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All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kindergarten offer kids and what are the challen...

In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise  to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role the federal government might play.  Thi...

Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s standing in the way of the facility being clos...

The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means to be a U.S. citizen and how the process to b...

Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democracy Engagement Producer Brianna Lee break...

A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggling to do its job. There are calls for...

A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward. This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buy...

Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are also joining the movement to push back against labor groups. If this movement su...

After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to rein in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major flaws in those laws. LAist Senior Ed...

Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide have increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schools. These efforts have become a cornerstone of a larger national debate over cultural influences and parents' rights to restrict those influences. LAist Orange County Correspondent Jill Replogle...

In the last episode of our guest podcast series, we feature  NPR’s  Alt. Latino  podcast , a show all about Latinx culture and music. On this episode, hosts Felix Contreras and  Anamaria Sayre  sit down with Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison. They talk about her return to music after a four-year break, during which she was dealing with depression. Carla also discusses her story of rebirth f...

This week, we feature an episode of YR Media’s  Adult ISH , a culture, advice and storytelling podcast hosted by “almost-adults” tackling topics all about ... you guessed it ... adulting! This episode is about preparing for life post-incarceration. First, co-host Nygel Turner talks with Earlonne Woods, the host of the award-winning  Ear Hustle podcast , about how he readjusted to life after prison...

Snooze is still on a break. But for the next few weeks, we're bringing you some podcast episodes you’ll enjoy! In the first episode in our series, we feature NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. On the episode, you'll hear all about Rap Sh!t, an HBO Max series that Snooze host Megan Tan loves. Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris and panelist Sidney Madden take us into the world of Rap Sh!t, which...

When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself. Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE HelloFresh: go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!...

Comedian Margaret Cho talks about going to a high school like the one in HBO's Euphoria. She also shares how she's dealt with being in the spotlight since she was a teenager. Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE HelloFresh: go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Suppor...

Episode 10: RuPaul's Drag Race helped Gerardo come out of the closet and eventually find his love for drag. But is he ready to finally apply to be a contestant on the show? He starts applications, but never finishes them. Gerardo will decide whether this year is the year he hits submit on his application or not. Snooze fans- go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free mea...

Standup comedian Atsuko Okatsuka shares how she pumps herself up before a big comedy set and where she finds her strength. Snooze fans- go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and D...

Marc has always thought of others, often at the expense of himself. He is ready to start focusing on his own well being more. But is he ready to confront his past traumas and invest both time and money in finding a sex therapist? Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Snooze fans- go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code s...

Megan Tan's mom Susan gives us three mantras that help her face and overcome obstacles. Snooze fans- go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that qual...

Austin put his music career on hold to deal with his bipolar disorder. But during that time, his love for music changed. Can he fall in love with making music again by finishing a song he's been putting off for years? Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford...

Outkast's Big Boi talks about how he taught his kids to go after their dreams, plus offers advice for up and coming musicians. Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This progra...

Sara, a pastor's daughter, considers risking her relationship with the people who are closest to her to pursue her dreams. Is it worth it? This is the story of a woman who cannot fully be herself because she feels an obligation to be the perfect Christian daughter. Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podc...

Abby, a Korean adoptee recently got married and wants to have a baby — but she realizes she can’t build her own family until unless she opens the Pandora's box of her own identity. That box — is Nicole Chung’s book “All You Can Ever Know.”  Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by G...

Actress Rosario Dawson talks about how she knows when she's in the right relationship and about important advice her abuela gave her. Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This...

After a scary experience in a car service, a 30 something decides to get her license for the first time. Snooze fans- go to HelloFresh.com/snooze16 and use code snooze16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part b...