Los Angeles Times
Mentioned in 22 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.
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Episode Mentions
Noticias de la mañana · Jul 20, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, lunes 20 de julio de 2026
“Mentioned as employer of Suzy Exposito, editor at Delos, the Latin culture wing of the publication.”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 12, 2026
Spencer Pratt isn't done with Los Angeles
“Cited as source reporting on Karen Bass allegedly doctoring fire department after-action report”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026
Pratt's Lead Over Raman Evaporates, Karmelo Anthony Defense Begins, Golden Tempo Wins: AM Update 6/8
“Analyzed late-count voting trends and demographic patterns in Los Angeles mayoral election”
Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci · May 14, 2026
The One Thing That Will Bring China Down - Simon Elegant
“Simon's father worked as a reporter for the LA Times based in Hong Kong”
Unspooled · Apr 30, 2026
Jerry Maguire
“A.B. Nicholson is Film Critic for the publication and wrote a book on Tom Cruise that influenced her Jerry Maguire analysis”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 24, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Dem ‘Fascism’ Claims, and California’s Newsom & the Nick Shirley Act
“Included in criticism of major media outlets failing to investigate California policy failures”
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”