LA Times Studios
The Working Homeless: Dissecting the Housing Crisis in America
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- The Working Homeless: Dissecting the Housing Crisis in America
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- 59:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Skyrocketing rents and corrupt landlords, increasingly low wages, the racist practice of "brownlining," and a lack of tenant rights have produced a uniquely American phenomenon: People with full-time jobs cannot keep a roof over their heads. Most millennials and Gen Z have given up the dream of ever owning their own home. How did we get here, and where do we go?
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- The Human Cost: The Immigration and Refugee Crisis in America and Beyond
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- 1:00:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- We can all imagine the sacrifices we'd make to protect ourselves and our families from persecution, poverty, or political instability. But what if you flee to another country that proves to be just as unsafe? What if the journey itself is more dangerous than where you started off? Join us for an intimate look at the lives of those who make brave, dangerous journeys across international borders and oceans, the people who risk everything to help get them there, and those who make life as difficult as possible for these people once they arrive.
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- Cassie Yeung, author of 'Bad B*tch in the Kitch'
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- 44:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Chef, creator, and author Cassie Yeung joined the Festival of Books to discuss her cookbook Bad B*tch in the Kitch. The conversation explored cooking creativity, bold flavors, kitchen confidence, food culture, and the inspiration behind bringing her unique culinary voice to print.
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- Kylie Jenner Faces Second Housekeeper Lawsuit Alleging Abuse and Discrimination
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit from a former housekeeper, who says she suffered abuse, harassment, and discrimination while working for the celebrity.
Meanwhile, the State Department detained five Iranian green card holders, based in the Los Angeles area, and is now trying to strip them of their residency. Far-right influencer Laura Loomer taking credit for two women's arrests and saying she had been "quietly documenting" their social media and sharing that information with the government.
And the Kentucky Derby kicks off Saturday, with this year's favorite being Renegade, a bay colt bred in Kentucky.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#kyliejenner #iranwar #lauraloomer #kentuckyderby
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- Straight to the Point: Inside the Maduro Raid
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- 19:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblowers Seeking $50 Million ‘Reward For Justice’ Give First Ever Interview And Release 2025 Affidavit Detailing Specific Intelligence They Say Led To Successful Capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro
This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down for an exclusive first interview with two former DEA agents with more than 40 years of combined experience in the global drug wars.
Wesley Tabor, and an undercover agent we agreed to call “Mack,” revealed how their source network infiltrated “every node” of the Maduro regime and delivered vital intelligence to DEA, Delta Operators and others that, they say, directly contributed to the dictator’s capture.
The Rewards for Justice Program falls under the U.S. State Department.
Affidavits and other records independently reviewed by our team detail how sources provided the US government with bunker schematics, underground tunnels, convoy photographs, offen...
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- NBA SCANDAL: Damon Jones Pleads Guilty to Selling LeBron James Insider Info
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Former NBA player and Lakers assistant Damon Jones has officially pleaded guilty in a massive federal gambling probe. Jones admitted to selling non-public "insider info" on stars like LeBron James to illegal gamblers.
In a Brooklyn federal court, Damon Jones became the first of 34 defendants—a group that includes reputed mobsters and other NBA figures—to admit to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The investigation revealed a multi-layered criminal operation involving:
Injury Tipping: Selling locker room medical info to defraud sportsbooks.
Rigged Poker Games: Acting as a "face card" to lure high-stakes bettors into games rigged with hidden cameras and X-ray tables.
Mob Connections: Schemes allegedly linked to the Gambino, Genovese, and Bonanno crime families.
Jones faces significant prison time (estimated between 5–8 years across both cases) and is scheduled for sentencing on January 6, 2027. This plea deal marks a m...
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- Former NBA Coach Admits Using Player Injuries to Bet #NBAscandal #Gambling
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones became the first among 34 defendants to plead guilty to an expansive gambling indictment. Jones admitted to selling insider information about injuries related to players like Lebron James to gamblers placing bets. The former NBA player is set to be sentenced Jan. 6 and could face years in prison.
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- Could the Iran War End Up Costing the US $1 Trillion?
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Pentagon says the Iran War is costing $25 billion, but Democratic leaders are skeptical of the pricing, and Harvard’s Linda Bilmes says the war could end up costing up to $1 trillion. "Wars always cost more than expected" is how Bilmes puts it.
Meanwhile, a new poll from Ipsos and Reuters found that only 24% of Americans see the war as being worth it.
And the Iran War is costing everyday Americans too. The U.S. will keep a naval blockade on Iran until they give up their nuclear program, meaning oil prices will likely remain high, and when oil goes up, so does the cost of shipping, travel, and even groceries.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#iranwar #gasprices #pentagon #oilprices
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- The Future of Facial Rejuvenation: Fillers or Fat Transfer?
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- 32:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- What if the future of facial rejuvenation isn’t synthetic—but your own biology? In this episode of Live and Well, we sit down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif to break down the rising shift from traditional fillers to micro fat transfer.
Known for his precision work and complex revision cases (and as a star of Botched), Dr. Nassif explains why more experts are rethinking long-term use of fillers—from migration to hidden scar tissue—and how these trends are shaping the next era of aesthetics.
Dr. Nassif also unpacks the nuances between micro fat and nano fat, where and how fat is placed in the face, and what really happens as your body ages, loses volume, or changes with weight fluctuations.
Whether you’re filler-curious, considering facial rejuvenation, or just want to understand what’s actually happening beneath the skin, this episode delivers a clear, expert-led look at where beauty—and science—are headed next.
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- Trump Wants Kimmel Fired. Now the FCC Is Going After ABC's Licenses.
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The FCC is ordering a sweeping review of all broadcast licenses owned by ABC in what is perhaps the most aggressive attempt by the federal government to target the media.
Officially, regulators say it’s about an investigation into Disney's diversity and inclusion policies and whether they violate the Communications Act of 1934.
But the timing of the FCC review, which could allow them to pull those ABC stations off the air, is hard to ignore, as it comes just days after Jimmy Kimmel's jokes about Melania Trump.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#fcc #abc #jimmykimmel #trump #disney
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- How A Pickle Ball Group Chat Became Fire Survivors' Lifeline (With EFSN's Joy Chen)
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- 50:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After the first sign of fire was spotted in the foothills above Altadena, a WhatsApp chat meant to set up pickleball games started going off. As the devastation became clear, that chat soon turned into a community disaster hub. The Eaton Fire Survivors Network — now known as the *Every Fire Survivors Network — is composed of thousands of people across LA's burn zones who are fighting to rebuild their community — and taking on the insurance industry while they’re at it.
GUEST: Joy Chen, Executive Director, Every Fire Survivors Network
LINKS:
The Every Fire Survivor Network (EFSN) website: https://www.efsurvivors.net/.
Read about the insurance legislation EFSN is behind: https://www.efsurvivors.net/fix-insurance
These hidden rules reveal how California insurers undercut wildfire claims, leaving families in damaged homes: https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2025/california-insurance-hidden-rules/#:...
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- A Look at the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams Draft Picks
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Los Angeles Chargers and Rams are gearing up for the NFL season in September with draft picks that are setting both teams on different paths. The Rams are looking to build future talent with the signing of quarterback Ty Simpson out of Alabama, while the Chargers bolstered their offensive line and made an addition to their wide receiver corps with Brenen Thompson from Mississippi State.
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- Your Home Is Only As Safe As Your Neighbor’s
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In a fire, the largest threat to your home may be your neighbor’s house, if they have not taken steps to build in more fire resilient ways.
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- Lakers Fail to Pull Off Sweep in Game 4 Loss to Rockets
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Lakers failed to sweep the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the first round playoff series. The Rockets capitalized on the excessive turnovers from the Lakers and a poor performance from Lebron James. The Lakers are coming back home for Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead, where they will face the Rockets with Kevin Durant back on the roster without key players like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Read more at https://LATimes.com
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- Trump DOJ Authorizes Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty | Headline News 04/27/2026
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- 6:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Justice Department is now authorizing firing squads as a method of execution, marking a major shift in federal death penalty policy. The method has rarely been used in modern U.S. history, with only three executions carried out this way since the 1970s.
The move is part of a broader push to expand and speed up capital punishment under the Trump administration. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the policy supports victims, while critics, like Alexis Hoag-Fordjour, Professor at Brooklyn Law School and Robin Maher, Executive Director at Death Penalty Information Center, pushback against the move and argue it’s a reaction to prior efforts to limit executions.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#deathpenaltydebate #doj #breakingnews #uspolitics #criminaljustice #trump
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- LA Must Learn To Live With Fire
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- California burns. It’s part of the ecology. But housing development has pretty much ignored that for 100 years. Can we change course?
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- US Soldier Charged in $400K Polymarket Scheme Tied to Maduro Raid | Headline News 04/24/2026
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A U.S. Special Forces soldier is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he used classified intel from a top-secret mission to make $400,000.
According to the Justice Department, Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly used inside knowledge of the U.S. operation targeting Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to place bets on Polymarket just hours before the raid. When the mission succeeded, investigators say he cashed in.
Meanwhile, Meta is cutting about 10% of its workforce. The company plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees and eliminate 6,000 open roles as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence, according to LA Times tech reporter Queenie Wong.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#breakingnews #meta #ai #polymarket #maduro #usmilitary #technews
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- What Does the Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Actually Mean? | Headline News 04/23/2026
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- 6:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- For the first time in over five decades, the federal government is loosening restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana as the DOJ reclassifies cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.
The change doesn't legalize marijuana nationwide, but it does mark a major shift in how the government treats it, making it easier for researchers to study and for doctors to better understand its effects. Some advocates say the move doesn't go far enough.
And officials are now fast-tracking a broader review that could expand reclassification beyond just medical marijuana, with a federal hearing set to begin in June.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#marijuanalegalization #cannabiseducation #drugpolicy #trump
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- The Hair Growth Breakthrough: Inside the Peptide Revolution
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- 40:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Hair loss, thinning, breakage—what’s really going on beneath the surface? In this episode of Live and Well, host Melissa Magsaysay sits down with OMI founder Naomi Whittel to unpack the science of hair health and why peptides are emerging as a game-changing solution. From the biology of hair follicles to the role of stress, hormones, and aging, Naomi shares how a patented keratin peptide is helping women retain more hair, grow it longer, and rethink beauty from the inside out.
They dive into the difference between supplements, pharmaceuticals, and peptide technology, the truth about topical treatments, and why hair is one of the clearest signals of overall health. Plus, a candid conversation on women’s health, hormone shifts, and why the future of wellness is deeply personal—and data-driven.
If you’ve ever wondered why your hair won’t grow past a certain length or how to actually support it at the root, this episode is your new starting point.
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- Will Palisades Fire Survivors Get Closure?
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- If even the alleged arsonist in the Palisades Fire is convicted, it’s unclear if that will provide enough closure for survivors.
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- Epstein Ties Prompt External Review at Gates Foundation | 04/22/2026
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Gates Foundation says it will do an external review looking at their past entanglements with Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates was mentioned thousands of times in the Epstein files and reportedly met with Epstein more than once after his child sex crimes conviction, according to NPR. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal first reported the Gates Foundation's plan to lay off about 20% of its staff, up to 500 people.
Also, a federal appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
And only one-in-ten Americans approve of Congress right now, according to new Gallup polling, with last year's House holding just 362 votes and just 64 bills signed into law.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#billgates #epsteinfiles #tencommandments #congress
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- “Cover up,'" fire survivors claim. Exclusive LA Times report backs it up.
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- LA Times exclusive report shows that the LA Fire Department’s After Action Report on the Palisades Fire was “watered down.”
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- A Resilient Palisades. Can We Get There?
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- 48:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- If we’ve come to understand anything while reporting out this podcast, it’s that California burns. It always has. It always will. The question is whether we can build communities better to withstand the risk? There’s been a lot of talk and ideas proposed about building safer, more fire resilient neighborhoods — and not just individual houses, but community infrastructure, too. But there’s yet to be a solid plan for implementing any of these things, or for figuring out how to pay for them. In the Palisades, there’s a lot of people – mostly residents – who are trying to move things along. Today we are talking with one of them.
GUEST: Robert Lempert, Palisades Fire survivor and Director/ Policy Researcher at RAND
The next Community Recovery Lab is coming up on April 25: https://palirecovery.org/2026/03/19/taking-the-next-step/.
The Palisades Recovery Coalition: https://palirecovery.org/
His computer simulations help communities sur...
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- Firefighters not pre-deployed, despite “life threatening” winds
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Despite reports of dangerous weather, the LA Fire Department did not pre deploy extra firefighters before “life threatening” winds were forecast to kick up on January 7, 2025.
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- Why Are Rideshare Drivers Ditching the Apps? | 04/20/2026
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- 5:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Right now, Americans are paying on average $4 per gallon at the pump, and in California, where the average price of regular gas is $6 per gallon, rideshare drivers with companies, like Uber and Lyft, say it's becoming more and more difficult to make a living.
LA Times Studios caught up with Sergio Avedian, a rideshare driver who's notched over 10,000 trips and is a senior contributor at "The Rideshare Guy" blog, and Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics for more on what’s happening.
Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#oil #gasprices #ridesharedrivers #uber #lyft #gigeconomy #iranwar
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- Festival of Books 2026 Live April 19th, 2026
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- 6:34:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Live from USC we bring you the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Join us for coverage of one of the largest literary events in the country. Held on the USC campus, the festival brings together hundreds of authors, storytellers, and creators for panels, interviews, performances, and more. Experience the energy of a weekend dedicated to books, ideas, and culture all in one place.
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- Valerie Bertinelli Opens Up Live at Festival of Books 2026
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- 23:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Valerie Bertinelli joins Jenn Harris on the LAT Stage at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to discuss her memoir Getting Naked. In this candid live conversation, Bertinelli shares personal stories about self-image, growth, and life in the public eye, offering an honest look at her journey through fame, food, and finding confidence.
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- Hannah Dasher Cooks Up Southern Flavor from Stand By Your Pans at Festival of Books 2026
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- 24:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Country artist and cookbook author Hannah Dasher takes the LAT Food Stage at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to talk about her debut cookbook Stand By Your Pan. In this live session, Dasher shares Southern cooking inspiration, personal stories from her viral “Stand By Your Pan” series, and how music and food come together in her career. Expect recipes, humor, and a behind-the-scenes look at her rise from TikTok sensation to published author.
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- Lisa Rinna Talks New Memoir at Festival of Books 2026
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- 40:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Lisa Rinna joined LA Times live on the LAT Stage at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books as she discusses her candid new memoir You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It. In this 40-minute conversation, Rinna dives into her Hollywood career, personal life, and the unfiltered stories behind her first memoir, offering insight into fame, resilience, and reinvention. The book, released in February 2026, explores her journey through television, family challenges, and life in the spotlight.
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- Festival of Books 2026 Live April 18th, 2026
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- 7:54:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Live from USC we bring you the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Join us for coverage of one of the largest literary events in the country. Held on the USC campus, the festival brings together hundreds of authors, storytellers, and creators for panels, interviews, performances, and more. Experience the energy of a weekend dedicated to books, ideas, and culture all in one place.
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- Festival of Books 2026 | Prize Ceremony | Day 1
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- 2:08:50
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Live from USC we bring you the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Join us for coverage of one of the largest literary events in the country. Held on the USC campus, the festival brings together hundreds of authors, storytellers, and creators for panels, interviews, performances, and more. Experience the energy of a weekend dedicated to books, ideas, and culture all in one place.
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- Inside the warnings firefighters say were ignored
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Palisades Fire survivors long suspected the blaze was a rekindling of an earlier fire that had not been properly extinguished. Firefighter testimony supports their claims.
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- Singer d4vd Arrested in Connection With Murder of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez | 04/17/2026
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- President Trump and Iran's foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial vessels for the first time in nearly six weeks, following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been at war with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group for more than a month.
Meanwhile in California, about 60% of farmworkers are undocumented, and as LA Times reporter Melissa Gomez is reporting, advocates are seeing a rise in immigration-related threats toward farmworkers.
And police in Los Angeles have arrested the up-and-coming singer-songwriter d4vd in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, gained fame through TikTok in 2022, partly for his song "Romantic Homicide" and since then signed onto Darkroom Records, the same label that works with Billie Eilish. Read more at https://LATimes.com.
#straitofhormuz #d4vd #californiafarmworkers #irance...
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- After The Fires: Scorched Earth Litigation
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- 54:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- LA lawyers have been busy. Eaton and Palisades fire survivors have filed thousands of lawsuits, and at least one criminal case is pending. How might these cases play out, and how long will it all take? The outcome of these cases could make or break the recovery, and affect whether or not the residents of these affected communities can rebuild.
GUESTS: Richard Winton, Investigative Crime Writer for the L.A. Times, and Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and president, West Coast Trial Lawyers.
Florida man ‘maliciously’ started Palisades fire, then tried to cover his tracks, authorities allege: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-08/palisades-fire-arrest Defense lawyer for man charged with igniting deadly
Palisades fire calls case thin and labels it scapegoating: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-16/defense-lawyer-for-man-charged-with-igniting-deadly-palisades-fire-calls-case-thin-and-labels-it-scapegoating
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- DEVELOPING: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says Major “Purge” on Capitol Hill is Just Beginning
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- 22:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- From LATMG | This week on Straight to the Point, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna sat down to discuss why she drafted a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell and exclusively revealed the support she says she received from his own Chief of Staff. The Congresswoman raised serious questions about the now infamous hotel video and warned that additional House members and at least one sitting Senator have serious questions to answer. Rep. Luna told us that we are only weeks away from finding out just how much taxpayer money is used for a congressional slush fund to bury sexual harassment and other disputes. We also discussed the “Wolf of Wall Street” insider trading by members of Congress, seeking justice on Epstein, the Republican midterm outlook, and more. @thelatmg @latimesstudios_
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- Federal Jury Finds Live Nation Monopolistic and Overcharging for Tickets | 04/16/2026
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Nearly seven weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, the fallout is battering global energy markets, with one expert saying all of Europe has only about six weeks of jet fuel left.
Meanwhile, a federal jury found Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster to be functioning as a monopoly and overcharging for ticket prices. And internal company messages show executives bragging about "gouging" customers and even referring to them as “stupid.”
Also, buying a car is becoming increasingly expensive, with data from CarGurus showing the average price of a new vehicle is now nearly $50,000, up 30% in just six years.
And, LIV Golf, funded and founded by Saudi Arabia, signed some of golf's biggest names and threw a ton of money at the sport. But now, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund might pull the plug on LIV according to new reports. LIV's CEO said in a memo, though, that the current season will go on as planned.
Re...
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- Paralympic Snowboarder Kate Delson on Gold, Grit & Growing the Sport
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- 8:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- When Kate Delson was born with a congenital disability that causes significant muscle weakness in her right leg, she didn’t know if she would ever be able to walk. Now she's a two-time Paralympic medalist in Para snowboarding and one of the most exciting athletes in the sport right now.
Kate joins LA Times Studios’ Faith Pinnow to talk about growing up in SoCal and finding her way to the mountain, why giving back to the Para-sport community means so much to her, and why she thinks the best days of the sport are still ahead.
#paralympics #parasnowboarding #adaptivesports #teamusa #paralympicgold #katedelson
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- Breezy Johnson on Her Olympic Gold & the Comeback That Defined Her Career
- Runtime
- 12:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Breezy Johnson has had quite a ride. The U.S. alpine ski racer fought back from injury to stand on top of the Olympic podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, and she's got a lot to say about how she got there.
Breezy sits down with LA Times Studios’ Faith Pinnow to talk about the comeback, what kept her going through the tough stretches, and how she stays grounded at the highest level of the sport. Plus, the story behind that Olympic helmet artwork that everyone was talking about.
#breezyjohnson #winterolympics #alpineskiing #milanocortina2026 #teamusa #olympicgold
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- Katy Perry Denies Sexual Assault Allegation by Ruby Rose
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Katy Perry is denying a sexual assault allegation made by actor Ruby Rose, calling the claims “false” and “dangerous reckless lies.”
Rose made the accusation in a series of social media posts, alleging an incident that she says occurred in Australia years ago. A representative for Perry strongly rejected the claims, while Rose has said she spoke with police and stands by her account.
The situation is developing, with no charges announced and responses continuing from both sides. Here’s what’s been said so far and what we know.
Read more on LATimes.com
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- Dr. Pimple Popper on Blackheads, Breakouts & What Your Skin Is Really Telling You
- Runtime
- 31:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Everything your body is going through shows up on your skin first. Most of us just don't know how to read it.
Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, breaks down what is actually happening inside a blackhead, why hormones are the real driver behind most breakouts and what your skin is trying to tell you at every stage of life. We get into hyperpigmentation versus scarring, the ingredients dermatologists actually trust, why perimenopause changes your skin in ways nobody talks about, and why a pimple might actually be something to celebrate.
This is the kind of conversation that quietly shifts how you think about your skin. Not what to buy or add in, but what is actually happening beneath the surface every time something shows up on your face.
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- Where There's Smoke: Uncovering The Origin Of The Palisades Fire
- Runtime
- 40:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Last October, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed a stunning accusation — alleging that a young Uber driver from Florida caused the death and destruction in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu. It's theory rested on belief that the Palisades Fire was a rekindling of a week old fire, the Lachman Fire, that this man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, had, allegedly, intentionally started with a flick of a lighter on New Year's Day. LA city firefighters said they believed that first fire had been put out. Federal investigators stressed that it burned so deep underground it could not be detected. But then evidence began to emerge that told a different narrative. The question: did concerns the fire was still smoldering go ignored? This episode examines what we know about what happened between the Lachman Fire and the Palisades Fire, and the missteps and miscommunication that may have led to one of California's most destructive fires in history.
GUEST: Arlene Tchekmedyian, LA Times Inve...
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- California Bill AB 2624 Sparks Clash With YouTuber Nick Shirley
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- California Bill AB 2624 is drawing national attention as a debate over free speech, harassment laws, and investigative journalism unfolds. The legislation, introduced by Mia Bonta, would make it illegal to post personal information of immigrant service providers if intended to harass or incite violence.
The bill comes after viral reporting from independent journalist Nick Shirley, who claims the measure is aimed at silencing investigations into alleged fraud tied to public programs. Shirley’s videos have gained millions of views and sparked broader scrutiny.
Supporters of AB 2624 argue the law is narrowly focused on preventing harassment and protecting vulnerable communities. Critics say it could have a chilling effect on legitimate reporting and public accountability.
The controversy also intersects with a broader fraud crackdown led by Rob Bonta, including a major Medi-Cal hospice fraud case involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
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- Ray Stevens Health Update: Neck Injury Recovery & New Album Release 2026
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Country legend Ray Stevens is recovering at home after surgery for a broken neck following a fall on March 29. Despite the injury, his new album "Favorites Old & New" has officially launched today via Curb Records. Plus, we look at Alexander Calder’s "Hello Girls" returning to LACMA for the David Geffen Galleries opening.
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- California Diesel Hits Record $7.56: Why Trucking Fleets Are Filing Bankruptcy
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- California diesel prices have officially hit a staggering record of $7.56 per gallon, nearly $2 higher than the national average. As the conflict in the Middle East chokes global oil supplies, we look at why small trucking businesses are facing mass bankruptcy and how these costs are driving 2026 food inflation.
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- California Diesel Hits Record $7.56: Trucking Crisis & Mario Galaxy Box Office
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- California diesel prices have officially hit a record-breaking $7.56 per gallon, leaving owner-operators and small trucking fleets on the brink of bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the "Mario Effect" is real—The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $308M domestic, proving that family films are the only thing keeping movie theaters alive in 2026
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- CA Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign After Sexual Assault Allegations | 04/13/2026
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Congressman Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign following reports that he sexually assaulted a former staffer; allegations also came out that he sent multiple women explicit photos and text messages. The congressman, who up until this weekend led the polls in a crowded field of Democratic candidates, now faces a criminal investigation and pressure from some members of Congress to resign, as a bipartisan effort to expel him from the House is quickly gaining steam. Meanwhile, Hungarians are celebrating Péter Magyar's win as the next president of their country, replacing far-right authoritarian Viktor Orbán in a massive moment that will affect the course of politics for Europe and the rest of the world. Read more at https://LATimes.com.
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- Polymarket Users Bet on Iran Ceasefire Minutes Before Trump Announcement | Headline News 04/10/2026
- Runtime
- 6:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A surge in gas prices is driving U.S. inflation higher, putting new pressure on households, with new data from the Labor Department showing consumer prices jumped 3.3% in March from a year ago. Also, 7.7 terabytes of information has been leaked out of the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, with a hacking collective called World Leaks taking credit for the cyberattack. And, prediction markets are under scrutiny in Washington as lawmakers raise questions about people placing bets with classified information. On Tuesday night, a flurry of activity on Polymarket started to look a lot like insider trading, with dozens of new accounts placing large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just minutes before President Trump announced the deal, according to the Associated Press. Read more at https://LATimes.com.
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- Trump Backs Palantir as Markets Rally | The Financial Market (Apr 10, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Friday. April 10. From the NYSE, markets close out a solid week with the Nasdaq up more than 4% as easing U.S.-Iran tensions lift sentiment - even as oil stays elevated, software lags, and inflation expectations jump.
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- How Your Cooking Methods Are Aging You
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Nutrition scientist and registered dietitian Dr. Michelle Davenport breaks down what actually happens to your food under high heat and why it shows up in your body long after the meal is over.
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- Markets Higher for Second Day Despite Oil Near $100 | The Financial Market | 04-09-2026
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Stocks build on a ceasefire-driven rally Thursday as investors weigh elevated energy prices and steady inflation data, with strength in big tech names.
