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How To LA — 416 episodes
This Old House Radio Hour: Designing for Disaster: How Los Angeles Builds Back Smarter + Saving The Outsider’s House + Four DIY Fixes: Chimneys, Circuits, Ceilings, and Steam
Hasta luego, friends ❤️
Exploring LA's 'unique and unexpected' museums w/ Todd Lerew
Imperfect Paradise: LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson on the tape scandal fallout, homelessness, and the presidential election
We love SoCal culture, here's why musicians do too ft. Girl Ultra
From Vampira to Judy Garland, Hollywood Forever Cemetery tour honors the greats
REDUX: For the love of cempasúchil — during Day of the Dead
Imperfect Paradise: OC Supervisor Andrew Do to plead guilty to corruption charge following LAist investigation
How LA shaped this transmasculine performer's new comedy show
Cheap Fast Eats #15: West Hollywood
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 4
Hot dogs bring out LA's multicultural flavors. Here's how...
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 3
REDUX: Food spots near LAX w/ LA Try Guy
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 2
Angel City fans, Sparks players, and renewed interest in women's sports
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 1
REDUX: Digging up community — and some fruit — in front of your neighbor's garden
REDUX: Growing kale in Compton
The perfect day in WeHo ft. Drew Tillman
Our favorite neighborhood happy hour spots
REDUX: Catching a movie with the American Cinematheque
So, like, what are the origins of the "Valley girl" accent?
Our fave 'cool' drinks: Boba, tepache, and kava nectar
HTLA Live: Culinary Connections — Ice Cream Social
Artists, not objects, take center stage at The Brick
The Black and queer history (and future) of house music
Our favorite museums: ft. LACMA jazz nights and Judy Baca
Why BIPOC-led run clubs in LA are growing
Our favorite parks in Los Angeles: Ft. TreePeople
Cheap Fast Eats #14: Fountain Valley
Hit pause and rewind! VHS is making a comeback
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Jahmark, the soul shaker
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Mens Central Jail
Why 'kitten season’ is such a tough time for LA’s cat crusaders
Our favorite beaches in LA to beat the heat
This cooking class provides support for refugees and migrants
Kayaking Down The LA River?!
Imperfect Paradise: ‘Free the Tee’: Fighting back against LA golf course Scalpers
EIntroducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios
Announcing the OFFICIAL best burger in LA
Cheap Fast Eats #13: West Valley
Cheap Fast Eats #12: Boyle Heights
Cheap Fast Eats #11: Mid City
Where to get outside (locally), REDUX
LAist & NPR present 'Inheriting' Episode 1 - Carol & the Los Angeles Uprising: Part 1
EDay-trip destinations: Where to escape LA
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Halfway Home
REDUX: Why the LA Coliseum is more than a stadium
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Free The Land
How Giving Back Can Make You Feel Less Alone
How To LA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker Part 4
Social Calendar with Chris Estrada: Summer Hangs
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Faces Of Hunger
The Origins Of Juneteenth In LA
HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Hollywood Disenchanted
'Clipped' Writer Rembert Browne Talks Race, Power, and The LA Clippers
How To LA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker Part 3
Black Tacos Are A Thing In LA
Kristen Bell Brings 'Reefer Madness' to Hollywood Blvd
Hollyhock House's LA Significance — With 'Etan Does LA'
How To LA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker Part 2
LA Explained: When LA's Gays Went West - REDUX
How We Make HTLA (We Need Your Help)
A Challenging Year for LGBTQ+ Teachers — Even in SoCal
'Inheriting' Makes AAPI History Personal
How To LA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: The Gen Z Water Dealmaker: Part 1
Cheap Fast Eats #13: West Valley
Getting Proud And Loud With VINCINT
The Best Conchas In LA
What It's Like To Cover Your Own Campus Protest
Revival House: American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest
Looking For Community? Go Find Your 'Church'
Social Calendar: Hacking The Hollywood Bowl
LAUSD's Plan To Cool Down Schools Is Finally Here
The Artist Shaking Up Male-Dominated Lowrider Culture (With A Hot Pink Cadillac)
NPR & LAist Studios present 'Inheriting'
Photographer Merrick Morton Cemented 80s Gang Culture In History
Revival House: Movies Under — And Among — The Stars At Hollywood Forever
The Birth Of The Cheeseburger - REDUX
Unpacking LA's Street Food Hustle
Comedian Leslie Liao's Love For LA (And Secretly, OC Too)
Connect To Yourself — And Others — Through Dance
The Man Behind 'L.A. In A Minute'
Author Michael Arceneaux On Grief, Family, And His 'Badder Bitch' Glow Up
Héctor Tobar: Why LA Is A Land Of ‘Strugglelitude’ (And Opportunity)
Japanese Cinema and LA History Collide with 'Benshi'
Downtown LA's Ups And Downs — Past And Present: Part 2
Downtown LA's Ups And Downs — Past And Present: Part 1
The Case For L.A. Pizza
Revival House: The Long Road From Silent Films to Brain Dead Studios
LA's Streetlights Are Kinda A Big Deal
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union: Part 4
ESocial Calendar: André 3000, Self-Care, LA's 'Moving Living Room'
The Los Angeles Festival Of Movies Is Here To Treat Your Inner Cinephile
Vietnamese Workers Fuel Nail Salons. So Why The Low Pay?
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union: Part 3
EAlvin Ailey, A Dance "Revelation" in LA
LA Towers Graffiti: Art Or Vandalism?
Jimmy Smits Says Goodbye To LA's Conga Room
Feeling Lonely? Get Moving, Make Some Friends
Revival House: The Academy Museum's Sister Cinemas
What Makes 'Bungalow Courts' So Special Ft Etan Rosenbloom
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union: Part 2
ERevival House: The Highland Theatre says Goodbye
The Best Hikes To See Wildflowers This Spring
REDUX: Composer And LAUSD Grad Kris Bowers On His 'Last Repair Shop'
REDUX: Everything You Need To Know About SoCal's Wildflower Bloom
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union: Part 1
EDown To Feast, with LA Try Guy: Westchester
Revival House: The Gardena Cinema's Fight to Stay Open
For The Love Of Griffith Park
It's Election Day! When Will We Know Results?
How To Prep For Tomorrow's Primary: Voting And Criminal Justice
Social Calendar: Make Staying Up Late Cool Again
Revival House: Vidiots Brings 60,000 DVDs and a New Theater to a Historic Space
Why Are Men So Lonely These Days?
Composer And LAUSD Grad Kris Bowers On His 'Last Repair Shop'
How To Prep For The Primary: Housing Affordability in LA
HTLA Presents: Queer Joy, LIVE!
Revival House: The Egyptian Theater (REDUX)
Abortion Pill Access At California Universities? Well…
Building A Music Community To Feel Less Alone
Cheap Fast Eats #12: Boyle Heights
Revival House: The New Beverly Cinema, Always On Film
Lion Dancers, Dragon Parades and Dumplings: Lunar New Year In LA
Looking for Love in LA? We Tried Speed Dating And You Can Too
How To Prep For The Primary Election: The Climate Crisis
Revival House: The Nuart Theatre, LA's 'Edgy' 'Cult' Home Of The Midnight Movies
Our Love Letter To LA's Indie Movie Theaters: Introducing 'Revival House'
Finding The Beat: Music and Nostalgia in Alhambra
LA Can Be Lonely AF: Reframing An 'Epidemic'
How To Prep For The Primary Election: Homelessness
HTLA, Live! Hamburger Fry + Cheeseburger Centennial
Finding The Beat: Music In The San Fernando Valley
LA Lit: Indie Booksellers Share More Recs On Best Books About The City
Finding The Beat: Music In West Adams And Leimert Park
Sniffles, Sore Throat? There Are Updated CA COVID Rules
HTLA presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 4
Social Calendar: Sissy That Nightlife
100 Years Ago In Pasadena, The Cheeseburger Was Born (Probably)
Wanna Go Car-Free? Try The Bus
Spay And Neuter, Yes. But What Else Can You Do To Help Shelter Pets?
HTLA presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 3
What’s Up With The District Attorney Race? We Explain
Are YOU Ready For The Big One? It's Coming: REDUX
Metro Micro Eyeing An End To $1 Rideshares
HTLA, Live! At 'On Air Fest'
HTLA presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 2
Evicted From Little Tokyo - What's Next For Suehiro Cafe?
Can LA's CARE Court Help Those Struggling With Mental Illness?
Digging Into LA’s Past, Present and Future at La Brea Tar Pits
How Did LA's Affordable Housing Shortage Get So Bad?
HTLA presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 1
The Largest Urban Oil Field In The Nation Is In LA. Its Days Are Numbered
Will 2024 Be Another Wild Year For LA Politics?
New Year, New Laws! From Cannabis to Camping to Compensation
New Years Vibes + Best Walking Meditation Spots in LA
Social Calendar: Dating The City
How West Coast Hip Hip Got Its Sound
On Valentines Day In LA, Love Has A Price
Finding Home con DACA, Parts 1 - 3
Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis, Part 4: 'Being A Better Neighbor'
After The 10 Fire: What's Up With The Businesses Under The Freeway?
Documenting L.A. in Galleries: Patrick Martinez on View at The Broad
Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis, Part 3: 'Betting On A Motel'
Day Laborers And The Odd, Sometimes Dangerous Jobs They Do
A (Not So) 'Hopeless' Alternative Rock Label Celebrates Its LA History
LA's Grand Central Market Is The OG Of Food Halls
How The Mayor Changed Course On Affordable Housing Plans
Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis, Part 2: 'The Forever Bandaid'
LA's Indie Booksellers On Best Books About The City — Just In Time For The Holidays
Documenting LA By Painting Intimate Spaces: Meet Artist Tidawhitney Lek
How To Enjoy A Holiday Staycation in LA
Why Are There Nearly 10,000 Vacant City Jobs In LA?
Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis, Part 1: 'The Alternative is Death'
Will Actors Ratify The New SAG Contract?
Cheap Fast Eats #11: Mid City
Documenting LA In Oil Paints, Block By Block: Meet Painter Justin N. Kim
'It's Really Hot Out Here.' What LAUSD Is Doing To Cool Down Schools
The Mayor’s Promise To House 17,000 People In Her First Year
So How Did The City Of LA (And Then The County) Get So Big?
Where To Get Outdoors Pt. 2 REDUX
Social Calendar: What We’re Enjoying In LA
Tortas, Congee and Mulled Wine: Local Chefs Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers
The Cult Of Erewhon
The Rent Freeze is Over
It's Givingggg...How To Host A Great Friendsgiving!
Documenting The City At '5 mph': Meet Photographer Elon Schoenholz
The 10 Freeway Closure Shows That We Can Rethink Our Commutes
The Egyptian Theater Has Finally Reopened. How It Helped Establish Hollywood
The 'Outrageous' Impact Of LAUSD's Process For Counting Students
The Actors' Strike Is Over. Now What?
After Fire, Who Rebuilds Our Trails In The San Gabriel Mountains?
Five Years After The Woolsey Fire: Did We Learn Anything From It?
The Fight Against Putrid Odors in Southeast LA
A SoCal Punk’s ‘Ode’ To LA’s Backyard Gigs
EHTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen: Part 1
EDaylight Savings Got You Down? Catch LA's Best Sunsets - REDUX
The Matriarch of Día de los Muertos in LA: REDUX
From The Queen Mary to The Pasadena Playhouse, LA County Has Some Ghostly History
For The Love Of Cempasúchil ... On Dia De Los Muertos
Día De Los Muertos In LA: Celebrating The Dead And Tradition
From 'Halloween' To 'Back To The Future': Why Filmmakers Love Pasadena and South Pas
A Love Letter To The Undocumented Community, With A Message About Mental Health
REDUX: The Biltmore Hotel is 100 Years Old — And It Has Some Ghost Stories To Tell
Finding (And Creating) Queer Joy In Community
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 4
Witnessing A War Through Your Smartphone. How Do We Cope?
Your Guide To New Laws On Housing, Climate, Worker Pay And... Skittles?
BONUS: LA Ghost Stories - REDUX
The History Of California's No Spanish Rule
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 3
EWe're Baaaaaack! Introducing The Basic Girl Pumpkin Spiced Special
Holding Nury Martinez Accountable In 'Nury & The Secret Tapes'
LA’s Victorian Past Is Alive In Angelino Heights: REDUX
The Fight Over Rent Control: Yesterday And Today
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 2
Cheap Fast Eats #10: Gardena
What You Need To Know About Getting The New Covid Vaccine
Moving The Needle On Sustainable Fashion in LA
Strike's Over. What's Next? (A Writer's Perspective)
HTLA Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes
ECrenshaw's Getting A New Look – A 780 ft Mural
The Making Of The 'Nury And The Secret Tapes' Podcast
Exploring The 'Light of Learning' — And LA History — In The Public Library
Student Loans are Back, Are You Ready?
The Best Places To Find A Good Concha In LA - REDUX
Walking Fifty One Miles Along The LA River
After Scandals, A Moment For Reform In LA Politics
100 Years Of The Hollywood Sign
Wanna Beat The Heat? Try Painting Your Roof
Finding Community Through Friday Night Shabbat
How A Film Location Scout Turns DTLA Into NY, Chicago, the Future And the Past
As Strikes Drag On, Financial Stress Sets In For Hollywood Workers
Why The LA Coliseum Is More Than A Stadium
How To Live Car-Free — In The Car Capital of The World - REDUX
HTLA, Live! Summer Cookouts with the Chefs of Cheap Fast Eats
So Is LA Officially A Football Town???
How To Watchdog Your Local Government
The Biltmore Hotel Downtown Is A History-Lover's (And Ghost-Hunter's) Dream
How Effective Are Strikes Anyway? - REDUX
Discovering Inglewood's Past, Present & Future
Navigating the LA River – And Its Activist History – In a Kayak
How I Got Started: Community Builder Etienne Maurice
The Future Of Stormwater Capture in LA - REDUX
HTLA Presents: On Point Live! The origins of West Coast hip-hop and its lasting legacy
K-Pop, K-Everything - with Pixar’s Peter Sohn at KCON
For The Love Of Joshua Trees: Why They're More Vulnerable To Wildfire
Testing LA's Response To Natural Disaster: How'd We Do?
HTLA Presents: The Making of Black Barbie from WNYC Studios
Cheap Fast Eats #9: Chinatown
Could CA Take Lessons From TX On Homelessness Solutions?
Where To Get Outside, Pt. 2
West Coast Hip Hop's Roots In Revolution
EHow West Coast Hip Hop Got Its Sound
EWhen Writers And Actors Strike, We ALL Feel It
HTLA Presents: The Barbie Tapes: When Girls--and Barbie--Could do Anything
Taylormania is Here. Is LA Ready?
Are Hollywood's Strikes A Remake Or A Sequel?
HTLA Presents: The Barbie Tapes: Battle of the Bulge
The Best Places To Find A Good Concha In LA
Self-Tapes, Streaming Residuals: What Some Actors Are Striking For
Inside LA's All-Night Ambient Music Scene
HTLA Presents: LA Made: The Barbie Tapes: A Toy is Born
Barbie's A California Girl
Feel Like Tipping Has Gotten Out Of Hand? Here’s Why
Discover Sylmar - Heat, Horses, & History
HTLA Presents: Code Switch — Is ‘home’ still home after 30 years away?
EExploring The Food, Fun And History of Mid-City: REDUX
LA’s Victorian Past Is Alive In Angelino Heights: REDUX
Discovering The Past and Present of Little Tokyo - REDUX
Discover West Adams - REDUX
F(ai)K News: What Happens When You Replace Journalists With AI
Cheap Fast Eats #7: Silver Lake: REDUX
Cheap Fast Eats #6: K-Town, After Dark! REDUX
Cheap Fast Eats #2: Long Beach: REDUX
Cheap Fast East #1: Pasadena: REDUX
How I Got Started: Fashion Designer James Ford
Cheap Fast Eats #8: Inglewood
Councilmember Curren Price Faces Corruption Charges. What That Means For His District, His Community
Summer Is Here. Get Ready For The Heat
Boyle Heights To The Beach: Is The New Train Faster Than a Car?
"It Took Me 10 Years To Get Here:" LA's Veterans Fight To Secure Housing – Part 2
"There Are Many Roadblocks For Us:" LA's Veterans Fight to Secure Housing - Part 1
The Long Legacy Of Juneteenth In Leimert Park
How The West Coast Soul Food Flavor Was Born: REDUX
Finding Some Peace And Quiet In This Wild City: REDUX
Digging Up Community — And Some Fruit — In Front Of Your Neighbor's Garden
Now There Are Two. Here's The Candidates Competing To Replace Nury Martinez
June Gloom Got You Glum? Let's Explain
HTLA, Live! River Garza Navigates Identity Through Art
Pride Month Has Arrived, Honey: The Good, Bad And Ugly
The Homelessness Crisis in LA: How Did We Get Here?
LA Gave People $1000 A Month, No Strings Attached. How Did It Go?
Where To Get Outside (And Play, Hike, Be) in LA: REDUX
Exploring Downey, Beyond The ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’
Those 'We Buy Ugly Houses' Signs Are Part Of An Ugly Franchise
Remembering Gloria Molina: LA Supervisor, Community Leader, Quilter
How I Got Started: TV Writer Rafael Agustín
The Federal COVID Emergency Is Officially Over. What Now?
AI Explained: It's Not Coming For Your Writing Job...Yet
Cheap Fast Eats #7: Silver Lake
Fast Fashion's Got A Tight Grip On LA
LA Explained: When LA's Gays Went West
Being A Hollywood Writer Isn't What It Used To Be
The Hollywood Writers Strike Explained
Finding Home con DACA: Postscript
What To Do With A Water Surplus
Foraging for Wild-Food Tacos: REDUX
How Do We Compost in LA?
Finding Home con DACA, Part 3: "Outside, In"
¡Fiesta! At LA's Legendary Puppet Theater
Neighborhood Councils: What Do They Really Do in LA?
Everything You Need To Know About SoCal's Wildflower Bloom
Finding Home con DACA, Part 2: "Hecho en México"
Where To Get Your Lit... In Spaces Owned By Black Women
How To Make LA Greener: REDUX
HTLA Presents California Love: K-Pop Dreaming
EFinding Home con DACA, Part 1: "The Process"
Montecito Heights: Way Up Above The Noise of LA
How I Got Started: Playwright & Director, Gina Young
HTLA Presents: Party Crews
EL.A. Renters Lose COVID Eviction Protections March 31. What Then?
The Election To Replace Nury Martinez Is Here. What's At Stake?
How Effective Are Strikes Anyway?
Cheap Fast Eats #6: K-Town, After Dark!
LA Teens Found 'Safe' Spaces In Party Crews. But There Was A Cost
At The LA Marathon, Community Cheers You Across The Finish-Line
Where to Catch Live Music in LA for Free (or Cheap!)
How To Live Car-Free — In the Car Capital of the World
Why We Love Our Lawns... And Why It's Time To Let Go
HTLA Presents: The Academy Museum Podcast
LA Explained: The Past, Present & Future of LAX
Climate Doomism Is As Toxic As Our Pollution — And How To Get Over It
In This Special City Council Election, Power is On The Ballot
HTLA Presents: K-pop Dreaming
How To Leave The Country On DACA
LA's Outdoor Dining is At Risk. What Can We Do About It?
Are YOU Ready For The Big One? It's Coming...
Freezing in LA? These Take-Out Meals Will Keep You Cozy
How I Got Started: Activist on a Bike, Yolanda Davis-Overstreet
Exploring The Food, Fun And History of Mid-City
How The West Coast Soul Food Flavor Was Born
On Valentines Day In LA, Love Has A Price
To Live And Love In LA
HTLA, Live! The Chefs Behind Cheap Fast Eats
LA Explained: Who's Naming Our Streets?
Why You Spent Half Your Paycheck On Your Gas Bill
HTLA Presents: NPR's Code Switch
The Future Of Stormwater Capture in LA
The Monterey Park Shooting: How A Community Heals
COVID Renter Protections Are Here To Stay... For At Least 2 More Months
Cheap Fast Eats #5: Culver City
Finding Some Peace And Quiet In This Wild City
Is There a 'Generational Divide' in Mental Health?
Monterey Park Holds a Special Place in LA's Asian Community and Far Beyond
How I Got Started: Comedian, Ashley Ray
'Abnormal Is Normal' When It Comes To SoCal Weather
Exploring Fairfax: Where Hype Meets History
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Wants To Be Transparent
Well, We've Had a Wild 2022. How About You?
Shining A Light On Antisemitism In LA County
P-22 Dodged Cars So His Fellow Cats Could Run
The Basic Girl Holiday Special
Surviving Fentanyl: An Organization By Students, For Students
What's Going On With LA's Mental Health Crisis Response System?
Cheap Fast Eats #4: DTLA
Taking Back LA's Streets with CicLAvia
Food Insecurity has Increased in LA... Microfarms Can Help
Foraging for Wild-Food Tacos in Los Angeles
Community Comes Together at a World Cup Watch Party
LA Has Been Home To The Homelessness Crisis For Years. Now What?
Where To Get Outside (And Play, Hike, Be) in LA
How To Have Un-Thanksgiving, with LAist's Gab Chabrán
Being "American Enough" in LA
Brown & Gay in LA: Colorado Shooting Provokes Painful Memories
Where To Catch The Best LA Sunsets
Bike Lanes In LA Are Getting... Better?? Well, Really Slowly
LA’s Victorian Past Is Alive In Angelino Heights
Cheap Fast Eats #3: Glendale
How Elections Shape Our City
Haven’t Voted Yet? These Young Angelenos Think You Should!
How To Choose an LA County Judge
LA Voter Guide + A Lighthouse Surprise
The Matriarch of Día de los Muertos in LA
BONUS: Time 2 Get Spooky, LA!
The LAFC ARE Champs... The Fans Helped Them Get There
The Ripple Effects Of Antisemitism In LA
How Much Power Does LA's City Council Really Have?
BONUS: This Boyle Heights Resident Doesn't Forgive Kevin De León
So... What CAN I Recycle In LA?
One Giant Bridge … To Save LA's Mountain Lions
What Does LA's Mayor Even Do?
Cheap Fast Eats #2: Long Beach
How To Jump On The Dodgers Bandwagon
LA's City Council Is a BIG Mess
Taking Up Space with Brown Girls Climb
So… What’s The Deal With The LA County Sheriff??
The Fight To Legalize LA's Street Food Scene
Navigating The Teen Fentanyl Crisis
Bus Riders Seeking Shade + A Walk In Ascot Hills
Discovering The Past and Present of Little Tokyo
The Bugs are Buggin' at Debs Park
Discovering Community at Black Market Flea
Brown & Gay in LA
Understanding The Monkeypox Virus Now
Growing Kale In Compton
Fight The Heat With Asphalt Paint
Cheap Fast Eats #1: Pasadena
How to Make LA Greener
Navigating LA's Desert Heat + Food Deserts
Light Rail Level Up + LA's Farmers' Markets
How to Save Water
Discover West Adams
Introducing How To LA, from LAist Studios