“Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes” tells the story of the biggest political scandal in recent Los Angeles history. A secret recording leaked online in 2022 exposed then-LA City Council President Nury Martinez making racist and derogatory remarks. A year after the scandal and her resignation, Nury breaks her silence in an exclusive interview with LAist.

From LAist Studios, “Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes,” coming September 27, 2023.

“Imperfect Paradise: Nury &amp; The Secret Tapes” tells the story of the biggest political scandal in recent Los Angeles history. A secret recording leaked online in 2022 exposed then-LA City Council President Nury Martinez making racist and derogatory remarks. A year after the scandal and her resignation, Nury breaks her silence in an exclusive interview with LAist.
From LAist Studios, “Imperfect Paradise: Nury &amp; The Secret Tapes,” coming September 27, 2023.

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Introducing Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes from LAist Studios

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S.

Full Event Info: Here

Guests: 

Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress

Yu Gu (she/her), director

Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress

 (Recorded live on Dec. 12, 2023)

Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

Listen to a panel discussion led by <a href="https://laist.com/people/antonia-cereijido" data-cms-ai="0">Antonia Cereijido</a> (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S.
Full Event Info: <a href="https://laist.com/events/laist-kcet-artbound-screening-series-east-west-players">Here</a>
Guests: 
Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress
Yu Gu (she/her), director
Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress
 (Recorded live on Dec. 12, 2023)
Watch full episodes at <a href="https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/artbound">Pbssocal.org/Artbound</a> or the free PBS app.

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: East West Players: A Home on Stage

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades.

Full Event Info: Here

Guests:

Richie Kulchar (he/him), Director of ARTBOUND, Angel City Press

Terri Accomazzo, Editorial Director, Angel City Press

Paddy Calistro & Scott McAuley, Publishers, Angel City Press

 (Recorded live on Nov. 14, 2023)

Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

Listen to a panel discussion led by <a href="https://laist.com/people/antonia-cereijido" data-cms-ai="0">Antonia Cereijido</a> (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades.
Full Event Info: <a href="https://laist.com/laist-kcet-artbound-screening-series-angel-city-press">Here</a>
Guests:
Richie Kulchar (he/him), Director of ARTBOUND, Angel City Press
Terri Accomazzo, Editorial Director, Angel City Press
Paddy Calistro &amp; Scott McAuley, Publishers, Angel City Press
 (Recorded live on Nov. 14, 2023)
Watch full episodes at <a href="https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/artbound">Pbssocal.org/Artbound</a> or the free PBS app.

LAist + KCET present ARTBOUND: Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages

Listen to a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work.

Full Event Info: Here

Guests:

Christine Lee (she/her), artist

Jia Yi Gu (she/her), Director and Curator at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture

Kimberly Glann (she/her), Sr. Manager, LA County Department of Arts and Culture

Carol Zou (she/her), artist

 (Recorded live on Nov. 7, 2023)

Watch full episodes at Pbssocal.org/Artbound or the free PBS app.

Listen to a panel discussion led by <a href="https://laist.com/people/antonia-cereijido" data-cms-ai="0">Antonia Cereijido</a> (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios about how Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work.
Full Event Info: <a href="https://laist.com/events/laist-kcet-artbound-screening-series-artists-in-residence">Here</a>
Guests:
Christine Lee (she/her), artist
Jia Yi Gu (she/her), Director and Curator at the <a href="http://www.makcenter.org/">MAK Center for Art and Architecture</a>
Kimberly Glann (she/her), Sr. Manager, LA County Department of Arts and Culture
Carol Zou (she/her), artist
 (Recorded live on Nov. 7, 2023)
Watch full episodes at <a href="https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/artbound">Pbssocal.org/Artbound</a> or the free PBS app.

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