Rent control. Many people feel rent is already, as they say, "too damn high" and now they'll have a chance to do something about it. Voters are being asked once again to decide on a statewide ballot measure that would make it easier for cities to enact rent control. It's Prop 33 and we're going to hear from both the YES and NO sides on this surpris…

She's giving kids equitable opportunities to learn and grow through the art of music and theatre! And, she's inspiring people of all ages to be great. Meet Debora Wondercheck of Arts and Learning Conservatory in Orange County! (Photo: Debora Wondercheck, conducting a live performance, courtesy of ALC.)https://www.artsandlearning.org…

There are now a mere four days separating us from election day in the United States. But even before we get to November 5th, over 64 MILLION Americans have already cast early ballots ... that's 40-percent of the TOTAL vote in 2020, putting 2024 on pace to be a record turnout year for voters.On today's Countdown: We'll take a final look at the polls…

We're now down to five days. Then, it's show time. But we're not just voting for president. There are statewide and local ballot measures too--not to mention judges. It can all look confusing and overwhelming but we're going to help you make the best choice on all those local measures that could have a bigger impact on your life than you might thin…

6 days left before election day and voters in LA County will decide on a measure that will probably have more direct impact on their lives than who wins the presidency. Measure G will transform how the county is governed. We heard a couple of weeks ago from one county supervisor who supports the measure. Now, we hear from another county supervisor …

One week away. That's it. Then, America will decide. And we'll have the answer to one of the big questions this election season--Is the country ready for a woman president? It's a question that maybe goes beyond a simple yes or no and it's a question we'll explore on today's show. We also look into how religion is playing a role in the election and…

On today's Countdown 2024 : Geraldo Rivera on why he's ditching Donald Trump for Kamala Harris. He also has a lot to say about Trump's rally in New York City over the weekend. And former Washington Post editor Marty Baron is not happy the paper is now refusing to endorse a candidate. We ask him what it means for the future of political journalism.…

11 days to go until polling places open up across the country. Already, an estimated 34 MILLION Americans have cast their ballots in early voting.On today's Countdown 2024 : Some think Jill Stein is a courageous and progressive ideologue who keeps fighting against long odds. Others, think she is a cynical opportunist who knowingly plays spoiler. Ei…

An even dozen days until election day ... thank you for counting down with us. 18-million Americans have already gone to the polls, with this election already in full swing.On today's Countdown 2024: how will a Trump or Harris administration effect your TAXES? We're talking with the commissioner of the IRS on the competing tax policies of the two c…

13 days away now until the election. You know how debates have closing arguments in which both sides make their final pitches? We're doing that here. We talk with Long Beach Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia who's the Harris-Walz campaign co-chair. We also talk with Republican strategist Brian Darling.…

We have officially hit the two-week mark for election day. In just 14 days, polling places across the country will be open for business to pick the next president of the United States.Thank you for counting down the days with us ... coming up on today's show: Not only are the Secretaries of State for Arizona and Nevada tasked with overseeing what m…

Only 15 days separates us from election day ... as early voting continues across the country. In swing state Pennsylvania alone, over 1-million people have already voted!Thanks for counting down with us on Countdown 2024 ... on today's show: We'll talk with the vice chair of the Federal Election Commission about what will easily be the most expensi…

Just 18 days to go until election day ... it's estimated that over 10-million Americans have already voted, so the 2024 election is already well underway.On this Friday edition of Countdown 2024: Margaret Brennan ... host of Face the Nation on CBS News and one of the best political reporters in the business ... helps us handicap the homestretch of …

A mere 19 days separates us from election day in America ... as early voting continues with significant early turnout across the country. Thank you for counting down with us!On today's Countdown 2024: For generations there were two groups of voters that Democrats could count on to be firmly in their camp: working class Americans without college deg…

She’s dedicated her life to protecting our oceans, and the animals and people who rely on it to live. Meet Valarie Van Cleave of Orange County, who’s spearheading efforts to preserve our planet’s largest resource!Photo: Valarie Van Cleave with Oceana's Sea Change Summer Party (courtesy of Valarie Van Cleave)…

Just 20 days to go until polls open across the country ... with early voting well underway in most states! Thanks so much for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Republicans are about to make their last stand to keep control of the House of Representatives right here in Southern California ... we'll talk with California's Republican Pa…

A mere 21 days to go until election day ... as we are rounding the bend and entering the campaign homestretch! Thanks for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: we're closely examining the wheels that turn the country's election process ... starting with the electoral college, which remains one of the most unusual parts of any democracy, …

There are just 22 days to go until the polls open across the country ... and in fact early voting is already well underway in much of the country! Thank you for counting down the days with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Is Donald Trump too old to be president? We're going to examine a very sensitive issue ... one that eventually chased Joe Biden out…

25 DAYS to go until the polls open across America and we all get to decide on the 47th president of the United States ... thanks for counting down along with us. Along with Mike Simpson, who's filling in for Charles Feldman.. I'm Margaret Carrero.On today's Countdown 2024: Is Congresswoman Katie Porter really ready to ride off into political retire…

26 DAYS to go before election day ... as the campaign finish line starts to come into view.On today's Countdown 2024: major reforms for LA County's government will be on the ballot next month ... but let's be honest: most voters probably don't know and don't even much care how LA county government works! That's why we have Supervisor Lindsey Horvat…

Meet Boxing Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, Aldair Perez! He reached out to an OC mother after hearing about how her son was getting bullied at school. It started with a free class to teach him some self-defense skills, but the teenager is now in regular training, gaining his power and confidence back!Photo: Aldair Perez and 14 year-old Th…

27 DAYS to go before election day ... thank you for counting them down with us! I'm Margaret Carrero... Sitting in for Charles Feldman today ... our Mike Simpson ... from LA's Morning News.On today's Countdown 2024: the chief of elections and polling operations for CBS News will take us behind the curtain on covering ... and forecasting ... one of …

28 days to go until election day ... just 28 days to make up your mind on those candidates and initiatives!On today's Countdown 2024 we're examining yet another conventional wisdom in politics that's been turned on its head in the Trump era: that labor unions always vote Democratic ... which is no longer the case. And at the end of today's show, we…

Just 29 days to go until polling places open across the country ... red alert people, we're within one month until election day! Thank you for counting down with us here at KNX.On today's show we're examining two very complicated issues that could both mean the difference in winning or losing for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: legal maneuvering ..…

A mere 32 days separates us from election day in America ... thank you for counting down with us!On today's show we're taking a look at two highly competitive races right here in Southern California: we'll be hearing from Santa Clarita Republican Congressman Mike Garcia, who's in a dogfight to keep his House seat. And LA County District Attorney Ge…

Just 33 days to go before election day, as the homestretch of this campaign rapidly approaches.On today's show we're taking closer looks at two of the biggest issues confronting Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the voters deciding between the two: crime and foreign policy.

From fashion to friendship - Melanie Lewis is a person you want on your side! Her positivity radiates in everything she does, especially in her work with The Pink Journey Foundation!

We're getting some fresh-off-the-presses new polling from EVERY key battleground state ... and we're going to discuss the tricky--and this year, tension-filled business of projecting winners and losers on election night. Then, we'll talk with a former U.S. State Department official about how a regional war in the Middle East might impact the electi…

Just 35 days to go until election day ... and if just the last 24 hours are any indication ... a whole lot can change in the world in 35 days!On today's Countdown 2024 we're going to preview tonight's vice presidential candidates debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance with a couple of seasoned political experts. And we'll continue our look at the mos…

We're keeping things local on today's Countdown 2024 ... talking with LA County District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, with just over a week to go before the KNX News DA's debate. And we're looking at one of the ultra competitive House races in Orange County that could determine which party controls Congress.…

We have a huge show for you today, featuring one of the most important Democrats in the country ... if Kamala Harris is going to beat Donald Trump in November. Josh Shapiro ... the governor of Pennsylvania and the man who could've been the Democratic vice presidential candidate ... joins us on Countdown 2024.…

Proposition 36, if approved by voters in November, would increase prison sentences for several property crimes, including organized retail thefts ... would create a new treatment-focused court process for some drug possession crimes ... and could lead to some drug dealers being charged with murder, under certain circumstances.Representing the "Yes …

Meet Arden Pala of Sports4Kids! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big impact with his non-profit, which provides free sports clinics for schools that can't afford sports programs! Photo: Arden Pala, courtesy of Sports4Kids Connect at http://www.sports4.org

On today's Countdown 2024 we're hitting opposite ends of the political spectrum, starting out with an up-and-coming member of the Democratic caucus, Congressman Robert Garcia from Long Beach ... and ending with former Trump advisor, David Urban.

42 days to go until election day ... as the clock rapidly ticks down to decision day!We're focusing on a pair of voter demographics on today's Countdown: LGBTQ voters, in our discussion with the president of Log Cabin Republicans ... and Latino voters, in our discussion with Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid.Guests on today's Countdown:-Charle…

On today's Countdown 2024--abortion. It's perhaps the most contentious and divisive issue in American politics. Passions flare when the topic comes up, arguments break out between friends and people hardly ever budge on the issue. We look into what its impact will be this presidential election.द्वारा Audacy

46 days to go until election day. On today's Countdown 2024--the youth vote. Many young people will be casting ballots for the first time. We talk to one young Democrat and one young Republican who are both excited to vote in a presidential election for the first time. We'll ask them though if others their age feel the same way. Martin Bertao is a …

47 days to go until election day . On today's Countdown 2024 we're turning to local politics: one week ago, we talked with embattled LA City Councilman Kevin de Leon. Today, we're talking with the woman looking to unseat him ... Ysabel Jurado. But first----a quick spin around the political world: We may be on the verge of a shakeup in the race for …

Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very passionate about STEM! Click the link above to hear Anne chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, about a special STEM Day program hosted by the Torrance Airport, for local high school studen…

On today's Countdown 2024 we're dissecting the economic plans of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ... and getting the latest polling snapshot from a couple of key swing states. But first, a quick lap around the political world: The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, the first rate cut since 2020 .That will…

49 days to go until election day ... If you're not keeping count, aren't you glad we are?!? On today's show: it's been called the MAGA blueprint for remaking the federal government ... and has become a lightening rod for debate and controversy on the campaign trail. It's Project 2025, and we're talking with the organization that created it. But fir…

50 days to go until election day ... and if those 50 days are anywhere near as drama filled as these last 50, then buckle up. Once again, former president Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt----that will be the focus of today's Countdown, where we'll examine the political implications with former Republican National Com…

53 days to go until election day ... 53 days for Margaret and yours truly to get you prepared for what might be the most consequential presidential election in our lifetime. On today's show we're talking with Anthony Scaramucci, the short-lived White House communications director for Donald Trump in his first term ... The Mooch was at the Harris-Tr…

Meet our incredibly talented KNX Heroes of the Week! 17 year-old Saara Dang and 16 year-old Rohan Soni have created a special space for kids dealing with chronic and mental illness. Inspired by Saara’s younger brother, who was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease, the Orange County high school students created a documentary film that highlights …

You're with Countdown 2024 ... where election day is 54 short--or depending how you view it, LONG days away. On today's show we're leaning into the old saying "all politics is local," with a full half hour discussion with embattled LA City Councilmember Kevin De Leon whose in a fight for his political life. But first let's take a spin around the po…

Welcome to Countdown 2024 ... where election day is just 55 days away and fast approaching. We've got a packed show for you today, with debate reaction coming up from the chair of the California Democratic Party and a Republican National Committee spokeswoman ... after that, we welcome California's senior U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. But first let's …

Welcome to Countdown 2024 ... there are now 56 days until the election. We have conservative political titans Bill Kristol and Stuart Stevens coming up on today's show ... where the focus will be all about debate night ... in what could prove to be one of the most pivotal nights of this presidential campaign. But first let's take a quick spin aroun…

57 days and counting. With 57 days till election day COUNTDOWN 2024 is aimed at giving you the info you'll need to make smart decisions on national, state and local elections. We start with today's top political stories -- today, there is a pair of new polls- and they both foreshadow a very tight election. Whether you're pulling for Kamala Harris o…

The sprint is on to November 5th: election day in America will likely produce one of the closest presidential contests we've ever seen in this country. Whether it's Kamala Harris or Donald Trump occupying the White House in 2025, the margins will be extremely thin and the need to stay informed and up-to-date will be vital. Don't let the torrential …

Jenna Grabow and her soon to be sister-in-law, Anna Lundmark, are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! After struggling to find a job post-graduation, Jenna teamed up with Anna to create their own company. It’s called “Beauty by Jenna” and one of their missions is to hire dozens of skilled and talented people w…