiar board member who appears to be a long-standing fix…

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LA County sought to send fire debris to the desert, West Hollywood celebrates PRIDE weekend, Irvine promises transparency on gondola project — The P.M. Edition 4:31

4d ago4:31

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A new LAist report looks into where L.A. planned to send some of its fire debris. PRIDE weekend returns to the city of West Hollywood. We get the latest on Irvine's ambitious gondola project. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergen…

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20250530 - The UK will totally replace two-thirds of junior civil servants with AI chatbots, says the chatbot 4:16

4d ago4:16

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sure, Pete Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/05/30/the-uk-will-totally-replace-two-thirds-of-junior-civil-servants-with-ai-chatbots-says-the-chatbot/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt…

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Saving Eaton Fire lumber, Riverside animal shelter crisis, Dog attack capital of U.S.— The A.M. Edition 9:14

4d ago9:14

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The race to save the lumber that survived the Eaton Fire. Riverside County animals shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis. The postal service gives LA a new title: dog attack capital of America. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi …

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Warmer Weather to hit Inland Valleys and Desert, Metro to launch Mobility Wallet, Shark researcher on the legacy of 'Jaws' — The P.M. Edition 8:15

5d ago8:15

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The National Weather Service says to expect warmer weather for parts of the Inland Valleys and desert. Metro launches the next phase in its delayed program for low-income Angelenos. A shark researcher on the influence of JAWS fifty years later. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit …

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Columbus Housing Authority Ep #10 The Executive Director and Board Attorney and Non-compliance 18:18

5d ago18:18

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Today we examine the Mississippi Ethics Commission rules related public access to public records information and how the Columbus Housing Authority Executive Director and Board Attorney are in non-compliance.By pshannonevans

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A mother's encampment death, Could Mayor Bass take the stand?, Local Spelling Bee finalist— The A.M. Edition 8:15

7d ago8:15

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A grieving family demands action after a matriarch is found dead in a homeless encampment. Mayor Karen Bass could take the stand to defend LA's homelessness spending. The Angelino who is looking to win the National Spelling Bee. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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20250529 - Game studios love AI! The gamers ... hate it 4:39

5d ago4:39

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What do you want them to do? Pay artists? Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/05/29/game-studios-love-ai-the-gamers-hate-it/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt: https://pivot-to-ai.redbu…

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