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California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman's Last-Minute Mayoral Bid Shakes Up LA RaceLos Angeles mayoral race heats up with late entry of progressive candidate Nithya Raman, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and potentially causing a runoff. Ramans experience and focus on housing and homelessness split the progressive vote, altering Basss strategy and energizing left-leaning voters. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-1102 min
KNX News On Demand'Angelenos deserve a conversation about their future': Councilmember Nithya Raman talks about her mayoral campaignOn Saturday, Councilmember Nithya Raman announced would be running for mayor of Los Angeles. Raman is now talking exclusively with KNX News City Hall reporter Craig Fiegener.
2026-02-1105 min
Anaheim News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Shakes LA Mayor Race, Challenges BassLos Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, a forty-four-year-old Indian-American with a Harvard and MIT background, has entered the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Raman, backed by Democratic Socialists of America, has championed renters and pushed for police budget cuts, but also shows independence in her voting record. Her entry guarantees a tough primary and likely runoff, splitting liberal voters. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-1001 minAnaheim News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nithya Raman Challenges Mayor Bass in LA RaceNithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America backed council member, has entered the LA mayors race, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Despite sharing views on homelessness, transportation, and immigration, Ramans record doesnt perfectly align with the far-left label. She supports the YIMBY movement and has championed renter protections. However, her late entry and lack of campaign website pose challenges in building funds and name recognition. The June second ballot will be a significant test for Raman. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-1002 min
Karen Bass - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Karen Bass Faces Shock Challenge from Ally Nithya Raman While Prepping LA for World CupKaren Bass Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Welcome back to Biography Flash. I'm Vanessa Clark, and yes, I'm an AI host—which actually means I've got access to real-time information and can dig through sources faster than any human could manage without coffee, so you're getting the good stuff without the caffeine jitters.Let's talk about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, because this woman has had quite the week.Bass kicked things off on February second with a State of the City address at Exposition Park—and here's where it gets interesting. Normally mayors do t...
2026-02-1003 min
The John Kobylt ShowNithya Raman Joins LA's Mayoral Race (02/09)The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (02/09) - Michael Monks comes on the show to talk about LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman throwing her name into LA's mayoral race. Who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Nithya Raman voted to not remove homeless encampments from within 500ft of schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-1033 min
The John Phillips ShowHas Nithya Raman thought this mayoral run through?Nithya didn't have a lot of answers as to why she decided at the last minute to challenge Karen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-1037 min790 KABCHas Nithya Raman thought this mayoral run through?Nithya didn't have a lot of answers as to why she decided at the last minute to challenge Karen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-1037 min
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass in LA Mayor Race, Kaiser Workers StrikeCity Councilwoman Nithya Raman enters the mayors race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Meanwhile, state Senator Maria Elena Durazo is the frontrunner for the open First District Board of Supervisors seat. Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers plan to strike over unfair labor practices. The Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl sixty, and cooler temps with rain are expected in Los Angeles. The FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein wasnt running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0902 min
San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass in LA Mayoral RaceLos Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman stuns with last-minute challenge to Mayor Karen Basss reelection, positioning herself as top rival. Raman, a Democratic Socialist of America member with South Asian roots, shares parallels with New Yorks rising star Zohran Mamdani. However, Ramans political record is more complex, and her move to challenge Bass is a rare occurrence in LAs political scene. Reactions around City Hall are tense, with some calling it disloyal, but Ramans campaign has gained significant buzz. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0901 min
Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DSA Councilmember Raman Challenges Bass for MayorDSAs Nithya Raman Shocks LA with Mayoral Run, Challenging Karen Bass: A New Era of Progressivism? Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0902 min
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass in LA Mayoral RaceLos Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman enters the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass just before the filing deadline. Raman, a progressive from the fourth District, aims to bring accountability and urgency to the city. Meanwhile, forty candidates have filed early intentions, including reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who criticizes current leaders for mishandling crises. Raman and Basss teams exchange blows, with Raman accused of being soft on homelessness and unsafe streets, while Bass highlights her achievements in reducing street homelessness and homicides. The race is heating up fast as the deadline approaches. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount...
2026-02-0801 minCalifornia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass for LA MayorLos Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Raman, known for her progressive stance, is critical of the citys handling of housing, homelessness, and safety issues. She believes the city is losing its appeal due to slow progress on these fronts. Ramans entry into the race comes late, but she expects to run as an outsider. Critics point to Basss achievements, such as a decrease in street homelessness and homicides, and her ambitious plans for affordability. The primary is set for June 2, 2026, with a potential runoff in November. Bass, who is seeking re-election...
2026-02-0802 min
US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!LA Mayor's Tough Reelection BattleLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass navigates a challenging reelection campaign, facing criticism over the Palisades Fire and homelessness issues. She competes against tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, reality star Spencer Pratt, community organizer Rae Huang, and former supporter Nithya Raman. The race is heated, with Pratt endorsed by Republicans and Raman by Democratic Socialists. Basss office denies allegations of meddling in the fire departments report. The top-two primary system in California adds uncertainty to the race.
2026-02-0701 minCalifornia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Shakes Up LA Mayoral RaceLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass mayoral race takes an unexpected turn as City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a progressive backed by Democratic Socialists of America, enters the race. Raman, known for her focus on social services, labor, and housing, challenges Basss traditional approach, appealing to renters, young voters, immigrants, and low-wage workers. With two-thirds of voters unlikely to back Bass without alternatives, a November runoff between Bass and Raman now seems likely, making this race more intriguing. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0701 minVenice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!LA Mayor Bass Faces Tough Reelection with Palisades Fire FalloutLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging reelection bid as she grapples with criticism over the Palisades Fire and issues like homelessness and street repairs. Key rivals include tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, reality star Spencer Pratt, community organizer Rae Huang, and former ally City Council member Nithya Raman. The race is divided along political lines, with Pratt backed by Trump allies and Raman from the Democratic Socialists of America. Basss office denies claims of pushing changes to a Fire Department report to avoid lawsuits. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0702 minLos Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Enters Mayoral Race, Challenging BassLos Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman enters the mayoral race, challenging Mayor Karen Bass, amidst concerns over housing costs, homelessness, and public safety. Despite potential endorsement hurdles, Raman aims to address these issues. Meanwhile, other potential challengers back out, leaving a crowded field. Bass faces scrutiny over a fire department review, with more candidates joining the race, potentially disrupting the re-election trend. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0701 minCalifornia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Mayoral Candidate Joins LA RaceLos Angeles mayoral race gains new contender, Nithya Raman, as the field expands with her entry. Raman, a city councilmember and former urban planner, brings a focus on homelessness, housing, public health, and environmental issues. The race sees departures of Austin Beutner and Lindsey Horvath, while Rick Caruso opts out, leaving the field wide open. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0701 minLos Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Joins LA Mayoral Race, Shaking Up PrimaryLos Angeles mayoral race heats up as City Councilmember Nithya Raman enters the race, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. The field also includes Spencer Pratt, pastor Rae Huang, and Adam Miller. The primary is June second, with a potential runoff in November. Stay tuned for more surprises. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0702 minCalifornia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass in LA Mayor's RaceLos Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman stuns with late entry into mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Raman, known for upsetting the establishment, faces Bass whos seen popularity drop post-wildfires and faces new scrutiny. Ramans grassroots progressive roots clash with Basss labor and business support in this citywide showdown. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0701 min
Long Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nithya Raman Challenges Karen Bass for LA MayorLos Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman enters the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Despite respect for Bass, Raman emphasizes the need for significant changes. With Beutner and Caruso out, Raman set to unveil her vision, as the primary field remains quiet. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0701 minLos Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raman Challenges Bass in LA Mayoral RaceLos Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, backed by Democratic Socialists of America, has entered the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman, known for her work on housing and homelessness, aims to bring change to the city. Her late entry shakes up the race, especially after several big names dropped out. Bass, seeking a second term, faces over two dozen challengers, including reality TV star Spencer Pratt and Democratic socialist Rae Huang. Ramans move is a surprise, given their past collaboration on homelessness programs. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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2026-02-0702 min
Press Play with Madeleine Brand“He should resign.” Councilmember Nithya Raman on LA28 chair Casey WassermanPlus, Raman's efforts to reform LA’s so-called “mansion tax,” big layoffs hit The Washington Post, a former Los Angeles Times editor gets candid about the future of news, and the origin of KCRW’s pie contest.
2026-02-0552 min
LA PodcastULA ConfidentialMike, David, and Carla do a deep-dive on state and local efforts to build and fund — and also stop and kill — housing, while changes are proposed to LA city’s ULA transfer tax, also known as the “mansion tax.” More charter reform proposals advance. Are 23 councilmembers enough? Should 16-year-olds get the right to vote in local elections? Then: California’s mountain lions might finally get endangered species protection.2025 was a pivotal year for housing legislation in California and Los Angeles, with a slew of new laws and rules taking effect this year to spur housing construction — and the coming yea...
2026-01-261h 00
In a Minute with Evan LovettNithya Raman: Trailblazer with a Vision for the Future of L.A.Nithya Raman is the consummate L.A. American Dream story, the first south Asian and Asian American female ever elected to the L.A. City Council. The first “outsider” to defeat an incumbent in two decades, her approach to fixing what else Los Angeles is anything but status quo. Shaped by her world view and grasp of urban planning, we discussed her origin, story and vision for the future of Los Angeles.
2025-12-051h 00
Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob RyanEp 163: "Building a Modern City with Empathy Through Adversity" with Nithya RamanCan local government work for everyone? Can individual citizens like you, make a difference in your neighborhoods and Cities? Can elected officials think differently about a City’s challenges and opportunities, to build better? Rob sits down with CouncilPerson Nithya Raman — the first South Asian woman elected to L.A.'s City Council in the City’s 245 year history — for a candid, but hopeful and human conversation about the city’s biggest challenges: homelessness, housing, and a climate in crisis. Nithya shares how empathy, activism, and bold policy can work together to create real change, while offering practical ways Angelenos...
2025-06-1256 min
Landless in Los Angeles“Vertical Integration” for the UnhousedLos Angeles City council member Nithya Raman sat resolutely and declared in City Administrative Officer “CAO” Matt Szabo’s Homeless Strategy Committee meeting on December 9th to staffers from the Housing Department (LAHD), Housing Authority “The HACLA,” and Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) that she wanted:“a map of encampments” with an overlay of outreach teams.Moments before, Chief City Legislative Analyst John Wickham had questioned the arrangement in terms of “vertical integration,” a management science term for the combination of stages of production to address housing and homelessness through the two City housing agencies and the City-County jo...
2024-12-1318 min
Landless in Los Angeles“Looking for Unicorns”🦄Finding housing in Los Angeles isn’t easy, much less finding the perfect units for potential tenants within a building.At the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) pivotal Homeless Strategy Committee meeting on Thursday, November 7, Assistant City Administrative Officer Edwin Gipson remarked that he felt like he was“looking for unicorns”in making placements.Thanks for reading roofless! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.The real unicorn might be Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Authority “LACAHSA”, a new-ish body designed to comprehensiv...
2024-11-2617 min
Capitol Weekly PodcastA Cataclysmic Election for Los AngelesWhile most political junkies have their eyes on DC in the wake of Donald Trump's successful bid to return to the White House, we're looking south, where Los Angeles voters delivered a seismic shift to the region's politics, passing Measure G, which expands the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five members to nine, and Charter Amendment DD, which creates an independent redistricting commission for the city. Support for reform measures exploded after the 2022 release of "The Tape," a secret recording of council members Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon and LA County Labor Fed President...
2024-11-1836 min
And Another Thing with DaveHomelessness Part 2, Working Toward A SolutionAnd Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith
#AATWD
In this episode I include clips from and comment on an episode of The Empire Files with Abby Martin titled,
Homelessness Can Be Eradicated - Fight Big Real Estate with Nathya Raman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiEo7Tt-Os&t=1220s
In the part 2 of the podcast on homelessness, the host delves into the issue by sharing segments from an episode of "Empire Files with Abby Martin." The focus is on an interview with Nithya Ra...
2024-07-0736 min
What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninNithya Raman: A Progressive Champion in the Los Angeles Death MatchCouncilmember Raman has fought for renters, solutions to homelessness, strategies to combat climate change, and smart, effective programs to promote public safety. She has made significant progress — and now she is being punished for it. Special interests are spending a fortune to defeat her, reverse progress, and kneecap the progressive movement. She joins Mike and Peter Dreier to discuss their article in The Nation this week, reporting on the campaign against her. Their article, "Los Angeles Death Match", (the online title "LA’s Corporate Class Wants to Reverse Progressive Gains"), focuses on the combined assault of corporate landlords, the police...
2024-02-2157 min
Norco 80Imperfect Paradise presents HTLA: Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis: Part 3 & 4This week, Imperfect Paradise is featuring Part 3 & Part 4 of a four-part series from How To LA. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and producer Evan Jacoby are taking a closer look at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program. They also recap some of the big questions we've asked throughout the series, and bring a new question to many of our guests from the previous episodes: "What should the relationship be between mutual aid volunteers and government agencies?" If you want to learn more about mutual aid in Los Angeles, check out Evan's reporting o...
2024-01-0350 min
California CityImperfect Paradise presents HTLA: Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis: Part 3 & 4This week, Imperfect Paradise is featuring Part 3 & Part 4 of a four-part series from How To LA. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and producer Evan Jacoby are taking a closer look at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program. They also recap some of the big questions we've asked throughout the series, and bring a new question to many of our guests from the previous episodes: "What should the relationship be between mutual aid volunteers and government agencies?" If you want to learn more about mutual aid in Los Angeles, check out Evan's reporting o...
2024-01-0350 min
Time To Say GoodbyeHousing, Homelessness, and the L.A. Political Machine with L.A. Councilmember Nithya RamanHello! Today we have a great interview with Nithya Raman, the City Councilmember for Los Angeles’s District 4. We talk about housing, the despair around the homelessness problem in California’s biggest cities, and whether there might be a different future for the city’s political machine. My interest in Councilmember Raman started back when I was writing the newsletter for the Times because there was an effort by some of the more powerful local politicians to redraw her district in ways that would both disenfranchise many of the people who had voted for her to be...
2024-01-031h 00
Imperfect ParadiseImperfect Paradise presents HTLA: Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis: Part 3 & 4This week, Imperfect Paradise is featuring Part 3 & Part 4 of a four-part series from How To LA. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and producer Evan Jacoby are taking a closer look at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program. They also recap some of the big questions we've asked throughout the series, and bring a new question to many of our guests from the previous episodes: "What should the relationship be between mutual aid volunteers and government agencies?" If you want to learn more about mutual aid in Los Angeles, check out Evan's reporting o...
2024-01-0350 min
A Youthful TakeNithya RamanIn season 2 episode 4, Sam and Jack interview Los Angeles City Council Woman, Nithya Raman.
2023-12-2438 min
The Legal Lens Podcast103. Homelessness, Redistricting & Rent Relief: Recent L.A. City Council Initiatives w/ Nithya RamanWe're continuing our series celebrating some of our top guests as a part of celebrating our Legal Lens 100+ episodes! Thrilled to have Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman back on the KBLA TALK 1580 airwaves for a power-packed discussion. Join us as we delve into some of the latest initiatives and legislative updates from the Los Angeles City Council. From policies addressing homelessness to the intricacies of redistricting and rent relief, we've got it covered!
To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @ 1 PM PT on kbla1580.com and on the KBLA TALK 1580 app...
2023-12-0644 min
Invested In ClimateCity Councilmembers Nithya Raman of Los Angeles & Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix on local climate actionWhen it comes to climate policy we hear a whole lot about what’s happening or not at the federal level, and it's easy to miss the critical role of states and cities in responding to climate change. Whether you know it or not, your local government is shaping how your community is preparing for and responding to climate impacts. It’s also making choices driven by the climate transition that affect your daily life. Building codes, electric vehicle infrastructure, public transportation, waste management, green spaces – maybe these things don’t sound sexy, but they’re central to cutting emissions...
2023-05-3044 min
The Legal Lens Podcast71. Housing series: Current Status of Housing & Rental Issues in L.A. w/ L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman (Part II)Councilmember Nithya Raman, one of the council’s most dedicated renter advocates in recent years joined us this week on the LegalLens Show @kbla1580!
Listen in to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing renters in L.A. and the innovative solutions being proposed to address these issues.
From rent control to tenant protections, Councilmember Raman has been at the forefront of advocating for fair housing and working to create a more equitable and just housing market in Los Angeles.
So take a listen - we had a lot to talk...
2023-04-1741 min
The Liz Svatek ShowNithya Raman- HER place is On the Ballot!- Episode 153Today on the show we have Nithya Raman. Nithya is the first Asian woman and the first South Asian to be seated on the LA City Council. Nithya was born in Kerala, India and emigrated to the United States at the age of six. Nithya did not decide to run for office until she was 40 years old and she won a historic victory, becoming the first challenger in 17 years to defeat a sitting City Councilmember. We talk about the roadblocks to getting elected, how she broke into politics and defied the odds, and her plans to help eradicate homelessness in...
2023-04-1237 min
Man ThinkersFighting with Nithya RamanGeorge has found a new group of friends in upstate New York, and Dan is monitoring AOC's appearances very closely. Then, Nithya Raman visits the studio to teach the Thinkers about LA's housing crisis and they are not happy about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-2229 min
City CounselTwinning with Nithya RamanLA City Council member and representative for CD4, Nithya Raman joins Pallavi to talk about everything from her background in urban planning to LA's policies regarding homelessness reduction in LA. They also talk pedestrian safety initiatives, the eviction moratorium, the controversial city council memberships of Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, and more!
Don’t forget to subscribe for updates and follow the City Counsel podcast and stand-up show @citycounselshow on Twitter and Instagram, as well as host @PallaviGunalan. And if you can, join the City Counsel Patreon starting at only $5/month for bonus content and epi...
2022-12-0949 min
The Legal Lens Podcast51. LA City Council & Redistricting Updates w/ Councilmember Nithya Raman & Sara Sadhwani, PhD.One of the positive outcomes of the recent fallout of the leaked audio recordings from three LA City Councilpersons and a labor leader, is it has led to the LA City Council revisiting the City’s redistricting laws and regulations.
We discussed this topic in-depth on the Legal Lens Show @ KBLA TALK 1580 with two great guests: LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Professor Sara Sadhwani.
Hon. Nithya Raman is an urban planner, a working mother, an immigrant to America, and a member of the Los Angeles City Council representing District 4. She is also the initiator of...
2022-11-0742 min
Greater LANithya Raman: How to create rules that limit political manipulation?In recently leaked audio, three LA City Council members made racist remarks when discussing how to gerrymander District 4, which is represented by Nithya Raman. What’s her way forward? Eunisses Hernandez will soon fill the LA City Council seat occupied by Gil Cedillo. She talks about her responsibility as a Latina woman in local politics. The California Fish and Game Commission once again delayed the vote on whether to list the western Joshua tree as endangered. Its fate won’t be decided until next year.
2022-10-1226 min
American Planning AssociationPlanner and City Official Nithya Raman’s Vision to End Homelessness in Los AngelesOne of L.A. City Council’s newest members, Nithya Raman, ran on a platform of addressing homelessness and advancing inclusivity in city government. As a former urban planner and founder of a homelessness nonprofit, she’s working to show her fellow Angelenos how issues like homelessness, traffic, and gentrification all stem from a lack of housing inventory.
After a year and a half in office, Raman shares her vision for reducing homelessness, offers tips for working more effectively with city government, and explains how planners can use their expertise to educate and galvanize communities for positive chan...
2022-09-2027 min
Bike TalkBike Talk - Street FightersTranscript: https://otter.ai/u/8h2ANBZ_0xZI2ngfZ-ud9ednzhc
Decades of pleas by park users weren’t enough, nor was a speeding van running over (now bike activist) Damian Kevitt and removing his leg. Now, a much-loved community elder struck and killed on a bike path in Griffith Park finally got one of the park’s roads closed to through traffic through a “temporary” yet “indefinite” pilot program.
Why is it so difficult for Los Angeles to implement Safe Streets, Transportation Equity, and its own mobility plan? The following very active voices in Human Scale Streets weigh in at the followin...
2022-07-2151 min
Lovett or Leave ItThe Dark Knight ReprisesEverything old is new again as Lovett Or Leave It celebrates the return of a classic: performing indoors. L.A. City Councilperson Nithya Raman joins our first show at Dynasty Typewriter, where Emily’s Garden Show makes its triumphant, disruptive return. Joel Kim Booster tackles the seemingly infinite variety of Batmen, while a college student (Halle Kiefer) and an immortal fox spirit (Jenny Yang) go toe-to-nine-tails over the never-ending cancel culture debate. Finally, the HyperWheel brings us back around to adult birthdays, astrology, and the end of an era in baked goods. And Emily Heller rants about whatever she da...
2022-03-121h 10
Bike TalkBike Talk - Bike Los Angeles and BikeTwitterLos Angeles Council District 4 Councilmember Nithya Raman and her Field Deputy Mehmet Berker on how they're doing more for bikes than the rest of LA City Council (according to Streets For All).
Read: https://la.streetsblog.org/2022/01/24/councilmember-raman-making-good-on-pledge-to-expand-bike-infrastructure/
-with Lindsay Sturman, cohost.
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LA Times editorial writer Kerry Kavanaugh on her Healthy Streets LA article about the ballot measure to force the...
2022-02-2852 min
Tell Me with Ellen PompeoNithya RamanIn this episode Ellen is joined by her friend and Grey's Anatomy co-star Giacomo Gianniotti and together they sit down with Councilwoman Nithya Raman. They discuss the difficulties of being in a position of power, the severity of the unhoused crisis in Los Angeles, and how to be part of the solution. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-2943 min
Asian Pacific Voices RadioLeading Advocacy and Change for Los Angeles with Councilwoman Nithya Raman │1x33
Councilwoman Nithya Raman has advocated for a variety of changes within Los Angeles. In the past, she has initiated the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition as well as served as the first executive director of Time’s Up Entertainment. Her work is deeply inspired by the need for justice and equity within her community. In this episode of Asian Voices Radio, Councilwoman Raman shares her personal thoughts on her work and what continues to motivate her as an urban planner and activist.
Today, Councilwoman Nithya serves as the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 4th...
2021-09-2132 min
Essential Voices with Wilmer ValderramaHousing Is A Human RightThe COVID-19 pandemic left many in fear of eviction from their homes. It left many people unhoused as well, with moratoriums on evictions and landlords at odds. People like Trini Ocampo, an attorney with the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) worked tirelessly to protect and advocate for those individuals fighting to keep the doors on their hinges. Roundtable guests: Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman and Yvonne Mariajimenez, the President and CEO of the NLSLA.Learn more about Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles: https://nlsla.orgLearn...
2021-08-2433 min
Not Too Deep with Grace HelbigNithya Raman - Nithya For The CityRecorded: July 8, 2021 This week I’m joined by Councilwoman Nithya Raman! We talk about her experience being a new Los Angeles City Council member, running a campaign that got recognized by Bernie Sanders, what having twins is like, utilizing social media in politics, and the importance of getting involved with local issues! Follow Nithya: www.twitter.com/nithyavramanwww.instagram.com/nithyaforthecityCheck out our website: www.nottoodeep.com
2021-07-2639 min
Bike TalkBike Talk - A modest proposal for Nithya Raman and Riverside Blvd.Don gives Nithya Raman a couple of suggestions for "politically easy" moves to make streets in her district safe, after the Los Angeles District 4 Councilmember updates Don on her battle to address homelessness in a humane way.
2021-07-1831 min
Respect The CritEmpire's Edge - Ep. 33: Gold System Getaway Pt. 2‼️IMPORTANT LINKS AND TOOLS‼️ DONATE Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate AAPI community fund and verified fundraisers of the victims and their families. Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-georgias-asian-american-community/ Fundraising support for victims and their families Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Advocacy group tracking and responding to threats to AAPI community Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink...
2021-03-241h 29
California Planning & Development ReportL.A. Planner-Councilmember Nithya RamanElected to the Los Angeles City Council in November, Nithya Raman ran on an explicitly urbanist platform. Her slogan: "Nithya for the city." Raman had previously worked in the City Administrator's Office analyzing funding for homelessness initiatives and, more recently, led a nonprofit that advocates for women in the entertainment industry. Initially, though, Raman arrived at public service via urban planning. She earned her master's in urban planning from MIT and spend several years working her in native India, advocating for impoverished populations in Delhi and Chennai.
Raman's council district, District 4, spans both sides of the Hollywood H...
2021-03-0426 minLA PodcastRoomkey of the YearSchools can now reopen... but will they? Some confusing and clarifying words from the Mayor on Project Roomkey. DA George Gascon seeks information on officer misconduct. Is Patrick Soon-Shiong selling the LA Times? Councilmember Nithya Raman changes course. And freelance reporter CERISE CASTLE joins the show to speak up about her experiences working at KCRW and their new #MyBlackLA project.We didn’t reach out for comment from KCRW before the episode aired, but after it was released, Cerise Castle corrected or clarified a few moments: Paul Bennun is KCRW’s Chief Content Officer, not Chief Operating Offi...
2021-02-221h 36
Let's Get DressedTackling LA's Homelessness Crisis with Nithya RamanNithya Raman is an urban planner, activist, and Los Angeles Council Member for the 4th District. Nithya was born in India and moved to the US as a child, where she later went on to study at Harvard University and get her master’s degree in urban planning at MIT. She ran for office for the first time at 38-years-old with no prior political experience, passionate about solving Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. She beat the incumbent and received the most votes of any L.A. council member ever - running a grassroots, door-to-door campaign that galvanized Angelenos to get involved in lo...
2021-02-1540 min
Never Been Asked With Maxie McCoyMaking It Political With Bushra Amiwala x Nithya RamanHi, the world/city/your neighborhood needs you. Take it from two women navigating local politics. Bushra Amiwala, the youngest elected Muslim official in the US, gives us a masterclass on how to pick yourself up after a loss and show up as an authentic leader. Newly-elected LA Councilmember Nithya Raman shares how she navigates the challenges of leading her city and her family through a pandemic and beyond. Follow Bushra Amiwala on Instagram and TwitterFollow Nithya (and her epic Twitter threads) @nithyavraman Download the worksheet inspired by this episode to help you pu...
2021-02-0238 min
HysteriaStan Down w. Nithya RamanThis week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the frustrating news that the vaccine rollout may take longer than originally planned, and roast Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ bid to become Governor of Arkansas. Plus, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman joins to discuss how the pandemic has impacted unhoused and housing insecure folks in LA. Then, Michaela Watkins and Tien Tran stop by to discuss the toxic and unproductive nature of “stanning” politicians. Plus, is a 2021 Hysteria recital in our future? Find out in Sanity CornerShow Notes:Follow LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman@cd4los...
2021-01-281h 24
Run For SomethingWhat Winning Feels Like with Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Nithya Raman (Plus: A Candidate Update!)First, Amanda checks in with Dr. Ravi Grivois-Shah from an earlier episode, to find out how his election went (spoiler: he won!), how he's feeling, and what comes next for school boards like his. Then, she talks with Nithya Raman, a progressive who beat an incumbent for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council in a grassroots underdog victory. Nithya's campaign was built to make a difference, win or lose -- find out how she took on the California Democratic machine, got people to pay attention to local politics, and is setting up to lead LA moving forward.
2020-12-0139 min
Bike TalkA Political Earthquake in LANithya Raman talks to us in her first week as LA's CD4 Councilmember elect about her historic win against incumbent David Ryu, who stalled or opposed safe streets projects. Raman's being called "LA's first totally unbought elected official."
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(34:00) Friends of Griffith Park don't let arial trams in the park, according to Gerry Hans. Everyone's scratching their heads over why we need what's basically--as Gerry points out-- an expensive (for the city, and wildlife) ride.
https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/what-we-do/our-people/friends-of-griffith-park-board/
Felicia Garcia (1:08:20) of Equitable Eagle Rock calls for Metro to give alternatives to ripping out buffered...
2020-11-251h 52
Self Quar with Baron VaughnA Quar is BornBaron chats with with newly elected LA City Councilmember, Nithya Raman, days before her victory. Not only does Baron brag about going to BU to this Harvard & MIT grad, but he convinces Nithya to rethink Roger Rabbit. After that, Baron and his overqualified sidekick, Katrina Davis, break it down and artfully transition to the final interview with Open Mike Eagle. BV and OME talk comedy and hip hop LIKE USUAL, but also the sacred need to work with one's hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-231h 43
What's Your Sign?WYS - Elections & Engagements!We love good news, don't we folks! You girls chat two HUGE news stories: our very own Julia Loken's wedding engagement!!!!!!!!! ...oh and that little ol 2020 Presidential election! ***Music Q: Happy by Pharrell Williams*** Julia tells us all about Steve poppin' the question, her engagement ring vibe oh and also TW: we chat the defeat of loser-ass Tr*mp, the collective release of the country's abuser, how ~of course~ there is so much we still have to do as a community and a country that could move into a new era, Nithya Raman's win in LA!!!!, our secret service...
2020-11-161h 17LA PodcastNithya Don't Know, Now You KnowThe LA Times op-ed section does it again. Who from LA is on Biden’s transition team? More Garcetti DOT murmurs. Villanueva in more trouble. COVID is very bad again and our leaders are not handling it well. And an interview with Councilmember-elect NITHYA RAMAN.
2020-11-161h 23Greater LANithya Raman on progressive values and change for LANithya Raman is the new City Council member representing LA’s District 4, which covers Griffith Park, Silver Lake, the Hollywood Hills and part of Koreatown. The urban planner from Silver Lake is replacing incumbent David Ryu, who held the seat for years. She talks to KCRW about getting involved with politics, addressing homelessness in LA, and how progressive values were reflected in the 2020 election.
2020-11-1126 minWhat's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninMeasure J, Gascon's the DA, Progressives Won the Day: Local and State Election ResultsWhat do state and local election results mean for Los Angeles? We have a discussion about how local progressive grassroots energy shook things up this week — with special guests Manuel Pastor, Eunisses Hernandez, and guest co-host Christen Hebrard.Plus: Mike’s thoughts on how a proposed City ordinance represents a failed approach to homelessness, how police unions lost big in the elections, and how he looks forward to an AOC-Ed Markey style partnership with Councilwoman-elect Nithya Raman.More info on our guests and some of the subjects we discussed:...
2020-11-0857 min
No Joke PodcastEpisode 242: WAITINGBilly, Adam and the rest of the country are waiting on the Presidential Election results. Recorded 48 hours after Election Day, votes are still being counted in key states. In this episode, they discuss the past two days, which rides Adam would be willing to wait for at an amusement park, how fast they used to speak in studio, Nithya Raman's historic win and the importance of Georgia's runoff election in January. Plus, music from Hamilton!Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the SeaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
2020-11-0549 min
Bike TalkBike Talk 102320- Nithya Raman11 days before her historic election to Los Angeles CD 4, Councilmember Elect Nithya Raman, LA's first "totally unbought elected official," shares her ideas.
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2020-11-0425 min
At Home with Linda & Drew ScottNithya RamanNithya Raman (Urban planner, community advocate, and mother running for LA City Council District 4) joins us to share her hopes and plans for the city of Los Angeles. She has garnered great support through her people-powered campaign and values-based platform and she talks to us about the importance of involving the public in the change making process. She talks about the intersection of homelessness and climate change, and more importantly, how we are equipped to turn these crises around. Some great resources that Nithya shared to help us stay in the loop of what’s g...
2020-11-0340 min
Bike TalkBike Talk 102320- Nithya 4 LA; Santa Monica's New Protected Lanes; Spokespeople06:28-Nithya Raman, incandescent candidate for LA's Council District 4, on homelessness, protected lanes, and the excitement of a local LA CD race people care about more than any in recent history. www.nithyaforthecity.com
25:34-Cynthia Rose, President of Santa Monica Spoke, talks about Santa Monica's amazing new protected bike lanes: https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2020/10/14/city-council-adopts-plan-to-bring-more-protected-bike-lanes-to-santa-monica?fbclid=IwAR1PJv-V6KqZ1U_ICHSOIpGbacPRKNogogrFTTZs8o4fz29_s02LlPZmw8o
With Colin Bogart, former LACBC Education Director, current Pasadena Complete Streets steering committee member and Day One Program Coordinator, and Ryan Mekenian, Director of The Spokespeople. https://vimeo.com/419346871
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2020-10-301h 38
DunktownPayman Benz + Movie Review: White Men Can't Jump (1992)Vote! Payman Benz (Robbie, Black Monday) joins Agata and Anastasia to watch the 1992 hit movie White Men Can't Jump. Payman shares his pandemic dating experience, his reluctance to direct in sweats, and his Clippers sadness. The gang chats Doc Rivers, LeBron reading Hunger Games, Giannis in Miami, the Real World, Save the Last Dance, Best Actor Marques Johnson, Jeopardy!, crushing on Rosie Perez, Dwayne Wayne, making out while driving, Lainey, and Sizzler. Will the gang implore you to vote? Gotta listen to find out!📺 Reference + SourcesWheat Thins spot with Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael (dir...
2020-10-281h 17
Back To School with Maz JobraniRunning for LA City Council and Solving the Homeless Crises with Nithya RamanThis week, we’re joined by candidate for LA city council Nithya Raman who talks to us about her progressive platform, the importance of getting involved in local politics, and how to compassionately address the homelessness crisis!
2020-10-2654 min
Alex Aiono: Let's Get Into ItAre You a Target for Voter Suppression? With Nithya Raman + Aaron ThompsonVoter suppression is more common and insidious than you think - and the fact is, you've likely experienced it in one form or another. But there are ways to keep yourself from falling for tricks online and combat long lines at the polls.In this episode of Let's Get Into It, we're joined by urban planner, former executive director of Time's Up Entertainment and LA City Council candidate Nithya Raman, as well as voting rights activist Aaron Thompson. Nithya shows us the massive differences we can make in our everyday lives by voting for in local elections...
2020-10-2058 min
Chapo Trap House464 - Live MAS (10/19/20)To start off, you know we gotta talk some Toob’. Then it’s on to the resounding victory of Evo Morales and Luis Arce’s MAS party in the do-over Bolivian election following last year’s coup. This dovetails nicely into a story about Trump blowing off the intelligence briefings for milkshakes, which brings us to wonder what horrors might return to the intelligence agencies under a slightly-more-competant Biden administration. Finally we take a look at California’s prop 22, regarding classifying gig-based workers as employees.
Let’s get one last big push for Nithya Raman for LA City Council: https://www.nithyafo...
2020-10-201h 05
The West Wing ThingDebate Camp w/Special Guests Leslie Lee III & Jack Allison from Struggle SessionIt's flashback time as the gang struggles with what to do with a right wing black guy who doesn't seem to actually exist. If you want to do something that matters, sign up and help Nithya Raman kick the Pelosi/Clinton - endorsed ass of David Ryu in LA CD 4. This is VERY important, folks! https://www.nithyaforthecity.com/signup
2020-10-191h 37LA PodcastPelosing My ReligionThe Council District Four race leaves the rails, never to return. Garcetti plays coy about the Cabinet job he definitely wants. The history of the deadly Exide facility in Vernon, and the deal the federal government approved this week. Metro wants to widen more freeways and tear down your house.Articles referenced in this episode:https://www.lamag.com/mag-features/nithya-raman-david-ryu-council-district-4/https://www.vox.com/21514180/biden-cabinet-secretary-of-state-defensehttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2020/10/13/bidens-cabinet-490580https://la.streetsblog.org/2020/10/17/metro-board-looks-to-rein-in-605-and-5-freeway-widening-home-demolitions/
2020-10-191h 01
Bundle BuddiesBundle Buddies - Episode 5 - Gunducky Industries, Spooky Ghosts Dot Com, Tiny Dangerous Dungeons w/ Ray GordonEP 5!
Our guest this week is the outstanding Ray Gordon (@RealJoshGroban on Twitter)
We have two causes this week -
1. North Central Animal Shelter - Where Ray found his dog, who just passed away. That specific shelter is closed at the moment due to the pandemic, but please consider donating either money HERE or buying something on their wishlist HERE.
2. The candidate for Los Angeles city council district 4, Nithya Raman. She's running a substantive issue based campaign focused on homelessness, social justice, and improving the City of Los Angeles for all i...
2020-10-131h 14LA PodcastLacey Les Bon Temps RoulerOne of the developers that bribed Jose Huizar signs a non-prosecution agreement. LA has to pay the accountant it's suing over the DWP billing fiasco. David Ryu goes negative against Nithya Raman. More endorsements for George Gascon. Playgrounds are open! And the hosts make ten predictions for what will win and what won't on November 3rd.
2020-10-121h 27
Fish CheeksEpisode 11- Nithya RamanNithya Raman is a mother, urban planner, and activist. She is passionate about solving homelessness, climate change, and racial injustice. She is running for city council of Los Angeles.
2020-10-0853 min
The BriefingNithya Raman: Running for City Council LA City Council candidate Nithya Raman joins The Briefing to discuss her agenda for housing, public safety, and a Green New Deal for Los Angeles. The Briefing can found on Facebook @AppealNews, Twitter: @theappeal, and on Youtube. Episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, rate us, or leave a review.
2020-10-0723 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverWhy Local Elections Really, Really Matter with Nithya RamanWhile the national election hogs the spotlight, the low-turnout, little-covered local election in your city or county can have just as big an impact on your life. Nithya Raman, candidate for Los Angeles City Council joins Adam this week to explain why the best way to make a difference is to focus on the candidates right in your own backyard.
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2020-09-301h 06LA PodcastSans SheriffCuts to Metro go through. Buses will remain too crowded. More beatings of protestors by LASD. A scuffle at an LAPD station. The LA Times reckons with its racist history. In its presence, it makes some endorsements. Councilmember Ryu goes on the offense against Nithya Raman. And EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, co-chair of Yes on Measure J, joins the show to talk about why this county ballot measure is so important.Articles referenced in this episode:https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-09-27/los-angeles-times-apology-racismhttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-09-22/david-ryu-endorsement
2020-09-281h 21
No Prisoners Podcast with Brad GarrettEp 7: Nithya Raman - Candidate For City Council District 4Brad welcomes Nithya Raman, former head of Times Up Hollywood and presently running for LA City Council, District 4. We talk about the unhoused population in Los Angeles, substance abuse in homeless encampments and how Nithya plans to get stuff done when elected.
Smart, passionate woman who understands the plight of large cities especially my hometown, Los Angeles.
Instagram: @nithyaforthecity | Twitter: @nithyavraman | Facebook: /NithyafortheCity | www.nithyaforthecity.com & www.SelahNHC.org
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2020-09-2847 min
Best Gabe EverLocal Politics with Nithya Raman, Confronting Grief and Examining Our ValuesThis week, Gaby and Allison help a listener who wants to speak more openly to her family about grief following her mother’s passing. They then speak to community advocate and city council candidate Nithya Raman about running for office as a woman of color, defunding the police and why it’s so important to care about local politics. And finally, a look at our values. Is it possible for them to align with our daily life? What are our values? (Mostly dogs.) (JK.)
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2020-09-231h 04
The Bitchuation RoomThink Local, Win Local with Nithya Raman & Mitra JouhariWhat does ending homelessness and a Green New Deal at the city level look like? Progressive candidate for Los Angeles City Council Nithya Raman has some ideas. She and comedian Mitra Jouhari join Francesca Fiorentini to talk about why local politics are surging in 2020, plus a look at last week's most ridiculous news from Pelosi's salon visit to the sunken Trump boat parade. And finally, what could possibly be left on your 2020 bingo card?Featuring:Nithya Raman (www.nithyaforthecity.com)Mitra Jouhari (Three Busy Debras, Search Party)Host: Francesca Fiorentini
2020-09-071h 08
The Bitchuation RoomThink Local, Win Local with Nithya Raman & Mitra JouhariWhat does ending homelessness and a Green New Deal at the city level look like? Progressive candidate for Los Angeles City Council Nithya Raman has some ideas. She and comedian Mitra Jouhari join Francesca Fiorentini to talk about why local politics are surging in 2020, plus a look at last week's most ridiculous news from Pelosi's salon visit to the sunken Trump boat parade. And finally, what could possibly be left on your 2020 bingo card?Featuring:Nithya Raman (www.nithyaforthecity.com)Mitra Jouhari (Three Busy Debras, Search Party)Host: Francesca Fiorentini See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-071h 08