Los Angeles Times
Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major Los Angeles-based news publication owned by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, discussed across podcasts in relation to editorial decisions, reduced local coverage, and concerns about independent journalism. The outlet has been mentioned for publishing coverage of regional events, including reporting on the Eaton Fire, while also being criticized for editorial positions and characterized as diminished in its role as an independent news institution.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
O'Connor & Company · Apr 7, 2026
Michigan Basketball, Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems, Eric Swalwell, Spencer Pratt
“Original source of Spencer Pratt residency eligibility challenge; noted as no longer located in LA”
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 1, 2026
shenanigans
“Source of example sentence used to illustrate the word 'shenanigans' in contemporary usage”
American Scandal · Mar 10, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4
“Newspaper that broke story about prosecutor Kesselman's ownership stake in Club El Gaucho, undermining his credibility”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover
“Patrick Soon-Shiong ownership; example of billionaire-controlled media capitulating to Trump”
The Adam and Dr. Drew Show · Feb 13, 2026
#2073 - Has California Hit Rock Bottom? Part 2
“Criticized for illogical editorial opposing armed teachers that inadvertently makes the pro-gun argument”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Nithya Raman is running for Karen Bass' Job
“Published bombshell report alleging Mayor Karen Bass altered the Palisades fire after-action report, triggering Raman's mayoral challenge”
The DSR Network · Feb 6, 2026
Need to Know: How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First Amendment
“Referenced as a 'domino' falling in the collapse of major institutional news organizations”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 6, 2026
“Attention Must Be Paid”
“Mentioned as no longer covering local sports; represents broader regional media retreat”
The DSR Network · Feb 5, 2026
Words Matter: Surveying the Devastation of the Past Week of Business as Usual Under Trump
“Identified as gone from media landscape; formerly pillar of good journalism in 1970s”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 5, 2026
Surveying the Devastation of the Past Week of Business as Usual Under Trump
“Described as 'gone' from landscape of major independent journalism institutions”
Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman · Jan 28, 2026
Sona Movsesian 7.0
“Published Sona's article about losing her home in the Eaton Fire, edited by journalist Matthew Kitchen”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 26, 2026
#4649 Mixed Emotions In Miami
“Newspaper where Bill Plashke wrote prediction that Rams would win Super Bowl, later proven wrong”
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Nov 26, 2025
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
“Ruth Reichl served as restaurant critic, reinventing the role of food criticism in mainstream journalism”
Fiasco · May 26, 2025
Iran Contra: Episode 8 - Pardon Me
“Exit poll found recent Iran-Contra news had not swayed many voters in 1992 election”
Fiasco · Apr 21, 2025
Iran Contra: Episode 4 - Diverted
“Journalist Doyle McManus covered the Contra war and co-authored book 'Landslide' about Reagan administration”
Fiasco · Apr 14, 2025
Iran Contra: Episode 3 - Contra Dance
“Covered the Contra war extensively; reporter Doyle McManus co-authored book 'Landslide' about the conflict”