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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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LA 2028 Olympics head Casey Wasserman is facing growing pressure to resign from his post after recently released Epstein files revealed emails Wasserman exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell. The board behind LA28 — the private planning committee in charg... more

As the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues, we explore what’s happening on the legal side of immigration enforcement. A group of court observers at Santa Ana Immigration Court is trying to help immigrants and asylum-seekers who app... more

Catastrophic fires are becoming more and more common across California. After-action reports about the fires and other disasters can help officials prevent past mistakes. But the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or CalOES, has fail... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Rynning
LAist Watchdog correspondent
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Satea San
Sister of Sati Yi, a Cambodian genocide survivor
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Kim Luying
Attorney representing Sati Yi
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Erika Cervantes
Lawyer representing the Immigration Center for Women and Children
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: A Cambodian Genocide survivor was undergoing the legal immigration process and had protections against deportation. So why was she detained by ICE indefinitely?
Libby Rainey
LAist reporter tracking the 2028 Olympics
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: LAPD requested nearly $100 million from the city for the Olympics. Will taxpayers be footing the bill?
Makenna Sievertson
LAist reporter and Endeavour shuttle expert
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration
Garrett Reisman
Former NASA astronaut who flew on Endeavour
NASA
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Kenneth Phillips
Curator of aerospace science at California Science Center
California Science Center
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Curran Price
LA Councilmember
Los Angeles City Council
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration

Host

Nereida Moreno
Host of Imperfect Paradise, she brings a journalistic perspective to uncovering the truth behind California City's peculiar narrative.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • No.

    “Transgender care” for children is at risk? Seriously? There is no such thing. Stop feeding into pure delusion. You are promoting ruining the lives of kids and their families. Get off this train.

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    NKG120
    United States3 months ago
  • A really thoughtful view of how people can be pulled into a grandstand fraud, complicity and loss.

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    5
    scattyscatty
    7 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.

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    Mehitchcock
    United States10 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.

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    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

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Overall, the exploration of California City is lauded for its captivating format, though some episodes have drawn criticism for straying from the original themes.
Many listeners praise the in-depth storytelling and journalistic integrity, often expressing how the narratives resonate with personal experiences related to land and dreams.
Some reviews reflect frustration with perceived biases in reporting, indicating a polarized reception dependent on political perspectives.

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Imperfect Paradise: Money, politics and power: Casey Wasserman remains head of LA28 Olympics despite connections to Jeffrey Epstein. What does this mean for Olympics planning?
Q: What concerns do politicians have regarding Wasserman's leadership?
Politicians express that his leadership is a distraction and contrary to the values of the city, with calls for his resignation.
Imperfect Paradise: Money, politics and power: Casey Wasserman remains head of LA28 Olympics despite connections to Jeffrey Epstein. What does this mean for Olympics planning?
Q: What does Mayor Bass think about Wasserman's position?
She stated that her opinion is that he should step down, although she does not have the power to remove him.
Imperfect Paradise: Money, politics and power: Casey Wasserman remains head of LA28 Olympics despite connections to Jeffrey Epstein. What does this mean for Olympics planning?
Q: What landed Casey Wasserman in such hot water?
He appeared in documents related to a criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, revealing his racy emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Imperfect Paradise: After disasters, California mandates timely reports. Why it matters that more than 100 of them are years overdue
Q: What is the final reason CalOES is citing for their delayed after action reports?
A major lack of clarity on the timing of delivery of these reports has led to misunderstandings about when the reports are due, resulting in delays.
Imperfect Paradise: After disasters, California mandates timely reports. Why it matters that more than 100 of them are years overdue
Q: What are the potential consequences to a major delay like this?
Delays in after-action reports can lead to miscommunication during emergencies, as seen in past fires where critical evacuation messages were not communicated effectively to populations with language barriers.

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

The content focuses on the enigmatic town of California City, weaving together narratives of dreams, deception, and the socio-economic challenges surrounding land ownership in the Mojave Desert. It highlights the stories of individuals who invested in this town with hopes of a prosperous future, only to face harsh realities, creating a compelling examination of real estate dreams gone wrong. Listeners are likely to encounter discussions surrounding urban planning, immigration, and local governance, while interspersing personal stories that reveal the human implications behind broader systemic issues. The storytelling style may explore poignant themes of hope, loss, and the quest for a better life, resonating with a diverse audience.

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1. Criminal
2. The Opportunist
3. The Dream
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How many episodes of California City are there?

California City launched 6 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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Recent guests on California City include:

1. Jordan Rynning
2. Satea San
3. Kim Luying
4. Erika Cervantes
5. Libby Rainey
6. Makenna Sievertson
7. Garrett Reisman
8. Kenneth Phillips

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