One-on-One
One-On-One is a 10 minute public affairs show that examines the pressing issues
of our time and our region with the County leaders driving solutions.
David Carroll
Naibe Reynoso sits down with the Director of the Department of Youth Development, David Carroll.
Brandon T. Nichols
In this episode of One on One, meet the head of the LA County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest child welfare agency in the country. From preventing abuse to supporting the needs of young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, DCFS employs a dedicated workforce committed to building vibrant and healthy families.
Dr. Laura Trejo
In this episode of One-on-One, learn how the Department of Aging and Disabilities is preparing for a rapidly aging population with unique needs and providing essential services to seniors through a wide range of support programs. Advocate and aging expert Dr. Laura Trejo dispels myths about older adults and the disabled community and offers advice on how to prepare to age with independence and dignity.
Judge Songhai Armstead (RET.)
In this episode of One-on-One, learn about the transformative work of the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department leading a “Care First, Jails Last’ vision to prevent and divert low level offenders away from jails and contact with the justice system. Retired Judge Songhai Armstead leads from lived experience, driving L.A. County’s progressive course to be a model for the nation.
Dr. Jackie Contreras
In this episode of One-on-One, learn more about the transformative work of the Department of Public Social Services. From Cal Fresh and Cal Works to Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services, DPSS director Dr. Jackie Contreras explains growing demand for public services and how her department is meeting the needs of working families.
Rafael Carbajal
In this episode of One-on-One, learn more about the programs housed in Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. From preventing wage theft to assisting both landlords and tenants in a sky-high housing market, DCBA director Rafael Carbajal is committed to helping consumers and businesses thrive, leading from lived experience.
Robin Toma
In this episode of One-on-One, learn more about the work of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. From combatting hate crimes against immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities to transformative justice, executive director Robin Toma discusses how the Commission celebrates humanity and promotes tolerance.
Skye Patrick
In this episode of One-on-One, learn more about the myriad programs of the County library system. From laptop loans to drag queen story hours, director Skye Patrick discusses the County’s commitment to the right to read, her position on the culture wars, and the evolving and deepening role of libraries in our complex world.
Cheri Todoroff
In this episode of One-on-One, learn more about the work of the Homeless Initiative and the urgent mobilization to bring our homeless neighbors indoors. From clearing encampments to bolstering the supply of interim and permanent housing, director Cheri Todoroff explains how LA County became an epicenter of homelessness and the intensified, multi-faceted work happening under an emergency declaration.