Best Cinematheque Podcasts (2024)

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 3 48:02

2h ago48:02

48:02

George Gascón faces backlash from inside his own D.A.’s office and from the public. He’s become a national scapegoat for right-wing media. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze explores how Gascón’s policies have played out for people imprisoned, like Jose Santana, and families of victims. And Frank speaks to recalled San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin ab…

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REDUX: Food spots near LAX w/ LA Try Guy 18:33

9h ago18:33

18:33

We're working on fresh episodes, so we're bringing you an oldie, but goodie from earlier this year! Dig in and enjoy!: You know this podcast LOVES our food episodes, so we're teaming up with someone who loves LA's food scene as much as we do: Alex Cottrell, better known as LA Try Guy. In this new segment, Down To Feast, Brian and Alex show each oth…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 2 38:41

1h ago38:41

38:41

George Gascón is unlike many prosecutors. His background and sweeping criminal justice policy reforms as Los Angeles District Attorney have made him a polarizing national figure. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze speaks with Gascón about his journey from hard-nosed LAPD cop to one of the most progressive prosecutors in the country and reports on th…

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Manny's: A Civic Gathering Place 32:25

5h ago32:25

32:25

As elections loom, we need to get involved, step up to the civic plate, take part in discourse. And that’s what Manny Yekutiel has been driven to do since 2018. He’s created a community-focused meeting place in San Francisco — a gathering space for people to watch presidential debates, meet people working on the front lines of social change, and di…

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Angel City fans, Sparks players, and renewed interest in women's sports 21:41

6d ago21:41

21:41

#311: The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have wrapped, and right now in the sports world (or at least here in the U.S.) a lot of the focus is shifting to the start of football season. But today on How To LA, we’re focusing on the increased attention that women’s sports have seen in recent years, and how that's playing out in L.A. Helping us do t…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 1 40:03

12d ago40:03

40:03

Voters elected Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in 2020 on his promises to undo decades of mass incarceration, tackle what many viewed as excessive prison sentences, and to generally create a fairer system. LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze explores the criminal justice system Gascón set out to change. He examines deca…

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REDUX: Digging up community — and some fruit — in front of your neighbor's garden 14:35

20h ago14:35

14:35

Hey there! We’re bringing you another episode of How to LA as part of LAist climate solutions week. Today’s episode is from 2023. It features our former associate editor and one of my favorite journalists, Aaricka Washington. She took me on a hike in Silver Lake, and we foraged for plants! And yes we did get audio of us tasting some of them. Hope y…

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REDUX: Growing kale in Compton 7:42

3d ago7:42

7:42

Here at LAist, it’s Climate Solutions week, and we’re focusing on the future of food. How food and agricultural systems are tackling climate pollution and adapting to a changing planet. And why Southern California is at the center of how climate change impacts the food we eat, grow, and sell. So today on How to LA, we’re bringing you a throwback ep…

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The perfect day in WeHo ft. Drew Tillman 18:46

9d ago18:46

18:46

#310: Today, we're meeting up with one of our favorite L.A. based influencers, Drew Tillman! Drew's known online for his date ideas in different pockets of this wonderful city, and in this episode, he's joining the How To LA team to take host Brian De Los Santos on a walking date around WeHo. We make the most of a beautiful Sunday by exploring spac…

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Oprah, Kamala, and The New Orleans Four 17:38

25d ago17:38

17:38

There was a moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention when Oprah took the stage — and the crowd went wild. She spoke boldly about Kamala Harris and her place in a long line of strong Black women who have paved the way. At one point she veered into the story of Tessie Prevost Williams, who recently passed away, and the New Orleans Four. Nove…

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Our favorite neighborhood happy hour spots 16:39

16d ago16:39

16:39

#309: Today we are back with our summer series about places to explore and discover in Los Angeles. We’ve done parks, museums, road trip, and this time we are talking about happy hour! The neighborhood spots featured include: Big Bar in Los Feliz, The Raymond 1886 in Pasadena, and Chulita in West Adams.…

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REDUX: Catching a movie with the American Cinematheque 20:47

21d ago20:47

20:47

In honor of the American Cinematheque's "Friend of the Fest" program, we're rerunning their feature from our mini-series, Revival House! Victoria Alejandro is one of the podcasters invited to present a film this year. This Sunday, 8/25 at the Egyptian Theater, she'll be introducing the 80s classic "To Live and Die in L.A." You can find tickets here…

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So, like, what are the origins of the "Valley girl" accent? 13:18

23d ago13:18

13:18

#308: It's like, totally wild that we haven't talked about the "Valley girl" accent yet. This week on How To LA, the team hits the streets to ask Angelenos about the origin of the accent...turns out, no one's really sure where it comes from. Except LAist reporter Caitlin Hernandez, who did a deep dive on the history of the iconic Valley sound. They…

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Burning Man: Archiving the Ephemeral 18:45

24d ago18:45

18:45

On the night of Summer Solstice 1986, Larry Harvey and Jerry James built and burned an eight-foot wooden figure on San Francisco's Baker Beach surrounded by a handful of friends. Burning Man was born. This summer, the 39th annual Burning Man gathering begins to assemble on a vast dry lake bed in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, the nomadic ritual's home…

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Our fave 'cool' drinks: Boba, tepache, and kava nectar 21:47

1M ago21:47

21:47

#307: Today we're heading out with LAist's Gab Chabrán to test some tasty cool drinks in L.A. — that's "cool" as in temperature, but also meaning something a little unique. We stopped for boba (and other tasty tea and coffee drinks) at Hey Hey on Sunset, sampled fermented Mexican drinks (tepache and pulque) at Mírate in Los Feliz, and finally tried…

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HTLA Live: Culinary Connections — Ice Cream Social 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

#306: We're publishing this on a Friday and you know what that means: we all scream for... (waiting for you to say it.) LAist food editor and Cheap Fast Eats co-conspirator Gab Chábran and HTLA host Brian De Los Santos host Culinary Connections: Ice Cream Social. It was a chat with owners from three Southern California ice cream eateries: Kinrose i…

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Artists, not objects, take center stage at The Brick 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

#305: What's the deal with the new mural on Western Avenue? A man holding a flowerpot crawling out of the sky? That's performance artist Pope L., inviting folks into the new, permanent home of the non-profit formerly known as LAX Art. They've rebranded as The Brick, and their new brick and mortar gallery and exhibition space is formally opening in …

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Henri Langlois and the Cinémathèque Française 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

In honor of the Paris Olympics and the astounding contribution of the French to culture and art of the world, The Kitchen Sisters Present, Archive Fever: Henri Langlois and the history of the Cinémathèque Française, featuring Francis Ford Coppola, Wim Wenders, Tom Luddy, Lotte Eisner, Simone Signoret, Agnes Varda, Costa-Gavras, Barbet Schroeder. He…

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The Black and queer history (and future) of house music 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

#304: Today, we’re bringing you a deep dive into house music and how a music equipment lending library called Feminist Synth Lab is lowering the barriers to entry for people interested in DJing and making electronic music in L.A. This episode was reported by How To LA intern Veronica Daniel.By LAist Studios

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Our favorite museums: ft. LACMA jazz nights and Judy Baca 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

#303: We're continuing our summer series of places to explore - and this time we're heading to Miracle Mile and following the sweet sounds of jazz down Wilshire and onto the LACMA campus. As LA's county museum, LACMA is exploring all sorts of ways to make sure the public feels welcome, from free membership for teens, free admission for LA County re…

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Why BIPOC-led run clubs in LA are growing 14:44

2M ago14:44

14:44

#302: Today we're talking about run clubs and how they foster community in L.A. Our associate editor (and our special resident marathon runner) Aaricka Washington looked into running clubs that were founded by Black, Asian and Latino people, the ways that they're offering inclusive, safe spaces for Angelenos, and why they've been growing more popul…

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Our favorite parks in Los Angeles: Ft. TreePeople 18:39

2M ago18:39

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#301: We're continuing our summer series of places to explore - and this time we're stepping out of the studio and into the wild. Evan's taking Brian on a tour of a park that meant a lot to him as a kid - and we're meeting the organization that acts as its steward: TreePeople. You've probably heard of them before - they do everything from trail res…

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Cheap Fast Eats #14: Fountain Valley 19:16

2M ago19:16

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#300: Three hundred episodes y'all! Can you think of a better way to celebrate than with the movable feast that is Cheap Fast Eats? I'll wait... No? Okay. Well buckle in and get ready to chow down as LAist's food editor Gab Chabran takes Brian to our first location OUTSIDE of LA County... From breakfast burritos to baklava and everything in between…

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Hit pause and rewind! VHS is making a comeback 17:51

2M ago17:51

17:51

#299: VCRs are buzzing again in the city...that's right! Watching a movie on VHS is back! But in 2024, with streaming and Blu-Ray, why watch something on tape? HTLA producer Victoria Alejandro spoke with VHS vendors, collectors, and other tape aficionados around the city (including filmmaker Vera Drew of "The People's Joker") to understand the subc…

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HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Jahmark, the soul shaker 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

We are back with another installment of LA on the Margins — USC student produced profiles of people in our community who are working through the many challenges life in the city can throw at you. In this final episode, we meet a reggae artist who is trying to make it in this beautiful, complicated city... and supporting his art by driving for Uber.…

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HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Mens Central Jail 26:18

3M ago26:18

26:18

We're back with another installment of LA On The Margins, a collection of stories produced by students at USC. This time, reporter Sophie Sullivan takes us to the largest jail in LA County — a jail considered by many to be uninhabitable, and which, in 2021, was ordered closed by L.A. County Supervisors due to "inhumane conditions." But the jail sti…

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Linda Ronstadt Day 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

San Francisco officially declared July 15th Linda Ronstadt Day. In her honor, The Kitchen Sisters Present this story about her book, Feels Like Home, about her family, and the food, culture and music of the borderland of Arizona and Mexico where she is rooted. Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands is an historical, musical, edible mem…

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Why 'kitten season’ is such a tough time for LA’s cat crusaders 14:04

3M ago14:04

14:04

#298: Did you know that we are in the middle of kitten season? It's a super busy time for shelter workers, cat rescues, and the many Angelenos who volunteer their time to help save cats. Today we are talking about those folks and what’s being done in L.A. and OC to try to improve the lives of free-roaming cats in Southern California. According to L…

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Our favorite beaches in LA to beat the heat 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

#297: Looking to escape the heat this summer? Well, look no further than LA's biggest swimming pool. We've got the team here with Brian in LAist's Studio B to share our favorite coastal recommendations, whether you're looking for a place to have quiet picnic or you're learning to tandem surf with your dog. All summer we'll have more recommendations…

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This cooking class provides support for refugees and migrants 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

#296: Flavors From Afar is a caterer and soon to be restaurant in East Hollywood. As part of the nonprofit TIYAA Foundation, Flavors From Afar also hosts a culinary training program for folks from all over the globe who are new to this city. Consisting of migrants and refugees resettling in L.A. and looking for work, it's an 8 week training program…

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Kayaking Down The LA River?! 17:30

3M ago17:30

17:30

#141: Ok - no more Cheap Fast Eats... But we've still got a great holiday treat for y'all. Maybe something to do this weekend to beat the heat? Today, we're revisiting the time Brian and Evan went down the LA River in a kayak. Original episode description below: Whitewater kayaking might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture th…

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Imperfect Paradise: ‘Free the Tee’: Fighting back against LA golf course Scalpers 43:19

3M ago43:19

43:19

LA was rocked on March 4 when Dave Fink, a golf influencer, posted a viral video on Instagram detailing how brokers - largely using a Korean messenger app- were snatching up prime time tees at Los Angeles’ public golf courses and reselling them. Here’s how an unlikely crew of golf enthusiasts’ fight to keep golf in L.A. accessible and affordable is…

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Introducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios 2:18

3M ago2:18

2:18

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…

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Announcing the OFFICIAL best burger in LA 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

BONUS: The Tournament of Cheeseburgers is over! And we have your winner. Read alll about it here: https://laist.com/news/food/drumroll-please-we-announce-the-winner-of-the-laist-tournament-of-cheeseburgers This pop up joint along with some of the runner ups will be at Smorgasburg at The Row in DTLA this Sunday! Make sure to check out the free event…

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Cheap Fast Eats #13: West Valley 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

#284: Happy 4th of July! It's the last day of our holiday Cheap Fast Eats marathon. Whether you're hosting the BBQ for your family and friends - OR you're just kicking it solo - if you're anything like us, the summer is all about FOOD. So kick back and enjoy some fireworks, or protect your dog from the big spooky boom booms, and do it while noshing…

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Cheap Fast Eats #12: Boyle Heights 21:50

3M ago21:50

21:50

#239: Today we're continuing our holiday marathon of Cheap Fast Eats! Whether you're hosting the BBQ for your family and friends - OR you're just kicking it solo - if you're anything like us, the summer is all about FOOD. So kick back and enjoy some fireworks, or protect your dog from the big spooky boom booms, and do it while noshing on some of th…

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Traveling Route 66 — The Mother Road 58:59

3M ago58:59

58:59

Route 66—The Main Street of America— the first continuously paved highway linking east and west was the most traveled and well known road in the US for almost fifty years. From Chicago, through the Ozarks, across Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, up the mesas of New Mexico and Arizona, and down into California to the Pacific Ocean. The first road of i…

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Cheap Fast Eats #11: Mid City 19:22

3M ago19:22

19:22

#193: What better way to celebrate the summer's favorite holiday than a marathon of Cheap Fast Eats! Whether you're hosting the BBQ for your family and friends - OR you're just kicking it solo - if you're anything like us, the summer is all about FOOD. So kick back and enjoy some fireworks, or protect your dog from the big spooky boom booms, and do…

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Where to get outside (locally), REDUX 10:03

3M ago10:03

10:03

#134: The great thing about Los Angeles is that you can do the urban thing – go to museums, clubs, concerts and eat at good restaurants – and you can get out in nature whenever you want... or need. There are ton a beautiful parks, sunset spots and hiking trails right in the middle of the city. Or if you are feeling more adventurous, you can venture…

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LAist & NPR present 'Inheriting' Episode 1 - Carol & the Los Angeles Uprising: Part 1 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquitta…

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Day-trip destinations: Where to escape LA 23:50

3M ago23:50

23:50

#295: Don't get us wrong, we LOVE Los Angeles... but sometimes we just gotta get out. You know the feeling? Well, if you're looking for some inspiration for some summer day-trips, about 3 hours or less away from the city, we got you covered. From Santa Cruz Island to Idyllwild, we have some of suggestions for high adventure and a few ideas if you j…

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HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Halfway Home 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

Today we have another story from LA On The Margins, the collection of stories produced by students at USC where every episode we profile an Angeleno struggling in some way to make it in this city. This time, a transition home that aims to help those who’ve struggled with their mental health and/or a history of addiction. For years, LA county has fu…

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REDUX: Why the LA Coliseum is more than a stadium 23:14

3M ago23:14

23:14

Editor's Note: We mistakenly said in the version of this podcast that the Paris Olympics started at the end of June. It kicks off at the end of July and THAT will start the countdown until the games come to Los Angeles in 2028. During the 2028 games, the L.A. Memorial Coliseum will again host the track and field and Para Athletics events, making it…

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HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Free The Land 16:17

3M ago16:17

16:17

Today we're bringing you another installment of LA on the Margins. This is a collection of pieces produced by students at USC, which profile people in our community as they work through the many challenges we face in our city. Along South L.A.’s Figueroa Corridor, activists have been calling for the closure of motels they say are complicit in sex t…

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