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Introducing, Boiling Point: Climate Change Is No Joke. Or Is It?
Introducing a new podcast from LA Times Studios and award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth, Boiling Point, where Sammy breaks down the many co…
1 year, 4 months ago
Missed Warnings, Voter Fury, and First-Class Upgrades
A convicted rapist, two dead women, and years of missed chances. We dig into the troubling case of David Pearce. Plus, California Democrats face vote…
1 year, 4 months ago
JFK Files Declassified, UC Hiring Freeze & Tesla’s Taxi Test
The Trump administration just released 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files, but no major revelations have been found—yet. Meanwhile, the Universi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Gaza Cease-Fire Shattered, Google’s $32B Deal & Climate Cuts
War erupts in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes kill over 400 people, ending the cease-fire. Meanwhile, Google makes its biggest buyout ever, snatching up c…
1 year, 4 months ago
Diplomatic Fallout, Medi-Cal’s Billions, and Soaring Credit Card Debt
The U.S. orders South Africa’s ambassador to leave, escalating tensions between the two countries. California’s Medi-Cal program faces a $6.2 billion…
1 year, 4 months ago
Toxic Waste, Trade Wars, and Wage Theft
A recycling plant scandal lands its owners in jail after exposing students to toxic waste. Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs for California busine…
1 year, 4 months ago
Budget Battles, Banned Corn, and Big Tech Troubles
California’s $9.5 billion healthcare program for undocumented immigrants is $3 billion over budget, forcing lawmakers to consider tough cuts. Mexico …
1 year, 4 months ago
LAPD Secrets, Earthquakes, and Rising Health Care Costs
In this episode, we uncover secret LAPD recordings revealing disturbing behavior within the force. Plus, Malibu’s earthquake surge, skyrocketing heal…
1 year, 4 months ago
California’s Controversial Water Dump
Billions of gallons of water were released from two California dams, despite warnings it could cause flooding and waste resources. What led to the de…
1 year, 4 months ago
Angelenos Support Tougher Building Codes
Wildfires are reshaping public opinion, but will lawmakers act? Katie Porter shakes up the 2026 governor’s race, State Farm faces backlash over insur…
1 year, 4 months ago