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The LA Report

LAist Studios
Los Angeles
Boyle Heights
Laist
World Cup
Garden Grove
Orange County
Lineage
Los Angeles, United States
Karen Bass
West Hollywood
Pasadena
California
Adelanto
Los Angeles Unified School District
LAPD
Big Bear
Altadena
Long Beach
Andrew Do
Huntington Beach

The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by... more

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West coast craft brewing pioneer Stone Brewing is planning facility closures and layoffs. Lineage Logistics is walking back its cleanup percentages after mistakenly reporting it surpassed 100%. A comedy club brings A-list talent to Bellflower. Plus, ... more

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause court-ordered improvements at the Adelanto immigration detention center. L.A County Superior Court officials are warning residents to look out for jury duty scam calls. Orange C... more

Tips for avoiding flea-borne typhus. The Japanese American National Museum will reopen after a two year renovation. And a new food pop-up, Taqueando After Dark.

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Another deadline passes in the Lineage warehouse cleanup. A San Fernando Valley resident dies from West Nile Virus. And after increased funding for after-school care, a survey says many local families struggling to get help with the kids.

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Recent Guests

Joanne Mayahara Hirose
Current owner of Anzan Hardware, family business leader
Anzan Hardware
Episode: Tomorrowland overhaul, AutoZone burglaries, Philip K. Dick and the OC — Sunday Edition
Philip Hirose
Co-owner of Anzan Hardware with Joanne
Anzan Hardware
Episode: Tomorrowland overhaul, AutoZone burglaries, Philip K. Dick and the OC — Sunday Edition
Patrice Prestonary
Archivist at the PKD collection
Cal State Fullerton (PKD archive)
Episode: Tomorrowland overhaul, AutoZone burglaries, Philip K. Dick and the OC — Sunday Edition
Alex Garcia
Husband and wife team behind Evil Cooks
Evil Cooks
Episode: SoCal gets cooler weather, KCON in LA, LA dinner event covers all 32 states of Mexico— Afternoon Edition
Elvia Huerta
Husband and wife team behind Evil Cooks
Evil Cooks
Episode: SoCal gets cooler weather, KCON in LA, LA dinner event covers all 32 states of Mexico— Afternoon Edition
Susan Egan
Voice of Megara in Hercules; Original Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway
Disney Legend nominee (interviewee)
Episode: Dodger legend Orel Hershiser gets Hollywood star, Susan Egan 'Megara' in Hercules becomes Disney Legend— Afternoon Edition
Rick Caruso
Owner of Palisades Village
Caruso
Episode: New CA bill in response to Lineage fire, Nick Reiner indictment unsealed, Palisades Village reopening— Morning Edition
Alejandra Lozano-Kennedy
Former immigration attorney described in report
Independent (subject of a news story)
Episode: LA DA Hochman criticized for prosecuting LAPD officer, Former immigration lawyer accused of fraud, Lakers are being sold— Afternoon Edition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A guest referenced in coverage of homelessness and federal funding debates
Health and Human Services (as cited)
Episode: LAUSD back to school, CA lawmakers to unveil Lineage bill, Betting on CA wildfires— Morning Edition

Hosts

Austin Cross
Host of The LA Report Morning Edition
Julia Paskin
Host of The LA Report Evening Edition
Nereida Moreno
Host of The LA Report Afternoon Edition

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • New music is awful

    Love this and usually it’s 5 stars but the new music is insane with the loud beat - louder than the announcers. What happened to the mellow music- no one wants beats on the news

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    3
    Mme Blink
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many commercials

    6.5 minute podcast, 3 minutes of commercials / 3.5 minutes of news. I hate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nicholas P Name Esq
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential Los Angeles listen

    Love how this podcast gives me daily updates on what’s happening in Los Angeles. Short and sweet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donald Paz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice podcast

    Good reporting. They could use better editing, and cut back on the long commercial ads. And does anyone else feel like the Saturday theme music sounds depressing?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AP213
    United States2 years ago
  • Biased Reporting Against Israel and Jewish Community

    After listening to this podcast from day 1, I have unsubscribed because they reporting is increasingly one-sided and biased toward Israel and the Jewish community.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Latina Aburrida
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, frequent LA-area updates and practical context for daily life.
The show is seen as essential LA-area news coverage by many listeners.
Ad-to-content ratio and volume inconsistencies are common critique points for some listeners.
Guests and feature reporting are often cited as high-quality and locally relevant.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dodger legend Orel Hershiser gets Hollywood star, Susan Egan 'Megara' in Hercules becomes Disney Legend— Afternoon Edition
Q: Can you tell us just what it was like to play Meg?
Susan Egan explained that Megara is a complex, independent character with a journey that starts on the darker side but grows into a redemptive arc, highlighting how the role allowed her to blend sharp wit with emotional depth.
LAUSD first day of school starts tomorrow, CA film and TV tax credits funds Clueless sequel, NBA Christmas matchup— Afternoon Edition
Q: Can you tell us more about the new superintendent and how the district plans to balance the budget?
Mariana Dale explains that Andres Chait has taken the helm, focusing on stabilizing finances, protecting student gains, and making tough staffing and program decisions to close the deficit while trying to preserve classroom progress.
SoCal gets cooler weather, KCON in LA, LA dinner event covers all 32 states of Mexico— Afternoon Edition
Q: Can you tell us more about Disciples of the Corn?
The guests explain it's a rotating cast of LA chefs presenting a 32-course dinner that showcases dishes from all 32 states of Mexico, evolving the concept each year and expanding in venue size.
L.A. Jazz Festival abruptly canceled, Ridge Fire in Gorman, $10 jazz salon with living legends — Saturday Edition
Q: James, how did this all come about?
The concept grew from Dave Ross, a club member, who suggested using the renovated restaurant and bar to host jazz concerts, gradually building a stable roster of around 15 regular performers and evolving into a twice-weekly feel where free shows were sometimes offered alongside ticketed ones.
OC Food insecurity on the rise, LAUSD's new school buses, Chef Daniel Shemtob talks new series 'Better Than Your Mom'— Afternoon Edition
Q: Daniel, walk us through the idea, why tacos and why turn somebody's family recipe into one?
Daniel explains his long history with tacos and the emotional drive to honor family recipes by transforming them into his favorite vessel, the taco, leveraging his background with the Lime Truck.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The LA Report

What is The LA Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced daily news briefing focused on Southern California, blending concise updates on public safety, transportation, housing, and local policy with in-depth human-interest segments and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes often pair traditional beat coverage with feature pieces—from fires and heat waves to culture and community initiatives—highlighting how local government, nonprofits, and media collaborate to inform residents. A notable strength is the mix of short, digestible reports and longer, character-driven profiles that give listeners both the headlines and the context behind them. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want reliable, door-to-door coverage of LA-area issues and who appreciate access to subject-matter exp... more

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2. Philip Hirose
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4. Alex Garcia
5. Elvia Huerta
6. Susan Egan
7. Rick Caruso
8. Alejandra Lozano-Kennedy

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