Best The Jazz Section Podcasts (2024)

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Governor Newsom takes aim at high gas prices, candidate Ysabel Jurado has high hopes for CD14 race, Alhambra's newest library vending machine— The A.M. Edition 6:14

21m ago6:14

6:14

Governor Newsom signed a law yesterday aimed at lowering gas prices, calling out big oil companies for lying to consumers. A progressive city council candidate has high hopes for this November. A vending machine that feeds your imagination. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…

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Gov. Newsom signs a law aimed at lowering gas prices; Santa Ana may give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections; How did LA's housing crisis get so bad?— The P.M. Edition 7:13

14m ago7:13

7:13

A new state law championed by the governor will force oil refineries to stockpile gasoline. A Santa Ana ballot measure would make it the first California city to allow non-citizens to vote. LAist has a new newsletter called Building Your Block. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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Man arrested with guns near Trump rally in Coachella Valley, Santa Ana voters to decide if non-US citizens can vote, new comet in the skies— The A.M. Edition 6:39

38m ago6:39

6:39

A man with guns and a fake ID was arrested near a Coachella Valley Trump rally this weekend. Santa Ana could be the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote in municipal elections. New comet in town. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…

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National politicians campaign in SoCal; Dodgers face off against Mets for NCLS; We try the Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce — The Sunday Edition 9:53

11m ago9:53

9:53

Leaders of both parties are campaigning this weekend in pivotal congressional races that could determine whether the Democrats will win back the house. The Dodgers prepare to face off against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series in L.A. tonight. And, want to try a Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce? We take you t…

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S1E47: Tan See Leng: How tough talks resulted in job seeker support 30:55

20h ago30:55

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The SkillsFuture JobSeeker Support aims to help the retrenched tide over financially, while between jobs, after tough talks with unions, employers and the Government. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. As the global economy changes more rapidly and unpredictably, workers m…

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Anaheim moves to criminalize sleeping on public sidewalks; Measuring DA George Gascón against his election opponents; An 80,000 year comet hits the skies — The Saturday Edition 10:23

3m ago10:23

10:23

Orange County’s largest city voted this week to make it a crime to sleep in public. The election is less than a month away, will Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón win favor with voters in LA? Frank Stoltze reports. Those living by the Pacific Ocean have prime real estate to see a comet tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donat…

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Caltrans homes up for sale; CA affordable housing program ends without helping tenants; Cheap Fast Eats in West Hollywood — The P.M. Edition 7:20

20m ago7:20

7:20

South Pasadena homes previously held by Caltrans for a freeway extension are now for sale. State lawmakers scrap affordable housing program before tenants can get help. LAist’s Cheap Fast Eats heads to West Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist…

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Water is safe again in Long Beach, OC cities crack down on anti-camping, where to find cheap, fast eats in WeHo — The A.M. Edition 7:24

23m ago7:24

7:24

Long Beach residents can drink and use their tap water again. Two Orange County cities are limiting where unhoused people can live. For this Food Friday, LAist's Gab Chabrán takes us through the latest edition of cheap, fast eats in West Hollywood. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…

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Long Beach residents told to boil water after line breaks; Why less TV & film production is happening in LA; Tracking SoCal air pollution & climate impacts— The P.M. Edition 7:01

14m ago7:01

7:01

Parts of Long Beach are under a boil-only notice for their tap water. Less film and TV production is taking place in L.A. We look at one reason why. A new online dashboard aims to offer detailed environmental maps of Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…

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LA film and TV production is down, landlords sued for denying Section 8 vouchers, Disney ticket sales are up— The A.M. Edition 6:30

2d ago6:30

6:30

Fewer shows and movies are being filmed around Los Angeles -- that's according to a new study from Film L.A. Some landlords are getting sued for discriminating against people with section 8 vouchers. You want to go to the house of mouse anytime soon -- how much is it worth it to you? Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …

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Error in Huntington Beach election guide; Metro bus to get cameras; Unusual foggy conditions — The P.M. Edition 7:11

17m ago7:11

7:11

LAist discovers a glitch in Huntington Beach's official election guides for a controversial ballot measure. Cameras are getting added to Metro buses to crack down on cars blocking the bus lane. Why it's been so foggy lately. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:…

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LAPD officer faces criminal charges, Sin City kisses goodbye to Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Dodgers hanging by a thread— The A.M. Edition 6:56

5d ago6:56

6:56

L.A. District Attorney George Gascon announces criminal charges against an L.A. police officer. Sin City - Las Vegas - blows a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Hang tight Dodger fans -- it ain't over til it's over. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: ht…

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CA sues TikTok over alleged harm to kids; Port of LA pollution at lowest level; Pet ofrendas at the L.A. Zoo — The P.M. Edition 6:35

9h ago6:35

6:35

California and 12 other states are suing social media app TikTok, alleging it harms kids. Pollution at the Port of Los Angeles is at its lowest levels since records began in 2005. Honor your lost pets with an ofrenda at the L.A. Zoo this year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…

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Judge expedites housing for veterans in LA, disgraced LA city councilmember goes to prison, Bob's Big Boy brains— The A.M. Edition 6:31

18h ago6:31

6:31

The latest move to get veterans the housing they need faster. Former L.A. city councilmember Jose Huizar surrendered for his 13-year federal prison sentence. A partially decapitated Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey was given new life in true Frankenstein fashion. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…

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Federal judge orders VA to build housing for homeless vets; Former LA city councilmember José Huizar goes to prison; Latinos in LA fight back against fake news— The P.M. Edition 7:21

1d ago7:21

7:21

Judge David O. Carter tells Veteran Affairs to add temporary units to the West LA campus before the end of the year. Disgraced politician José Huizar starts his prison sentence. Nereida Moreno says Latino voters are being targeted with fake news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…

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Events in LA to honor the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, water recycling in CA enters new era — The A.M. Edition 6:12

2d ago6:12

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Multiple events are planned today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7th attack against Israel. Water recycling – once dubbed “toilet-to-tap” by naysayers – has entered a new era in California. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…

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Officials trying to locate janitors for wage theft case; Study says wildfires hurt California agriculture; A love letter to LA's donut shops — The Sunday Edition 6:38

3d ago6:38

6:38

Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts.…

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S2E3: Should we play with FIRE? 33:55

3d ago33:55

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We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement th…

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About LAPD's new chief; UCLA offers proposal to stay in baseball stadium on VA campus; Why one Dodger fan gives the balls he catches to kids 10:35

4d ago10:35

10:35

What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to ki…

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S2E3: A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal 17:42

10d ago17:42

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Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, co…

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Mayor Bass names new LAPD chief; Many LA County candidates are running unopposed; Why Oki Dog is a classic LA hot dog— The P.M. Edition 6:42

4d ago6:42

6:42

Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…

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Gov. Newsom cracks down on Norwalk, Menendez Brothers case update, Ottis Redding gets a star— The A.M. Edition 7:04

5d ago7:04

7:04

Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Newsom takes away Norwalk's right to ban housing projects; Kaiser mental health workers threaten to strike; State "climate credit" coming your way— The P.M. Edition 6:58

5d ago6:58

6:58

Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sh…

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S2E1: Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? 19:54

11d ago19:54

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Some are holding fast to their mother tongue, even with migration overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - fro…

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Audit shows where unhoused funding is directed, Valenzuela steps away, Climate credits for your energy bill — The A.M. Edition 6:08

6d ago6:08

6:08

L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiti…

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JLTP 054: The Jazz Improv Workshop, Mastering The Basics-Scales 7:59

6d ago7:59

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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I break down the essentials of jazz improvisation starting with the foundation, learning scales. Part 1: The Foundation – Learning Scales To start with jazz improvisation, you must first be comfortable with your scales. Jazz relies heavily on modes, especially the **Major Scale**, **Natural Minor S…

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Auditors raise questions about LA homeless services; Land movement slowing slightly in Rancho Palos Verdes; How a "Jellyfishbot" is cleaning the Long Beach marina— The P.M. Edition 6:44

6d ago6:44

6:44

An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…

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S1E12: Rooting for our mother tongues in Singapore 31:47

9d ago31:47

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Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil M…

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Flash mob 7-11 robberies update, Clean Air day means free public transit, Dodgers check-in — The A.M. Edition 6:07

9d ago6:07

6:07

Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…

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S1E128: Let’s talk about mental health! 22:39

7d ago22:39

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There is no health without mental health. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general populati…

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Around 20% of SoCal schools don’t have AC as another heat wave arrives; EPA announces cleanup of North Hollywood Superfund site; Rancho Palos Verdes residents remain during landslide — The P.M. Edition ... 7:18

9d ago7:18

7:18

How schools without AC are holding up during yet another heat wave. Manufacturing company Honeywell pledges to clean up contaminated aquifers. Reporter Yusra Farzan visits Rancho Palos Verdes amid a landslide to talk to residents staying behind. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion, LA Metro bus hijacker faces court, Shohei Ohtani jerseys — The A.M. Edition 6:15

14d ago6:15

6:15

California is suing a Catholic hospital for failing to provide an emergency abortion to a woman in need. The man accused of hijacking a Metro bus in downtown LA last week faces a judge. Shohei Ohtani has one more reason to brag. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: htt…

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LA foster care system faces insurance crisis; New CA law wants to ban Huntington Beach's voter ID rule; Why Kevin de León is spending big on measures— The P.M. Edition 6:42

14d ago6:42

6:42

Children in L.A.'s foster care system may be uprooted because of a problem with insurance. A new law signed by Newsom responds to Huntington Beach's voter ID policy. We look at the finances behind Councilmember Kevin de León's run. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show:…

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New evacuation order after Line Fire flares up, last day for Gov. Newsom to sign or veto bills, musician Kris Kristofferson dies— The A.M. Edition 6:46

9d ago6:46

6:46

A new evacuation order has been issued for residents near the Line Fire that's still burning in the San Bernardino mountains. Today is the deadline for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills. Kris Kristofferson, a music legend and actor, has died. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Newsom signs and vetoes more bills; Tenants will have more time to respond to eviction notices; Bob Baker Marionette Theater's newly restored marquee — The Sunday Edition 8:14

10d ago8:14

8:14

The governor has until tomorrow to sign or veto bills from this legislative session. What new laws are going to be taking effect? Tenants will now have more time to respond to eviction notices under a new state law. And find out about the work that went into Bob Baker Marionette Theater's new bespoke marquee. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by …

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Another person linked to Do investigation; How students identify one of LA's most invasive trees; Inside the Little Tokyo bar serving free sake shots for Shohei — The Saturday Edition 11:00

11d ago11:00

11:00

A businessperson whose company received millions in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors played a role in the purchase of a million-dollar home by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. How an education initiative is helping students identify one of LA's most invasive trees. And we hear from the owner of the bar who buys patrons a round of s…

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LAist investigates home purchase by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter; Gov. Newsom signs new speeding law; Food tour of Cambodia Town— The P.M. Edition 7:17

11d ago7:17

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A deeper look at the home purchased by Rhiannon Do, who is named in a lawsuit alleging embezzlement of millions in public funds. Speed cameras are coming to a dangerous stretch of PCH under a new CA law. We visit Long Beach's Cambodia Town. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …

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Actor Maggie Smith dies, San Pedro freeway closures due to battery fire, The Cure releases new music— The A.M. Edition 6:06

17d ago6:06

6:06

We remember prominent British actress Maggie Smith who died early this morning. A truck flips in San Pedro shutting down some important roads. The Cure finally confirms anticipated album with new single. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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