#289:

"The deadly weed with its roots in hell" is here on Hollywood Boulevard! A new production of the musical "Reefer Madness," based on the cult classic 1936 black and white film, has opened in Los Angeles at the Whitley Theater.

In this episode, HTLA producer Victoria Alejandro talks with host Brian De Los Santos about some Hollywood history, and brings us a chat with actress and producer Kristen Bell. 

You can check out HTLA's earlier story on Hollywood history here: https://laist.com/brief/news/how-to-la/htla-up-close-and-personal-with-the-hollywood-sign



Guest: Actress and producer Kristen Bell

#289:
"The deadly weed with its roots in hell" is here on Hollywood Boulevard! A new production of the musical "Reefer Madness," based on the cult classic 1936 black and white film, has opened in Los Angeles at the Whitley Theater.
In this episode, HTLA producer Victoria Alejandro talks with host Brian De Los Santos about some Hollywood history, and brings us a chat with actress and producer Kristen Bell. 
You can check out HTLA's earlier story on Hollywood history here: <a href="https://laist.com/brief/news/how-to-la/htla-up-close-and-personal-with-the-hollywood-sign">https://laist.com/brief/news/how-to-la/htla-up-close-and-personal-with-the-hollywood-sign</a>
 
Guest: Actress and producer Kristen Bell

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Kristen Bell Brings 'Reefer Madness' to Hollywood Blvd

#293: Social Calendar is back! This time with comedian and tv writer Chris Estrada. He's the co-creator and star of Hulu's This Fool, and today he's sharing his favorite memories of serial killers in parks and giving some recs on how to best spend your weekend in LA.

Join HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and guest co-host Antonia Cerejido for some LA history, documentary recommendations, and some ideas to spruce up your summer nights.

#293: Social Calendar is back! This time with comedian and tv writer Chris Estrada. He's the co-creator and star of Hulu's This Fool, and today he's sharing his favorite memories of serial killers in parks and giving some recs on how to best spend your weekend in LA.
Join HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and guest co-host Antonia Cerejido for some LA history, documentary recommendations, and some ideas to spruce up your summer nights.

Social Calendar with Chris Estrada: Summer Hangs

We are back with another installment of LA on the Margins — USC student produced profiles of people in our community who are working through the many challenges life in the city can throw you. Today: Hunger. 

About 30% of households in LA County are food insecure. Reporter Nova Blanco Rio explores this shocking statistic through intimate snapshots of his time volunteering with food distribution organization Seeds of Hope. 

For more information about Seeds Of Hope and how you can help, or be helped, head to  https://www.seedsofhopela.org/ or call ​​213-482-2040 (Ext. 234)

We are back with another installment of LA on the Margins — USC student produced profiles of people in our community who are working through the many challenges life in the city can throw you. Today: Hunger. 
About 30% of households in LA County are food insecure. Reporter Nova Blanco Rio explores this shocking statistic through intimate snapshots of his time volunteering with food distribution organization Seeds of Hope. 
For more information about Seeds Of Hope and how you can help, or be helped, head to  <a href="https://www.seedsofhopela.org/">https://www.seedsofhopela.org/ </a>or call ​​213-482-2040 (Ext. 234)

HTLA Presents: L.A. On The Margins - Faces Of Hunger

#292: Juneteenth marks the day federal troops showed up in Galveston, Texas in 1865 – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed –  to tell enslaved Black people that slavery was over. 

The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Texas the following year, and then the celebrations spread.

Here in L.A., the Leonard family is credited with bringing the tradition from the Lone Star State to Leimert Park.

Ariyana Leonard and AyEsha Leonard McLaughlin are the daughters of Jonathan Leonard, one of the founders of the Juneteenth celebrations in the neighborhood.

How To LA associate editor Aaricka Washington also joins today's episode to talk about Juneteenth events going on this year in L.A.

#292: Juneteenth marks the day federal troops showed up in Galveston, Texas in 1865 – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed –  to tell enslaved Black people that slavery was over. 
The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Texas the following year, and then the celebrations spread.
Here in L.A., <a href="https://laist.com/news/the-long-legacy-of-juneteenth-in-leimert-park">the Leonard family is credited with bringing the tradition from the Lone Star State to Leimert Park</a>.
Ariyana Leonard and AyEsha Leonard McLaughlin are the daughters of Jonathan Leonard, one of the founders of the Juneteenth celebrations in the neighborhood. How To LA associate editor Aaricka Washington also joins today's episode to talk about Juneteenth <a href="https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-things-to-do-los-angeles-southern-california-june-17-20">events </a>going on this year in L.A.

Kristen Bell Brings 'Reefer Madness' to Hollywood Blvd

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