Imperfect Paradise
LAist StudiosImperfect Paradise is LAist's weekly on-demand news magazine show that pulls back the curtain and dives deeper into the biggest and most consequential SoCal stories of the week from our newsroom. New episodes drop every Friday.
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Californians voted Democrat in many major races across the state, as part of the nationwide “blue tsunami.” Xavier Becerra will be the next governor, and progressive candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become mayor of Los Angeles.... more
This episode originally aired on March 6, 2026.
As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, we look back at its enduring impact as an iconic road that stretched from Illinois to California — and some of its darker past. It wasn’t just a mode... more
The midterm elections are days away and the stakes are high for two particular races: the California gubernatorial race and the L.A. mayor race. In our *updated* Voter Game Plan episode, fill-in host Josie Huang sits down with KQED’s Marisa Lagos and... more
Supporters of Prop 40 say it would fill gaps left by the Trump administration’s cuts on healthcare. The opposition isn’t billionaires…. It includes Planned Parenthood, the state’s biggest teachers union and Governor Newsom. In this episode of our Vot... more
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Podcast Addict512 days agobhipp- Very Good
As a Californian, this is a must listen. Great podcast.
Apple Podcasts5The Mrs Sykes
United Statesa year ago - “How one many rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time”
Loved the “How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time” episode! It was my first listen for this podcast but definitely not my last. Such a good story and fascinating insight into life after prison for all these people.
Apple Podcasts5LizB2007United States2 years ago - Plain stupidity or misinformation?
So much misinformation spread in the anti black Latinos episodes. You should know what those words mean in Spanish or at least in Mexico.
Apple Podcasts1ForrestGloverUnited States2 years ago - Appreciation post
Thank you so much for bringing these insightful stories to us all. The one I just listened to was the one with Caesar in regard to his walk after prison, it’s good to hear that America is starting to bring light and proactive solutions to reduce recidivism. I hope to listen to more of this podcast. Lucy you did an amazing job!
Apple Podcasts5Monica_NeemaUnited States2 years ago
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What is Imperfect Paradise about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Weekly, deeply reported stories examine the people, policies and events shaping life in Southern California. The format blends narrative journalism, interviews with newsroom correspondents and outside experts, and firsthand accounts from residents. Coverage ranges from elections, housing, homelessness and environmental health to transportation, culture and personal stories of recovery and change. Regular host Nereida Moreno guides conversations that put local developments in context, often connecting a neighborhood's experience to wider state or national debates. Guests include local reporters, policy specialists, advocates and people directly affected by the issues. The distinctive focus is on what consequential stories mean in daily life,... more
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1. Cato Hernandez
2. Frank Stoltze
3. Marisa Lagos
4. Kristen Hwang
5. Jennifer Gaudette
6. Jill Replogle
7. Laura Anaya-Morga
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