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Ysabel Jurado may become the first Filipina to become an LA City councilperson if she can continue her winning ways and take out KDL who is mired in controversy. The former teen mom and current community lawyer talks about the Graffiti Towers, her ideas to solve homelessness, and spots she loves in NELA.

For over 10 years Justin Fisher lived in many parts of the backhouse of The Amherst House where Weezer and other bands were born. He lived in the bedroom, the living room, and even the makeshift attic. All because he moved to LA to achieve the American of becoming a professional musician and running off with a Californian cheerleader and raising a beautiful family. Mission accomplished. Hear how he did it.

Lex Steppling on growing up in Chesterfield Square, Nirvana at 10, and the tell-tale signs of gentrification

Ben Camacho asked for all the photos and salary information of the LAPD. After some typical hemming and hawing, the City Attorney approved the journalist's request. Once the info quickly spread online, the police union raised a fit and the new City Attorney is now suing Camacho for the public information and possibly millions of dollars in damages.

The last time Maebe ran for Congress, she got nearly 30% of the vote. Now that the incumbent is gone… could she win it all? In this episode we talk about politics, Silver Lake, smash burgers, growing up in the suburbs of Illinois and playing football on her high school team.

Greg Stewart was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He was in Granada Hills 30 years ago today when the Northridge Quake struck.

We talk about how he was still forced to go to work the next day, equipped with a hard hat. We also discuss Reseda, what parts of the Val aren't really the Val, which parts should break off to be their own cities. Should the Valley break off from LA, and

is Shaq really a Mason???

Ky Dickens on her love of nonfiction storytelling, consciousness, and why she wishes she moved to Toluca Lake years ago.

Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Ky says she was reluctant to move to LA because of the many myths she’d heard about traffic, neighborhoods, and quality of life. But now after living here for six years, wishes she had skedaddled from the midwest sooner.

Enjoy our entire episode with the documentary filmmaker where we delve into how much she loves Toluca Lake, to some of the fascinating films she’s made, and how her kids have taught her how to speak more inclusively.

Andrew Rudick has done the research and due diligence. He has the receipts and the paperwork. He claims the ball is in the court of CD13 councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez to begin the process of removing Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame due to that thing he did on January 6th when he tried to overthrow Democracy.

Will Soto-Martinez live up to his promise to tackle this issue? Andrew says it's not that tough to do.

Travel writer, food writer, former bartender, went to cooking school just to be a better journalist, Mr. Paul Feinstein is the author of the new book Italy Cocktails and goes into great detail about his neighborhood Beverly Grove, "authenticity" and how bad crazy this one pizza spot is on a swanky street.

But it might be too late for Adele.

The Alexander Technique practitioner, music teacher, and classical music head on living among fancy birds, moving here from Mississippi, and what the heck is happening to Westwood.

Eric Brightwell is all the things you’d want in a neighbor. He’s been around for seemingly forever, he rides his bike everywhere when he’s not on the bus, he’s civically minded, he knows where the best spots are, he has great taste in movies and music, and he has the greatest obsession: drawing and painting neighborhood maps of Los Angeles.

Lo all these years, I was lucky enough to meet him at his spacious home, one of the best apartments you’ll find in Silver Lake as it’s near all the best haunts, it’s surrounded with fauna, and it’s inhabited by one of the biggest cats you’ll ever have the chance to pet with your foot.

In this episode we check all the boxes: local politics, tales of working at the original location of Amoeba, tales of working in a musty basement of porn, discussing why the Channel Islands matter, Thomas Brothers Guides, and the realization that mapmaking is subjective.

Gary Phillips is happily married, lives in a Craftsman in Arlington Heights and writes about whatever he wants: the LA dream

Jason Reedy, as you will hear, is an intelligent, thoughtful, Angeleno who cares for his mind, body, and spirit.

He’s a well-read vegan marathon runner who can easily talk about Christianity or Islam as well as world history. On top of that he’s a kind, funny, and devoted parent who even takes his toddler to City Hall — which annoys some for some reason.

We sat down at the Robinson Space in Virgil Village and discussed the very active activist group he belongs to, getting attacked by Kevin De Leon at a Christmas toy giveaway, and his one TV addiction: 90 Day Fiance.

Jon is a fantastic reporter and editor, most recently with Knock LA, the indie news outlet that comes up first when you Google LASD Gangs.

Jon talks about what that job entails, covering Rick Caruso, and what he would tell the billionaire he needs to work on in relation to the AMC Theaters and the Cheesecake Factory.

The activist, organizer, fitness guru, and New England transplant who just happens to know a few things about weapons. Hear as she talks about co-founding the loudest anti-fascist group in Los Angeles.

Richard is a Canadian who immigrated to LA in the mid-90s and has been in and around the Hollywood journalism scene ever since. We talk about Park La Brea, The Grove, The Glendale Galleria, the idea of one man owning most of LA’s trade papers, the LA Times, and so much more.

Mike Roe had been helping build KPCC's website for the last 15 years. He even helped build its union. Then in this last wave of cuts, he was shown the door. In this episode we talk about some of his favorite moments there, and living in Echo Park back in the day.

He got his break on South Park, moved over to That '70s Show, then wrote Dude Where's My Car, and now has become a therapist who wrote a book for all of us.

Albert Corado is an activist, an organizer, one of the co-founders of People's City Council, and the brother of Mely Corado who was gunned down by a member of the LAPD who shot into the Trader Joe's she managed in Silver Lake.

The Spectrum 1 News anchor on being stopped from doing her job by the LAPD at Echo Park, her scoop with one of the tattoo artists who apply ink to sheriff deputies, her neighborhood of Palms, and what USC taught her to be prepared in TV journalism.

William of Film the Police interviews Tony of Hear in LA about his origins and the origin story of the podcast, how it rose from ideas from LAist and blogging, and how it's set itself apart from the rest. William also shares who he thinks is dumb, who he thinks is punk rock, and how he feels about the LA Times.

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is an activist, a journalist, and a wine sommelier who also happens to be a champagne expert. We talk about the neighborhood he's leaving, Pico-Union, covering racists and homophobes, and the state of wine in LA and Santa Barbara.

The former TV producer and journalist who covered the Michael Jackson trial, and produced shows like Battlebots and Shark Tank, on herding nine felines in his North Hollywood home.

In most states it’s not required to ask permission to do unnecessary pelvic exams. This woman is changing that.. A'magine is an author, a sexpert, a sex educator, and a writer who is passing laws to stop med students from performing pelvic exams on unsuspecting patients who are under anesthesia.

The student-turned-staffer tried to get ‘SC to do the right thing, but when they hesitated, he alerted the Feds.

After a traumatic childhood, Scott took a few wrong way turns that eventually sent him to prison a few times. A convicted drug dealer, Scott found solace in the love of a dog in his sober living house in West Hollywood. He eventually adopted several dogs and found that alone he was able to be selfish, but now that he needed to take care of the animals he had to keep it together. He had to take care of himself to take care of them.

One of the hosts of the long-running "This Filipino American Life," Joe lives up to the belief that Filipinos are the nicest people in the world. He helped one councilman rise up to become mayor and now his love is teaching the next generation at LMU.

Joan spent the last four years in LA - mostly in Historic Filipinotown - helping Filipinos adjust to living or visiting the US. But it was LA that taught her that desperately seeking for The Other is unnecessary when others are seeking you.

Writer, editor, DJ, music fan, social media gem, and all-around great guy, Scott talks about his work at Rhino Records, at the LA Times, Metromix, and seeing a private all-night show at Prince's mansion in Beverly Hills.

After 24 years, Asher has ditched Austin in favor of the 818 where he hopes to get people high and root on his Dodgers.

The Van Nuys activist-turned-politician is seeking to fill the former Council President’s seat in a very different way.

For over 20 years Mr. Mack has been working the streets of Skid Row helping the underserved. In this episode we talk about homelessness in LA, why he has little confidence that the new mayor can do much about it, how people should view these fellow human beings, and he also tells us about some of the lowest moments in his life and what turned it around. This is an episode you really shouldn't miss.

For 20 years, Roxanne has lived in her beautiful Baldwin Hills / Baldwin Village apartment. Locals know the area as The Jungles, made famous from the Denzel Washington film Training Day. We will chat about her neighborhood, how it's influx, and her selfless job of working on Skid Row in DTLA helping the poorest of the poor.

14 year olds are just as much of LA as 114 year olds. This one runs through this record collection, the pitfalls of his hood, and why no one he knows rides bikes to school -- or anywhere in LA.

At 14 she ran off with her lowrider boyfriend and worked the fields of Fresno. Soon she was a teenage mother who eventually moved back to LA living in Venice, Inglewood and now just north of the 10. An activist, poet, playwrite, and longtime employee for the city of Santa Monica, Lindsey now spends a lot of her time in Boyle Heights... for the culture.

Journalist Julie Wolfson on that bold caffeine claim, getting her start at LAist, raising artistic children in the center of LA, and what’s cool in her Hancock Park neighborhood.

For years she was the mayor's florist - as well as the sweet angel tasked for adding colorful sunshine to many of your favorite restaurants. According to her neighborhood council she lives in South Robertson, but that name is not recognized by the LA Times. That is not the only controversial item you'll hear in this episode.

Phoenix Cotner, a multi-talented world traveler, healer, guide, model and artist has experienced some magical things and wants to help others find their truths.

In person Bruce Baek is polite, charming, and warm. But on screen he's ice cold, ruthless, and the perfect foe, a role he eagerly embraces. Join us as Bruce - who you may have seen in HBO's "The Flight Attendant" and AppleTV+'s "Little America"  tells us about what it was like being one of the few Asian kids in his school in New Jersey, what made him come to LA, why he chose the Valley, and all the various things that keeps him unique and unpredictable. 

This longtime Angeleno loves books, writing, and helping others tell their stories. She also love the small-town vibe of her beloved neighborhood. In this episode we talk about her skill as a ghostwriter, what got her to move to Brentwood, and what it was like to live so close to the home Nicole Brown Simpson resided in and what it was like during (and after) OJ's Trial of the Century.

Native Angeleno, Valley Girl, and tireless politico, might just be knocking on your door one day. In this episode we talk about local LA politics including Mayor Karen Bass, Rick Caruso, KDL and even Barack Obama.

Mild mannered Todd Martens, video game critic, amusement park expert, Cub fan, and Historic Core dweller, is the right man to follow for play - a topic he covers at the LA Times. In this episode we talk about why he loves living in the hustle and bustle, his job, and what it was like spending a few nights in Disney's most expensive hotel property.

A native of Cairo, Sara spent 10 years in Qatar as a pharmacist and defends the World Cup being played there. She also thinks Ktown is fantastic. Say what?!

Chef Holden Jagger has been on TV, cooked in several famous LA kitchens (and mansions), and he also likes to mix marijuana with fine dining. He's even authorized by the city of LA to grow his own. He is the epitome of the duality of Topanga.

Willy knows how to grow the good stuff. He says it's better than 95% of what you can get at your corner shop. He does it naturally. He does it for love. He moved here from Kansas to be in it all. He is also a musician whose band Kukuni just might be the type of vibe you want when you are itching for Rush, minus the screaming guitars and crazy drums. He is putting the High in Highland Park.

Mild mannered Gordon Henderson is one of KPCC's announcers whose voice you've no doubt heard countless times. Today we learn from about how rewriting the Bible (and taking all the pesky religious bits out) as a lad brought him closer to God via art. He has tales about Poppy Peak, Spaceland, and what a store owner thought of his portrait of their business. 

Jane Borden is a comedian, writer, author, and wife to the sexiest man in Lincoln Heights. We talk about religion, cults, MAGA, and why Ted Koppel shouldn't dismiss his guests so quickly.

The poet, hooper, rapper, and educator on gangs, books, and why he calls himself The Prince of the Ghetto.

The native Angeleno sat in with what would become Dengue Fever just to be nice. It’s been really nice in East Hollywood.

Dr. Arik Greenberg is a professor at LMU in Westchester. He teaches the New Testament, something a bit unique for a man who was born Jewish. But then again, who better to talk with about where the Bible stands on some of today's hottest topics revolving the GOP's assault on women's rights and of students who are buckling under giant tuition loans.