Inside LA's last two porn theaters

Jul. 12, 2017

We have an appreciation --- if that’s the right word -- for the last two porn theaters in Los Angeles.

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The last (porn) picture shows: Once dotted with dozens of adult cinemas, L.A. now has only two

Credits

Guest:

Carolina Miranda - arts and architecture columnist at the Los Angeles Times - @cmonstah

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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