Brigida D’Agostino is a Los Angeles-based TV and radio news anchor, host, reporter, and producer. She currently works as a news anchor for iHeartMedia’s LA talk news radio station KFI AM 640.

As a culture journalist, she produces and hosts The Social Shift, taking field notes on a civilization in transition. She explores how humans adapt to technological, biological, and social change—and how those changes reshape human behavior, institutions, and the rules we live by. Her reporting examines the forces transforming modern life, from artificial intelligence and reproductive technology to family structure, governance, and social norms. Most coverage focuses on events. She focuses on the systems shifting underneath them.

Before launching The Social Shift, Brigida hosted and produced The World According to Jesse with former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. The weekly political series ran from 2016 to 2022 and explored foreign policy, power, technology, and social change through a systems lens. The show grew out of Off the Grid, which she co-created with Ventura on Ora TV.

She also appeared regularly on America’s Lawyer, covering major legal battles involving corporate power, environmental issues, civil liberties, and government accountability.

Over the course of her reporting career, Brigida has covered presidential elections, the Covid-19 pandemic, the George Floyd protests, terrorism, environmental disasters, and international conflicts. Her investigations have examined everything from private military contractors and foreign policy to transparency loopholes and the relationship between industry, government, and local communities.

REELS & SELECTED EPISODES

Culture journalist Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler investigate the booming $14 billion commercial surrogacy industry amid the Pope's call for a global ban on the practice. From business dynamics to ethical dilemmas, we explore the laws, controversies, and personal stories behind for-profit surrogacy. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian, along with Chrissy Teigen and Anderson Cooper, have embraced surrogacy. But as the industry grows, so do the debates on morality and human rights. Watch now to understand the complex world of commercial surrogacy and its impact on families, individuals, and society.

LOS ANGELES LOCAL NEWS STORY & EPISODE

Culture journalist Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the sober curious movement and its impact on socializing. Join us at LA's first zero-proof cocktail bar, Stay, to uncover how abstaining from alcohol can improve social interactions. From caffeine-infused beverages to botanical extracts, discover the growing array of alcohol-free alternatives. Whether it's health concerns, genetic intolerance, or simply a desire for a clearer mind, many are embracing this social shift.

Culture journalist Brigida D’Agostino and Director Tyson Wheeler discuss Elon Musk's Neuralink milestone. The company surgically installed its first Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (brain chip) in a human subject, potentially granting disabled persons the ability to operate smart devices telepathically. But as we marvel at the possibilities, questions arise about the ethics of mental privacy and the need for a bill of neuro-rights.

Culture journalist Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift regarding parenthood in the United States as more adults embrace childfree life. Once subjected to societal stigma, the decision to forgo parenthood is celebrated today, especially as dual-income households without kids, commonly known as DINKs, emerge with the highest net worth among various family structures. Discover the motivations behind the increasing choice of 20 percent of American adults to abstain from having children and how this trend challenges established societal norms. Uncover the driving forces behind the rise of DINKs, encompassing concerns such as climate change, inflation, inadequate social programs, a lack of paid maternity leave, and the escalating costs of healthcare and childcare. While childless couples revel in luxurious and leisurely lives in their youth, this narrative undergoes a transformation as they age, exploring the potential financial challenges faced by older couples without children.

Brace yourself for a spicy investigation into an unexpected crisis affecting Gen-Z – a "hanky panky recession" linked to *corn addiction! Culture journalist Brigida D’Agostino peels back the layers of this unique phenomenon that's impacting real-life relationships and altering the menu for both men and women. In this eye-opening exploration, we dissect the connection between Gen-Z's reluctance to engage in real-life intimacy and their addiction to corn. What role does the corn industry play in influencing our bodies and minds? And how is it contributing to what's humorously coined as "corncob dysfunction" in young men?

Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the evolving landscape of age gap relationships in the wake of Anne Hathaway's latest film, "The Idea of You," and the shifting societal norms. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of intergenerational romances, from examining the rise of older women dating younger men to debating the ethics surrounding age disparities in relationships. We also consider the perspectives of different generations, including Gen Z's evolving attitudes towards intergenerational romance. Is age just a number, or do age gap relationships warrant greater scrutiny?

Culture journalist Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler discuss the burgeoning trend of tiny house ownership amid the escalating housing crisis. With home prices soaring to unprecedented heights, younger generations are turning to unconventional solutions, including purchasing prefabricated tiny homes on Amazon for under $40,000. Join us as we explore the implications of this trend, from the astronomical cost of traditional homeownership to the innovative approach of buying and flipping compact dwellings.

Get ready for a groundbreaking revelation in the fight against cancer! The FDA has given the green light for phase three clinical trials of a revolutionary Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine. Journalist Brigida D’Agostino unpacks the science behind this game-changing treatment. Traditional cancer treatments often come with harsh side effects, but this vaccine aims to revolutionize the approach. Learn how the Tumor Lysate Particle Only vaccine helps the body distinguish between good and bad cells, stimulating the immune system to target and eliminate harmful tumor cells. The best part? Each patient receives a personalized vaccine crafted from samples of their own tumor, promising a unique and effective treatment.

Culture journalist Brigida D’Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the social shift away from religion in the United States as 40 percent of Zoomers don't believe in God. How will the surge in atheism, agnosticism, and spirituality impact our societal norms and values? Brace yourself for mind-blowing statistics that shed light on the challenges atheists encounter, facing more hurdles in acceptance than any other ethnic, religious, or minority group. Will the stigma around atheism persist as the religiously unaffiliated population continues to grow?