Best Josh Davis Tim Howick Podcasts (2025)

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Gunfire in Eagle Rock: LAPD vs. Jillian Shriner 13:03

7h ago13:03

13:03

Nearly a month after LAPD officers shot and wounded Jillian Shriner in Eagle Rock — prosecutors still haven’t decided whether or not to file criminal charges. The LAPD says Shriner, who’s married to Weezer bassist Scott Schriner, fired a shot at officers while they were searching backyards for three people who fled from a freeway crash. Shriner was…

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Guns in the Ashes: What the LAPD Found After the Fires 14:44

1d ago14:44

14:44

An odd side-story to the recovery from the Palisades and Eaton Fires: the LAPD has been collecting and cataloging hundreds of guns found in the ashes of burned homes. They’re trying to make sure government records show guns burned up in the fire are listed as destroyed, or returned to the legal owners. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – St…

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What would it take to remove the LA County DA from the Menendez case? 22:38

2d ago22:38

22:38

Defense lawyers for the Menendez brothers have filed a request with the court to remove the LA County District Attorney from the case. Not just the prosecutors in the courtroom — but the entire DA’s office, based on the idea that the elected District Attorney is so biased against them that the proceeding cannot be fair. Thanks for listening to The …

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Wait, The Palisades Reservoir Is Still Empty? 11:11

6d ago11:11

11:11

The giant drinking water reservoir in the Pacific Palisades highlands, that many Palisades fire victims believe could have supplied enough water to save their homes had it been filled in January, had to be drained again this month. Repairs to tears in its protective cover were made in March, 2025, but more leaks were found as the Santa Ynez Reservo…

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Menendez Brothers in Limbo: The Legal Drama That Keeps Evolving 27:30

13d ago27:30

27:30

The Menendez brothers’ efforts to have their life-without-parole sentences reduced has been derailed again, this time because of new risk assessment reports produced by the state, and the brothers’ new demand that the LA County District Attorney’s Office be removed from the case for bias. Now the resentencing is temporarily off the table while the …

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Menendez Resentencing Prosecutor Says He Was Punished for Following State Law 33:59

14d ago33:59

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Deputy District Attorney Brock Lunsford considers what’s happened in the months since he and a former colleague authored the recommendation — that Erik and Lyle Menendez should receive a resentencing hearing that brings the possibility of a reduced prison term and release on parole. Lunsford says he was transferred out of the resentencing unit when…

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Scroll. Click. Enlist? LAPD’s Bet on Digital Recruitment 20:16

15d ago20:16

20:16

With roughly 8735 officers on its roster — the LAPD is far smaller than it was a few years ago, and its struggling to recruit and train enough new officers to reach the City’s target of a 9,300 officer-force. The Department has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new online ad campaign, aimed at the ‘smartphone generation,’ but will it prod…

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Second Chance or Final Denial: The Menendez Brothers Back in Court 12:49

16d ago12:49

12:49

Now that a judge has denied the LA County District Attorney’s request to stop the resentencing proceedings for Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers will get to make their case this week - that they’re deserving of a reduced sentence, and in all likelihood, release from prison. The DA still says he’s opposed to their release, and apologized for his …

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Judge Says Resentencing for Menendez Brothers Must Proceed 36:30

17d ago36:30

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After a day-long hearing in Van Nuys a judge has decided that prosecutors have not provided enough of a ‘legitimate reason’ to stop the planned resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez. Hear all the detail from inside the courtroom! Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncoverthe investigations from some of LA’s mos…

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How a 1990's Case From San Francisco Could Affect What Happens to the Menendez Brothers 20:22

20d ago20:22

20:22

The Menendez brothers’ chance for resentencing - and potential release from prison on parole — could hinge on a 2023 state appeals court ruling, that limits when a newly-elected District Attorney can change course in court. A judge wil consider whether to allow LA County DA Nathan Hochman to withdraw the resentencing motion first filed under form D…

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Delayed Justice: The Coach, the Warnings, the Murder 17:40

22d ago17:40

17:40

The family of 13-year-old Oscar “Omar” Hernandez wants to know why a soccer coach — now charged with murdering the boy — wasn’t prosecuted before the murder? Two other teens accused the coach of sexual assaults, one in 2022 and another in 2024, but no charges were filed in those cases until last week. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Sta…

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In Plain Sight: The Soccer Coach Accused of Murder 15:58

23d ago15:58

15:58

LA prosecutors filed first-degree murder charges against a soccer coach — now accused of murdering a 13-year-old boy. Oscar Omar Hernandez vanished after he went to visit the coach March 28, and now authorities say they fear there are other children and teens who’ve been victimized by the same man. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay w…

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The Gang Leader, The Juror, and the High Court 21:42

27d ago21:42

21:42

The California Supreme Court has reversed the conviction and death sentence of Timothy McGhee, the one-time leader of a violent street gang in Atwater Village. The justices found a juror was improperly dismissed from the trial in 2007 after other jurors made complaints about the juror’s statements during deliberations. Could this mean a new trial? …

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Rick Caruso vs. City Hall: Rebuilding After the Flames 24:32

29d ago24:32

24:32

Rick Caruso says the City isn’t moving fast enough, and says with or without official approval — he’s trying to solve the problems facing fire victims. From organizing wholesale purchases of construction supplies to developing engineering plans for underground power lines, Caruso says he’s committed to rebuilding faster than many expected. Thanks f…

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Could it Take 20 Years to Rebuild After the LA Fires? 19:45

29d ago19:45

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Paradise, California says it’s making progress restoring the town that was wiped-out in the 2018 Camp Fire, but the mayor, who visited Altadena this week, says it could take 20 years to fully rebuild. Also, LA’s City Attorney sues alleged price-gouging landlords, and LA Mayor Karen Bass’ text messages from January 7 were ‘re-discovered’ by her offi…

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Why do so Many Hit and Run Drivers Get Away? 15:01

29d ago15:01

15:01

The City of LA has struggled to nab thousands of drivers who cause hit and run collisions each year. Although the number of serious hit and runs declined in early 2025, including those that caused deaths, data from the LAPD shows fewer than 2% of hit and run reports lead to arrests. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we unc…

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Did the Palisades Fire Start Twice? 29:15

1M ago29:15

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Hundreds of Pacific Palisades fire victims have joined lawsuits against the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power. The cases, in general, seek to blame the DWP for the failure of the water system and the resulting loss of their homes and businesses. One case makes a new accusation — that there were multiple sources of ignition d…

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How Will the City of Los Angeles Stay Afloat in 2025? 17:52

1M ago17:52

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How will the city of Los Angeles stay afloat in 2025? Amid a massive budget deficit, the city is considering layoffs, spending millions on fire recovery and planning to spend even more money rebuilding the Los Angeles Fire Department after years of under-funding its infrastructure. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we unco…

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Why Are There So Many LAPD Car Chases? 16:06

1M ago16:06

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LAPD officers were involved in more vehicle pursuits in 2024 than anytime in recent years, and with them, so have the number of innocent motorists and pedestrians injured by accidents caused by the pursuits. The LAPD and its Board of Police Commissioners has been mulling over the data for years, considering adding more restrictions on when officers…

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Debris Cleanup Deadline Looms for Palisades Fire Victims as New Inspections Target Eaton Fire Cause 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Palisades Fire victims are being urged to make decisions about debris cleanup ASAP, and attorney Mike Artinian, of the law firm BRIDGFORD, GLEASON & ARTINIAN, discusses why new court-approved inspections of the electrical equipment in Eaton Canyon may reveal new evidence of the cause of the Eaton Fire. Artinian represents the lead plaintiff, a fire…

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From Gang Leader to Community Figure: The Arrest of an Alleged L.A. Crips Boss 25:31

1M ago25:31

25:31

Federal prosecutors say an alleged leader of a multi-generational gang in South Los Angeles ran a “mafia-like” organization that was tied to a variety of crimes. A criminal complaint made public this week accused Eugene Henley, Jr., known as “Big U,” redirected hundreds of thousands of dollars out of his non-profit groups — and into his personal ba…

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Eaton Fire: The Decision Not to Power Down 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Why weren't those high-voltage transmission lines switched-off — on the night of the Eaton Fire?The frequency of wind speed measurements in Eaton Canyon may have played a role in Southern California Edison's decision -not- to de-energize high voltage transmission lines on the night the Eaton Fire ignited. A state agency had suggested minute-by-minu…

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Eaton Fire: The Mystery of the Decommissioned Power Line 21:08

1M ago21:08

21:08

The investigation into the cause of the Eaton Fire is circling-in on the possibility an unused, or "decommissioned," power line in the Angeles National Forest, might have become momentarily energized during the high winds on the night the fire ignited. Clues from cell phone and security video, along with official statements from Southern California…

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After the Flames: The Real Estate Gamble in Altadena 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

How much is an empty lot worth following the Eaton Fire, that leveled neighborhoods in Altadena. Real estate agent Jim Tripodes, who’s served Altadena and Pasadena for decades, was among the first to assist fire victims with selling their properties. He discusses the decisions his clients have made, how he began to establish the value of land, and …

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Eaton Fire Fallout: Loss, Lawsuits, and the Fight for Recovery 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

One of the latest lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison was brought by the family of a man who died in the Eaton Fire. The Nickerson family has generations of ties to Altadena and Southern California. Also, a key deadline is approaching for fire victims to decide how they plan to clear the debris from their properties, and an insurance …

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Eaton Fire Fallout: Fraud, Failures, and the Fight to Rebuild 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

Criminal charges have been brought in 3 cases of fire relief fraud, federal prosecutors announced in LA on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, LA County officials say they’re waiting for the results of an outside report before placing blame — on who failed to send out evacuation alerts as the Eaton Fire burned through neighborhoods, and an Altadena council …

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Palisades Fire: Water Failures, Safety Concerns, and Community Resilience 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

The failure of the water system during the Palisades Fire may have led to threats against the general manager of the LA Department of Water and Power, but the agency's oversight board has declined to spend $700,000 on security just yet. Plus, repairs have begun at the Santa Ynez reservoir, a year after it was drained. Lawsuits say water from the re…

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Palisades Fire Fallout: Lawsuits, Lost Water, and the Cost of Going Underground 15:15

2M ago15:15

15:15

Two months after the Palisades Fire the number of fire victims suing the City of Los Angeles continues to grow. Several cases, now involving dozens of plaintiffs, allege the LA Department of Water and Power failed to keep water flowing during the firefight on January 7 and 8, and say the DWP should have refilled a reservoir close to the neighborhoo…

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Fighting the Flames: Blake Mallen’s Story of Survival and Rebuilding 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

Blake Mallen planned to raise his kids in a hilltop home in the Pacific Palisades that was destroyed on January 8. He recounts how the fire first approached his street, his all-night hose and bucket fight to snuff out embers, efforts to rally firefighters — who had no water — to help him, and the unstoppable flames returning. Blake’s photos and vid…

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Restoring Palisades: Safe Water Returns and Power Line Plans Unveiled 17:46

2M ago17:46

17:46

The LA Department of Water and Power has announced that drinkable water has been restored to Pacific Palisades residents. Water supplies have been repaired, but it was unsafe to drink until now. Also, the DWP says it has long term plans to move all of the electrical lines in the Palisades underground to reduce fire danger. Plus, an update on Mayor …

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Eaton Fire Legal Battle: Lawsuits, Leadership, and the Road to Recovery 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

LA County has joined dozens of victims of the Eaton Fire in suing Southern California Edison, alleging the power utility’s transmission lines or equipment were responsible for igniting the fire on Jan. 7. Also, more help for fire victims looking to rebuild quickly, the aftermath of LA City’s former fire chief’s failed effort to return to her job, a…

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Leadership on Trial – The Fight to Stay Chief After the Palisades Fire 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Tuesday’s meeting of the LA City Council was former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley’s opportunity to convince Council members that she has to keep her job, following the Mayor’s criticism of preparations for and the response to the Palisades Fire.In NBCLA original podcast "Leonard Files," Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard takes a closer look at critic…

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After the Flames: Kristin Crowley’s Fight to Reclaim Her Legacy 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will speak publicly for the first time on Tuesday since being dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass. As she appeals her termination to the LA City Council, will she have enough votes to get her job back? In NBCLA original podcast "After the Flames," Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard takes us behind the scenes…

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The Leonard Files

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Gunfire in Eagle Rock: LAPD vs. Jillian Shriner 13:03

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Guns in the Ashes: What the LAPD Found After the Fires 14:44

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What would it take to remove the LA County DA from the Menendez case? 22:38

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Wait, The Palisades Reservoir Is Still Empty? 11:11

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Menendez Brothers in Limbo: The Legal Drama That Keeps Evolving 27:30

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Menendez Resentencing Prosecutor Says He Was Punished for Following State Law 33:59

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Scroll. Click. Enlist? LAPD’s Bet on Digital Recruitment 20:16

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Second Chance or Final Denial: The Menendez Brothers Back in Court 12:49

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Judge Says Resentencing for Menendez Brothers Must Proceed 36:30

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How a 1990's Case From San Francisco Could Affect What Happens to the Menendez Brothers 20:22

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Delayed Justice: The Coach, the Warnings, the Murder 17:40

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In Plain Sight: The Soccer Coach Accused of Murder 15:58

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The Gang Leader, The Juror, and the High Court 21:42

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Rick Caruso vs. City Hall: Rebuilding After the Flames 24:32

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Could it Take 20 Years to Rebuild After the LA Fires? 19:45

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Why do so Many Hit and Run Drivers Get Away? 15:01

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Did the Palisades Fire Start Twice? 29:15

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How Will the City of Los Angeles Stay Afloat in 2025? 17:52

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Why Are There So Many LAPD Car Chases? 16:06

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Debris Cleanup Deadline Looms for Palisades Fire Victims as New Inspections Target Eaton Fire Cause 19:12

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From Gang Leader to Community Figure: The Arrest of an Alleged L.A. Crips Boss 25:31

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Eaton Fire: The Decision Not to Power Down 19:33

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Eaton Fire: The Mystery of the Decommissioned Power Line 21:08

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After the Flames: The Real Estate Gamble in Altadena 22:00

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Eaton Fire Fallout: Loss, Lawsuits, and the Fight for Recovery 23:56

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Eaton Fire Fallout: Fraud, Failures, and the Fight to Rebuild 29:21

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Palisades Fire: Water Failures, Safety Concerns, and Community Resilience 16:16

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Palisades Fire Fallout: Lawsuits, Lost Water, and the Cost of Going Underground 15:15

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Fighting the Flames: Blake Mallen’s Story of Survival and Rebuilding 30:45

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Restoring Palisades: Safe Water Returns and Power Line Plans Unveiled 17:46

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Eaton Fire Legal Battle: Lawsuits, Leadership, and the Road to Recovery 24:22

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Leadership on Trial – The Fight to Stay Chief After the Palisades Fire 15:05

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After the Flames: Kristin Crowley’s Fight to Reclaim Her Legacy 29:22