LA's Checkered Past

Host:

Kevin Roderick

Produced by:

Sarah Spitz

Subscribe to this Podcast:

Listen to/Watch entire show:

The lure and lore of LA's checkered past help define the city that exists today. John Buntin, author of LA Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City and Richard Rayner, author of A Bright and Guilty Place: Murder, Corruption and LA's Scandalous Coming of Age, talk with LA Observed's Kevin Roderick about why they both chose to view LA history through the lens of paired opposites.

Guests:

John Buntin: author, 'LA Noir'
Richard Rayner: author, 'A Bright and Guilty Place'

Engage & Discuss

Further the conversation with your thoughts and comments. Agree, disagree, present a different perspective -- engage.

For information and guidelines click: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

Please note, comments are moderated. KCRW reserves the right to edit and or remove posts deemed off-topic, abusive or not in accordance with KCRW's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.