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Why the coming “Godzilla El Niño” could preview life on Earth in 2035
14.05.2026 | 53 Min.
Plus, the Bay Area has dominated California politics for a generation. Could this chaotic governor’s race signal a resurgent Southland? And our film critics review a family revenge road trip.
Sophy Romvari reimagines her family tragedy in ‘Blue Heron’
14.05.2026 | 52 Min.
Plus, students nationwide are doing poorly in English and math, but LA is bucking that trend. And Evan Kleiman celebrates local cheese shops and gives you advice on how to handle delicate cheese.
Meet the sculptor making a giant transgender Jesus out of chocolate
12.05.2026 | 52 Min.
Plus, the move to get rid of California’s top two “jungle primary.” The Lakers are swept in the NBA playoffs. Should LeBron James hang it up? And our favorite food scenes in film.
Jazz giant Arturo Sandoval still finds inspiration in his 70s
11.05.2026 | 53 Min.
Plus, Democrats panic after court rulings give Republicans advantages in redistricting, and studies confirm a third circulatory system in the body that gives scientific backing to Chinese acupuncture.
LA Metro’s decades-in-the-making D Line opens this weekend
07.05.2026 | 51 Min.
Plus, two LA politicians and a reality TV star mix it up in their first mayoral debate, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman is here with a dish that sounds disgusting, but is actually delicious.