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Aerospace & Defense Summit - Financing and Scaling Aerospace Innovation
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- Aerospace & Defense Summit - Financing and Scaling Aerospace Innovation
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- 53:59
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- 4 months ago
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- Financing and Scaling Aerospace Innovation: A panel discussion on how investors, banks, law firms and others are raising capital, managing growth and scaling operations, including strategies for deal structuring, regulatory navigation and commercial expansion.
The panel will includes: Dr. Leon Alkalai, CEO and Founder, Mandala Space Ventures; Jay Tamsett, Executive Director Aerospace and Defense, Ernst & Young; Dr. Jon Morse, President, AstronetX; and moderator Stephen Cheung, President and CEO, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).
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- Aerospace & Defense Summit Keynote - Industry and Govt. Cooperation to Advance Space Communications
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- 37:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Aerospace & Defense Summit Keynote: Industry and Government Cooperation to Advance Space Communications
How are industry leaders and government agencies working together to shape the future of space communications? This keynote from the Aerospace & Defense Summit explores the partnerships, technologies, and strategic priorities driving innovation in satellite communications, national security, orbital infrastructure, and global connectivity.
Hosted by LA Times Studios in partnership with NantStudios and Arizona State University, this conversation brings together key voices discussing the future of aerospace, defense, and space-based communications.
#Aerospace #Defense #SpaceCommunications #Satellite #NationalSecurity #SpaceTech #LATimes #LATimesStudios #DefenseIndustry #Government #Innovation #SpaceExploration
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- Straight to the Point: Inside the Maduro Raid Part II
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- 20:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- BREAKING: First Look Inside Maduro Whistleblowers $50 Million Dollar Rewards For Justice
Claim; Detailed Source Intelligence Revealed 20 Miles of Underground Tunnels, Ministry of
Defense Bunker Schematics, Armored Convoy Movements & Route Vulnerabilities, Modified
Escape Plane Cleared for Turkey, and Venezuelan Military Preparedness For Ground Invasion.
This week on Straight to the Point, part II of our exclusive sit down Wesley Tabor and “Mack,”
two former DEA operatives with more than 40 years of combined experience in the global drug
wars. Based on sworn affidavits, Wesley and Mac activated high level sources within “every
node” of the Maduro regime, providing critical intelligence to DEA (Drug Enforcement
Administration) and DELTA that led to the successful capture of the Venezuelan dictator by
American authorities.
We walk through the actual intelligence packet submitted for their $50 million Rew...
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- LeBron James Unsure if He’ll Return for 24th Season or Retire
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- LeBron James says he’s still unsure whether he’ll return for a 24th NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. As free agency decisions loom for several key players, the Lakers head into the offseason facing major uncertainty about the future of the franchise.
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- Recovery Isn’t An Afterthought
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On this episode of Live & Well, the Therabody founder & recovery expert explains why recovery should happen before, during, and after movement — not just when you’re already sore. From activating the nervous system before exercise to reducing burnout and speeding up rebound between sets, Dr. J breaks down how elite athletes use recovery as part of performance itself.
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- Recovery Isn’t An Afterthought: Moving Through Life with Less Pain and More Ease
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- 47:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Most people think recovery happens after the workout. According to Dr. Jason Wersland, that’s the biggest mistake we make.
On this episode of Live & Well, the Therabody founder & recovery expert explains why recovery should happen before, during, and after movement — not just when you’re already sore. From activating the nervous system before exercise to reducing burnout and speeding up rebound between sets, Dr. J breaks down how elite athletes use recovery as part of performance itself.
He also shares the science behind pain relief, nervous system regulation, blood flow, and why staying ahead of soreness can help prevent injuries, improve mobility, and keep your body performing at its best. Whether you’re training hard or just trying to move without pain, this episode will change the way you think about recovery.
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- The Dodgers Offense Is Struggling. Here’s How They’re Trying to Improve
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed Mookie Betts back to the lineup Monday night, but the team’s offensive struggles continued in another loss to the San Francisco Giants. The team is now looking to increase their outfield depth by acquiring Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks as they look to spark a slumping offense.
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- Inside Trump’s First China Visit in Nearly a Decade
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- 6:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In Beijing, China, thousands of people lined the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of President Trump as he arrived in China for his first visit in nearly a decade, setting the stage for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump invited 17 of the world's biggest financial leaders to join him on the trip, including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, with the White House pushing for new deals that could boost American agriculture and aircraft sales and establish a board of trade to help avoid another full-scale tariff war.
Meanwhile, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, Eileen Wang, will plead guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of the Chinese government, a charge that has a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
And, former NBA center Jason Collins has passed away at 47 years old after fighting glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. Collins was seen as a trailblazer, as the fir...
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- Rose Bowl $30M Renovation: New South End Zone Field Club Tour 2026
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Rose Bowl has officially unveiled its $30 million South End Zone Field Club, featuring 750+ VIP seats and a speakeasy-style 360-degree bar. Launching for UCLA’s home opener against San Diego State on Sept. 12, this project converts 5,000 benches into a premium field-level experience that brings fans closer to the action than ever before.
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- Why MLS May Move Whitecaps to Las Vegas
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Major League Soccer is considering relocating Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas due to the team’s stark financial outlook. The push, which is being led by an investment group, has drawn backlash from fans.
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- Are the feds treating L.A. fire survivors differently?
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of “Rebuilding L.A.,” Miguel Santana, the president and chief executive of the California Community Foundation, sits down with host Kate Cagle to discuss the real risk that more L.A. fire survivors could end up homeless as money for temporary housing disappears — and highlight the delay in additional federal funding, which would help stave off displacement.
According to the latest survey from the nonprofit Department of Angels, which Santana co-founded with Snapchat's Evan Siegel, more than 22% of fire survivors have already lost housing support, and an additional 24% are expected to lose it within the next year. Nearly 500 days after the Jan. 7, 2025, fires, survivors are still waiting for the kind of federal assistance that has sped recovery in other disasters, including the 2023 fire in Lahaina, Hawaii.
On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a 12-month extension from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual...
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- Recovery, From The People's Perspective: 'It's About To Get A Lot Worse'
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- 55:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- About 2 in 3 fire survivors are still displaced and, as coverage for temporary housing disappears, that number could get increase. That's according to the latest report from Department of Angels, a nonprofit that regularly surveys survivors from both the Eaton and Palisades Fires to monitor how the recovery from the L.A. fires is going. As people continue to wait on insurance payouts and building materials get more expensive, the hope that many people had for rebuilding their homes is dwindling. This "hope gap" underscores the need for the nearly $34 billion in Federal funds that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested. Additionally, on May 8, Newsom asked for a 12-month extension from Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance program for the fire victims. GUESTS: Andrew King, Eaton Fire Survivor and Head of engagement and Education for Department of Angels + Miguel Santana, President & Chief Executive Officer, California Community Foundation, and co-founder of the...
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- Cheech Marin: Comedy, Chicano Art, and Reinventing Los Angeles
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- 1:04:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- What does it take to reinvent yourself over and over again — from Chicano kid in South Central LA, to potter living in the Canadian wilderness, to one half of one of the most iconic comedy duos in American history?
In this episode, Cheech Marin reflects on the winding, unexpected path that shaped his life and career. Recorded inside the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, the conversation spans decades of Los Angeles history — from growing up in South Central and the San Fernando Valley, to resisting the Vietnam draft, living off the grid in Alberta, discovering improv theater in Vancouver, and eventually building Cheech & Chong into a cultural phenomenon.
Cheech shares stories about opening for Motown acts, playing topless bars, recording groundbreaking comedy albums, and making Up in Smoke at a time when Hollywood had no idea what to make of them. He also reflects on Born in East L.A., the evolving conversation around immigration in America, an...
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- Inside the Rose Bowl’s $30 Million Makeover
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Rose Bowl is converting 5,000 bench seats into a premium field-level club ahead of UCLA football’s home opener on Sept. 12. The privately funded $30 million project will feature luxury amenities, including a 360-degree bar.
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- What Is Hantavirus?
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Six years after a cruise ship outbreak of COVID-19 sparked a global pandemic, fears of a similar health crisis are emerging.
The World Health Organization says there have been 11 total cases, including three deaths, all among passengers or crew members.
Hantavirus is a rare disease, but has a fatality rate between 30 and 40%. It's usually contracted through contact with rodent droppings, but the strain that infected those on board the luxury cruise can be spread from person to person. We spoke with L.A. Times reporter Karen Garcia and Dr. Craig Spencer, an ER doctor and public health expert at Brown University, for more on this.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
#hantavirus #cruiseship #who #cdc #covid19
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- Pentagon Releases 162 Never-Before-Seen UFO Files — One Expert Says There's Nothing New There
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- 3:05
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- 4 months ago
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- On Friday, the Pentagon released a batch of never-before-seen files. All 162 documents, photos, and videos are related to what the government calls "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena," or what most people call UFOs.
The latest files are posted to a new website from the Department of Defense, and officials say there's more to come, with files to be released to the public on a rolling basis.
But one expert and former Department of Defense official that spoke with L.A. Times Studios says there's really nothing new in the files, and that the release without analysis or context could create more conspiracy theories and pseudoscience.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
#ufo #pentagon #uap #DOD
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- 9016 Thrasher Avenue: A Masterpiece of Contemporary Luxury in the Bird Streets | Hot Property
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Designed by Paul McClean, built by Dugally Oberfeld, and featuring interiors by Marmol Radziner, this 15,200 square foot estate in the coveted Bird Streets offers a refined level of contemporary luxury with sweeping jetliner views, stretching from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.
Read more at latimes.com/hotproperty.
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- Straight to the Point: The Grand Conspiracy Against President Trump
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- 25:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- BREAKING: Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Obama Prosecution Possible in ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Against President Trump; Says James Comey’s “8647” Indictment Will Likely Survive First Amendment Challenges by Defense Under True Threats Doctrine
This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down with former DOJ official and longtime federal prosecutor Jim Trusty for a wide-ranging interview on the expanding investigations into Obama-era intelligence and law enforcement officials dubbed “The Grand Conspiracy."
Trusty identified 18 USC 242 as the leading statute for prosecutions in the alleged ‘grand conspiracy’ against President Trump and discusses how former CIA Director John Brennan’s TV appearances and recently published book might have restarted the statute of limitations. Trusty also addressed James Comey's recent “8647” threat indictment, possible superseding false statements charges, and whether the root of it all was an effort to under...
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- Feds Seize 40 Pounds of Fentanyl in Los Angeles Raid
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 40 pounds of fentanyl were seized and 18 people arrested, as federal agents and local authorities in Los Angeles raided MacArthur Park on Wednesday in what First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli is calling "Operation Free MacArthur Park." Following the raid, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on X that the DEA and LAPD had "taken back MacArthur Park."
Meanwhile, what started as a transit dream in 1962 is finally becoming a reality in Los Angeles. After nearly 65 years of roadblocks, the first phase of Metro's long-awaited D Line extension opens on Friday. It'll add nearly four miles of track under Wilshire Boulevard from Koreatown to Beverly Hills with three stations along the way, and Metro says the D Line could dramatically cut commute times.
Read more at https://www.latimes.com
#macarthurpark #losangeles #dea #lapd #fentanyl #lametro
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- Blair Underwood Talks ‘A Soldier’s Wife’ at Festival of Books
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- 34:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Actor and author Blair Underwood joined Greg Braxton at the Festival of Books to discuss A Soldier's Wife. The conversation explored storytelling, relationships, military family life, creativity, and Underwood’s journey from screen acting to writing fiction.
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- Commit to Less, Show Up More: Joyful Movement & Fitness for Every Life Stage
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- 36:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- What if the secret to getting stronger wasn’t doing more—but doing less, consistently? In this episode of Live and Well, Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup to unpack a refreshing, sustainable approach to fitness that actually works.
From her early struggles with body image and the pressures of the dance world to building a global fitness platform, Megan shares how she redefined movement as something joyful, inclusive, and empowering—not punishing. The conversation dives into why extreme workouts and “all-or-nothing” mindsets often backfire, and how shorter, well-programmed workouts can be more effective for long-term results.
They also explore how fitness needs evolve across life stages—from your 20s to pregnancy, postpartum, and midlife—and why the industry is finally starting to acknowledge conversations around perimenopause, hormones, and women’s health. Megan breaks down common misconceptions around strength ...
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- How disaster made Spencer Pratt a serious candidate for LA Mayor
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
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- 5:18
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87. Turner revolutionized television in 1980 by launching CNN, the first 24-hour news channel, creating an "always on" cycle that defines media today. He went on to build a cable empire, including with TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.
Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties over $5 million for owners who don't live in the city full-time. He says it will raise at least $500 million for free child care and other social services. Billionaire Ken Griffin, whose $238 million Central Park penthouse was featured in Mamdani's video on Tax Day, has fired back, calling the tax discriminatory and saying he'll create more jobs and build out his offices in Miami.
And if your summer bucket list includes a trip to Yosemite, you might find yourself stuck in hours of traffic instead of taking in the views. The park is seeing its largest crowds in a decade, with m...
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- Debbie Gibson Reflects on Fame, Music, and ‘Eternally Electric’
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- 43:09
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- 4 months ago
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- Pop icon Debbie Gibson joined Wil Wheaton at the Festival of Books to discuss her memoir Eternally Electric. The conversation explored music, fame, creativity, personal growth, and the experiences that shaped Gibson’s career both on and off stage.
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- Emma Grede Talks Success and ‘Start With Yourself’ at Festival of Books
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- 27:17
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- 4 months ago
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- Entrepreneur Emma Grede joined Deborah Vankin at the Festival of Books to discuss Start With Yourself. The conversation covered entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, brand building, and the mindset behind creating successful businesses.
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- Jennie Garth, author of 'I Choose Me,' in conversation with Melissa Magsaysay
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- 35:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Jennie Garth joined Melissa Magsaysay at the Festival of Books to discuss her memoir I Choose Me. The conversation explored personal growth, relationships, motherhood, fame, wellness, and the lessons Garth shares in her new book.
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- Jayne Kennedy, author of 'Plain Jayne,' in conversation with Cari Champion
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- 41:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Legendary entertainer and trailblazer Jayne Kennedy joined Cari Champion for a conversation about her memoir Plain Jayne during the Festival of Books. The discussion covered Kennedy’s groundbreaking career, personal challenges, life in entertainment, and the stories behind the memoir.
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- Festival of Books 2026 Book Prize Winners Revealed
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- 2:01:59
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The LA Times Book Prizes Ceremony celebrated some of the biggest authors and literary achievements of the year during the Festival of Books at Bovard Auditorium. Here are the highlights, award winners, speeches, and standout moments from one of publishing’s biggest nights.
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- After 100 Years, NBCU is Still Betting on 'Old School' Broadcast Moments
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- 26:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- NBC is turning 100, and while the media landscape has changed, they're still betting on big broadcast moments.
As Chairman of Global Advertising & Partnerships at NBCUniversal, Mark Marshall is helping steer the iconic, 100-year-old media company through one of the most fragmented eras in television history. And Marshall didn't stumble into the advertising business, he grew up in it.
L.A. Times Studios' Faith Pinnow sat down with Marshall ahead of NBCU's annual Upfront to discuss the NBA's return to the network, the rise of women's sports as an advertiser goldmine, and why he still believes the old-school broadcast moment is the most valuable real estate in media.
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- The Political Firefight To Be LA's Mayor
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- 45:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- There's a big election this year, and we are not just talking about the congressional midterm races. There's a lot of consequential local races, too, including one for LA's next mayor. As incumbent mayor Karen Bass Bass campaigns to stay in office, there's a big question about how much LA's fire recovery will dominate the political narrative — and your vote. There's more than a dozen candidates currently on the ballot. Can Bass hold on to her seat? Or could councilmember Nithya Raman or reality star Spencer Pratt take it?
GUEST: Noah Goldberg, City Hall Reporter, Los Angeles Times.
Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/2026-california-election-voter-guide-primaryIn
L.A. mayor’s race, everyone is campaigning on change — even the incumbent: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-06/in-la-mayors-race-everyone-is-campaigning-on-change-even-...
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- Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz?
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Both Iran and the U.S. are claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway where prior to the war about 20% of the world's oil, or over 100 tankers, passed through each day. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth branded this mission "Project Freedom" and described the U.S. as having a "red, white and blue dome over the strait.”
Meanwhile, voters in Ohio and Indiana are headed to the polls on Tuesday in primaries that offer a temperature check on President Trump's second term, with gerrymandering at the center of both elections.
And Delta announced they'll stop serving free snacks and drinks on flights under 349 miles unless you're sitting in first class, impacting about 500 flights per day starting May 19th.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#straitofhormuz #iranceasefire #delta #primaries
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- Phil Rosenthal, Lily Rosenthal & Mason Royal at L.A. Times Festival of Books
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- 25:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Creator, producer, and author Phil Rosenthal joined Lily Rosenthal and Mason Royal at the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a lively conversation about storytelling, food, entertainment, family, and the creative experiences that connect us. From television to travel to personal stories, this discussion covered a little bit of everything.
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- Crimes of the Times Podcast at L.A. Times Festival of Books
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- 59:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Crimes of the Times took the stage at the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a live conversation exploring the stories behind some of the most compelling true crime reporting. This live podcast event dove into investigative journalism, real cases, storytelling, and the process of bringing gripping crime stories to audio audiences.
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- Nature or Nurture: How Humans and AI Are Changing Each Other
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- 57:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Are humans changing AI, or is AI changing us? These authors explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence as it continues to upend our everyday lives. Can artists ever really work with AI in a productive, ethical way, and what does that mean for art at large? Has the quality of the Internet and the programs we depend on been degraded to a point beyond repair? And why is Silicon Valley so obsessed with a future that is all about space colonies and immortality, rather than solving climate change or fixing the planet we actually live on?
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- The Mosaic of Us: Individual Memoirs and the Collective Truth of Black Life in America
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- 1:03:28
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- 4 months ago
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- Behind every story, there’s a life shaped by struggle, triumph, and unexpected turns, each revealing truths that extend beyond the individual. Join Austin Channing Brown, Tre Johnson, Tamika D. Mallory, and Carvell Wallace as they reflect on the moments that shaped their lives, work, and perspectives. Through individual stories of resilience, love, purpose, and self-discovery, their experiences weave together like a mosaic to form a deeper collective portrait of Black life and identity in America today.
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- Democracy, Fascism, and America Today | Festival of Books Panel
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- 1:03:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a Festival of Books discussion on “Democracy, Fascism, and America Today,” examining the state of democratic institutions, political polarization, civil liberties, and the challenges facing modern America. The conversation explored historical parallels, legal perspectives, and the broader debate around democracy’s future.
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- Foreign Affairs: Systemic Cruelty, Diplomacy, and Existential Threat
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- 1:04:50
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The news cycle is more frenetic and omnipresent than ever, with social media creating this feeling of constant, compounding crises across the world. Thankfully, we have these books to slow us down for a moment, to really sit with a complex or terrifying issue and absorb it at a more digestible pace. International abduction and adoption, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine, and the seemingly ever-present threat of nuclear war: these essential, propulsive books cover a lot of ground, but you're in good hands with these experts.
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- S.A. Cosby on Books, Podcasts, and the Creative Process
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- 39:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Bestselling crime author S. A. Cosby joined Spotify at the Festival of Books for a conversation about storytelling across formats. From novels to podcasts, the discussion explored how ideas evolve between mediums, the creative process behind compelling narratives, the differences between writing for the page versus audio, and why podcast storytelling has become such a powerful creative space.
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- Live + Well Podcast at the L.A. Times Festival of Books
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- 1:03:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Live + Well Podcast joined the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a live conversation focused on health, wellness, lifestyle, and the ideas shaping how we live better. This live podcast event featured thoughtful discussion, expert insights, and conversations around wellbeing, personal growth, and modern life.
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- Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, author of 'Elvira's Cookbook from Hell'
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- 28:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Actor and author Cassandra Peterson, best known as Elvira, joined the Festival of Books to discuss Elvira's Cookbook from Hell. The conversation explored horror icon status, pop culture, food, creativity, and the delightfully twisted inspiration behind bringing Elvira’s signature style into the kitchen.
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- The Stacks Podcast at L.A. Times Festival of Books
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- 1:01:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Stacks Podcast joined the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a live conversation celebrating reading, culture, and the stories shaping the literary world. This special live podcast event brought together thoughtful discussion, book recommendations, author insights, and the kind of conversations that keep readers coming back for more.
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- Edd Kimber Talks ‘Chocolate Baking’ at Festival of Books
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- 26:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Baker and author Edd Kimber joined the Festival of Books to discuss Chocolate Baking, sharing techniques, recipes, baking inspiration, and insights into the craft of making exceptional chocolate desserts. The conversation explored creativity in the kitchen, baking fundamentals, and what makes chocolate such a timeless favorite.
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- Tina Knowles, author of 'Matriarch,' in conversation with Angel Jennings
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- 41:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Businesswoman, designer, and author Tina Knowles joined Angel Jennings at the Festival of Books to discuss her memoir Matriarch. The conversation explored family legacy, motherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the stories behind one of the most recognizable families in entertainment.
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- Tom Selleck, 'You Never Know: A Memoir' in conversation with Glenn Whipp
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- 37:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tom Selleck, 'You Never Know: A Memoir' in conversation with Glenn Whipp Actor and author Tom Selleck joined Glenn Whipp at the Festival of Books to discuss his memoir You Never Know: A Memoir. The conversation explored Hollywood, career milestones, personal stories, fame, and the lessons Selleck shares from decades in entertainment.
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- Elyse Myers, author of 'That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You'
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- 31:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Creator and author Elyse Myers joined the Festival of Books to discuss her book That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You. The conversation explored storytelling, internet fame, mental health, creativity, and the experiences that helped shape her voice both online and in print.
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- Hayley Kiyoko, author of 'Where There's Room for Us'
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- 31:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Singer, actor, and author Hayley Kiyoko joined the Festival of Books to discuss her book Where There's Room for Us. The conversation explored storytelling, identity, representation, creativity, and the inspiration behind bringing this story to life.
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- Garcelle Beauvais in conversation, presented by Audible
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- 23:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Actor, author, and television personality Garcelle Beauvais joined the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a live conversation presented by Audible. The discussion explored storytelling, career highlights, personal experiences, entertainment, and the power of voice-driven storytelling in today’s media landscape.
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- Pyet DeSpain, author of 'Rooted in Fire'
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- 41:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Chef, creator, and author Pyet DeSpain joined the Festival of Books to discuss her cookbook Rooted in Fire. The conversation explored food, cultural heritage, Indigenous influences, creativity in the kitchen, and the inspiration behind sharing bold flavors and personal stories through cooking.
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- Fire Escape: Wildfires and the Changing Geography of Southern California
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- 57:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Over the past several years, California's wildfire "season" has expanded to include much of the year. These experts discuss the history of the wildfire crisis in the state, the efforts of Hotshots teams, and the particular devastation and disaster of the January 2025 fires. We'll also delve into an examination of the four natural elements--water, air, fire, and earth--that influence California's geography, climate, and culture, to better understand the interconnected ecosystem in which these fires occur.
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- Stand Together: The Roots and Legacy of Peaceful Protest and Community Organizing
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- 57:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- As we've seen time and time again, and especially in recent years, the strongest and most effective forms of protest are often grassroots, community-organized movements that gain momentum through inspiration, messages of hope, and peaceful but assertive resistance. These authors discuss the history--and present--of protest: from Black-owned bookstores to fearless high school students, the fight for weekends off and clean air and water, and even a consideration of the Declaration of Independence as the first major act of American protest.
