Race, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles

<p><i>This episode contains strong language.</i><br />A leaked audio recording of Latino lawmakers in Los Angeles making racist comments has created a political firestorm and brought demands for resignations.</p><p>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?</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/shawn-hubler?smid=pc-thedaily">Shawn Hubler</a>, a California correspondent for The New York Times.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>The recording of the private conversation between three council members and a labor leader has already led to two resignations.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/us/los-angeles-city-council-what-to-know.html"> Here’s what to know about the controversy</a>.</li><li>The disparaging remarks highlighted<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/14/us/latino-racism-oaxacan.html"> a history of racism</a> within the Latino community.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. </p>