New Episodes

Episode Can GOP candidates close gap on Trump ahead of first caucus?
Are Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis running for 2028? Plus, looming changes to Title IX are sparking intense debates over the future of women’s sports.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Night Swim,’ ‘Occupied City,’ ‘Good Grief’
Critics review the latest film releases: “Night Swim,” “Occupied City,” “All of Us Strangers,” and “Good Grief.”
Episode Spanish songs flooded Billboad charts in 2023. Thank Gen Z, TikTok
Last year, many Spanish songs made the Billboard Hot 100 and Top 10 charts. Reasons: Gen Z’s inclusive listening habits, social media, meteoric rise of Regional Mexican music.
Episode D source code Will ‘Ambassadors’ help LA metro riders feel safer?
Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.
Episode text/texmacs Bad student behavior can lead to expulsions. What about preschool?
Preschools that receive state funding largely can’t expel or suspend students. What does that mean for schools that have seen an uptick in bad behavior?
Episode StuffIt archive Forget Hinge and Tinder? LA singles try ‘Love Isn’t Blind’
At an East Hollywood bar, a once-a-month comedy show features four men competing for the heart of a bachelorette, as the host whips out jokes and games.
Episode Farmers markets: High-quality produce, community, and now home delivery
At farmers markets, you often get produce with higher nutritional value and greater flavor. Now through an online portal , you can order for pick-up or home delivery.
Episode PS document Midweek Reset: Savoring the ordinary
This week, Cassie Holmes, Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making and author of “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most,” suggests ways to value and savor the more ordinary moments and…
Episode What will fix our plastic problem?
Plastic waste keeps piling up. Is anyone working on a plan to stop using it?
Episode Once-quiet landslide zone is starting to move. SoCal residents are worried
Last winter’s rains accelerated a slow landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes, leading to cracked homes and trail damage at a popular reserve. What will El Niño do?
Episode PGP keys New CA traffic laws target police stops and speeding
New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.
Episode Can pain and suffering sweeten our lives?
Jonathan Bastian talks with psychologist Paul Bloom about the role that hardship and pain play in living a good life. Bloom, author of “The Sweet Spot,” explores why — from running a marathon to eating spicy food — suffering helps us to thrive and gives us satisfaction.
Episode chemical/x-cerius Home Testing for Cervical Cancer
If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates
Episode Hua Hsu, Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng, and Kemp Powers on The Treat
Hua Hsu reflects on his novel “Stay True,” Bethann Hardison and Fédéric Tcheng of “Invisible Beauty” talk fashion activism, and Kemp Powers shares The Treat.
Episode Best of 2023 — Spearfishing, unconventional winemaking, (kinda) camping
Terrified of the ocean in her youth, Valentine Thomas is now a champion spearfisherwoman. Maggie Harrison describes the "maniacal rigor" with which she seeks out beauty through winemaking.
Episode Will public trust in government survive 2024 election?
Will Americans’ faith in the judiciary survive the stress of the 2024 election? What about the country's belief in journalism and policing?
Episode Four Deaths That Shaped Modern American History
The 1960s represented a pivotal time in American history, one that embodied vast change and influence in shaping what the country has become.
Episode Hollywood predictions 2024: studios, streamers, and agencies
What will 2024 hold for Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Netflix, and mega-agencies CAA and Endeavor?
Episode Helpers replay special: Miracle Messages, Las Fotos, Underdog Community
For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier.
Episode Holiday special: ‘Country of the Blind,’ ‘Warrior,’ ‘Last Man Dancing’
Andrew Leland talks about his fears of going completely blind, how it would affect his marriage and family, and how he lives in a world largely hostile to blind people.
Episode Animals replay special: Shrimp farming, bear boom, cats on hikes
TransparentSea Farm in Downey produces nearly 1 million shrimp a year. That’s great for some of LA’s top seafood restaurants, but how do the prawns feel?
Episode ECMAScript program Holiday special: ‘The Underworld,’ ‘Black Rainbows,’ ‘Egg: A Dozen Ovatures’
In “The Underworld,” journalist Susan Casey takes readers into the deep ocean to explore volcanoes, trenches, and a booming ecosystem that’s vital to our survival.
Episode How to triple renewables by 2030 (from “Zero: The Climate Race”)
Today we’re sharing an episode from another climate podcast that you might like. It’s Zero: The Climate Race from Bloomberg. If you like what you hear, check them out wherever you get podcasts.
Episode Replay: Looking back on 100 years of Tinseltown’s Hollywood Sign
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Sign. It’s been at the center of scandals, PR stunts, and more during its time perched up on Mount Lee.
Episode Holiday special: ‘Past Lives,’ ‘Corsets and Clown Suits’
Celine Song’s film “Past Lives” is about what happens when a girl from Korea emigrates and leaves behind her childhood sweetheart, and they reconnect decades later.
Episode Wintering and enchantment: A pathway to healing and happiness
British author Katherine May offers some (heart)warming advice on winter and explores simple ways to rediscover the joy of enchantment.
Episode Excessive Radiation from CT Scans
Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems
Episode Billie Eilish and Finneas, Benny Safdie, and Elvis Mitchell on the Treat
Billie Eilish and Finneas talk soundtracking “Barbie,” Benny Safdie opens up about “The Curse,” and Elvis Mitchell (!) gives us a holiday-themed “Treat.”
Episode ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’: Failed film is hit theater show
Year after year, a Fullerton theater sells out a camped-up comedy about Santa Claus on Mars. The stage show is based on a 1964 B-movie.
Episode A look back at Hollywood’s rollercoaster year
Hollywood’s messy year: Strikes disrupted show biz, the box office surprised, studios and execs struggled, and streamers started licensing. Kim Masters, Matt Belloni, and Lucas Shaw look into the main Hollywood events of 2023.