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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Lost LA with Nathan Masters

    A common misconception about Los Angeles is that it has no history. That and Los Angeles is always sunny, everyone who lives here is an actor, and everyone is obsessed with the beach. But the city does have a rich history – like the fact that there used to be a vast, hilly terrain in downtown Los Angeles.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jan 27, 2016 • 1 min read

    A common misconception about Los Angeles is that it has no history. That and Los Angeles is always sunny, everyone who lives here is an actor, and everyone is obsessed with the beach. But the city does have a rich history – like the fact that there used to be a vast, hilly terrain in downtown Los Angeles. We’re joined by Nathan Masters, the host of a new three-part series called Lost LA, which chronicles this infamous history. The series premieres tonight and airs for the next two Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Oregon Standoff, Native American Reaction, Lost LA
    1. 0:00Oregon Militia Movement Leads to Tragedy
    2. 10:07Native American Reaction to the Oregon Land Protest
    3. 20:13Lost LA with Nathan MastersYou’re reading this
    4. 28:45Sundance Film Festival Round Three
    5. 39:51What Ever Happened to the Jingle?
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Nathan Masters

      KCET, "Lost LA"

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Oregon Standoff, Native American Reaction, Lost LA
    1. 0:00Oregon Militia Movement Leads to Tragedy
    2. 10:07Native American Reaction to the Oregon Land Protest
    3. 20:13Lost LA with Nathan MastersYou’re reading this
    4. 28:45Sundance Film Festival Round Three
    5. 39:51What Ever Happened to the Jingle?
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