Rod Blackhurst

WE RISE is an initiative from the LA County Department of Mental Health that features 21 art experiences focusing on connection.

Sandi Tan speaks about writing “Lurkers” with a gut feeling, and following an emotional momentum.

The LA Times took a deep dive into accusations of workplace misconduct at the talent agency ICM.

Biographer Brad Gooch reveals that he traveled 2500 miles to trace Rumi's footsteps, learned Persian and spent eight years to write “Rumi's Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love.”

Actor and producer, Michael B. Jordan on the video game “Rainbow Six” as inspiration for his newest role

Edward St. Aubyn discusses his new book, “Double Blind,” and writing about the problems with consciousness that have long fascinated his consciousness.

Not a comicbook, but literally illustrated text, “Street Cop,” written by Robert Coover and inhabited by Art Spiegelman.

A statewide program called Project Homekey converts motels, hotels, or vacant apartment buildings into long-term supportive housing for people living on the streets.

Today’s entire show looks deeply at the Boyle Heights neighborhood of LA.