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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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Is homeownership falling out of reach for millennials and Gen Z in the Golden State? LAist housing correspondent David Wagner joins Imperfect Paradise to examine this trend, the obstacles to homeownership and why we may need to shift our conception o... more

The death of Jackie signals the end of her story with Shadow – as well as for Big Bear Lake, and for millions of fans who followed the eagles’ saga on livestream for years. LAist reporter Makenna Cramer joins Imperfect Paradise to examine how the eag... more

Homelessness increased in Los Angeles this year following two previous years of declines, according to the recently released 2026 “point-in-time” homeless count. It’s a setback for the region, and for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass who’s touted prior declines... more

The city of Los Angeles is home to over two thousand active oil wells, many concentrated in communities of color where residents have long reported serious health issues. On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist’s Erin Stone takes us inside one n... more

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Recent Guests

Makenna Cramer
LAist reporter covering Big Bear's bald eagles
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: More than an internet star. The life & legacy of Big Bear’s famous eagle Jackie
Aaron Schrank
Senior reporter at LAist covering health and housing
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Erin Schrank
Senior reporter at LAist covering health and housing
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Erin Stone
LAist Climate and Environment Senior Reporter
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Can a city built by the oil industry stop drilling for good?
Carla Robles
Israel Uriarte's daughter
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
LAist correspondent and resident soccer expert
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: From immigrant roots to celebrities, how LA became a soccer city
Libby Rainey
LAist reporter covering World Cup and Olympics
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: The World Cup is more than just soccer. How it’s a flash point for politics, the economy and ICE for host cities like LA
Ray Huang
Democratic Socialist, candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
Los Angeles Mayor race
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Voter Game Plan Part 5 – Your last chance to cram before the June 2 primary
Elly Yu
Senior Reporter covering the OC Board of Education and OC Superintendent
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Voter Game Plan Part 4 — What you need to know about the key Orange County races

Host

Nereida Moreno
Host of Imperfect Paradise (multiple episodes) with LAist affiliation; central host figure in recent coverage

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 262 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 States2 years ago
  • Wonderful storytelling

    Beautifully narrated and sound designed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K hay hay
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Beautiful storytelling

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rumseye
    United States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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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.
Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Q: What happened after Israel Uriarte's family hired an attorney?
The family filed a habeas corpus petition, which led to a district court order mandating either release or a fair hearing; subsequent hearings still denied bond on broad grounds, but a district court later ruled the immigration judge violated rights and ordered release, after months of legal fight.
Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Q: So Jared, how did you first get interested in this story?
Jared explains he started by talking to immigration attorneys to understand the current enforcement landscape, then examined a federal data set showing harder-to-win appeals and fewer bond releases, which anchored the investigation.
Imperfect Paradise: Can a city built by the oil industry stop drilling for good?
Q: Who is leading the effort to shut down the Murphy Drill Site?
A broad community-led coalition, including longtime South LA resident Richard Parks and the Redeemer Community Partnership, has been at the forefront, coordinating town halls and advocacy to push for shutdown and health protections.

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This series chronicles bold California innovations and the stories behind them, with seasons highlighting aerospace breakthroughs, the Barbie origin, and other pivotal American moments rooted in Los Angeles. Episodes explore the people, politics, and cultural currents that shaped these breakthroughs, from early rocket design at a renowned lab to the social forces that influenced iconic cultural artifacts. Expect deep dives into historical context, expert analysis from reporters and researchers, and narrative storytelling that connects technical achievement with broader societal impact. Noteworthy traits include a strong LA-centric lens, a mix of investigative reporting and archival storytelling, and a pattern of featuring journalists, histo... more

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