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Imperfect Paradise is a longform narrative podcast showcasing California stories with universal significance. Each story takes on something essential about California -- its progressiveness, its reputation as a home for dreamers and schemers, its heartbreaking inequality, its varied and diverse communities, its unique combination of dense cities and wild places -- and each season breaks it down into multiple 20-40 minute episodes that will be released sequentially. Season 1 sheds light on di ...
 
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Everyone has a dream. But sometimes there’s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad. In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become ...
 
The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
 
Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this new podcast from LAist Studios, host Emily Guerin tells a story of money, power and deception.
 
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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and neve ...
 
California Love is a blend of memoir, pop culture analysis and oral history. The newest season, K-pop Dreaming, is about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop’s origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon’s ow ...
 
How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that qu ...
 
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WILD is a podcast about growing up… kind of. About those big and small moments that transform us forever. About how sometimes we come out on the other side of chaos or adversity with scars, but we come out stronger. WILD is back for season two. This season, it's all about love with co-hosts Erick Galindo and Megan Tan. You heard Megan's pandemic love story in season one. This time, Erick tells Megan the wildest thing he did for love. It starts with an invite on a cross-country road trip with ...
 
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“LA Made” is a new series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 1, “LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets,” tells the hidden story of the fearless, groundbreaking and ambitious crew who shaped our quest to outer space and ushered in the early days of space explorati ...
 
Growing up, I was taught to say that I was “ok” when I really wasn’t. Mental health just wasn’t something that anyone in my family or community talked about or even had access to. Yet pretty much everyone was affected by it. Today, young people of color are disproportionately affected by mental health issues and are not getting the resources they need, and I want to change that. And this is why this podcast exists. Yeah No, I’m Not Ok, my new podcast made in collaboration with LAist Studios, ...
 
Hollywood has been brought to its metaphorical knees by the pandemic. Production has stopped. Easy funding has dried up. Audiences are holed up and anxious. International alliances (China) may be broken. And no one knows when any of it will change. Hollywood, The Sequel is a limited-run podcast series in which leading journalist John Horn asks some of the most important and influential people in film, television and entertainment at large (established stars and emerging taleånt) about how th ...
 
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. UPDATE: This podcast is no longer being updated regularly as of April 20, 2022. Should the pandemic situation change, we may release special episode ...
 
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and LAist Studios present a new multi-season audio series that examines the myriad of stories of our cinematic history. Jacqueline Stewart, Chief Artistic and Programming Officer of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and a MacArthur Fellow, hosts the series. The Academy Awards have been a source of iconic moments and cultural impact since the award ceremony began in 1929. The awards often reflect and amplify the political, economic, and the cultural m ...
 
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I’m Vivian Yoon, writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming, the newest season of the podcast California Love from LAist Studios -- a series that blends memoir, pop culture analysis, and oral history to examine our shared sense of belonging. I grew up in Koreatown, Los Angeles in the 90’s and 2000’s. And even though I listened to K-pop all throughout my chi…
 
LAUSD closes schools as union support workers walk off the job; Another atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and snow and strong winds to an already-saturated state; Metro introduces a secret weapon in the fight against drug sales, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
LAUSD has announced an unplanned three-day break, leaving working parents scrambling. Southern California’s rainy winter continues into spring. Gov. Newsom is charging up the state’s lithium mining business at Salton Sea, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
LAUSD schools poised to close tomorrow for three days as a threatened strike moves forward; Gov. Newsom announces plan for making affordable insulin; What does a school district do with two trailers filled with donated Beanie Babies? Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
#79: The winners of the 38th annual LA Marathon. were elite runners Stacy Ndiwa, with a time of 2 hours and 31 minutes, and Jemal Yimer with a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes and 13 seconds. In total, about 20,000 people completed the race on Sunday, including our very own newsletter writer, Aaricka Washington, who ran that 26.2 miles in a little over …
 
Does too much food in your kitchen go to waste, or just need to stretch a dollar? We talk to an author about her cookbook that can show you how to make the most of your leftovers. And despite COVID emergency's end in California, Long COVID persists. We'll hear from some who say they're battling it alone. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at L…
 
A first-of-its kind social justice legal laboratory aims to protect our coast and promote environmental stewardship And the first Korean American museum in L.A. was expected to open last year. Instead, construction hasn’t even started. Then, we'll introduce you to the creators behind the viral Twitter account "NPR Mageddon". Support The L.A. Report…
 
30,000 LAUSD workers plan three-day strike amid contract dispute; San Clemente bluff continues to slide, threatening nearby apartments; The USC and UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball teams are one-and-done in March Madness, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
LA Unified School district officials are preparing for a possible strike by support workers, with teachers pledging to honor picket lines; The LA City council orders up a report examining hate crimes in the city; A movie studio announces it'll expand its lot to help curb runaway production, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist…
 
#78: L.A. is the music capital of the world. It's where all the big studios are, almost every famous musician lives here, there are major concerts every night of the week. BUT, with huge price tags for concerts these days (and soaring ticketing platform fees...) it can feel hard to find places to see live music that are actually accessible (i.e. fr…
 
For many LA Latinx teens coming of age in the 2000s, flier parties and the party crew scene were an escape from the pressures from immigrant parents and the harsh realities of the world. From VICE and LAist Studios as part of the My Cultura Podcast Network, a series that explores what happens when your safe space isn’t always safe. Hosted by Janice…
 
For many LA Latinx teens coming of age in the 2000s, flier parties and the party crew scene were an escape from the pressures from immigrant parents and the harsh realities of the world. From VICE and LAist Studios as part of the My Cultura Podcast Network, a series that explores what happens when your safe space isn’t always safe. Hosted by Janice…
 
For many LA Latinx teens coming of age in the 2000s, flier parties and the party crew scene were an escape from the pressures from immigrant parents and the harsh realities of the world. From VICE and LAist Studios as part of the My Cultura Podcast Network, a series that explores what happens when your safe space isn’t always safe. Hosted by Janice…
 
30,000 LAUSD employees plan to go on a three-day strike next week, and teachers say they won't cross picket lines; US banks create a multi-billion-dollar rescue package to stop First Republic Bank from being the third to fail in a week; For college hoops fans, March Madness is back! Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support …
 
Orange County joins the list of 42 other counties in California under a state of emergency over storm damage; LAUSD workers announce a strike date at a downtown rally; SoCal's wholesale water supplier is dropping restrictions. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
The underground hip-hop scene in Los Angeles was thriving in the late 1980s. And there, soaking in the vibe, was a Korean American college student by the name of Jae Chong. He was also making music on the side, but didn’t think much was going to come of it. That is, until an out-of-the-blue invitation brought him and his friends to Korea when K-pop…
 
Another drenching storm causes Orange County to declare a State of Emergency; The LA City Council sets aside funding for unarmed safety officers to respond to mental health crises; After nearly 2 years of waiting, former L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti finally gets confirmed as the U-S ambassador to India, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now…
 
#77: Lots of Angelinos live without a car – and hundreds of thousands of people here don't use a car in their daily commute. But... it is definitely NOT the norm. HTLA Producer Evan Jacoby recently joined the car-less when he switched to a bike last fall. Today, he's showing fellow producer Megan Botel his work commute. And they're talking with peo…
 
The storm pummeling Southern California is set to move out today, but not before triggering more flooding, mudslides and crashes; The LA County DA charges the owners of a senior home over COVID deaths; A longtime LA County political figure issues a solemn announcement, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the …
 
One of the unions for LA Unified employees announces its plans for a three-day strike; President Biden pays a visit to Monterey Park to talk about gun violence; L.A. County files charges against a senior care facility over a number of patient deaths early in the pandemic. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: h…
 
 Biden comes to Monterey Park to speak about gun restrictions in a city that was the scene of a mass shooting two months ago; Another strong atmospheric river is sweeping through the state; A legendary Disney designer has passed away, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
#76: L.A. loves its lawns. And while a whole lotta you have transitioned to more drought-tolerant yards, there is still a lot of grass in front of most homes out there. Statewide, about half of household water usage goes to outdoor landscaping. AND to stay looking nice and green….lawns require more irrigation than any other agricultural crop. But h…
 
What is it about gazing at the stars that inspires humans — including our very own Suicide Squad — to attempt the impossible? And what is it about sunny Southern California that inspires them to do it here? In this episode we find out. Support LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets by donating now at LAist.com/join This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.…
 
A New York-based bank is now the second to collapse in a week; Another atmospheric river is headed our way – and with it…lots more rain; Asians find representation at this year's Oscars. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
A trip into the multiverse takes seven Oscars at last night's Academy Award ceremony; The widespread enrollment declines at community colleges may be turning tide; Federal officials seize another faltering bank, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
In this Sunday edition: How California’s mental healthcare system failed a young man with schizophrenia. Plus, the transformative impact of the "Oscars-So-White" campaign on the Academy’s diversity. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
In this weekend edition: Discover community groups to stay active without going to the gym. Then, director Joshua Seftel talks about his Oscar-nominated short film on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
Tonight: Is the drought over yet?; Will online learning remain a permanent part of community college education in California?; This week marks the third anniversary of the pandemic – we'll take a look back, and see where we are now, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
BONUS: The Oscars are Sunday and, as an L.A.-focused show, we gotta get into it somehow, right? Our friends with LAist Studios' Academy Museum pod are gonna help us out. This episode looks back at the historic night in 2002 when Halle Berry became the first - and still only - Black woman to win the Academy Award for best actress. The category has b…
 
Today: Gov. Newsom seeks federal emergency for CA’s rain; L.A. resident survey; Preview & stories from past Academy Awards, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
I’m Vivian Yoon, writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming, the newest season of the podcast California Love from LAist Studios -- a series that blends memoir, pop culture analysis, and oral history to examine our shared sense of belonging. I grew up in Koreatown, Los Angeles in the 90’s and 2000’s. And even though I listened to K-pop all throughout my chi…
 
I’m Vivian Yoon, writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming, the newest season of the podcast California Love from LAist Studios -- a series that blends memoir, pop culture analysis, and oral history to examine our shared sense of belonging. I grew up in Koreatown, Los Angeles in the 90’s and 2000’s. And even though I listened to K-pop all throughout my chi…
 
Tonight: California is suing Huntington Beach over housing requirements as the city fights back with a federal lawsuit; Three LAPD officers are in the hospital after they were injured during a gunfight in Lincoln Heights; The LAPD says there could be a second person involved in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in El Sereno, and more. Support…
 
#75: LAX may feel like one of the more frustrating airports out there, but it really is the front door to this city. Yes, it's always jammed, always under construction... And getting out of there on a Sunday night can feel impossible. But today, we're gonna explore some of the things that make this airport an integral part of our home. LA Explained…
 
Today: LAPD officers are shot in a confrontation with a parolee; Walgreens says its deeply disappointed to have a lucrative contract with the state of California cancelled; Lawmakers hear calls for more funding for wildfire prevention, and more. Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
In this episode, we head to an American military neighborhood in Seoul in the late 1980s. Tucked in an alleyway was a little grimy club that blasted American hip-hop, the place was for African American GIs to cut loose, but it pulled in an unexpected crowd – young Koreans who would become the pioneers of modern K-pop. Itaewon was also the setting f…
 
Tonight: Federal prosecutors lay out their case against longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas; Tenants at a Chinatown housing complex say the LA housing department's been too slow to protect them from eviction; The LAUSD is rolling out a pair of apps that it says will help make schools safer, and more. Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
Today: A warmer storm is set to hit California, and forecasters are warning snowpack melt could lead to flooding; Guilty verdicts in the case of an Antelope Valley boy tortured to death; Angelenos looking to stay active and make new friends are forming homegrown sports groups, and more. Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
#74: At this point, we’re all well aware that climate change is an ever-growing threat to our lives and our environment. We’ve seen the mounting evidence over the years. All the scientific reports just seem be getting worse. The future — at times — looks grim. All this can lead to a phenomenon called “climate doomism.” It’s the narrative that the d…
 
Tonight: The L.A. City Council wants to make Los Angeles's 'sanctuary city' policy official; A debate over whether the LAPD should deploy a robotic police dog; Local utility companies get an earful from customers upset with their sky-high gas bills, and more. Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
Today on LAR: San Bernardino Mountain highways reopen to residents, who have been trapped by heavy snow for more than a week; Trial starts today for a suspended Los Angeles County city councilmember who's facing corruption charges; State lawmakers consider consumer protection bills, including one taking aim at Ticketmaster, and more. Support the sh…
 
(Update) #25: Alright folks - Brian's out for a couple weeks on a trip of a lifetime. Check out the last episode in the feed if you want to hear all about it. Don't worry, we're gonna have two full weeks of fresh new episodes for y'all. But to kick the week off, we're revisiting an episode from last fall that is just as relevant now as it was then.…
 
We go inside the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and get a tour that’s not available to the public: watching technicians build spacecraft with Kobie Boykins, hanging out with Nagin Cox at the Mars Yard, and demystifying a campus famous for its secrecy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/ROCKETS…
 
Tonight: Snowed-in mountain residents are finally getting some help; LA Metro says it will assign “transit ambassadors” to ride buses and trains; Why colon cancer is becoming more and more prevalent in young people, and more. Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
 
Today: Ballots are going out in the special election to replace an LA City Councilmember who resigned in disgrace; State lawmakers consider how to make it easier to turn vacant offices into homes; Recent storms leave the Sierra Snowpack at near-historic levels, and more. Support the show: https://laist.com…
 
In this Sunday edition: One L.A. family's heartbreaking loss sheds light on critical shortcomings in our healthcare system, where Black people are more likely to experience complications or die in childbirth. Mariana Dale will bring us that story. Then…coding bootcamps have exploded in popularity in recent years, with dozens of programs available a…
 
In this weekend edition: Members of the public are invited to help construct sculptures for an upcoming exhibit on Afro-Oaxacans at Cal State San Bernardino. Leslie Berenstein Rojas will show us how the community is coming together to create that art… Then, in our latest installment of How To LA, we explore the Mid-City neighborhood – from its tree…
 
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