Spencer Pratt Surging in LA Mayor Race, DNC Autopsy Report Fight, UFO Files Released: AM Update 5/11

May 11, 2026

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In this Mother's Day edition of AM Update, hosts Thatcher, Yates, and Yardley cover a range of developments: former reality TV star Spencer Pratt's rising odds in the Los Angeles mayoral race, Democratic National Committee infighting over a withheld 2024 election autopsy report, the Pentagon's release of declassified UFO files, and the repatriation of Americans from a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak.

Spencer Pratt's Surge in LA Mayoral Race

Spencer Pratt, known as the villain from MTV's The Hills, is gaining traction in the Los Angeles mayoral race after his home burned in the 2025 Palisades fire, which he blames on city officials' failures. His campaign targets homelessness, public safety, affordability, and city services, criticizing millions spent on homeless outreach and nonprofits. Pratt, a registered Republican, focuses on local issues, positioning himself against City Hall establishment without national partisan ties.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:32) **AM Update Hosts Intro & Story Tease**
2 (02:33) **Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral Campaign Surge**
3 (07:35) **DNC 2024 Election Autopsy Report Controversy**
4 (12:28) **Pentagon Declassifies UFO/UAP Files**
5 (14:42) **Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship**

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Show Notes

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is gaining new traction in prediction markets after last week’s debate, while accusing CBS News of selectively-editing an interview into a hit piece. Democrats are escalating pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin to release the party’s full 2024 election autopsy, as party insiders suggest the report could expose major fights over messaging, organizing, and campaign spending. The Pentagon releases the first batch of declassified UFO and UAP files, including decades-old records, videos, images, and what officials describe as one of the most compelling orb sightings reviewed by the government. 17 Americans who were aboard the MV Hondius during a deadly hantavirus outbreak are now off the ship, with US health officials preparing to assess their exposure risk and monitor them as they return home.

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