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LA Made: The Other Moonshot

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“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today.

Season 3, "LA Made: The Other Moonshot," tells the story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, wh... more

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Host of long-form reporting on housing, immigration, and local policy with on-the-ground presence.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • An important and beautifully written story

    Engaging, emotional, powerful. I laughed, gasped out loud, and cried as I listened. A timely story and I am glad it is finally being told.

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    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful storytelling

    Beautifully narrated and sound designed.

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  • Beautiful storytelling

    Excellent

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  • Inspired

    Inspirational, moving and beautiful—to hear the voices of those that knew, always, that they were worthy and fought to demonstrate the power of I AM FREE!

    Thank you,

    💔🕊️💙

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  • An excellent history of JPL with one flaw

    Overall an excellent history of the start of JPL. One comment - the current political bias should have been excluded. Perhaps MG might want to go back and edit her comments about Russian collusion in light of new information.

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Imperfect Paradise: Is your smoke-damaged home safe? The toxic aftermath of LA’s 2025 fires
Q: What exactly would the two new bills do and how would they help fire survivors?
The bills would establish a contamination presumption after a fire, require continued payment of homeowners' additional living expenses until a home is cleaned and tested, and task the Department of Toxic Substances Control with creating testing and cleaning standards for lead and asbestos by 2028 and guidance on heavy metals by 2029, aiming to reduce disputes and speed safe re-occupancy.
Imperfect Paradise: Is LA becoming a public transit city?
Q: So Kavish, can you tell us about some of the public transportation projects that are in the works and what's expected to be completed before the Olympics?
Metro plans to nearly double its bus fleet for the Games, along with legacy projects like bus rapid transit on Vermont Avenue and North Hollywood to Pasadena, plus the second and third sections of the D-Line extending to Westwood, all aimed to be ready before 2028.
Imperfect Paradise: After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Q: What are the big takeaways from this year's count and how does it relate to the mayor's policy approach?
The city saw an 8% rise in street homelessness while sheltered homelessness declined; the numbers complicate the narrative around Inside Safe and Mayor Bass's approach, highlighting funding pressures and the challenge of transitioning people into permanent housing.
Imperfect Paradise: After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Q: Why does the homeless count matter, and what is it used for?
The count is required by HUD and informs federal and county funding decisions, planning, and political narratives, helping determine allocations for homelessness services and the scale of local programs.

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A narrative-driven series spotlighting California innovators and their broader impact, with a focus on underrepresented contributors and historically overlooked stories. Across recent episodes, the show tends to explore bold ideas, policy intersections, and cultural context, often blending archival or on-the-ground reporting with interviews from industry experts, journalists, and community voices. Noteworthy is the show's impulse to illuminate hidden histories and to situate technical or cultural milestones within social and political movements, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy well-researched storytelling that connects technology, policy, and society to everyday life.

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