Imperfect Paradise

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Imperfect Paradise is LAist's weekly on-demand news magazine show that pulls back the curtain and dives deeper into the biggest and most consequential SoCal stories of the week from our newsroom. New episodes drop every Friday. 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.

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Recent episodes

  • Is LA becoming a public transit city?Sep 4, 2026 · 27 min
  • How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time ReduxAug 28, 2026 · 48 min
  • Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA DreamAug 21, 2026 · 24 min
  • More than an internet star: the life & legacy of Big Bear’s famous eagle JackieAug 14, 2026 · 23 min
  • After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?Aug 7, 2026 · 32 min
  • Can a city built by the oil industry stop drilling for good?Jul 31, 2026 · 30 min
  • Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at AdelantoJul 24, 2026 · 24 min
  • More dads are taking parental leave than moms. Here's why.Jul 17, 2026 · 21 min
  • Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?Jul 10, 2026 · 21 min
  • Can this museum rebrand AI art?Jul 3, 2026 · 22 min

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