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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this n... more

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A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charte... more

A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science... more

Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University o... more

After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to rein in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 202... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Barajas
LAist Higher Education Reporter
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Sanjay Mojave
Associate engineering professor at USC
University of Southern California
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William Herbert
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Brian Wish
Rhetorical arts instructor at LMU
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Robert Garrova
LAist reporter focusing on mental health and wellbeing
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Vanessa Perez
Mother of Joseph Perez who advocates for accountability and transparency in the case
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Matt Barreto
Veteran Latino polling and advocacy strategist
BSP Research
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Are Latino pollsters helping or hurting the Democratic cause?
Angelica Sadas
President of Chirla, a rights organization for immigrants
Chirla
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Doris Anai Muñoz
An artist, activist, and music supervisor who moved to Mexico City in 2022.
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream

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Antonia Cerejido
Host focused on providing insightful narratives, often producing content that brings awareness to social issues relevant to local communities.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • A really thoughtful view of how people can be pulled into a grandstand fraud, complicity and loss.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    scattyscatty
    2 months ago
  • Original story was good

    The original story was good three or four stars, but they just turned it into an advertisement for all their other shows. They uploaded like 100 episodes that had nothing to do with the original premise or the original reporter. It’s bad practice. Just advertise your other shows once or twice and leave this one for what it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mehitchcock
    United States5 months ago
  • Liberal NPR Mouthpiece

    This is a show sponsored by NPR and is so liberal it makes Hillary Clinton to look like a moderate. The host must emphasize her Latino name, but not talk like she’s a Latino when interviewing non-ethnic Americans. If you don’t live in LA, abort this program because if you didn’t vote for Kamala or George Gascon, you’re an useful idiot in their eyes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Toolshed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Liberal propaganda now

    The first season was great and very interesting. It’s just a liberal grifting podcast now hosting communists, racists, and glorifying criminals. There is no”journalism”, it’s just a interviewers gaslighting one sided DEI garbage. This podcast is just too out of touch with reality now.

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    Toyotatacomasr5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Imperfect Paradise is Perfect

    Each story from California City to the Nuri Martinez exposé is fascinating. Emily Garin is a thoughtful writer and storyteller keeping me anxiously waiting each week for the next episode to drop. Keep up the excellent work! And thanks!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    alohaangellily
    United States2 years ago

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Some criticisms mention perceived political biases and a shift from the original focus of the podcast, yet many hold a strong admiration for the depth of exploration in episodes.

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Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Q: How do employees form unions, particularly at private universities?
In private universities, employees need to sign confidential union authorization cards, and at least 30% of the proposed bargaining unit must sign to file with the NLRB, which then oversees the election process.
Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Q: What is the debate around unions right now at LMU and USC?
The debate centers on the resistance from universities to recognize new faculty unions amid broader anti-union efforts, with non-tenured faculty demanding better wages and job security.
Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Q: What is the Sheriff's Department's argument for why they can't share more information about this Joseph Perez case?
The Sheriff's Department stated it remains committed to supporting oversight efforts but is seeking a court's decision on whether they need to respond to the Commission's subpoenas.
Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Q: How typical would you say Joseph's story is in terms of someone with serious mental health issues ending up in the LA County jail system?
It's unfortunately very typical, as the mental health population in LA County jails is consistently over 40%.
Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Q: How did you learn about Joseph?
Robert first came into contact with Vanessa Perez through an advocate for criminal justice reform who suggested he talk with her about her son's case.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California City

What is California City about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A profound exploration of California City's unique narrative sheds light on a town characterized by dreams of wealth through real estate, only to reveal the stark reality of wasted investments. The discussions bring to mind the experiences of its residents, particularly young couples and immigrant families driven by hope for a better future, juxtaposed against the backdrop of deception by developers. Each episode combines investigative journalism with personal storytelling, making the content engaging and informative as it analyzes themes like community struggle, systemic injustices, and the broader implications of American dreams unfulfilled. The show's compelling narrative approach allows listeners to connect deeply with the stories of th... more

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1. Norco 80
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California City launched 5 years ago and published 119 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Julia Barajas
2. Sanjay Mojave
3. William Herbert
4. Brian Wish
5. Robert Garrova
6. Vanessa Perez
7. Matt Barreto
8. Angelica Sadas

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