Inside the Issues

Conversations with the shapers of thought and policy. Hosted by @amritsingh at 7PM & 10PM on @SpecNews1Socal.

[Amrit Singh @amritsingh]

Thankful to all who joined our Primary Election Night coverage! Hours of live TV with some of the sharpest minds in California politics: @markzbarabak @Noah__Goldberg @Erika_D_Smith @newton_jim @christiangrose @anitachabria @danschnur Mo’Kelly @cbellantoni @jillrep Alicia Ramirez

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Primary Election coverage live all night until 11P on @SpecNews1SoCal!

[Amrit Singh @amritsingh]

Primary Election Day is here! I'll be live on Spectrum all day until 11P talking to smart people about all the races - like this here chat about the governor's race with @politico senior reporter @JeremyBWhite. Let the good times roll - and GO VOTE! @SpecNews1SoCal

[Amrit Singh @amritsingh]

Primary Election Day is here! I'll be live on Spectrum all day until 11P talking to smart people about all the races - like this here chat about the governor's race with @politico senior reporter @JeremyBWhite. Let the good times roll - and GO VOTE! @SpecNews1SoCal

[Daniel Miller @DanielNMiller]

Had a great time discussing all the World Cup drama with @amritsingh on @IssuesOn1. Fun fact: that map behind me is the oldest known example of Chapin's Ornamental Map of the United States (1838)... https://t.co/RKDUkcMUZJ

[Amrit Singh @amritsingh]

Shouts to @PeterSGreenberg - Travel Detective - for joining me to break down this crazy moment in travel!

[Christian Grose @christiangrose]

Thanks @amritsingh for having me on @SpecNews1SoCal to discuss the debate brouhaha. As you said, the 2026 California Governor's election is getting weird. https://t.co/24nerLIHo9

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The man behind the methodology for the scrapped California gubernatorial debate joined me in studio the day after it all blew up. A memorable and revealing talk with USC professor and data expert (and now debate-headline maker) @christiangrose

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Good talk with @TomSteyer

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After the USC gubernatorial debate fell apart, @TomSteyer joined me in studio. We discussed debate dynamics, allegations of USC culpability, and whether the Top 2 primary is presenting a healthy democratic process or Democrat dysfunction. Thanks to Tom for coming in on a wild day

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The documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” took home an Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards.
Earlier this month, "Inside the Issues" host @amritsingh spoke with the film’s co-director about its look at Russia’s propaganda machine and the spread of pro-war messaging in schools.

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A California senator is pushing a plan to lower gas prices by $1 a gallon.

State Sen. Strickland told "Inside the Issues" host @AmritSingh his proposal would temporarily suspend the state gas tax for a year, as lawmakers work on solutions for affordability.

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AI could streamline processes and create new opportunities, but also raises concerns about how it could affect workers.

“Inside the Issues” host @AmritSingh spoke with Stephen Cheung, CEO of the LA County Economic Development Corporation, about how AI could impact jobs.

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Billions are expected to be spent ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.

But who benefits?

“Inside the Issues” host @AmritSingh spoke with Stephen Cheung, a local economic leader, about how to ensure small businesses in LA get a share.

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LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger says she does not support extending rent relief for wildfire survivors, arguing it could impact small landlords and housing supply.
She spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.

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A canceled gubernatorial governor’s debate at USC is drawing criticism.
Tom Steyer says the university made “grievous errors” in how it selected participating candidates and excluded candidates of color.

He spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.

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Calls to cut funding to USC are adding to the fallout from its canceled debate.

Tom Steyer pushed back, calling the move a “big mistake” and warning against political efforts that target federal funding to universities. He spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.

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After USC canceled its gubernatorial debate, questions are growing about how candidates were chosen.

USC political professor says he created a formula ranking candidates based on polling and fundraising, not politics.

He spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.

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RT @amritsingh: After the USC gubernatorial debate fell apart, @TomSteyer joined me in studio. We discussed debate dynamics, allegations of…

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She describes herself as a younger progressive person running for mayor, so LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman tells “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh she understands the comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She also discusses the kind of mayor she wants to be.

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From cutting civilian positions at LAPD to not having mental health crisis workers, LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman details to “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh how the last LAPD contract will impact public safety for residents.

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LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who is challenging her longtime ally in the next mayoral race, discusses the LAPD changes that will impact constituents. She tells “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh there is a need to balance the hiring of officers.