The 2 Best California Love Podcast Episodes
1) Prologue
Host Walter Thompson-Hernández returns home to L.A. and reflects on how much the city has changed since he was a child. California Love sponsors include: Stream We Are Freestyle Love Supreme ...Show More
2) Scared Straight
Walter was just eleven years old when he was admitted to L.A.'s infamous Scared Straight program for graffiti related crimes. In this episode, Walter, through a chance encounter, checks-in with his fr...Show More
3) Imperfect Paradise: Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions about government disaster response
At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare bu...Show More
4) Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide
Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. Th...Show More
5) Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it?
Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw cong...Show More
6) Imperfect Paradise: The Huntington Beach library at the center of America’s culture wars
Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide has increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schoo...Show More
7) Imperfect Paradise: Despite three 911 calls, how did two men with disabilities die in their home during the Eaton Fire?
West Altadena residents Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin Mitchell were stuck at home when the Eaton Fire erupted Jan. 7. Both had disabilities, and to evacuate, they needed help. Mitchell Sr. a...Show More
8) This Old House Radio Hour: Sound Proofing Your Bathroom + How To Paint Your Garage Door + Walter Mosley’s Los Angeles
This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we meet Bo Petterson—a 66-year-old dad, DIYer, and unexpected TikTok sensation. Known to millions as @DadAdviceFromBo, Bo began posting home repair videos...Show More
9) NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: And the band played on
From “The Graduate” to “Clueless,” this LIVE episode is all about movies with iconic soundtracks. Guests: Writer/director Paul Feig (“Another Simple Favor,” “...Show More
10) NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Disasters, naturally
We’re taking cover and bracing for impact in an episode about our favorite disaster movies! Guests: Writer/comedian Jen Statsky (“Hacks,” “The Good Place,” “Parks a...Show More