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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism an... more

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Recent Guests

Libby Rainey
LAist World Cup reporter
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: War, politics, and sports collide as Iran competes in LA for the World Cup
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
LAist correspondent and soccer expert
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: From immigrant roots to celebrities, how LA became a soccer city
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LAist reporter covering LA and OC judicial races
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Brianna Lee
LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer
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Yusra Farzan
LAist reporter covering the story
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Denny Nivens
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Makenna Cramer
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Antonia Cereijido
Former Imperfect Paradise host
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Nereida Moreno
Host of a civics-focused podcast series, frequently reporting for LAist and its studios, with a track record of in-depth community and policy storytelling.

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3.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Leftist podcast disguised

    I recently moved to the Norco area, so this podcast piqued my interest. By chapter 2 it takes an anti police, identity politics tilt. She calls the Riverside sheriff dept a racist organization and a few minutes later she says a Mexican American in the org got a promotion to detective.

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    Junior 1711
    United Statesa year ago
  • Liberal Propaganda

    The topic and concept is very interesting, but all they do is glorify criminals and try to make them victims. Hold theses felons accountable and realize that they are just garbage people. Just because their skin is dark doesn’t give them get out of jail free cards.

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    Toyotatacomasr5
    United States2 years ago
  • Great subject, but in the end… NPR biased product.

    Outstanding history of the actual event with lots of leftist talking points and one sided statistics sprinkled in along the way. The host is a really good story teller, but let’s her biases show through a little throughout and then a lot in the last 3 episodes. Question… who kill more cops in the US? How many unarmed people are murdered by cops as opposed to how many cops are murdered by armed criminals in the US each year???

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    ChefGoyo
    United States2 years ago
  • Quality Story Telling is Dead

    Started very well (first 6 episodes) before becoming a soapbox for injecting personal ideology about guns and policing. Disappointing that journalists nowadays can’t just allow people to share their experiences and let the audience draw their own conclusions on a topic or subject matter.

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    KevinfmII
    United States3 years ago
  • Oh how culturally sensitive!!

    Thanks for trilling your R’s.

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    ProsecutorsWillBeViolated
    United States3 years ago

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Imperfect Paradise: War, politics, and sports collide as Iran competes in LA for the World Cup
Q: How did Iranian politics intersect with the World Cup experiences for fans inside the stadium?
Inside, fans cheered for Iran, but there were mixed reactions to the national anthem and symbols, reflecting broader political divisions within the diaspora and among supporters of the government versus opponents.
Imperfect Paradise: War, politics, and sports collide as Iran competes in LA for the World Cup
Q: Libby, what was the mood outside the stadium as Iran entered the World Cup here in LA?
Fans were excited and joyful with Iran gear, but there was a palpable tension around the political context, including diaspora views on the war and protests; some fans wore political symbols while others focused on the soccer.
Imperfect Paradise: From immigrant roots to celebrities, how LA became a soccer city
Q: Adolfo, what does this history represent for you?
Soccer in LA is a personal and communal thread that connects generations, reflecting resilience, pride, and a continuous Passion for the game across neighborhoods and families.
Imperfect Paradise: From immigrant roots to celebrities, how LA became a soccer city
Q: Adolfo, how far back are we going?
We trace LA's soccer roots to the early 1900s, with European immigrant communities forming leagues and clubs that laid the groundwork for a robust regional soccer culture.
Imperfect Paradise: Voter Game Plan Part 5 – Your last chance to cram before the June 2 primary
Q: Why is it important that voters cast their ballots in June's primary elections?
The host and Brianna explain that primaries determine which candidates advance to the runoff and shape the political dynamics by filtering contenders based on who has a realistic shot at office, making the June results crucial for the fall election and governance thereafter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norco 80

What is Norco 80 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive true crime series recounts one of America's most infamous 1980 bank robberies in Norco, California, using eyewitness testimony and police tapes to explore how the event reshaped policing, gun culture, and public safety narratives amid economic anxiety. Across episodes, the story threads through gun politics, survivalism, and the complex interplay between law enforcement and community resilience, offering archival context and cautionary lessons that feel relevant to today's discussions about policing and crime. Notable touches include detailed on-scene reporting, historic policing dynamics, and personal perspectives from those connected to the case, making it a provocative listen for audiences interested in investigative storytel... more

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