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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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The Academy has historically favored men when it comes to giving out its Oscars statuettes. Women are once again not only underrepresented among this year’s Best Picture nominees, but also fared worse than last year. Emily Tarinelli analyzed how muc... more

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 of transportation for family road trips. The hist... more

California has spent billions of dollars on a free universal preschool program available to all eligible 4-year-olds in the state. However, there are no official plans in place from the state to evaluate the success of the program, also known as tran... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Stone
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Emily Taranelli
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Rita Poudreau
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Aerospace engineer who worked on the Apollo program and had dreams of flying since childhood.
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Shelby Jacobs
Rocket propulsion engineer who designed the camera system for Apollo 6, capturing the first photos of the Earth's curvature.
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Jill Replogle
LAist Orange County correspondent reporting on local politics and voting systems
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Hosts

Nereida Moreno
Host of Imperfect Paradise; LAist / LAist Studios contributor; longtime current host with deep experience in local reporting and narrative storytelling.
Antonia Cereijido
Co-host with deep involvement in LAist Studios; known for production and editorial work on narrative-driven podcasts.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 260 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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    teachtolearn1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful storytelling

    Beautifully narrated and sound designed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K hay hay
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Beautiful storytelling

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rumseye
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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,

    💔🕊️💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marialucgom
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mulberry083
    United States2 years ago

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Q: What film earned Emily's vote for most female-driven, and why?
Sentimental Value earned her pick because it has the highest percentage of words spoken by women and features women in lead roles who refer to themselves more than to others, signaling a strong female-centered voice within the film.
Imperfect Paradise: Women speak a quarter of words in the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominated films. What that tells us about the movies Hollywood values
Q: What are some examples of things that need to change in the industry?
Experts emphasize expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups behind the camera, ensuring decision-makers reflect the diversity of audiences, and sustaining progress through structural changes rather than one-off efforts.
Imperfect Paradise: Women speak a quarter of words in the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominated films. What that tells us about the movies Hollywood values
Q: Broadly, what did your analysis reveal?
Women spoke about roughly a quarter of the words across the ten nominees, with some films showing more balanced dialogue than others and with ongoing concerns about systemic inequities.
Imperfect Paradise: Women speak a quarter of words in the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominated films. What that tells us about the movies Hollywood values
Q: Emily, so what made you look into this year's Best Picture nominees?
I wanted to quantify how often women speak in front of the camera to better understand representation on screen, while acknowledging that this is only one dimension of a complex issue.
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Q: How has Mayor Bass responded to the calls for Wasserman to step down?
Initially, she stated the decision was up to the LA28 board, but later admitted she thought he should step down.

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Across episodes, this program offers deep-dive explorations into transformative California innovations, from space-age engineering to social policy and technology. Listeners encounter candid histories, archival interviews, and expert analyses that connect local stories to broader national and global trends—often highlighting underrepresented voices and pivotal moments that shaped industries, infrastructure, and communities. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on bridging past and present—whether through aerospace lineage, policy outcomes, or AI's evolving role in creative work—making it a compelling listen for audiences that value context-rich storytelling and issues at the intersection of technology, culture, and public life.

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7. Shelby Jacobs
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