New Episodes

Episode Troff document Mojo on Trial: The Seedy, Greedy World of Ruth Christie
Lost Notes details the darkly hilarious schemes of record-label magnate Ruth Christie, who instigated one of the most absurd court cases in music history.
Episode How OC changes without Katie Porter in Senate
Katie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.
Episode application/x-troff-ms How to teach kids about climate action
Kids want to take care of the Earth as much as you do!
Episode C header Midweek Reset: The Retirement Myth
This week, Yale professor of psychology Paul Bloom offers another perspective on retirement.
Episode application/x-troff-me Are My Sexual Fantasies Misogynistic? with Diosa Femme
How can I nurture my bisexuality in a straight passing relationship? How do I reconcile my sexual fantasies with my beliefs? Plus learning new bedroom skills.
Episode text/texmacs Mayor Bass is hopeful that Olympics will push LA to solve homelessness
Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.
Episode application/x-troff-ms Black college students turn dorms into hair salons across LA
Inaccessibility of professional hair care is leading Black college students at predominantly non-Black schools to provide discounted services from their dorms.
Episode What’s behind the Grateful Dead’s staying power?
The Grateful Dead has broken the record for most top 40 albums on the Billboard charts, beating Elvis Presley. What’s behind the band’s long-lasting popularity?
Episode application/x-internet-signup ‘Oppenheimer’ sweeps Oscars, ‘Poor Things’ gets surprising wins
“Oppenheimer” dominated the Academy Awards with seven wins, and “Barbie” earned one Oscar. But the possibility of another Hollywood strike hovered over the night.
Episode How to build community in an age of isolation
Casper ter Kuile, author and co-founder of Nearness, discusses the meaning and value of building community, coming together, and practical tips for forging meaningful connections.
Episode Octet Stream Batwa indigenous people of Uganda
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
Episode Chelsea Peretti, Billy Dee Williams, and Jonathan Glazer on The Treat
Chelsea Peretti takes the director’s chair, Billy Dee Williams drops the memoir, and Oscar nominated director Jonathan Glazer gives us a “searing” Treat.
Episode Black Appalachian cooks, Maydan, shochu
Crystal Wilkinson recounts stories and recipes from five generations of Black Appalachian cooks. Poised to open a restaurant complex in Los Angeles, Rose Previte traveled spice trade routes to see how cooking traditions informed each other.
Episode Is Trump qualified to run? May be up to voters now
Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?
Episode Writer Tony McNamara on ‘Poor Things’; Disney heirs back Iger in proxy fight
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the latest developments in the Disney proxy fight. They also take a look at a peculiar lawsuit filed against CBS Studios and Paramount.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
The latest film releases include Kung Fu Panda 4, Love Lies Bleeding, and American Dreamer.
Episode "LatinoLand": Complex, resilient and powerful
Author Marie Arana, former book editor and columnist for the Washington Post and the inaugural literary director of the Library of Congress, joins today’s episode of Scheer Intelligence with host Robert Scheer to discuss her new book, 'LatinoLand.'
Episode Surfing: ‘Kook’ behavior led to your injury. Can you sue?
In Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.
Episode Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
Incumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.
Episode CA won’t have a woman senator for first time in 30 years
Adam Schiff or Steve Garvey will become the state’s next senator. Abortion access and pay equity will fall more heavily under the purview of men in the Senate.
Episode Hear from sick neighbors of the infamous Castaic landfill
Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.
Episode November run-off elections take center stage in OC
Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.
Episode Midweek Reset: The wisdom of moss
This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Indigenous ecologist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass speaks about the virtues of moss and how one of the smallest and humblest plants on the planet can teach us to live more sustainably and harmoniously with the world around us.
Episode Senate, House, LA district attorney races: What to expect in November?
Rep. Adam Schiff wanted to run against Republican Steve Garvey for Senate — and got his wish on Tuesday night. George Gascón leads the pack for DA, but will face a battle in November.
Episode Troff document (with manpage macros) How Do I Get Over My Ex? with Brandon Kyle Goodman
How do I navigate casual dating? How do I get over my ex? And is dating possible when I’m asexual?
Episode LA district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
Though votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.
Episode ECMAScript program How to cultivate a climate-friendly yard
Should I prioritize planting drought-tolerant or native plants?
Episode text/texmacs Senate, state congressional races: Early primary results
With thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.
Episode ‘The New Look’: Fashion and ethics during WWII France
“The New Look” (Apple TV+) explores the lives of respected fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris.
Episode Eyes on Big Bear — eaglets could hatch any minute
Tens of thousands of bird enthusiasts are watching Jackie and Shadow, a bald eagle pair, on a live camera. With three eggs laid, hatch time is imminent.