MOST CORRUPT SERIES: KAREN BASS & THE DOWNFALL OF LOS ANGELES By FORGOTTEN HISTORY (4.13.25)

Is Karen Bass the most corrupt mayor in America? As homelessness skyrockets, city services crumble, and billions vanish into bureaucracy, LA’s leadership is facing hard questions. Mayor Bass, once hailed as a reformer, is now at the center of allegations involving mismanaged funds, pay-to-play schemes, and growing public distrust.

Critics point to a pattern of fiscal recklessness and insider deals—federal audits reveal questionable nonprofit payouts, while whistleblowers accuse city departments of operating under a veil of secrecy. From erased wildfire texts to alleged favors funneled through the Mayor’s Fund, the picture emerging from Los Angeles is one of systemic rot, with Karen Bass standing at the top.

Has LA’s first female mayor become the face of legalized corruption? In this episode, we follow the money, examine the paper trail, and explore how power, policy, and politics collide in one of America’s most misgoverned cities. Subscribe for more deep dives into political accountability and forgotten history.

Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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