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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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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

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

Libby Rainey
LAist reporter and resident Olympics expert
LAist
Episode: 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?
Nate LeVert
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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Episode: The Other Moonshot - Part 1: Ignition Starts (Awards)
Jill Replogle
LAist Orange County correspondent reporting on local politics and voting systems
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: The Trump Administration wants your confidential voter data. What’s behind their battle with CA and other states?
Makenna Sievertson
LAist reporter focusing on the Endeavour shuttle and its significance
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration
Jacob Margolis
LAist science reporter
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities
Robert Garrova
LAist reporter covering mental health
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Vanessa Perez
Mother of Joseph Perez, advocate for her son's case
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream

Hosts

Nereida Moreno
Host of the podcast, sharing insights into the stories of Los Angeles innovators and their contributions.
Antonia Cereijido
Co-host and reporter, contributing to the storytelling and historical insights within the podcast.

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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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Positive feedback highlights the emotional impact of personal narratives and their historical significance.

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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: 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.
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 in the first place?
Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, revealed in the Epstein documents, raised concerns.
Imperfect Paradise: California is not tracking whether its multi-billion dollar public preschool program is working. So how do we know if it’s helping or hurting students?
Q: What measures do these states have in place to track the impact of public preschool programs on kids?
States like Georgia have commissioned evaluations of their public preschool programs to measure impacts, including quality benchmarks and classroom observations.
Imperfect Paradise: California is not tracking whether its multi-billion dollar public preschool program is working. So how do we know if it’s helping or hurting students?
Q: What is the state's response as to why they haven't implemented a plan to evaluate TK?
The California Department of Education stated that they haven't done so because there hasn't been any legislative appropriation for it, although they welcome funding to study the impacts of TK.
Imperfect Paradise: Inside an Orange County immigration court. What it reveals about the Trump Administration’s changing policies
Q: What options do these women have if they are afraid to go back to Guatemala and they're being sent to a neighboring country?
They mentioned they're going to appeal their case, but the process is costly and lengthy with low success rates.

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Exploring the untold narratives of innovators, this podcast series unpacks significant stories from California's vibrant history, with a focus on contributions that have shaped modern society. Noteworthy themes include the groundbreaking achievements of Black aerospace engineers during a tumultuous period in American history, as well as the cultural significance of iconic figures like Barbie. Each season highlights the influential roles these innovators played, often amidst societal unrest, revealing how systemic issues affected their recognition and contributions. Not only do episodes feature powerful interviews with pioneers who kept their stories alive, but they also engage listeners by shedding light on the intersection of personal expe... more

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4. Jill Replogle
5. Makenna Sievertson
6. Jacob Margolis
7. Robert Garrova
8. Vanessa Perez

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