Greater LA Podcast
1) How has LA homelessness changed in over 8 years?
KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat. Zach Galifianakis talks about the nonprofit Comedy Gives B...Show More
2) Angelenos are crowding clown shows — ‘an act of counterculture’
When you hear the word “clown,” you probably picture a hacky kid’s entertainer. Well, a group of super-talented LA-based performers are trying to change that. The Broad’s “LA Intersections” is an u...Show More
3) Sale of Skid Row grocery store aims to bring racial healing
A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit. “Existencia,” a new work by the experimental performanc...Show More
4) Finding love and beauty at Mosaic Tile House in Venice
Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran have transformed their Venice home into The Mosaic Tile House, a living artistic tapestry reflecting their love story. Kate Berlant wants audiences to know that her sem...Show More
5) Will ‘Ambassadors’ help LA metro riders feel safer?
Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year. In response to complaints about customer service and mass transit saf...Show More
6) Forget Hinge and Tinder? LA singles try ‘Love Isn’t Blind’
At an East Hollywood bar, a once-a-month comedy show features four men competing for the heart of a bachelorette, as the host whips out jokes and games. “Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution...Show More
7) Once-quiet landslide zone is starting to move. SoCal residents are worried
Last winter’s rains accelerated a slow landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes, leading to cracked homes and trail damage at a popular reserve. What will El Niño do? David Duchovny isn’t just an actor — h...Show More
8) Helpers replay special: Miracle Messages, Las Fotos, Underdog Community
For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier. Las Fotos Project teaches photography to young...Show More
9) Animals replay special: Shrimp farming, bear boom, cats on hikes
TransparentSea Farm in Downey produces nearly 1 million shrimp a year. That’s great for some of LA’s top seafood restaurants, but how do the prawns feel? In sleepy Sierra Madre, an uptick in bears has...Show More
10) Replay: Looking back on 100 years of Tinseltown’s Hollywood Sign
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Sign. It’s been at the center of scandals, PR stunts, and more during its time perched up on Mount Lee. In 1978, the Hollywood Sign was in a s...Show More