Karen Bass
Mentioned in 121 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Currently serving as Mayor of Los Angeles, this politician has been frequently discussed across podcasts regarding controversies including her absence during the 2025 Palisades fires (when she was in Ghana), allegations of directing the softening of fire after-action reports, and criticism over municipal services including homelessness policy and fire department budget cuts. She has also faced scrutiny for using behested payments to direct corporate donations and is confronting re-election challenges amid low approval ratings and opposition from more progressive candidates.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Energy Gang · Jul 14, 2026
Can the LA Olympics in 2028 be a catalyst for clean energy? How the games could remake transport, power and clean air in the car capital of America
“Mayor committed to making 2028 Olympics a transit-first games with difficult parking at venues”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 29, 2026
Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028
“Referenced in the LA election controversy where late mail-in ballots shifted results toward Raman.”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 16, 2026
Trump Loses the Iran War, Weakens America — as Newsom and Vance Make 2028 Moves
“Facing DOJ investigation and family-based political attacks related to Palisades fires response”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 16, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Businesses Keep Leaving California, Passing of Gordon Wood, and Updates on Iran
“Los Angeles mayor facing election fraud allegations related to mail ballot scheme discussed by Spencer Pratt”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 12, 2026
How Democrats Steal Elections In 4 Mins
“Democratic incumbent in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election described as former communist”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 12, 2026
Cal Thomas on the California Election Results
“Incumbent mayor in LA mayoral race, characterized as moderate despite socialist opponent”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 12, 2026
The Feds Pull Funding from LAHSA
“Appointed Callum to LAHSA leadership at $460K salary; issued statement expressing concerns about funding suspension”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 12, 2026
Jon Favreau: Why Aren't More People Talking about Nipple-Gate?
“Incumbent LA mayor who defeated Spencer Pratt in mayoral race”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 12, 2026
Spencer Pratt isn't done with Los Angeles
“Current LA mayor and mayoral candidate; subject of allegations regarding fire response and degree program”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jun 12, 2026
Rational Security: The “Forbidden Fruit” Edition
“Incumbent mayor who received plurality of votes in open primary; subject of fraud allegations by Trump administration”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 11, 2026
Chuck Devore on The LA Election Results
“Discussed as moderate candidate in LA mayoral race with union support”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 11, 2026
UK's Righteous Anger, Karmelo Anthony's Parents' Lies, and Cheating in LA Mayor Race, with Laurence Fox and Mike Solana | Ep. 1337
“LA Mayor criticized for fire response and policies; Nithya Raman won mayoral race amid ballot harvesting allegations”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 11, 2026
Ep. 1992 - "Chimping Out" Girl Goes Viral Amid Karmelo Anthony Protests
“Democratic candidate who benefited from ballot harvesting and voter fraud in LA mayoral election”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 10, 2026
Ep. 1991 - Unhinged REACTIONS: Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty Of Murdering Austin Metcalf
“Incumbent communist mayor of LA advancing to runoff against Nitya Rahman”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
California’s Blue Coup: The 329th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Candidate in LA mayoral primary whose vote totals remained static while opponent's changed during extended counting”
Sekulow · Jun 9, 2026
BREAKING: Vance Refers Walz for Criminal Prosecution
“Incumbent mayor whose vote percentages remained static while other candidates' shares shifted in late counts”
Pod Save America · Jun 9, 2026
TRUMP CURSES KNICKS
“Incumbent facing Nithya Raman in November runoff after poor handling of fires and homelessness issues”
Up First from NPR · Jun 9, 2026
Israel And Iran Pull Back, Primaries In Four States, Trump's Election Fraud Claims
“Incumbent Los Angeles mayor advancing to general election runoff”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 8, 2026
Trump's “Little Excursion" in Iran Becomes a 100-Day Disaster
“Incumbent LA mayor facing Nitya Raman in general election after Spencer Pratt finished third”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein
“Incumbent facing real danger of losing to more formidable challenger; no motive to rig election against Pratt”
Sekulow · Jun 8, 2026
SHOCKING: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush
“Beneficiary of mail-in ballot surge in mayoral election; example cited of suspicious vote-counting patterns”
The Michael Knowles Show · Jun 8, 2026
Ep. 1989 - Spencer Pratt Loses LA Mayoral Bid After Shady Ballot Dump
“Won reelection with 34.7% of vote; described as communist by host for past organizational affiliations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 8, 2026
Pratt's Lead Over Raman Evaporates, Karmelo Anthony Defense Begins, Golden Tempo Wins: AM Update 6/8
“Incumbent Los Angeles mayor leading election night but failing to clinch 50% needed to avoid runoff”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 4, 2026
The Missing Congressman
“Current LA mayor who won re-election despite challenges from Spencer Pratt and city council candidate”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jun 3, 2026
Why the West is on Fire: The 328th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Incumbent mayor criticized for incompetent response to 2025 fires; leading primary with 34.8% of vote”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 3, 2026
6/3/26: Iran Bombs Kuwait, Hezbollah Hits IDF In Lebanon, Elections In California
“Leading Los Angeles mayoral race with 34.8% of vote; race still competitive with late ballot drops pending”
The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 3, 2026
Earthquake in California? (Ep. 2528)
“Underperformed in primary with less than 51% despite incumbent advantage in blue city”
The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 2, 2026
The Craziest Court Decision Yet (Ep. 2527)
“Criticized for being in Africa during LA wildfires and for practicing empathy without ownership on homelessness/crime”
Pod Save America · Jun 2, 2026
Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame
“Los Angeles incumbent mayor facing primary challenge; declined pre-primary interview with hosts”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 2, 2026
ICE Threats, Elite Leftist Radicals, NFL Wokery, and California’s “Stop Nick Shirley” Bill | VDH
“LA mayor criticized for focusing on dental care for meth users while homelessness crisis worsens”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 1, 2026
Trump’s Dumb Midterms Strategy and Platner’s Sexting Scandal
“Incumbent facing challenge from Spencer Pratt, criticized for perceived incompetence on homelessness”
The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 1, 2026
"It Was Literally Made Up" (Ep. 2526)
“Los Angeles mayor unable to address chaos and crime, contrasted with Spencer Pratt's anti-chaos message”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 30, 2026
California Politics, Greek Mythology, and The Future of the West
“Los Angeles mayor criticized for governance failures and trip to Uganda during crises”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 28, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: The Modern Left Wants Control More Than Accountability
“Criticized for failure to address homelessness, maintain water infrastructure, and manage fires”
DarkHorse Podcast · May 27, 2026
Spencer Pratt in the Era of Degenerate Intellectual Communism: The 327th Evolutionary Lens
“Incumbent LA mayor criticized for being out of country during Palisades fire and blamed fire chief for response failures”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 26, 2026
What to know about the California governor’s race
“Incumbent LA mayor with low approval ratings running for reelection, touting homelessness decline as key achievement”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 23, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson on What Holds Nations Together This Memorial Day
“Criticized for governance failures and lack of accountability on homelessness and crime”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 22, 2026
A Horrifying Incident (Ep. 2521)
“Proposed exploring non-citizen voting in local elections while downplaying illegal immigration concerns”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
Colbert's PAINFUL Goodbye, Lemon's Whining About White Men, and Trump's Hilarious Rant, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1322
“Current LA mayor leading in polls despite poor performance; Spencer Pratt's main opponent”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 21, 2026
Is Jeff Bezos Gearing Up for a Presidential Run?! | 5/21/26
“Current LA mayor criticized for failing to meet 2026 homelessness goal; defended on 60 Minutes with incremental progress claims”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 21, 2026
The Aftermath (Ep. 2520)
“Used as example of poor political instincts and lack of results on homelessness despite campaign promises”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 19, 2026
Critical Evidence Against Luigi Mangione Was Just THROWN OUT?! | 5/19/26
“Current LA mayor facing criticism for homelessness policy failures and absence during fires”
Pivot · May 19, 2026
Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. Apple
“Current LA mayor facing challenge from Spencer Pratt; criticized for wildfire response and homelessness”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“Facing reelection challenge from Spencer Pratt; criticized for homelessness policy outcomes”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
“Criticized for fire department budget cuts and DEI hiring in critical infrastructure roles”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 18, 2026
BS Report on Cuba and Drones, and Why Spencer Pratt Can Win, with Mark Halperin, Ryan Grim, and Curt Mills, Plus Why TDS is REAL, with Jonathan Alpert | Ep. 1319
“Criticized for governance failures during fires and homelessness crisis that Spencer Pratt is challenging”
Digital Social Hour · May 16, 2026
Only Jayus: How I Became The Most Hated TikTok Creator | DSH #1967
“Only Jayus voted for her but expressed disappointment with her response to recent LA fires”
The Tim Dillon Show · May 16, 2026
496 - USA vs. China, Spencer Pratt, & A Heist
“Current LA mayor criticized by Tim Dillon for poor governance”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 16, 2026
Ep 1348 | No Pay for Politicians During Shutdowns, Republicans to Gain Seats After Redistricting, and Advice to Go Debt-Free | Ron Simmons
“Current mayor facing reelection challenge from Republican actor Spencer Pratt”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 15, 2026
Trump’s Taiwan Talks, Pratt's LA Mayor Momentum, Matthew Perry Counselor Sentencing: AM Update 5/15
“Current LA Mayor leading mayoral race with 30% support in latest Emerson College poll.”