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Episode Spiritual language for the non-believer: Jennifer Michael Hecht’s search for wonder
Philosopher, poet, and non-believer Jennifer Michael Hecht shares her passion for verse, text, and ritual. Hecht also touches on her past struggles with depression and suicidal ideation.
Episode Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, director Owen Kline and Jesse Green on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Gina Prince-Bythewood to dive into her new historically based epic, “The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis.
Episode Eggs, raising chickens, restorative farming
Lizzie Stark hatches stories exploring the cultural history and uses of eggs while sharing her personal story. Cookbook author Irina Georgescu hungered for familiar Easter recipes while baking her way through the overlapping cultures of Romania.
Episode Steven Yeun on working on dark comedy series ‘Beef,’ making ‘Minari’
Steven Yeun discusses his fears in taking “Minari,” why he and his “Beef” co-star broke out in hives after production wrapped, and how Netflix’s offer for the series was too good to turn down.
Episode Bonus Episode: FADE IN on The Cine-Files
The Cine-Files and Mark Ramsey dive deep and share personal perspectives about Quentin Tarantino, Pulp Fiction, and public media.
Episode PS document Iran 1953: The Birthplace of Western Backed Coups
The story of a U.S. backed coup destabilizing a country for the benefit of Western capitalist interests is one so often repeated that each instance is a sort of classic novel in the dystopian series from the 20th century on.
Episode Is the media caving to temptation in giving Trump so much airtime?
Donald Trump was arraigned this week on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Russia arrests an American journalist. And Finland is deemed the happiest country on earth.
Episode D source code Easter Sunday: LA drag queens to protest anti-LGBTQ legislation
Wear your Sunday best. At Drag March LA, scheduled for Easter Sunday, drag queens take the stage to protest the rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation. LA’s Rashida Holmes and Greg Dulan are James Beard Award finalists.
Episode chemical/x-pdb Op-ed: Why San Diego is the country’s best college town
San Diego’s public universities are thriving. Joe Mathews says forward thinking and smart development are making the southwest corner of the state a higher education mecca.
Episode Californians move out of state, Newsom trolls GOP rivals
Half a million people left California between April 2020 and July 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Four of them explain what drove them out.
Episode LA’s Homeboy Threads: Recycling clothes, creating jobs
A new business focused on training formerly incarcerated people is now diverting thousands of pounds of clothes from landfill each month. Director Colin K.
Episode Melting ice soundtrack, flood fears in CA, gefilte fish for Passover
Artists, explorers, and scientists are recording audio of Antarctica sea ice melting, hoping the sounds help people sympathize with the environmental crisis.
Episode Trailer: Season 4
Sneak peek: Bodies, new, season 4 is full of medical mysteries and self-discovery. New episodes coming April 19.
Episode Streaming wars, WWE-UFC merger, ‘humanitarian crisis’ in jails
With Netflix losing some of its glow and reports of massive layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney, is anyone making money at streaming?
Episode 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 C source code Tracking hip-hop’s ‘misogynoir,’ remembering Ryuichi Sakamoto
Donald Trump is now the first American president to face criminal charges. He is set to surrender in Manhattan on Tuesday. What political consequences will he face?
Episode Beyond Kendrick and Serena: New museum shows Compton’s legacy
Compton may not “have a Michaels,” but it does have a new museum that can fill the gap by bringing art, history, and a space to create in the city.
Episode California’s first AAPI poet laureate sees ‘beauty’ in state
April is National Poetry Month. California’s 10th poet laureate talks about why the state is an ideal place for poetry and what made him who he is today.
Episode California cannabis, seeds, and new weed tech reign globally
California’s cannabis industry just returned from its version of Spring Break, and it discovered it still ranks number one across the globe.
Episode chemical/x-pdb Implied Consent
Touch during a visit to the doctor has many benefits, but it can also negatively impact the provider-patient relationship.
Episode Octet Stream Raising minors: Prioritizing our children’s future and well being
The cost to society of not prioritizing our children’s future, and how gun violence and the abandonment of civil discourse in our schools is impacting kids.
Episode C header Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez, Chad Stahelski, and Martin McDonagh on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, whose newest project is the Hulu musical series “Up Here.”
Episode Croissants, ‘Party Down,’ Passover cooking
Kate Reid was a successful Formula 1 engineer who designed race cars before shifting gears to make croissants. Jennifer Yee makes vegan croissants at Bakers Bench, where she uses a plant-based substitute for butter.
Episode Encore: 'Yellowjackets' creators on collaborating to make their hit Showtime series
This week, The Business revisits a conversation with Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, co-creators and co-executive producers of the series “Yellowjackets,” just out with its second season on Showtime.
Episode Op-ed: Why California must put a stop to school closures
As California schools are routinely shutting down, commentator Joe Mathews says it’s crucial to harden schools for this new reality and keep them running.
Episode America’s Slavery-Ridden Origin Story: Facing the Uncomfortable Reality
Writer Dionne Ford dives deep into her ancestry and confronts the complexities of being a Black woman in America with the blood of both the enslaved and the enslaver.
Episode Should the US interfere in Israeli politics?
President Biden publicly called out the Israeli prime minister. An expensive race is taking place for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court seat. Podcast host Baratunde Thurston weighs in on politics.
Episode Leadership in LA’s alcohol scene: Women are giving it a shot
As women rise to positions of authority within LA’s alcohol industry, they are using their experiences to support one another and create welcoming spaces.
Episode LA’s oldest restaurants still stand, Tulare Lake gets new life
Some of LA’s most long-standing restaurants include The Original Pantry Cafe, El Cholo, Canter’s Deli, and more. They’re part of the book “L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants.”
Episode Robert Luna: No more ‘us vs. them’ Sheriff’s Department mentality
Robert Luna takes charge of the LA Sheriff's Department amid concerns about crime, deputy gangs, and poor jail conditions. Can he turn the department around?