Episode
Race, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
28:12
Published: Wed Oct 19 2022
Description
This episode contains strong language.A leaked audio recording of Latino lawmakers in Los Angeles making racist comments has created a political firestorm and brought demands for resignations.But not only has the uproar forced the authorities to reckon with what officials say behind closed doors, it has also raised a sharp issue: Why is a city with so many Latino constituents represented by so few of them?Guest: Shawn Hubler, a California correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: The recording of the private conversation between three council members and a labor leader has already led to two resignations. Here’s what to know about the controversy.The disparaging remarks highlighted a history of racism within the Latino community.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
A recording of Latino lawmakers in LA was made public, sparking controversy and calls for resignation, as the lawmakers were caught discussing the redrawing of political district boundaries in a possibly discriminatory manner.
00:00 - 02:48 (02:48)
Summary
A recording of Latino lawmakers in LA was made public, sparking controversy and calls for resignation, as the lawmakers were caught discussing the redrawing of political district boundaries in a possibly discriminatory manner.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
The removal of economic drivers like airports and stadiums from Latino districts in California is causing concern about the potential impact on job creation and future elections.
02:48 - 05:54 (03:06)
Summary
The removal of economic drivers like airports and stadiums from Latino districts in California is causing concern about the potential impact on job creation and future elections. This could lead to high value institutions being mapped out of these districts, affecting the Latino community's representation and prosperity.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses a leaked secret recording that contains insulting and prejudiced remarks directed towards a colleague and various minority groups.
05:54 - 08:50 (02:55)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses a leaked secret recording that contains insulting and prejudiced remarks directed towards a colleague and various minority groups.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
The Los Angeles City Council meeting is disrupted and ends in chaos, causing a recess and a private meeting between two members in a back room.
08:50 - 14:34 (05:44)
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council meeting is disrupted and ends in chaos, causing a recess and a private meeting between two members in a back room.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
There are arguments for proportional representation on city councils, reflecting the demographic makeup of a city, while others argue that race is not the only factor that determines effective representation.
14:49 - 21:35 (06:46)
Summary
There are arguments for proportional representation on city councils, reflecting the demographic makeup of a city, while others argue that race is not the only factor that determines effective representation. Los Angeles currently has a diverse council, with black council members holding a disproportionate number of seats compared to the city's black population, while non-Hispanic white people are underrepresented.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
The resignation of the City Council President has set back the goal of empowering Latino voters in Los Angeles, explaining the urgency and anger of the lawmakers on the tapes, and impairing the work of the council.
21:35 - 26:29 (04:54)
Summary
The resignation of the City Council President has set back the goal of empowering Latino voters in Los Angeles, explaining the urgency and anger of the lawmakers on the tapes, and impairing the work of the council.
EpisodeRace, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
PodcastThe Daily
Biden urges Democrats to remember Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision overturned ahead of midterms.
President Joe Biden urged Democrats to remember how they felt in June when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade while speaking in Washington ahead of the midterms, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warns that Russia's recent bombing campaign has destroyed about a third of power stations in Ukraine causing widespread blackouts and darkening the future for the country's citizens.
26:30 - 28:02 (01:32)
Summary
President Joe Biden urged Democrats to remember how they felt in June when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade while speaking in Washington ahead of the midterms, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warns that Russia's recent bombing campaign has destroyed about a third of power stations in Ukraine causing widespread blackouts and darkening the future for the country's citizens.