Karen Bass
Mentioned in 43 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Los Angeles Mayor facing significant criticism over her response to the 2025 Palisades fires, including allegations of being absent in Ghana during the crisis and directing modifications to the fire after-action report. She is also confronting multiple political challenges including a reelection campaign against socialist city council candidate Nithya Ramen, declining approval ratings (reported between 30-46%), and controversies surrounding homelessness policy, municipal services, and financial practices involving behested payments to nonprofits.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Lawless Planet · Apr 13, 2026
Who's to Blame for L.A.'s ‘Zombie Fire’?
“LA Mayor named in lawsuits and subject of accountability demands from residents”
Good Guys · Apr 13, 2026
Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR
“Current LA mayor criticized for negligence during Palisades fires and failure to resign; polling at 19% approval”
Film Threat · Apr 8, 2026
Hollywood on the Rocks: American History X Screenwriter David McKenna
“Current LA mayor criticized for ineffective leadership and failure to address homelessness and film industry decline”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 7, 2026
Michigan Basketball, Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems, Eric Swalwell, Spencer Pratt
“Current LA mayor facing challenge from Spencer Pratt; criticized for negligence in fire recovery and reconstruction”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 1, 2026
Exposing the Internet's Deception, Renée DiResta on the Dangers of Believing False Information, an Iran Update & Spain Bans U.S. Warplanes in Rebuke to Trump
“Criticized for management of LA County amid population exodus and urban decline”
Lovett or Leave It · Mar 28, 2026
Airport Security on ICE
“Responded to LA Metro K-Line expansion vote, initially receptive to community concerns about tunnel routing”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 25, 2026
Bill O’Reilly on Trump’s Next Move & Why America Is at a Turning Point
“Criticized for absence during fires and continued support despite homelessness and crime crises”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 23, 2026
Brian Austin Green on Surviving Hollywood as a Teen + The Housing Economy Struggle
“Appointed fire commissioners and signed proclamation renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 20, 2026
3/20/26 Slipping and Falling into my Ex 🦏 | Brown Bag Mornings
“Announced support for renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day; spoke with Chavez family about change.”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 20, 2026
03/20/26 – HIGHLIGHTS of Brown Bag Mornings: Latto Pregnancy Rumors 🤰 & Bieber vs Usher Drama 😳
“Announced support for renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day; spoke with Chavez family”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 18, 2026
Chris Hansen Says We Need the Death Penalty
“LA mayor criticized for blaming heat on climate change rather than addressing permitting and infrastructure”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 3, 2026
Why the Government Lied about COVID w/ Gavin de Becker
“Los Angeles mayor; 46% approval rating in prediction markets; criticized for fire management response”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 4 of NMN, Rich McHugh + The Chris Cross Hand-Off
“LA Mayor facing backlash for allegedly directing watering down of Palisades fire after-action report per LA Times reporting”
Macroaggressions · Feb 27, 2026
Flashback Friday | #412: The Voice Of Treason
“LA Mayor criticized as incompetent diversity hire failing in leadership role”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 26, 2026
Chucky Schumer Is Proud To be America LAST!? - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 244)
“LA Mayor sued by former Fire Chief Christian Crowley over Palisades Fire mishandling and budget cuts”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 26, 2026
Jon Taffer on Running The Troubadour and How Less Drinking Affects Restaurants
“Los Angeles Mayor; criticized for handling of Palisades fire and shifting blame to fire department”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 23, 2026
The “Shining Stars” of the Democrat Party - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 241)
“Los Angeles Mayor booed by constituents at Chinese New Year event for poor municipal services”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 23, 2026
Republican Steve Hilton on His Rapid Rise in California Governor Race
“Los Angeles Mayor; mentioned as process-focused politician lacking practical governance solutions”
Pod Save America · Feb 22, 2026
1124: Trump Loses At Supreme Court, Handles It Well
“Los Angeles mayor who opposed state housing legislation SB79”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 17, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-17 Tuesday
“Los Angeles Mayor calling for Casey Wasserman to step down from 2028 Olympics role over Epstein ties”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 13, 2026
Minnesota AG Crashes & Burns in Senate Testimony Covering up Fraud plus Dems Cause Largest Sewage Spill in History
“Mayor of Los Angeles criticized for being in Africa during wildfires and focusing on DEI instead of fire response”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 12, 2026
Can the City of LA be sued over the Palisades Fire?
“Los Angeles Mayor facing re-election; allegedly watered down fire after-action report and was absent during crisis in Ghana”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 12, 2026
Gavin Newsom gets mocked by The Daily Show
“Los Angeles Mayor referenced regarding World Cup hosting and city conditions”
The Steve Hilton Show · Feb 12, 2026
Chad Bianco Is SABOTAGING the Governor’s Race!
“LA Mayor facing controversy over allegedly directing softening of Palisades fire after-action report”
I've Had It · Feb 12, 2026
Fifty Shades of Fascism
“LA Mayor under federal audit for mismanagement of homeless funding and nonprofit oversight”
The Five · Feb 12, 2026
Frantic New Search For Nancy Guthrie
“Los Angeles mayor facing challenge from socialist city council member Nithya Ramen in mayoral race”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 11, 2026
Katie Porter says its a lack of housing, not addiction or mental illness that leads to homelessness
“Los Angeles politician referenced as promoting similar homelessness prevention narrative to Katie Porter”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 10, 2026
Alex Villanueva is running again for LA County Sheriff
“Current LA Mayor criticized for ineffectiveness and ideological alignment with socialist policies; losing support to more extreme candidates”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 10, 2026
Will the donor class get behind Kamala Harris Again?
“Los Angeles mayor facing reelection challenge from socialist city council candidate”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 10, 2026
LA County wants another sales tax hike
“LA Mayor facing primary challenge from Raman; approval ratings at 30% according to polling mentioned”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Has Nithya Raman thought this mayoral run through?
“LA Mayor facing reelection challenge from Raman; criticized for fire response report and homelessness program costs”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Nithya Raman is running for Karen Bass' Job
“Incumbent mayor facing re-election challenge from former ally Raman; accused of altering fire after-action report”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Live at Gladstones in Long Beach with Steve Hilton and Shawn Steel
“LA Mayor criticized for Pacific Palisades fire response and doctored after-action reports”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 9, 2026
Live at Gladstones in Long Beach with Mike Netter
“Criticized for doctoring fire after-action report and slow Palisades fire victim rebuilding response”
The John Phillips Show · Feb 5, 2026
Ann Coulter on the situation in Minnesota
“Subject of criticism for fire department report manipulation, sanctuary city policies, and homelessness spending”
The Steve Hilton Show · Feb 4, 2026
Exposing “Moderate” Democrat Matt Mahan
“LA Mayor using behested payments to direct corporate donations to nonprofits she controls”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 2, 2026
Trump's Warning After Weekend of Anti-ICE Riots, Landmark "Trans" Malpractice Verdict: AM Update 2/2
“Los Angeles Mayor who winked at Don Lemon during his courthouse appearance”
The Steve Hilton Show · Jan 28, 2026
Anti-ICE Democrats Are Getting People Killed!
“Los Angeles Mayor; referenced regarding city-level government inefficiency and homelessness policy failures”
The Hidden Third · Jan 28, 2026
Journalist Jacob Soboroff on Family Separation, ICE Raids, and the LA Fires | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
“LA mayor; was out of town in Ghana during fires; subject of accountability questions”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 13, 2026
Susan Glasser and Jacob Soboroff: A Dangerous Lame Duck
“LA Mayor targeted by Trump/Musk misinformation during wildfire crisis”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 13, 2026
Adam Carolla on California's Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli · Dec 6, 2025
#948: Defeating Death With Dr. Joseph P. Farrell
“Los Angeles mayor criticized for failed leadership during Palisades fires and misleading public statements”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 7, 2025
What Resistance Means to Governor J. B. Pritzker
“Los Angeles mayor mentioned as less vocal in resistance compared to Pritzker's approach to federal operations”