The secret ingredient to the Los Angeles punk scene: Chinese Food

California has had a thriving punk scene since the 1970s. Think: The Germs, Dead Kennedys and Black Flag.


The Alley Cats "Good Morning Blues"

It turns out the key ingredient to the LA punk scene was Chinese food. Some of the most important venues were Chinese restaurants, not only here in Los Angeles, but throughout the state. 

Credits

Guest:

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Adriana Cargill, Brian Hardzinski