How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 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...
Latest episodes
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50 min
This Old House Radio Hour: Designing for Disaster: How Los Angeles Builds Back Smarter + Saving The Outsider’s…
This week on This Old House Radio Hour—what does it mean to rebuild not just homes, but entire communities?Sunset Magazine editor-in-chief Hugh Garvey joins us to discuss the magaz…
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25 min
Hasta luego, friends ❤️
Hey there! After 317 new episodes, the How to LA team is turning the page. We won't be producing weekly episodes anymore, but you'll hear our reporting on LAist 89.3 FM, on our web…
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17 min
Exploring LA's 'unique and unexpected' museums w/ Todd Lerew
#317: LAX tends to be a place that Angelenos avoid if they can help it, but today we're taking you there to check out a very cool, but not very well-known museum. It's one of 64 mu…
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30 min
Imperfect Paradise: LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson on the tape scandal fallout, homelessnes…
Marqueece Harris-Dawson is now one of the most powerful leaders in the city, as the new Los Angeles City Council President. He stepped into the position in September, two years aft…
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21 min
We love SoCal culture, here's why musicians do too ft. Girl Ultra
#314: L.A.'s musical vibes are a mix of cultures -- stop on any street corner and you'll hear 80s radio hits, rock en Español, contemporary pop, or reggaeton blast from all sorts o…
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20 min
From Vampira to Judy Garland, Hollywood Forever Cemetery tour honors the greats
#315: It’s Halloween! So we’re bringing you a slightly spooky episode today. Actually, whether you think it’s spooky really depends on how you feel about cemeteries —and Hollywood…
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18 min
REDUX: For the love of cempasúchil — during Day of the Dead
Bringing one back from last year! Keep up with the How to LA team via our Saturday night newsletter. Sign up here. #173: Marigolds – or cempasúchi as the Aztecs named them – have l…
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35 min
Imperfect Paradise: OC Supervisor Andrew Do to plead guilty to corruption charge following LAist investigation
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has resigned and agreed to plead guilty for a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors. Do’s cri…
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26 min
How LA shaped this transmasculine performer's new comedy show
#314: Actor and comedian Marval Rex’s first solo show, “REXODUS: Out Of The Closet Into The Tribe,” draws on his experiences with religion, identity, gender — and this city. We had…
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23 min
Cheap Fast Eats #15: West Hollywood
#313: We are back today with LAist’s Gab Chabrán for another episode of Cheap Fast Eats. This time, we’re taking you to West Hollywood. First up was Super Rad Sub Shop to sample so…
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44 min
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 4
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is locked in a tough reelection battle this November against Nathan Hochman. In candid, in-depth interviews with LAist Correspondent Fra…
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19 min
Hot dogs bring out LA's multicultural flavors. Here's how...
#312: We know summer is over, but hot dogs are an L.A. staple year round! We all know those bacon wrapped street dogs after a concert... In this episode, HTLA host Brian De Los San…
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48 min
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 3
George Gascón faces backlash from inside his own D.A.’s office and from the public. He’s become a national scapegoat for right-wing media. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze explore…
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19 min
REDUX: Food spots near LAX w/ LA Try Guy
We're working on fresh episodes, so we're bringing you an oldie, but goodie from earlier this year! Dig in and enjoy!: You know this podcast LOVES our food episodes, so we're teami…
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39 min
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 2
George Gascón is unlike many prosecutors. His background and sweeping criminal justice policy reforms as Los Angeles District Attorney have made him a polarizing national figure. L…
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22 min
Angel City fans, Sparks players, and renewed interest in women's sports
#311: The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have wrapped, and right now in the sports world (or at least here in the U.S.) a lot of the focus is shifting to the start of football s…
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40 min
Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 1
Voters elected Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in 2020 on his promises to undo decades of mass incarceration, tackle what many viewed as excessive prison sentences, and…
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15 min
REDUX: Digging up community — and some fruit — in front of your neighbor's garden
Hey there! We’re bringing you another episode of How to LA as part of LAist climate solutions week. Today’s episode is from 2023. It features our former associate editor and one of…
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8 min
REDUX: Growing kale in Compton
Here at LAist, it’s Climate Solutions week, and we’re focusing on the future of food. How food and agricultural systems are tackling climate pollution and adapting to a changing pl…
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19 min
The perfect day in WeHo ft. Drew Tillman
#310: Today, we're meeting up with one of our favorite L.A. based influencers, Drew Tillman! Drew's known online for his date ideas in different pockets of this wonderful city, and…