सर्वश्रेष्ठ LA Times पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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How trans surfers find community 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Trans surfers are beginning to find community among themselves in a sport that too often isolates and even shuns them. Today, we hang out with some at the beach, to hear their joy and pain. Read the full transcript here. Host: L.A. Times senior producer Denise Guerra More reading: Biden sports plan angers transgender advocates and opponents Black s…

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Masters of Disasters origin stories! 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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In a live taping, three of our Masters of Disasters talk about how they got into covering catastrophes, why they continue to do it — and how they try to convey hope. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times earthquake reporter Rong-Gong Lin, L.A. Times wildfire reporter Alex Wigglesworth, and L.A. Times coastal repor…

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Can anything stop distracted driving? 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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After a decades-long decline in automobile fatalities, numbers began to go up with the dawn of smart phones. Laws banning use of cellphones while driving haven’t stopped the rise — and the dawn of smart cars seems to be making things worse. Today, we talk about efforts to stop distracted driving — and why they don’t seem to work. Read the full tran…

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The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to 23:12

1+ y ago23:12

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“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors. Today, we talk about trot’s history, staying power and role in the Korean American community. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times Asian …

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Is Biden too old to run again? 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

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When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem? Today, we talk about the grumbles from Republicans and Democrats alike over Biden’s age. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times reporter Courtney Subramanian More …

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Can Dr. Simi cure the Mexican healthcare system? 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

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Farmacias Similares is the largest privately owned chain of pharmacies in Mexico, and has a cute mascot — Dr. Simi — who is beloved across the country. What could possibly be wrong about this scenario? Many things. Today, we talk about what the rise of Dr. Simi says about Mexico’s broken healthcare system. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gusta…

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Introducing 'Foretold' 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing the first episode with you here today. In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from a woman named Paulina Stevens. Paulina claimed she had grown up in an insular Romani community in California, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortuneteller — un…

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An FBI investigation into college basketball gone wrong 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

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An FBI investigation tried to expose malfeasance in the world of NCAA men’s basketball. Instead, the mirror was turned on the agency itself when one of the lead agents abused his position. Today, you’ll hear the story of how that came to be — and whether the investigation turned up anything. Read the full story here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: …

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Who suffers if the U.S. bans TikTok 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

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Democrat and Republican lawmakers are pushing for a U.S. ban on TikTok, arguing the Chinese-owned social media app is a national security risk. But many of its users argue that will severely harm their businesses. Today, we hear from some of them. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times reporter technology reporter …

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The mainstreaming of curanderos 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

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For centuries, communities across Latin America have relied on curanderos — healers who rely on indigenous tradition — for their physical and mental health. Will mainstream American health ever embrace it? Today, we examine the subject. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times utility reporter Karen Garcia More readi…

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Are Biden and Trump border buddies? 20:17

1+ y ago20:17

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During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden decried U.S. border policies enacted by the Trump administration as racist. But Biden has not only not rolled some of them back — in some cases, he’s doubled down. Today, we try to figure out what changed. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times immigration reporters …

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So Donald Trump got indicted... 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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The indictment of former president Donald Trump has provoked praise and criticism alike. So what’s next? We talk to two of our political wizards to figure it out. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times political columnist Mark Z. Barabak, and L.A. Times national security reporter Sarah D. Wire More reading: Full co…

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Can music make people care about climate change? 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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Lucy Jones, California’s beloved earthquake expert, sits down with environment reporter Rosanna Xia to discuss her new project: using music to inspire people to take action against climate change. Listen to hear Lucy go through her process, her collaborators explain the psychology behind it all, and — of course — a sampling of the compositions. Rea…

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The RV homeless encampments of L.A. 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

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Over the last couple of years, RVs in Los Angeles turned from a vehicle for camping to shelter for people who are unhoused. That’s led to multiple complaints — and deaths. Today, we examine how L.A. got to this point. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times columnist Erika D. Smith More reading: The real and complic…

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How college gymnasts can finally cash in 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

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For over 100 years, college athletes couldn’t make money competing in their sports. A new NCAA rule around name, image and likeness, or NIL, has changed that. The biggest winners? Gymnasts. Today, we talk to a few current and former gymnasts at UCLA, including Olympians Jordyn Wieber and Jordan Chiles, about how this rule change has affected their …

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A surrender hotline for Russian soldiers 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian military officials have set up a hotline for Russian soldiers to call in and surrender. Is it working to end the war?. Today, we talk to the people behind it. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times global affairs correspondent Laura King More reading: Lots of Russia…

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The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

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This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided entirely. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times investigative reporter Susanne Rust More reading: Residents left in flooded California farm town feel ‘abandoned’ as le…

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A murder mystery, a cover up, and femicide in Mexico 20:25

1+ y ago20:25

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Ariadna López was found murdered on the side of a road in Mexico, one of thousands of women murdered every year in the country. But her death outraged the country like never before. Today, the problem of femicide in Mexico — and whether Lopez’s death will help change that. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times Mex…

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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse may affect your interest rate 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

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When inflation is high, the Federal Reserve has historically raised interest rates. But the recent failures of banks like Silicon Valley Bank have sparked worries about the stability of our banking system. Now the feds must weigh whether the banking system could withstand the turmoil that raising interest rates could bring. To get inside the mind o…

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The judge who likes to overturn gun laws 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

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U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez is known for overturning gun bans. Derided and hailed in equal measures, he’s now presiding over a case with far-reaching consequences. Today, we talk about his history and impact. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times enterprise reporter Laura J. Nelson More reading: The judge up…

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Michelle Yeoh can finally be herself: ‘Thank you for seeing me’ 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

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Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has been a worldwide movie star for decades, known for action-packed roles in films such as “Supercop” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and as a Bond girl in “Tomorrow Never Dies.” But it’s her leading role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” that Yeoh says finally let her show what she’s capable of. In thi…

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Our Masters of Disasters take on toxic spills 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

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The recent release of toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment was a reminder of how devastating such environmental events are for poor communities. Can we prevent the next one? Today, our Masters of Disasters reconvene to talk toxic contamination and cleanup — and why toxic spills will probably never go away. Read the full…

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California's ballot-box fast-food fight 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

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Last year, the California State Legislature approved a bill that aimed to improve wages and conditions for fast-food workers, but the fast-food industry raised millions to oppose it. As petitioners collect signatures, voters allege that they were lied to by petitioners. Today, we get into the food fight — and California’s murky world of signature-g…

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Academy Nominees aren't Box Office Hits. Do Oscars Still Matter? 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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The Oscars ceremony is a night to celebrate the best the industry has to offer — but the nominated films are rarely box office hits, and viewership of the awards broadcast has declined. Will we see a rebound? Today, we talk about the future of the Academy Awards, and who might win Sunday. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests…

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The California Dream in Nevada 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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Californians have long moved to Nevada in search of new business and personal opportunities. But a massive business park near Reno is drawing in businesses like never before. Some long-timers aren’t happy. Today, we visit the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center to learn more. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times nationa…

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How trans surfers find community 27:09

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Masters of Disasters origin stories! 38:29

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Can anything stop distracted driving? 23:57

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The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to 23:12

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Is Biden too old to run again? 27:03

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Can Dr. Simi cure the Mexican healthcare system? 19:00

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Introducing 'Foretold' 48:02

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An FBI investigation into college basketball gone wrong 21:24

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Who suffers if the U.S. bans TikTok 28:09

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The mainstreaming of curanderos 26:03

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Are Biden and Trump border buddies? 20:17

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So Donald Trump got indicted... 25:13

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Can music make people care about climate change? 29:07

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The RV homeless encampments of L.A. 19:17

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How college gymnasts can finally cash in 24:32

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A surrender hotline for Russian soldiers 22:14

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The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided 18:12

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A murder mystery, a cover up, and femicide in Mexico 20:25

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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse may affect your interest rate 26:44

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The judge who likes to overturn gun laws 20:37

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Michelle Yeoh can finally be herself: ‘Thank you for seeing me’ 33:36

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Our Masters of Disasters take on toxic spills 26:15

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California's ballot-box fast-food fight 18:19

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Academy Nominees aren't Box Office Hits. Do Oscars Still Matter? 25:57

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The California Dream in Nevada 23:28

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