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L.A. County sues State Farm for its response to claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires. A harmful algal bloom hits Big Bear Lake. Universal's new roller coaster opens soon after opening was delayed to address noise complaints. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County is promising new info in its investigation into State Farm over Eaton and Palisades Fire claims. Closing arguments are expected in Tupac Shakir's murder trial in Vegas. Lineage has gotten all the rotting food out of Boyle Heights, and some say the neighborhood is already seeing a turnaround. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

CannCon and Alpha Warrior open with a DHS statement on crime rates that Alpha is very pleased about, tying the drop back to deportation numbers and a broader debate over what actually drives the trend. From there they cover a wave of Democrat officials being charged over pandemic relief fraud, including a Massachusetts state representative facing eleven counts, plus a separate case involving postal employees recruited into a twenty four million dollar stolen check scheme. The centerpiece is the why we vote segment, where a federal judge lifts the last block on the President's mail in voting overhaul, letting the Postal Service move forward with its final rule ahead of the midterms. They close with a clip of leftists in LA County openly regretting their choices after a rough mayoral debate. Expect strong opinions, some good natured needling, and plenty of election talk.

Regen joins the show to help spotlight the numerous organizations supporting veterans in Los Angeles County, as well as how these organizations are being acknowledged through various awards that the public and veteran serving community can help provide nominations for. 

Across the US, communities are mobilizing in the fight against data centers. And they're turning to Monterey Park in LA County, which this year became the first city in the US to ban them. That was entirely due to the efforts of a group of residents called, appropriately, No Data Center Monterey Park. So, what advice do they have? Reporter: Brandon Reynolds, KCRW The California Supreme Court will hear arguments today in two separate lawsuits over the Riverside County sheriff's seizure of hundreds of thousands of ballots earlier this year. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR Counties up and down the state are reporting decreases in their homeless populations. Reporter: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The city of Los Angeles is facing a perfect storm of crises, from environmental disasters to infrastructure failures, and the consequences are being felt by its residents. This episode of the podcast delves into two major issues that have left many people struggling to cope with the aftermath. The first is the Lineage cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights, which has left a trail of destruction and a lingering smell of rotting food that's been plaguing the community for months. The second is the massive water main break in West Hollywood, which has displaced residents and businesses, and has raised questions about the city's infrastructure and disaster response.The speaker discusses the Lineage fire, which started on a solar panel farm on top of the warehouse, and how the city's response has been slow and inadequate. The community is still dealing with the aftermath, including the smell of rotting food and the presence of disease-carrying flies. The speaker also touches on the water main break in West Hollywood, which has left many residents without access to their homes and businesses without access to their premises. The city's infrastructure and disaster response have been called into question, and the speaker wonders if the city is taking the necessary steps to prevent such disasters from happening again.The speaker also shares their personal experience of living in Los Angeles and feeling frustrated with the city's car-centric culture and lack of quality of life. They express a desire to leave the city and explore other options, such as living in the Bay Area or other nearby cities that offer a better quality of life. The speaker also mentions a listener who has been sending them listings of homes in Marin County, which are within commuting distance to San Francisco.If you're interested in hearing more about these issues and the speaker's personal experiences, tune in to this episode to hear the full discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dinosaur bones and taxidermied animals get most of the attention at the Natural History Museum in LA County. But researchers are excited about a new collection that could have big implications for monitoring climate change.  Reporter: Lucas Brady Woods, LAist The U.S. Department of Justice says California is failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse and harassment by prison staff. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton CollegeThis episode, President Series #498, is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ -Higher Ed's AI-Enriched Platform!This episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern learner - February 23-25 in Phoenix, AZ! Use code EDUP & save $100! Early-bird pricing ends December 15, 2026!This episode is brought to YOU by ⁠EdUp Leadership⁠⁠ - the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed!YOUR cohost is ⁠Laura Ipsen​⁠, President & CEO, ⁠​Ellucian⁠YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠Why is one of higher ed's leading basic needs champions now attaching conditions to student support?How do you move students stuck at 90 plus units toward completion before they lose their financial aid?What does it take to open the first on campus housing at any LA County community college?Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

Dr. Thomas Noguchi was the chief medical examiner for LA County from 1967 to 1982. He oversaw the autopsies of some of Hollywood's most famous celebrity deaths, including Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, Natalie Wood, and John Belushi. Coroner to the Stars is a documentary showing parts of his amazing, and at times controversial, tenure as LA's coroner. We are speaking with the directors of the film, Ben Hethcoat and Keita Ideno. You can watch Coroner to the Stars on demand, for rent or purchase on YouTube, Amazon, etc. It is a fascinating look at one of the more interesting high-profile Asian American figures from that era; I highly recommend seeing it! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠ or use our website infatuasian.com. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters  

An LAPD officer pleads not guilty to secretly recording his co-workers. Anaheim's city council rejects a tax on rideshares in the midst of a budget deficit. And the LA County Supervisors approves a program to train ER doctors on mental health holds. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the ideology of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The conversation with Dr. Francis Gill, a psychiatrist for LA County and a member of the DSA's governing board, is a wild ride that will leave you questioning the group's policies and their potential impact on society.The DSA has been making waves in the Democratic Party, and their influence is being felt in local elections. But what exactly do they stand for? Dr. Gill tries to explain the group's policies, but her answers raise more questions than they answer. From defunding the police to abolishing borders, the DSA's ideas are sparking heated debates. But are they based on reality or just a utopian dream?The conversation gets heated as Dr. Gill struggles to defend the DSA's positions, particularly on issues like crime and public safety. Her responses are met with skepticism by the host, who points out the flaws in her arguments. It's a clash of ideologies that will leave you wondering if the DSA's ideas are truly workable in the real world.If you're curious about the DSA and their influence on local politics, tune in to this episode of the John Phillips Show to hear the conversation that's got everyone talking. Listen to Dr. Gill's responses and decide for yourself if the DSA's policies are a recipe for disaster or a step towards a more just society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the ideology of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The conversation with Dr. Francis Gill, a psychiatrist for LA County and a member of the DSA's governing board, is a wild ride that will leave you questioning the group's policies and their potential impact on society.The DSA has been making waves in the Democratic Party, and their influence is being felt in local elections. But what exactly do they stand for? Dr. Gill tries to explain the group's policies, but her answers raise more questions than they answer. From defunding the police to abolishing borders, the DSA's ideas are sparking heated debates. But are they based on reality or just a utopian dream?The conversation gets heated as Dr. Gill struggles to defend the DSA's positions, particularly on issues like crime and public safety. Her responses are met with skepticism by the host, who points out the flaws in her arguments. It's a clash of ideologies that will leave you wondering if the DSA's ideas are truly workable in the real world.If you're curious about the DSA and their influence on local politics, tune in to this episode of the John Phillips Show to hear the conversation that's got everyone talking. Listen to Dr. Gill's responses and decide for yourself if the DSA's policies are a recipe for disaster or a step towards a more just society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preliminary hearing for David Anthony Burke, the musician performing as d4vd, has turned into a fight over what actually happened to fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the final minutes of her life — and how far a defense team will go to reframe it. Attorney Blair Berk isn't disputing that Celeste died. She's disputing when her wounds happened, pressing the LA County medical examiner on whether the injuries could have occurred after she was already dead, then having a detective read text messages in which Celeste referenced hurting herself. It's a strategy built entirely around reasonable doubt, aimed squarely at a girl who has no way to respond to any of it. The backdrop makes it harder to watch. A notarized consent form let Celeste travel internationally with Burke. Her family reportedly knew about the relationship, attending concerts and even church together. Her father has since denied any contact ever happened, a denial that contradicts sworn detective testimony. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have built their own timeline: a twenty-one-minute gap between Celeste's Uber arrival and her phone going permanently silent. Three chainsaws recovered from Burke's home tested negative for blood and were never collected as evidence by LAPD. Burke's Interscope deal was worth as much as nineteen million dollars. Burke has been held to answer on first-degree murder with special circumstances and additional charges tied to illegal conduct with Celeste and unlawful mutilation of her remains. He faces the death penalty and has pleaded not guilty. Arraignment is set for August 31st, and the legal maneuvering is only getting sharper from here. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #CelesteRivas #D4vd #TrueCrime #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #JusticeForCeleste #MurderTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalJustice #DeathPenalty 

In this third episode, I'm joined by three paramedics who watched EMERGENCY! either growing up or in the station and watched EMS evolve into what Johnny and Roy were doing weekly in LA County.Comments or suggestions? Contact us at:Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.comTwitter - @FDLogbookInstagram - @FDLogbookPodcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcastWebsite - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fmMusic: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

In a case involving a body found in a Tesla trunk, chainsaws ordered under a fake name, and a thirteen-to-nineteen-million-dollar record deal as alleged motive, Blair Berk's defense team pressed the LA County medical examiner on whether Celeste Rivas Hernandez's wounds could have been self-inflicted. They got a detective to read messages where Celeste referenced harming herself.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down what that defense strategy means — and whether arguing self-infliction in a dismemberment case is genuine legal theory or manufactured reasonable doubt designed to survive a jury poll.Prosecutors mapped the timeline from first contact when Celeste was eleven to a twenty-one-minute window on the night she disappeared. Bodycam from February 2024 shows deputies told Burke she was thirteen. The relationship allegedly continued fourteen more months until she was dead.Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is held without bail. Celeste was fourteen years old.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4vd #CelesteRivas #BlairBerk #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #JusticeForCeleste

Today on AirTalk: The latest on Lineage warehouse (0:30) California state parks after Palisades fire (15:43) Resentment in relationships (34:55) LA County earthquake preparedness (51:30) Song of the summer (1:09:08) TV Talk (1:24:42) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Blair Berk asked the LA County medical examiner a question the courtroom wasn't expecting — whether Celeste Rivas Hernandez's fatal wounds could have been self-inflicted. In a case where prosecutors allege the defendant ordered chainsaws, a body bag, and a burn cage under a fake name. Where a body was found in the trunk of a Tesla. Where the alleged motive is a record deal worth up to nineteen million dollars.Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down what Berk's questioning reveals about the trial defense — and whether three chainsaws that tested negative for blood and an Uber driver who couldn't confirm his passenger give the defense enough to survive the rest of the evidence.Bodycam from February 2024 shows Burke was told Celeste was thirteen. Prosecutors say the relationship continued fourteen more months. The defense says he “did not murder” her and “was not the cause” of her death — two different claims that Faddis says signal a very specific trial strategy.Burke has pleaded not guilty and is held without bail. Celeste was fourteen.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4vd #CelesteRivas #BlairBerk #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #JusticeForCeleste

The latest heat wave hits SoCal and some communities are being asked to limit their AC. Homelessness is down for families, if you believe the official numbers. Rent in LA County is down. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles has quietly suspended all enforcement against illegal alien food vendors — no inspections, no fines, no crackdowns. Meanwhile, licensed restaurants, food trucks, and food carts are buried under permit fees, health inspections, and tax obligations, with shutdowns on the table if they slip up. The city just handed a hall pass to people operating outside the law while squeezing the businesses that played by the rules.LA County's health department confirmed it paused enforcement on unlicensed street vendors citing "safety concerns" — but produced zero enforcement records and ignored the food poisoning exposure that comes with zero-oversight food handling. The political motive isn't subtle: illegal vendors are a protected constituency, and Democrats in LA have made it clear which businesses get grace and which ones get the government boot.Sean Reynolds breaks down the economics: licensed operations carry rent, insurance, licensing fees, and compliance costs that street vendors simply don't. That's not an affordability story — it's government-engineered market distortion that punishes legal operators and rewards lawbreaking. As Sean puts it, if this were any right-leaning industry getting a selective exemption, the media would lose its mind.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#NFRP #LosAngeles #CaliforniaGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, LA County communications leader Brenda Duran joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how to manage communications and public relations in the AI era through trust and authentic storytelling.Tune in to learn more!Meet Our Guest:Our guest is Brenda Duran, director of external affairs at the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. An award-winning public affairs and communications executive with more than 12 years of experience, Brenda specializes in crisis communications, community engagement, and building trust through authentic storytelling. A former journalist, she brings a unique perspective on how public institutions can communicate with transparency, empathy, and impact.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. The rise of AI in public relations2. Building trust in a digital-first world3. Leading communications during high-stakes moments4. The power of authentic storytelling5. The future of communications leadershipQuotables “[AI] is not there to replace anything; it's more to enhance what we're already doing.”  — Brenda Duran“Trust isn't really built in with one campaign. It's earned through repeated reliable communication over time.” — Brenda Duran“AI definitely cannot replace some fundamental things like strategic thinking, relationship building, emotional intelligence, ethics and cultural understanding. Those are things that no machine will ever be able to take from us.” — Brenda Duran“We need to become AI literate, but you have to also remain human-centered.” — Brenda Duran“We still have to be trusted strategic advisors, lead with strategy, lead with empathy and humanity, and just make the right choices of what's good and what's ethical for the marketplace.” — Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest's contact info and resources:@bduran5 on InstagramBrenda Duran on LinkedInBrenda Duran's websiteFrom newsroom to PR: Journalists making the switchTransition from journalism to PRAdditional Resources:AI in PR: Transforming communication strategiesThe emerging role of AI in public relationsHow to speak with clarity and authority during a crisisAxia's AI visibility servicesListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.If you like this episode, you're going to love this:The best argument for PR? Surprisingly, it's AIWhen a crisis hits, say this or stay silentEffective crisis communicationsRecorded: July, 2026Support the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

Send us Fan MailSamuel Lopez is a first-generation Mexican American entrepreneur who was raised in Baldwin Park as part of a family of nine. He currently works for Los Angeles County and is the founder of Ninety-One Good Old Days Clothing, an independent apparel brand centered on resilience, discipline, and self-belief. Grounded in the work ethic and core values taught by his parents, he established his career and business while overcoming the socioeconomic obstacles of his environment.This episode explores Samuel's personal journey navigating the pressures of his youth in Baldwin Park and choosing a path defined by hard work and self-accountability. The conversation details how he balances his public sector career with LA County while managing the creative and operational demands of running his clothing brand. Key topics include maintaining daily discipline, developing a positive mindset, honoring family legacy, and motivating others from similar backgrounds to overcome surrounding statistics.For San Gabriel Valley viewers, this conversation provides a firsthand look at a Baldwin Park native using his experiences to build a positive community brand. Samuel's audience will gain clear insight into the core values, family motivation, and personal hustle that drive his apparel line. Furthermore, viewers searching for real-world perspectives on personal growth, local entrepreneurship, and overcoming environmental adversity will find practical examples of accountability and determination.Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast to stay updated on the stories, leaders, and entrepreneurs across the San Gabriel Valley. If you found value in this discussion on mindset, resilience, and personal discipline, please share this episode with a friend or colleague._______________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Dr. Leslie Dobson is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working inside LA County Jail, state psychiatric hospitals, and court-related psychological assessments across California. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares the complete truth about what the criminal mind really looks like from the inside — and what most people fundamentally misunderstand about psychology, crime, and the justice system. She breaks down whether someone can fake not guilty by reason of insanity, what it really means to be a psychopath, why people are so fascinated with serial killers and true crime, what mental health hospitals are really like, and whether inmates deserve a second chance after prison. _____________________________________________ #psychologist #criminalminds #truecrimecommunity _____________________________________________ Connect with Dr. Leslie Dobson: Website: https://drlesliedobson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobson?igsh=MWs4M2JrZWRpd3hoOA== _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Leslie Dobson 00:22 Family History and Early Influences 03:13 Finding Her Path: Education & Adversity 07:51 Surviving Major Health Challenges 14:10 Forensic Psychology Career Beginnings 19:21 Naivety, Manipulation & Lessons in Jail 23:19 State Hospitals and High-Risk Populations 27:00 Complexity of Mental Illness in Institutions 34:00 Violence, Psychopathy, and Untreatable Cases 39:02 Staff Dynamics & Institutional Corruption 43:41 True Crime, Fan Mail, and Media Fascination 51:20 Social Media, Justice, and Public Advocacy 58:46 Sexual Abuse Laws, Inconsistencies, and Second Chances 01:06:34 Civil Work, Emotional Damages, and Lie Detection 01:14:00 Psychopaths, Social Life, and Professional Challenges 01:18:43 Second Chances: Prison vs. Sex Offenses 01:25:12 Complexities of Sex Offense Cases 01:31:00 Endless Cycle of Evil & Protecting the Innocent 01:36:03 Broken System, Court Corruption, and Podcasting's Role 01:42:06 Solutions, Screening Staff, and The Path Forward 01:42:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Los Angeles urban development faces severe housing scarcity and bureaucratic strain while pioneering polycentric node architecture across 88 cities.Los Angeles attracts creative talent with its promise of personal reinvention, yet physical boundaries and rigid municipal codes hold its built environment static. Developers face multi-year entitlement delays and fractured county leadership while trying to expand housing and fortify against rising wildfire risks. Resolving this urban dilemma requires moving past single-family sprawl toward large-scale destination planning.Architect Alex Yuen and co-host Libo Li examine the physical and administrative friction blocking Los Angeles urban development with guest Sam Pepper, principal at Padaro Development Group and host of the Building LA podcast. Designed for practicing architects and architecture students, this episode evaluates how LA can transition from car-centric sprawl into a network of high-density destination nodes.### Key Takeaways* Spanish-style courtyard apartments and bungalow courts offer manageable middle-scale density without destroying single-family neighborhood character.* Administrative fragmentation across 88 distinct cities in LA County creates conflicting zoning interpretations that stall entitlement processes for years.* Los Angeles operates as a coarse-grained polycentric matrix where real estate value concentrates in destination nodes rather than continuous walkable streets.* Cohesive commercial nodes require single-developer anchors or unified property ownership, whereas fragmented parcel ownership leads to retail corridor decay.* Building along urban-wildland interfaces requires structural fortification against inevitable wildfire threats rather than attempting complete hazard elimination.### Who This Is ForArchitects, urban planners, real estate developers, and architecture students analyzing municipal housing policy, polycentric master planning, and climate-resilient design.### Episode Chapters00:00 - Why Los Angeles Resists Transformation01:03 - From London Architecture to LA Development04:53 - Hollywood Cachet and South Bay Aerospace07:43 - Physical Constraints and Byzantine Bureaucracy12:38 - County Governance and 88 Competing Cities18:11 - Managing Encampments and Wildfire Threats19:55 - Courtyard Apartments and Manageable Density22:38 - Polycentric Nodes Versus Jane Jacobs Walks27:27 - Single-Developer Anchors and Asian Urbanism33:21 - Personal Expression and High-Wire Nature40:41 - Padaro Group's Destination Development Model44:47 - Optimism for Los Angeles's Urban Future### Resources Mentioned* [Sam Pepper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhpepper/)* [Building LA Podcast](https://www.buildinglapodcast.com/)* [Padaro Development Group](https://www.padarodevelopment.com/)* [Norman Foster's Gherkin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gherkin)* [Lincoln Property Company](https://lpc.com/)* [The Grove](https://thegrovela.com/)* [The Row DTLA](https://www.rowdtla.com/)* [Larchmont Boulevard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larchmont,_Los_Angeles)* [Third Street Promenade](Third Street Promenade)* [Hudson Yards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Yards,_Manhattan)### Subscribe & ConnectSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podern#LAArchitecture #UrbanDevelopment #MostPodern #UrbanPlanning #HousingDensity

LA County approves a soil cleaning program for Eaton Fire survivors. Why California lawmakers want to protect some health care providers from anti-abortion states. The plan to clean up downtown L-A's "graffiti towers." Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Three days after moving, I couldn't get through my new hallway without having a panic attack. This episode is the real story behind why we left LA County for Ventura County: the sirens and traffic that wore down my nervous system for years, the mold infested building that made the final decision for us, and the parts of moving stress, the blood sugar crashes, the decision fatigue, the research on why your home is more than just a place to sleep. If you're in the middle of a move, or still recovering from your last one, this one's for you. Sponsored By: → PUORI | Go to https://puori.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE and use the code HEALINGTHESOURCE at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein subscription order and get a free shaker worth $25. Resources: Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram, check out Elham's Liquid Gold 100% Organic Castor Oil, and enjoy her deep-dives on Substack

Every red flag in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case got logged by somebody, and not one of them connected the dots in time. Tony Brueski breaks down the full D4vd case for True Crime Today, starting with a welfare check that should have ended very differently. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024. That led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number, and LA County deputies to his West Hollywood front door. Burke showed them a yearbook photo and claimed he'd met her only once. Deputies told him plainly that she was thirteen and a runaway, then left without further action. Prosecutors allege what came next was deliberate. Burke is accused of paying one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to hand her a new phone so contact could continue uninterrupted. Over the following year, prosecutors say she traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while still in seventh grade. The case takes an even stranger turn when you look at Burke's own music. His breakout single, the album it's from, and the alter ego he built around both all echo the allegations prosecutors are now making about a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between investigators finding Celeste's remains and Burke's arrest, a stretch that included three grand jury panels, a friend fleeing to Montana to avoid a subpoena, and Burke's family fighting the grand jury in a Texas courtroom. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation is the piece prosecutors say ties everything back to Burke's career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #TrueCrimeToday #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

Two sheriff's departments, one phone call, and a yearbook photo, that's as close as anyone came to stopping what happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tony Brueski lays out the full D4vd case for Hidden Killers, starting with the welfare check that should have changed everything and didn't. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three separate times in early 2024. Riverside County deputies traced her phone records back to musician David Burke and called him. LA County deputies then went to Burke's West Hollywood home. He showed them a yearbook photo, claimed he'd met her once, and deputies told him straight to his face that she was thirteen and a runaway. Then they walked out the door. Prosecutors say what followed was calculated. Burke allegedly paid one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to slip her a new phone so contact never had to stop. Over the next year, she reportedly traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while she was still in seventh grade. Then there's the art. D4vd's biggest song, his album title, and the alter ego built around it all echo what prosecutors now allege took place inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months separated the discovery of Celeste's remains from Burke's arrest. Three grand jury panels heard testimony in that window. A friend fled to Montana to dodge a subpoena, and Burke's own family fought the grand jury in a Texas courtroom rather than answer questions. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. Prosecutors say the financial gain charge points directly at motive tied to Burke's public career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

A thirteen-year-old went missing three times, and two different sheriff's departments still couldn't stop what happened to her. Tony Brueski walks through the entire D4vd case for Hidden Killers Live, from the welfare check nobody escalated to the charges that followed. Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024 before her parents' reports led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number. LA County deputies handled the welfare check at his West Hollywood home, where Burke pulled up a yearbook photo and said he barely knew her. Deputies confirmed her age and runaway status to his face, then left, closing out a report that should have triggered far more scrutiny than it did. According to prosecutors, that's when things accelerated. Burke allegedly paid a classmate of Celeste's a thousand dollars to deliver her a new phone so the two could keep talking. Over the year that followed, prosecutors say she traveled with him across the country and overseas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and wore his name on her ring finger while still in middle school. The unsettling part doesn't end there. D4vd's most successful song, the album it came from, and the persona built around both all mirror what prosecutors now allege happened inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between the discovery of Celeste's remains and Burke's eventual arrest, during which three grand jury panels convened, a friend of Burke's fled to Montana to avoid testifying, and his family fought the grand jury process in Texas. Burke is now charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation ties the charges directly to Burke's career and public image. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HKLive #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

Courts fast-track more immigration cases towards deportation at a SoCal facility. People living near the Lineage warehouse can apply to stay at an Airbnb. Why L-A wants to create more spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

It could be the hottest day of the year in SoCal. LA County considers joining the suit to block Paramount's Warner Brothers takeover. The reason why the tides keep getting higher along the SoCal coast. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

This week, Phil is joined by guest co-host Randy Wang of KABC Radio for three stories out of Sacramento and LA that all come down to the same question: who's actually accountable when the numbers don't add up?First, the documented timeline behind the FBI's investigation into Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson — including new reporting that an informant was recording conversations inside Newsom's political circle a full year before Trump returned to office, and how the case reaches back to a dormant campaign account belonging to Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee for governor.Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger — filed a month after the U.S. Department of Justice cleared the same deal. Phil and Randy dig into the split between LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's push to protect entertainment jobs from the merger and new reporting that Paramount's own advisers are now discussing whether to move the company out of California entirely.Finally, LA County's decision to strip $300 million in homeless services funding from LAHSA after an independent audit found the agency couldn't verify how $2.3 billion was actually spent — and whether handing the same money to a brand-new department solves the problem or just renames it.Three stories, one hour, no political team — just the documents.California Underground airs live every Tuesday at 8PM PST on YouTube, with the full episode available here on your podcast app afterward.Read The Gilded State, Phil's book on California's political dysfunction: www.thegildedstate.comMore from California Underground:Substack: caunderground.substack.comInstagram & TikTok: @californiaundergroundX: @ca_underground

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (7.13) Teen takeovers: Don’t do it, kids! And if you must, pick a spot where the cops aren’t vigilant — steer clear of Orange County strongholds like Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, because OC law enforcement will call in the cavalry at the first sign of trouble. Head to LA County or the San Fernando Valley instead, where we run wild, and who knows, Timmy might even show up to DJ! Timmy reminisces about his old “Mazda Ashtray” and the clever hack he used to get AAA to tow him to and from Hollywood Hills parties. Knott’s Berry Farm has already tipped off local OC cops about a planned teen takeover at the park. In other news, there were two separate home invasion attempts — one in Porter Ranch and another in Woodland Hills — proving that with the FIFA World Cup wrapping up, LA is happily returning to its regularly scheduled crime programming. And finally, one of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks is in trouble: Legendary Television City, home to The Price Is Right, The Carol Burnett Show, and decades of TV history, could be headed for sale as owner Hackman Capital Partners struggles with over $350 million in debt amid the production slowdown. Timmy and Crozier are sad about it, but hey — Mayor Karen Bass is on the case, and she never screws anything up, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The squad attempts to mediate a high-stakes Homie Helpline where Armando is forced to choose between losing $1,500 or spending a five-day Cancun vacation sharing a room with his brand-new ex-girlfriend. Between the travel drama, the crew investigates a scandalous probe into LA County coroners leaking graphic autopsy details for profit and roasts boxing star David Benavidez after his fiancée allegedly hacked his Instagram to air out his "personal struggles." [Edited by @iamdyre

We are diving into the explosive saga of boxing star David Benavidez after his fiancée reportedly hacked his Instagram to announce their wedding is off due to his "personal struggles."

Boyle Heights leaders say the company at the center of last month's warehouse fire can't give them concrete commitments. LA County firefighters get a hero's welcome after returning from rescue efforts in Venezuela. The LA County plan to let non-profits get the first shot when an apartment building hits the market. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Why a proposal to clean water from the Arroyo Seco has sparked controversy among three cities. An Altadena school destroyed in the Eaton fire is hoping comedy can help fund its recovery. And how mahjong is making its way to L.A. County parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Folks near the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire face a new threat... the critters. LA County is doling out some big bucks to the family of a man killed by an alleged police gang. Higher minimum wages kick in today for a number of cities. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

#238: 40 CIOs. 40 Different Missions. How LA County's CIO Holds IT Together — with Info-Tech Research GroupSummaryLos Angeles County is the largest county in the U.S. serving over 10 million people across 40+ different departments.They just passed a $46 billion budget. And their CIO, Peter Loo, has to coordinate with 40 other CIOs to get anything done.That's not a technology problem. That's one of the hardest leadership and governance challenges in all of public sector — and Peter has been doing it for over 30 years because, as he put it, “You can see the impact you make directly in the services being delivered.” That stayed with me. I coach high school basketball for the same reason.I sat down with Peter and Hannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, on-site at the 36th floor of The Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles.Peter and Hannes have been working together since around 2010 — across an EHR implementation at five hospitals, a data center consolidation from 42 facilities down to one T5, a countywide voting system, and more. This is one of the longest, most tested partnerships I've seen in public sector. And the lessons transfer far beyond LA.Welcome to episode 238!GuestsPeter Loo, Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles County, CAHannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer, Info-Tech Research GroupTimestamps(0:00) Peter Loo introduces LA County — 40 departments, 40 CIOs, and a $46 billion budget(2:00) The EHR origin story — five hospitals, one system, five different implementations(4:00) What made it succeed — executive commitment, empowered steering committees, and a “not if but how” mindset(8:00) AI governance lessons — why principles beat prescriptive guidelines, and how LA County worked with GovAI Coalition(12:00) How Info-Tech engages — blueprints, guided implementations, workshops, and full consulting(16:00) The data center consolidation — 42 data centers, some were closets, some next to refrigerators(18:00) How to communicate with executives — the language of value, risk, and constituent services(22:00) The most contentious meeting of Hannes' career — CIOs in one room who thought they'd agreed. They hadn't.(28:30) “We want you to do what you did for DHS” — the moment that defined the partnership(33:00) Closing advice — commit to the mission, be patient and persistent, always do it as a “we”Listen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

Los Angeles County is the largest county in the U.S. serving over 10 million people across 40+ different departments.They just passed a $46 billion budget. And their CIO, Peter Loo, has to coordinate with 40 other CIOs to get anything done.That's not a technology problem. That's one of the hardest leadership and governance challenges in all of public sector — and Peter has been doing it for over 30 years because, as he put it, “You can see the impact you make directly in the services being delivered.” That stayed with me. I coach high school basketball for the same reason.I sat down with Peter and Hannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, on-site at the 36th floor of The Gas Company Tower in downtown Los Angeles.Peter and Hannes have been working together since around 2010 — across an EHR implementation at five hospitals, a data center consolidation from 42 facilities down to one T5, a countywide voting system, and more. This is one of the longest, most tested partnerships I've seen in public sector. And the lessons transfer far beyond LA.GuestsPeter Loo, Chief Information Officer, Los Angeles County, CAHannes Scheidegger, Chief Global Services Officer, Info-Tech Research GroupTimestamps(0:00) Peter Loo introduces LA County — 40 departments, 40 CIOs, and a $46 billion budget(2:00) The EHR origin story — five hospitals, one system, five different implementations(4:00) What made it succeed — executive commitment, empowered steering committees, and a “not if but how” mindset(8:00) AI governance lessons — why principles beat prescriptive guidelines, and how LA County worked with GovAI Coalition(12:00) How Info-Tech engages — blueprints, guided implementations, workshops, and full consulting(16:00) The data center consolidation — 42 data centers, some were closets, some next to refrigerators(18:00) How to communicate with executives — the language of value, risk, and constituent services(22:00) The most contentious meeting of Hannes' career — CIOs in one room who thought they'd agreed. They hadn't.(28:30) “We want you to do what you did for DHS” — the moment that defined the partnership(33:00) Closing advice — commit to the mission, be patient and persistent, always do it as a “we”

Send us Fan MailMel Tillekeratne is the co-founder and executive director of The Shower of Hope, a Los Angeles nonprofit formally known as End Homelessness California. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Mel moved to Los Angeles in 2003, and a chance wrong turn through Skid Row in 2011 set him on a path from volunteer to full-time advocate. He first founded Monday Night Mission, a grassroots effort that served up to 250 meals a night to people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, before co-founding The Shower of Hope in 2017 to bring free mobile showers directly to unhoused communities across LA County. The organization is headquartered in Alhambra and operates across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. In this episode, Mel shares how a single mobile shower trailer grew into a fleet of eight units serving thousands of people each month, including sites in Pasadena, South El Monte, and South Pasadena. He explains why a shower is more than hygiene. It is a dignity-first entry point into case management and housing resources. He walks through the organization's safe parking program, Destination Hope, which gives people living in their vehicles a secure overnight space with meals and restroom access, and Hope Housing for Students, which provides furnished homes for homeless community college students ages 18 to 28 in cities including Monterey Park and Pasadena. Mel also talks candidly about the barriers unhoused people face in trusting service providers, the connection between dignity and housing stability, and what independent living really looks like for the young adults in their student housing program. For SGV viewers, this episode hits close to home. Mel points out directly that compared to the City of LA, the San Gabriel Valley has far fewer resources for people experiencing homelessness, and The Shower of Hope is actively working to close that gap with programs rooted right here in our communities. Whether you have driven through Pasadena, seen someone sleeping in their car near Alhambra, or heard about the growing number of college students facing housing insecurity, Mel's work speaks to challenges that are local, urgent, and solvable. For anyone searching for information about homelessness resources, mobile showers, safe parking, or student housing programs in the San Gabriel Valley and greater LA area, this episode is essential listening. If this episode moved you, please subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share it with someone in your community. You can find shower schedules, safe parking locations, and student housing information at theshowerofhope.org. _______________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Jurors in the Palisades Fire trial are deadlocked after a moment of confusion in the courtroom. LA Mayor Karen Bass condemns the Supreme Court's immigration rulings and calls on Congress to take action. A judge refuses to freeze payments in LA County's massive sexual abuse settlement despite claims of fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The LA Fire Department says the Boyle Heights warehouse fire is officially knocked down. Now the attention turns to all that spoiled food. Drug ODs are down across LA County. LA Unified makes their new leader permanent. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Federal disaster funding for fire survivors is extended. L.A. County authorities say leave the fireworks up to the pros this July 4th. A limited food pop up shows love to the 6-2-6. Plus more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 4 (6.23) World-class pulmonologist Dr. Ray Casciari of St. Joseph in Orange joins Tim Conway Jr. as health concerns intensify over the Boyle Heights fire, now blanketing several cities in smoke for seven straight days. The blaze ignited Wednesday from what authorities say was a solar system atop the Lineage cold-storage facility — and it's now believed to have started during testing by solar contractors. Air quality concerns linger across LA, but the EPA and South Coast Air Quality Management District say they've found nothing beyond normal post-fire combustible material. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for LA County, hours after Mayor Karen Bass issued a local emergency declaration. (And yes — TV dinners really did mean TV.) Plus: the World Cup offside rule, finally made simple — why "cherry-picking" is illegal and what it takes to follow your team around the globe. A snake-in-the-toilet warning you won't forget. And NBA Draft history: the Washington Wizards take BYU's AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall — a program first — ahead of Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson in one of the deepest classes in years. Stick around for the Taco Bell love story: an 81-year-old couple renews their vows at the drive-thru and lands free lunch for life.

Nicole (15-year LA County narcotics K9 veteran, now head trainer) and Adam (5-year handler, transitioned from interdiction) discuss real operational stories, breed selection, and what it actually takes to work narcotics dogs in one of the busiest K9 programs in the country.What We Cover:Being a female handler in a male-dominated field (Nicole's journey)Adam's unconventional path: interdiction officer to K9 handlerThe reality check: your first operational search warrantsReal case stories: $150K cash hidden in a lunch pail, 10 pounds of meth in tortillasWhy you can't disregard food searches (even when it looks like trash)The breed shift: why LA County moved away from German Shorthair PointersDutch Shepherds vs. Spaniels vs. Malinois for cluttered house searchesThe "praise off" method (training the same way you work operationally)Nicole's trainer philosophy: "You do, but you don't" (why it works)Why new handlers shouldn't get hand-me-down dogsThe worst handlers are the ones with the best dogs (and why)Blending training with real operational deployments (dogs in search warrants day 1)Marker system implementation at LA CountyDecision-making under pressure in volatile environmentsNicole and Adam discuss how their program has evolved, lessons learned from multiple dog breeds, and why the biggest growth comes from handlers who are willing to be uncomfortable and humble.________________________________________

There is a “false wall” often placed between contemplative life and political action—a story implying that inner peace and outer justice are separate vocations. This imaginary divide exhausts us. In a world facing converging crises, how do those dedicated to healing move beyond the limits of individualized work to support systemic transformation? Join somatics experts and social change practitioners Nkem Ndefo and Staci K. Haines for a conversation introducing The Outer Work Project; an initiative dedicated to bridging trauma healing spaces with sustained social and climate justice movements. This episode explores how to move from personal healing as solely an inward practice into a rooted force for collective change. Guests Nkem Ndefo is an alchemist, disabled Black midwife, facilitator, coach, and strategist. She is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit, a model for embodied healing and liberatory change rooted in neuroscience and social justice. Her work spans the US, UK, and Palestine. Staci K. Haines has been working at the intersections of personal and social transformation for over 30 years through politicized somatics, trauma healing, embodied leadership, and transformative justice. She is the co-founder of Generative Somatics and co-leads The Outer Work Project. She is the author of The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing and Social Justice. Rae Abileah (facilitator) is a social change strategist, Jewish faith leader, and member of the SAND team. Her work spans Beautiful Trouble, The Nature Conservancy Agility Lab, and ALAS, weaving cultural connection, the arts, and frontline community leadership as pathways to healing and climate justice. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & opening from SAND 00:03 — Rae opens: breathing, interdependence, and tending the whole amidst brokenness 00:07 — Nkem and Staci introduce themselves: lineage, the politic of suffering, and why this work 00:15 — The false wall: separating spiritual and political 00:16 — Case study: National Domestic Workers Alliance and embodied leadership 00:19 — Case study: LA County health system, anti-racism work, and the word "love" 00:25 — Burnout, overwhelm, and sustaining movement work from the inside out 00:35 — Consent, boundaries, and building a somatic culture in organizations 00:43 — Tearing down vs. building: holding contradictions without collapsing 00:48 — Visioning our yes: what a racially just feminist social democracy could feel like 00:50 — Legacy, small acts, and what we're building together 01:00 — Closing reflections: love as action and trusting our courage Resources & Links Nkem Ndefo Lumos Transforms — website The Resilience Toolkit Lumos Transforms Community (global network) Practicing Liberation — contributing author (North Atlantic Books, 2024) Staci K. Haines Website: StaciHaines.com The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing and Social Justice — North Atlantic Books, 2019 Generative Somatics The Outer Work Project Strozzi Institute Rae Abileah CreateWell Beautiful Trouble ALAS — Ayudando Latinos a Soñar Organizations & concepts referenced National Domestic Workers Alliance — Staci's 7-year embodied leadership program with domestic worker organizers Ai-jen Poo — founder of NDWA — referenced throughout the NDWA story Movement Generation — Just Transitions zine — "From Banks and Tanks to Cooperation and Caring," referenced by Staci as an essential framework for a regenerative economy Terry Tempest Williams — The Glorians (audiobook) — Rae references the passage "We cannot breathe" during the opening generationFIVE — founded by Staci, committed to ending child sexual abuse within five generations using transformative justice approaches SAND Events, Courses and Films What Occupation Does to the Soul: A Global Reverberations of Palestinian Historical Trauma — June 26th, with Dr. Samah Jabr, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Jennifer Mullan Decolonial Mental Health Practices — Four-part webinar series with Dr. Samah Jabr The Eternal Song film series Contact SAND podcast@scienceandnonduality.com Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

As democrats push Graham Platner over the finish line in Maine, the sham that was their "believe all women" battle cry unravels for all to see. CNN's Van Jones says democrats didn't vote FOR the guy accused of roughing up his girlfriends. They voted AGAINST Donald Trump. More than half of democrats polled say they'd rather live in a country other than the United States. California's dirty voter rolls have been a problem for decades. How is it possible for LA County to have 114% voter registration?