Imperfect Paradise
Imperfect Paradise
Imperfect Paradise is an award-winning weekly narrative podcast showcasing California stories with universal significance, hosted by Antonia Cereijido. Each deeply reported story is driven by characters who illuminate aspects of American identity and underscore California's reputation as a home for dreamers and schemers, its heartbreaking inequality, its varied and diverse communities, its unique …Social links:
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Imperfect Paradise: Too young to vote, but not to care: 3 high schoolers watch the election
In what is one of the most consequential elections in modern US history, many high schoolers had to leave it to other adults to choose the next President, Donald Trump, which will directly impact their futures. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia, LAist K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale, and LAist Stud…
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Too young to vote, but not to care: 3 high schoolers watch the election
In what is one of the most consequential elections in modern US history, many high schoolers had to leave it to other adults to choose the next President, Donald Trump, which will directly impact their futures. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia, LAist K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale, and LAist Stud…
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George Gascón’s reelection loss and whether there’s a future for the progressive prosecutors' movement
Nathan Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Many see the outcome as a bellwether for the criminal justice reform movement nationwide. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze breaks down the LA DA race results and helps us understand what Hochman's dec…
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Imperfect Paradise: George Gascón’s reelection loss and whether there’s a future for the progressive prosecutors' movement
Nathan Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Many see the outcome as a bellwether for the criminal justice reform movement nationwide. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze breaks down the LA DA race results and helps us understand what Hochman's dec…
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Republican strategist on the biggest misconception about Latino voters
Mike Madrid explains as younger generations of U.S. born Latinos grow, working class issues, more than immigration, are key to unlocking the Latino vote.
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Imperfect Paradise: Republican strategist on what both parties get wrong about the Latino vote
As the country’s second largest group of eligible voters, Latino constituents will play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. As both parties try to capture and define the elusive “Latino vote,” Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido sits down with Republican strategist Mike Madrid to explore…
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Republican strategist on what both parties get wrong about the Latino vote
As the country’s second largest group of eligible voters, Latino constituents will play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. As both parties try to capture and define the elusive “Latino vote,” Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido sits down with Republican strategist Mike Madrid to explore…
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L.A. City Council President wants more police for LA 2028 Olympics
Marqueece Harris-Dawson tells Imperfect Paradise he supports the Metro board’s decision to create a police force in preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
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L.A. City Council President on his top priority for the city
Marqueece Harris-Dawson tells Imperfect Paradise about his desire to solve homelessness.
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L.A. City Council President pushes back against CA Attorney General’s redistricting concerns
Marqueece Harris-Dawson reacts on Imperfect Paradise to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s investigation into LA's redistricting process and Bonta's calls for LA to redraw its council districts over Latino representation.
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