LOS ANGELES, CA – September 16, 2024 – As millions of voters across Los Angeles County decide how to cast their ballots in the pivotal race for district attorney, Audacy’s KNX News 97.1 FM and the Los Angeles Times will present a live debate between incumbent George Gascón and challenger Nathan Hochman on October 8 at 5:00 p.m. PT. 

With criminal justice top of mind for voters across Southern California, the KNX News/L.A. Times debate will dig into the key issues impacting safety, equity and quality of life for the residents of America’s most populous county ahead of the November 5 election. 

The one-hour, commercial-free debate will air on KNX News (97.1 FM & 1070 AM) with live video available on the digital and social platforms of KNX News and the Los Angeles Times, including latimes.com, KNXNews.com, the L.A. Times app and the Los Angeles Times YouTube channel. 

KNX News anchor Mike Simpson and chief correspondent Charles Feldman will moderate the debate. Panelists will include L.A. Times reporters James Queally and Brittny Mejia and KNX News reporter Emily Valdez. 

Media interested in attending should contact Alex Silverman at [email protected] for details and logistics.