NBC4’s Conan Nolan Covers a Spectrum of Hot Topics From Housing to Hollywood

NBC4’s political reporter Conan Nolan has taken viewers through a wide array of pressing issues in a series of NewsConference segments. Each episode features a different topic and a panel of experts or public officials.

Housing Legislation in California

Sen. Adam Schiff discusses his new housing bill aimed at removing obstacles to building affordable homes in California and speeding up the process.

President Trump’s Isolation

Sen. Adam Schiff explains what he and his Democratic colleagues believe about President Donald Trump’s apparent separation from Congress and even his supporters.

Netflix and Warner Brothers Merger

Congresswoman Laura Fri… talks about the $82 billion deal that would merge Netflix with Warner Brothers and its potential impact on the Southern California economy.

Community College Free Programs

Dr. Martha Garcia, President and CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, describes the surge of students returning to California’s community colleges and the free programs they offer.

Economic Outlook and Holiday Shopping

NBC4’s political reporter Conan Nolan interviews Stephen Cheung, Chief Economist at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, about how upcoming economic changes could affect the holiday shopping season.

California Governor Race

Conan Nolan speaks with Mike Murphy of the Center for the Political Future at USC about the growing field of candidates for California governor.

Supreme Court and Tariffs

Conan Nolan talks with Jessica Levison of Loyola Law School and Dan Schnur of USC, Berkeley, and Pepperdine about SCOTUS, tariffs, and the government shutdown.

Democratic Party Direction

Conan Nolan interviews Adam Jentleson, founder and president of the Searchlight Institute, who argues that Democrats need to move toward the center to avoid remaining a minority party.

Democratic Resurgence

Conan Nolan meets with Evan Roth Smith, founding partner of Slingshot Strategies, to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as symbols of Democratic revival.

GOP Rep. Kiley’s Next Move

Conan Nolan talks with Congressman Kevin Kiley (R‑Rocklin), who is pushing for Speaker Mike Johnson to reopen the House during the federal government shutdown.

New California Congressional Districts

Conan Nolan interviews Paul Mitchell, owner of Redistricting Partners, about the new California congressional boundaries drawn in the special election.

Proposition 50 Results

Conan Nolan discusses the landslide vote for Proposition 50, which would redraw California’s congressional map to add five more Democratic seats, and its national implications.

Austin Beutner’s Mayoral Ambitions

Former LAUSD superintendent and investment banker Austin Beutner shares why he wants to become Los Angeles mayor.

Public Opinion on Proposition 50

Jessica Millan Patterson, chair of the No on 50 campaign and former chair of the California Republican Party, explains why voters may reject the proposition.

Importance of Proposition 50

The special election over Proposition 50 could shift California’s congressional map and affect national politics, potentially giving Democrats a majority in the House.

Rick Caruso’s Political Future

Businessman Rick Caruso talks about his involvement in politics and community matters, and whether he will run for mayor or governor.

Rick Caruso’s Contributions

Conan Nolan interviews Caruso about federal immigration raids, President Trump, and solutions to homelessness.

Key Takeaways

• NBC4’s Conan Nolan has covered a broad range of issues, from housing policy to Hollywood mergers.
• Interviews include senators, congresspeople, economists, and community leaders.
• Topics reflect current political, economic, and social debates in California and nationally.

The series provides viewers with insights from a variety of perspectives on the most urgent topics of the day.