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Raman dodges LAPD chief deadline as Bass ally blasts her in LA mayor…

The pledge targets LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, and a top ally of Mayor Karen Bass accused Raman of misleading voters; the date remains a mystery.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:08 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Photo: Nithya Raman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Nithya Raman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Nithya Raman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Nithya Raman dodges LAPD chief deadline as Karen Bass blasts rival’s flip-flops in fiery LA mayor debate”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:08 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Nithya Raman, Karen Bass.
BBN covered this story before: Raman and Bass clash in final Los Angeles mayoral debate (October 14).

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New York PostNithya Raman dodges LAPD chief deadline as Karen Bass blasts rival’s flip-flops in fiery LA mayor debate

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNithya Raman was pressed Tuesday night in the Los Angeles mayor's debate over her pledge to fire police chief Jim McDonnell, and she would not say when she would do it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Post reports that a top ally of Mayor Karen Bass accused her of misleading voters.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo she promised the drop and won't give the date. That's the worst thing a creator can do to a fanbase.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have heard that answer in eleven capitals, Kenji. A minister in one of them said soon, and he was gone by Friday.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEleven capitals. You're the most viral person I know, and you've never posted once.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI do not post. I attend. You, however, have visited Paris through a phone.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe lighting was incredible, and the Eiffel Tower buffered only twice.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMeanwhile, the chief has a deadline that exists, apparently, but has no date on it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA loading bar with no percentage.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd the whole city is staring at it.

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