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How America became a fearful nation that normalized white supremacy

2026-10-2752:03

Plus, California’s competitive Congressional races could determine who controls the House, and horror TV recommendations if you feel like staying home on Halloween night.

Dexter Story’s tribute to the spiritual practice of fasting

2026-10-2652:58

Plus, the strength of Mayor Karen Bass’ campaign on her signature issue: homelessness; an appeals court questions Trump’s attempt to disqualify 20,000 California ballots, and LA’s 101 best restaurants.

Why is LAX’s People Mover such a boondoggle?

2026-10-2252:33

Plus, LA could soon have a DSA mayor, but what do the Democratic Socialists of America actually stand for? Our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman’s easy (and tasty!) chicken recipes.

Meet Sunil Malhotra, the new voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’

2026-10-2152:54

Plus, “bad will” for Nithya Raman as no city councilmembers endorse her for mayor, why Netflix has “hit a wall” as it reports its slowest growth in years, and how abortion bans impact everyone’s health.

John Green on what Hollywood’s fame machine does to young actors

2026-10-2051:53

Plus, a violent interaction with ICE in Long Beach sends a U.S. citizen to the hospital. And two weeks from Election Day, we sort through California’s 14 ballot propositions.

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