About this episode

In this episode, D. Oliver discusses recent political events and controversies in the United States, focusing on California and Los Angeles.

Episode 176: Politricks feeling swampy? let's dive in to the recent political theater - tune in for real talk in real time as we discuss recent political happenings in the United States, state of California and in Los Angeles. Controversy with the reflecting pool - looks like a swamp now America 250 Spent 60million on MMA fight on White House lawn Ballroom Vanity projects Democratic Socialists on the rise CA Gov Newsom’s wife appears to be a target of the feds now June Primary Election results November mid-term elections Local Karen Bass vs Nithya Raman Iran War - straight of hermus, gas prices reduced but not significant Affordable Housing bill denied by Trump because he wants Congress to pass Save Act

People in this episode

Host: D. Oliver

Topics covered

• politics
• California
• elections
• affordable housing
• gas prices
• political controversy

Keywords

• political theater
• California politics
• MMA fight
• Karen Bass
• Nithya Raman
• gas prices
• Trump
• Democratic Socialists

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democratic Socialists

Products: Affordable Housing bill

Places: California, Los Angeles, Iran, Hermus

More episodes of OHH: Oliver Happy Hour

• OHH: Episode 177 - New Music · June 29, 2026 · 48 min
• OHH: Episode 175 - What's Poppin! · June 28, 2026 · 54 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the OHH: Oliver Happy Hour podcast page.