New Episodes

Episode Woodworking means fewer screens and more satisfaction for Angelenos
Southern Californians tired of screens are building tables, chairs, and objects of beauty out of wood to channel their creativity into something tangible.
Episode Octet Stream In ‘Música,’ Rudy Mancuso shows beauty and complexity of synesthesia
Rudy Mancuso’s synesthesia means daily sounds transform into layered rhythms and melodies. He explores that beautiful and frustrating experience in “Música.”
Episode Griffith Park spectators awestruck at partial solar eclipse
Hundreds of locals flocked to the Griffith Park Observatory to witness Southern California’s partial eclipse.
Episode Octet Stream Are you in a relationship with a narcissist?
UC Berkeley professor Jennifer Chatman and clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula explain what narcissism is and looks like and the perceived propensity for it within leadership and the general population.
Episode The importance of bird flu
We may still have some lingering pandemic fatigue but the new bird flu has the potential for significant harm if we are not careful.
Episode Vince Staples, Philip Gefter, and Lulu Wang on The Treat
Vince Staples gets absurd for Netflix, author Philip Gefter goes deep on “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and Lulu Wang has our Treat.
Episode ECMAScript program Onions, hand pies, Bangladeshi cuisine
Author and illustrator Mark Kurlansky peels back the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of onions. Journalist Shane Mitchell won two James Beard Awards for shining a light on the exploitation in America's onion fields.
Episode Troff document ‘One Life’ director on the true story of Sir Nicholas Winton; Iger triumphs in Disney proxy fight
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a quick look at Ari Emanuel-led Endeavor going private, and the banter partners break down the outcome of the long battle between Nelson Peltz and Disney.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘La Bête,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Girls State’
The latest film releases are La Bête, Monkey Man, Girls State, and Música. Weighing in are Amy Nicholson, host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times, and Tim Grierson, senior U.S.
Episode How Trump and Biden’s unpopularity could affect congressional races
Could the presidential nominees hurt their congressional colleagues down the ballot? Plus, we examine the president’s response to an Easter controversy.
Episode Museums, concerts, and no driving? Grand Ave enters new era
Expansions of The Broad museum and the Colburn School represent investments in the arts on Grand Ave. Neither design is oriented toward drivers or parking.
Episode Sonoran white wheat is a stealthy whole grain
Sonoran white wheat is core to making flour tortillas. It has resurged in the past decade thanks to its versatility in baked goods, sweet flavor, and white color.
Episode LA eclipse chasers hit the road seeking a cosmic connection
Anticipating Monday’s total solar eclipse, Angelenos are flying and driving thousands of miles to get the best view – and, possibly, to be changed.
Episode LA is known for commercial films, new festival wants to change that
The LA Festival of Movies debuts this week, featuring brand new films, world premieres, older independent flicks that may deserve a second look, and titles that haven’t played within the circuit yet.
Episode Midweek Reset: Peaceful protest
This week, clinical psychologist and Buddhist teacher Tara Brach on activism and how easy it is to unintentionally absorb the hate and anger leveled at others.
Episode D source code How to hack rebates to upgrade your home
Where should you start with greening your home, and how do you get it subsidized?
Episode ECMAScript program Free speech v. privacy: Limiting protests near homes in OC
The cities of Irvine and Santa Ana failed to pass an ordinance that would have required protestors to stand at least 300 feet from private residences.
Episode Israel-Hamas war marks a turning point for Jews in America
Atlantic writer Franklin Foer examines rising antisemitism from the political left, and why what he describes as a “Golden Age for American Jews” is over.
Episode Women to take record number of seats in CA Legislature
This fall, women lawmakers are slated to make up the majority in the California Legislature — a historical first. They could lead on reproductive care and family leave.
Episode Freud: What he said, why he matters
Paul Bloom, psychologist and author of “Psyche: The Story of the Human Mind” and “The Sweet Spot,” reflects on the relevance and controversy surrounding Sigmund Freud.
Episode Giving and Receiving Bad News
Would you prefer to receive bad medical news in person or over the phone?
Episode Alan Poul, Stephen Ujlaki, and Taraji P. Henson on The Treat
Alan Poul talks “Tokyo Vice,” Stephen Ujlaki breaks down the rising calls for American Christian nationalism, and Taraji P. Henson has our Treat.
Episode Troff document Orange yolks, French omelets, backyard chickens
Marian Bull weighs in on the popularity of orange egg yolks. Chef Ludo Lefebvre details what goes into his famous omelet, which is on the menu at Petit Trois.
Episode Lawmakers are leaving Congress in droves. Why?
Should a rise in Congressional retirements set off alarm bells? Are Democrats off base with their current platform? How will a new law impact campus free speech?
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Wicked Little Letters’
The latest film releases are Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, La Chimera, The Shadowless Tower, and Wicked Little Letters. Weighing in are Alonso Duralde and Dave White, film critics and co-hosts of the podcast Linoleum Knife.
Episode It’s a secret only when Uncle Sam says it is
In light of recent developments in the Julian Assange extradition case, former CIA officer John Kiriakou joins host Robert Scheer on this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, to delve deeper into the contradictions within the United States…
Episode Your new affordable housing guide from FORT:LA and Frances Anderton
FORT:LA and housing advocates Frances Anderton and David Kersh have created an innovative online resource called “ Awesome and Affordable: Great Housing Now .”
Episode Unidata NetCDF document ‘Shōgun’ co-creators on their sprawling limited series; Inside the Ronna McDaniel-NBC staff uproar
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni report on the latest in the Disney proxy battle, and the banter partners examine the outrage of NBC staff following the brief, yet confounding, hiring of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel.
Episode text/texmacs Judged 24/7 by the world: Social media is worsening youth mental health
Technology has devastated kids’ abilities to connect and learn. Pew data from 2022 says nearly half of teens were online almost constantly.
Episode Dodgers kick off home opener amid Ohtani investigation
It’s opening day for the LA Dodgers, who are feeling the pressure amid an ongoing investigation into star Shohei Ohtani and costly acquisitions during the off-season.