Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 20 MIN

Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?

from Imperfect Paradise · host LAist Studios

Hosting the World Cup was supposed to be an economic boost for Los Angeles, but what effect has it really had on local businesses? LAist reporter Destiny Torres examines this question through one historic tourist destination in Los Angeles: Olvera Street. Read Destiny’s reporting on Olvera Street at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://laist.com/join

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 10, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?

0:00 20:58

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Imperfect Paradise?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Imperfect Paradise episode published?

This episode was published on July 10, 2026.

Can I download this Imperfect Paradise episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!