Despite an initial promise that LA Olympic events would start at $28, tickets for the games are costing fans hundreds to thousands of dollars. LAist Olympics reporter Libby Rainey joins us to discuss why the ticket prices are so expensive, what they can tell us about the money behind the games and who might stand to benefit – or lose – from the Olympics coming to LA.

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Despite an initial promise that LA Olympic events would start at $28, tickets for the games are costing fans hundreds to thousands of dollars. LAist Olympics reporter Libby Rainey joins us to discuss why the ticket prices are so expensive, what they can tell us about the money behind the games and who might stand to benefit &ndash; or lose &ndash; from the Olympics coming to LA.
Read Libby&rsquo;s full report at <a href="https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/olympics-more-28-tickets-will-be-released">LAist.com</a>&nbsp;
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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.

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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'Astronomical' LA28 Olympics ticket prices have shocked fans. But could a more expensive games benefit taxpayers?

All month long on Imperfect Paradise, we’re bringing you a special series devoted to the June primaries. Whether you’re voting for L.A. mayor, school board or superior court judge, we'll help you make an informed vote. To kick off the series, LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee previews the key races and answers burning questions on navigating the primary election cycle.

Check out all the Voter Game Plan guides at LAist.com 

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All month long on Imperfect Paradise, we&rsquo;re bringing you a special series devoted to the June primaries. Whether you&rsquo;re voting for L.A. mayor, school board or superior court judge, we'll help you make an informed vote. To kick off the series, LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee previews the key races and answers burning questions on navigating the primary election cycle.
Check out all the Voter Game Plan guides at <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides?ms=google-ads&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_food_p&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22535541502&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD8riMOlbsjO7dV9PB5cD9wOtdhdJ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw-8vPBhBbEiwAoA39WjubEUJ1EV8qe2ZctBQ683BPhOBx7TsjL69Ox7F51nvmoDVumEXoFxoCDUkQAvD_BwE">LAist.com</a>&nbsp;
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Imperfect Paradise: Voter Game Plan — What you need to know about the June primary elections

All month long on Imperfect Paradise, we’re bringing you a special series devoted to the June primaries. Whether you’re voting for L.A. mayor, the school board or superior court judge, we'll help you make an informed vote. To kick off the series, LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee previews the key races and answers burning questions on navigating the primary election cycle.

Check out all the Voter Game Plan guides at LAist.com 

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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.

All month long on Imperfect Paradise, we&rsquo;re bringing you a special series devoted to the June primaries. Whether you&rsquo;re voting for L.A. mayor, the school board or superior court judge, we'll help you make an informed vote. To kick off the series, LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee previews the key races and answers burning questions on navigating the primary election cycle.
Check out all the Voter Game Plan guides at <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides?ms=google-ads&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_food_p&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22535541502&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD8riMOlbsjO7dV9PB5cD9wOtdhdJ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw-8vPBhBbEiwAoA39WjubEUJ1EV8qe2ZctBQ683BPhOBx7TsjL69Ox7F51nvmoDVumEXoFxoCDUkQAvD_BwE">LAist.com</a>&nbsp;
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Voter Game Plan: What you need to know about the June primary elections

Although religion is an inescapable element in conflicts around the world and a polarizing topic here at home, one place of worship in Pasadena, California, is defying religious labels. Amid the crosses and stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ, the First United Methodist Church shifts from Friday through Sunday to accommodate the three Abrahamic faiths. LAist reporter Yusra Farzan takes us through a weekend of Muslims' Friday prayers, a Jewish Shabbat service, and a Christian Easter celebration -- all coexisting under one roof.

Read Yusra’s full report at LAist.com.

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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.

Although religion is an inescapable element in conflicts around the world and a polarizing topic here at home, one place of worship in Pasadena, California, is defying religious labels. Amid the crosses and stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ, the First United Methodist Church shifts from Friday through Sunday to accommodate the three Abrahamic faiths. LAist reporter Yusra Farzan takes us through a weekend of Muslims' Friday prayers, a Jewish Shabbat service, and a Christian Easter celebration -- all coexisting under one roof.
Read Yusra&rsquo;s full report at <a href="https://laist.com/">LAist.com</a>.
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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.

'Astronomical' LA28 Olympics ticket prices have shocked fans. But could a more expensive games benefit taxpayers?

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