Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe California Dream in Nevada
Californians have long moved to Nevada in search of new business and personal opportunities. But a massive business park near Reno is drawing in busi…
3 years ago
Legal weed, massive worker exploitation
When California voters legalized cannabis, growers vowed a break from decades of worker exploitation in the state’s agricultural industry. A Times in…
3 years ago
A new age for mental health in workplaces?
Faced with high levels of worker stress, anxiety and burnout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies pledged that employee mental health…
3 years ago
America’s first Black prima ballerina: Bernice Harrison
When you think of Black ballerinas, names like Misty Copeland or Janet Collins may come to mind. But did you know that a classical ballet dancer from…
3 years ago
The war against Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence, and restrictive laws set …
3 years ago
One year into the Russia-Ukraine war
The first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is this month. L.A. Times global affairs correspondent Laura King has visited Ukraine at four k…
3 years ago
Dianne Feinstein calls it a career
California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced this week she will not run for reelection next year, ending a legendary career that saw her go from S…
3 years ago
Why hotel rooms for L.A.'s homeless sit empty
The historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles reopened in 2021 with a commitment to make it easy for low-income and unhoused people to occupy its …
3 years ago
Turkey's earthquake, California's "Big One"
An earthquake as devastating as the one that hit Turkey and Syria this month has been forecast to hit Southern California for decades. What can resid…
3 years ago
Colorado River in Crisis, Pt. 6: The End
The Colorado River is supposed to end at the Gulf of California, but hasn’t done so for decades. A joint effort between the United States and Mexico …
3 years, 1 month ago