This episode originally aired on March 6, 2026.

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, we look back at its enduring impact as an iconic road that stretched from Illinois to California — and some of its darker past. It wasn’t just a mode of transportation for family road trips. The historic route was also a primary path for Black Americans to escape the South during the Jim Crow era, all while navigating around sundown towns. L.A. Explained Reporter Cato Hernandez joins Imperfect Paradise to discuss the significance of Route 66, its influence on California and its effect on Black migration to the West.

Read more of Cato’s reporting at LAist.com.

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This episode originally aired on March 6, 2026.
As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, we look back at its enduring impact as an iconic road that stretched from Illinois to California &mdash; and some of its darker past. It wasn&rsquo;t just a mode of transportation for family road trips. The historic route was also a primary path for Black Americans to escape the South during the Jim Crow era, all while navigating around sundown towns. L.A. Explained Reporter Cato Hernandez joins Imperfect Paradise to discuss the significance of Route 66, its influence on California and its effect on Black migration to the West.
Read more of<a href="https://laist.com/people/cato-hernandez"> Cato&rsquo;s reporting</a> at<a href="http://laist.com"> LAist.com</a>.
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Imperfect Paradise: Route 66 has a 100-year legacy of American road trips and expansion, but the Mother Road had its problems too Redux

The midterm elections are days away and the stakes are high for two particular races: the California gubernatorial race and the L.A. mayor race. In our *updated* Voter Game Plan episode, fill-in host Josie Huang sits down with KQED’s Marisa Lagos and LAist’s Frank Stoltze to dive into affordability, immigration and other top issues for voters, as well as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the stakes for the Democratic Party. 

Check out Frank’s Voter Game Plan guide for the mayor's race on LAist.com.

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The midterm elections are days away and the stakes are high for two particular races: the California gubernatorial race and the L.A. mayor race. In our *updated* Voter Game Plan episode, fill-in host Josie Huang sits down with KQED&rsquo;s Marisa Lagos and LAist&rsquo;s Frank Stoltze to dive into affordability, immigration and other top issues for voters, as well as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the stakes for the Democratic Party.&nbsp;
Check out Frank&rsquo;s Voter Game Plan guide for the mayor's <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/2026-election-california-general-los-angeles-mayor">race</a> on <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides">LAist.com</a>.
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Imperfect Paradise: Bass and Raman in a dead heat for LA mayor and the 411 on CA governor race

Supporters of Prop 40 say it would fill gaps left by the Trump administration’s cuts on healthcare. The opposition isn’t billionaires…. It includes Planned Parenthood, the state’s biggest teachers union and Governor Newsom. In this episode of our Voter Game Plan series, we break down Prop 40 with CalMatters health reporter Kristen Hwang and assistant professor Jennifer Gaudette from UC Riverside’s School of Public Policy. 

Read our Voter Game Plan guide for Prop 40 at LAist.com 

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Supporters of Prop 40 say it would fill gaps left by the Trump administration&rsquo;s cuts on healthcare. The opposition isn&rsquo;t billionaires&hellip;. It includes Planned Parenthood, the state&rsquo;s biggest teachers union and Governor Newsom. In this episode of our Voter Game Plan series, we break down Prop 40 with CalMatters health reporter Kristen Hwang and assistant professor Jennifer Gaudette from UC Riverside&rsquo;s School of Public Policy.&nbsp;
Read our Voter Game Plan guide for <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/2026-election-california-general-prop-40-billionaire-tax">Prop 40</a> at <a href="http://laist.com">LAist.com</a>&nbsp;
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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 40: Should California tax its billionaires to fund health care?

Prop 39, a voter ID measure that would dramatically change voting in California is on the ballot this November. Proponents say that requiring voters to show a government ID when they cast a ballot would increase peoples’ trust in the election process. But opponents say the measure would add unnecessary hurdles – and that it plays into false claims of widespread election fraud that President Donald Trump has long promoted. In this episode of our Voter Game Plan series, LAist’s Orange County correspondent Jill Replogle joins Imperfect Paradise to share what she’s learned from the author of Prop 39, its opponents and election experts.

Check out Jill’s Voter Game Plan guide for Prop 39 on LAist.com.

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Prop 39, a voter ID measure that would dramatically change voting in California is on the ballot this November. Proponents say that requiring voters to show a government ID when they cast a ballot would increase peoples&rsquo; trust in the election process. But opponents say the measure would add unnecessary hurdles &ndash; and that it plays into false claims of widespread election fraud that President Donald Trump has long promoted. In this episode of our Voter Game Plan series, LAist&rsquo;s Orange County correspondent Jill Replogle joins Imperfect Paradise to share what she&rsquo;s learned from the author of Prop 39, its opponents and election experts.
Check out Jill&rsquo;s Voter Game Plan guide for <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/2026-election-california-general-proposition-39">Prop 39</a> on <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides">LAist.com</a>.
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Imperfect Paradise: California Prop 39: What the voter ID measure may change

The midterm elections are nearly here and the stakes are high for two particular races: the California gubernatorial race and the L.A. mayor race. In the first episode of our Voter Game Plan series, fill-in host Josie Huang sits down with KQED’s Marisa Lagos and LAist’s Frank Stoltze to dive into affordability, immigration and other top issues for voters, as well as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the stakes for the Democratic Party. 

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The midterm elections are nearly here and the stakes are high for two particular races: the California gubernatorial race and the L.A. mayor race. In the first episode of our Voter Game Plan series, fill-in host Josie Huang sits down with KQED&rsquo;s Marisa Lagos and LAist&rsquo;s Frank Stoltze to dive into affordability, immigration and other top issues for voters, as well as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the stakes for the Democratic Party.&nbsp;
Check out Frank&rsquo;s Voter Game Plan guide for the mayor's <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/2026-election-california-general-los-angeles-mayor">race</a> on <a href="https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides">LAist.com</a>.
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Imperfect Paradise: Guide to LA mayor & California governor races: Bass vs Raman, Becerra vs Hilton

It took days to put out the Lineage warehouse fire in Los Angeles this summer. Once the flames were out, the cleanup of rotting food took weeks. Residents suffered health problems, businesses lost customers and many questions are still unanswered. Who should be held accountable and what’s being done to prevent a similar disaster in the future? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, Boyle Heights Beat reporters Laura Anaya-Morga and Alejandra Molina trace what happened and how the community has responded.

*Update: Since the taping of this episode, the Los Angeles City Attorney has confirmed its office has been investigating the Lineage fire since July.

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It took days to put out the Lineage warehouse fire in Los Angeles this summer. Once the flames were out, the cleanup of rotting food took weeks. Residents suffered health problems, businesses lost customers and many questions are still unanswered. Who should be held accountable and what&rsquo;s being done to prevent a similar disaster in the future? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, Boyle Heights Beat reporters Laura Anaya-Morga and Alejandra Molina trace what happened and how the community has responded.
*Update: Since the taping of this episode, the Los Angeles City Attorney has confirmed its office has been investigating the Lineage fire since July.
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Imperfect Paradise: What went wrong with the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights?

In the infamously cutthroat industry of restaurants, some chefs are finding untraditional paths towards success. LAist food writer Gab Chabrán dives into the state of restaurants through the story of one chef who traded in his high-end dining job for a home kitchen operation.  

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This episode contains explicit language.

In the infamously cutthroat industry of restaurants, some chefs are finding untraditional paths towards success. LAist food writer Gab Chabr&aacute;n dives into the state of restaurants through the story of one chef who traded in his high-end dining job for a home kitchen operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This episode contains explicit language.

Imperfect Paradise: Why some chefs are trading high-end dining for home kitchens

In 2025, California majorly boosted its film and TV tax credit program for the first time since 2014 in an effort to keep jobs in the Golden State. One year out, is it working as planned? And why is President Trump now calling for a national incentive program? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, we explore these questions with veteran entertainment journalist Dawn Chmielewski, and hear from local film and TV workers about how they’re faring.

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(Correction: A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated the percentage that television production increased in the second quarter of this year. We regret the error.)

In 2025, California majorly boosted its film and TV tax credit program for the first time since 2014 in an effort to keep jobs in the Golden State. One year out, is it working as planned? And why is President Trump now calling for a national incentive program? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, we explore these questions with veteran entertainment journalist Dawn Chmielewski, and hear from local film and TV workers about how they&rsquo;re faring.
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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. (Correction: A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated the percentage that television production increased in the second quarter of this year. We regret the error.)

Imperfect Paradise: President Trump says ‘Hollywood is dead.’ What’s being done to revive it?

Many of the homes that survived the Palisades and Eaton fires are still not habitable because of contamination from smoke damage. Residents have been left battling with insurance companies over who is responsible for post-fire cleaning and testing. LAist’s David Wagner dives into where we are  with rebuilding, the new rules around safety-testing and what they might mean for the future of home insurance in California.

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Many of the homes that survived the Palisades and Eaton fires are still not habitable because of contamination from smoke damage. Residents have been left battling with insurance companies over who is responsible for post-fire cleaning and testing. LAist&rsquo;s David Wagner dives into where we are&nbsp; with rebuilding, the new rules around safety-testing and what they might mean for the future of home insurance in California.
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Imperfect Paradise: Is your smoke-damaged home safe? The toxic aftermath of LA’s 2025 fires

Los Angeles has long been considered a “car-centric” city, but is that changing? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist transportation correspondent Kavish Harjai joins to talk about the history of transit in L.A., the backstory behind the much-delayed People Mover train at LAX, and whether there’s enough time for L.A. to deliver what organizers have said will be a “transit-first” 2028 Olympics.

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Los Angeles has long been considered a &ldquo;car-centric&rdquo; city, but is that changing? On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist transportation correspondent Kavish Harjai joins to talk about the history of transit in L.A., the backstory behind the much-delayed People Mover train at LAX, and whether there&rsquo;s enough time for L.A. to deliver what organizers have said will be a &ldquo;transit-first&rdquo; 2028 Olympics.
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Imperfect Paradise: Is LA becoming a public transit city?

Everyone has a dream. 

But sometimes there’s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad.

In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become. 

Snooze is a show about things people put off, how they conquer them, but most importantly, how they conquer themselves.

This new podcast from LAist Studios will inspire you to ask yourself what you have been pressing snooze on, and inspire you to become the protagonist of your own life. 

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This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

 

Everyone has a dream.&nbsp;
But sometimes there&rsquo;s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad.
In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become.&nbsp;
Snooze is a show about things people put off, how they conquer them, but most importantly, how they conquer themselves.
This new podcast from LAist Studios will inspire you to ask yourself what you have been pressing snooze on, and inspire you to become the protagonist of your own life.&nbsp;
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.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
&nbsp;

Snooze

In the last episode of our guest podcast series, we feature NPR’s Alt.Latino podcast, a show all about Latinx culture and music. On this episode, hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison. They talk about her return to music after a four-year break, during which she was dealing with depression. Carla also discusses her story of rebirth following a sudden move to Paris, how she approaches mental health in life and music, and how Renaissance art inspired her latest project.

In the last episode of our guest podcast series, we feature <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/altlatino/" data-stringify-link="https://www.npr.org/sections/altlatino/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">NPR’s Alt.Latino podcast</a>, a show all about Latinx culture and music. On this episode, hosts Felix Contreras and <a href="https://twitter.com/anasayre" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/anasayre" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Anamaria Sayre</a> sit down with Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison. They talk about her return to music after a four-year break, during which she was dealing with depression. Carla also discusses her story of rebirth following a sudden move to Paris, how she approaches mental health in life and music, and how Renaissance art inspired her latest project.

The Renaissance of Carla Morrison

This week, we feature an episode of YR Media’s Adult ISH, a culture, advice and storytelling podcast hosted by “almost-adults” tackling topics all about ... you guessed it ... adulting! This episode is about preparing for life post-incarceration. First, co-host Nygel Turner talks with Earlonne Woods, the host of the award-winning Ear Hustle podcast, about how he readjusted to life after prison. Earlonne also shares his thoughts on justice reform. Then, co-host Dominique French speaks with University of California, Berkeley student Natalie Verducci about finding help and healing through the Berkeley Underground Scholars program. 

This week, we feature an episode of YR Media’s <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-ish/id1437334942">Adult ISH</a>, a culture, advice and storytelling podcast hosted by “almost-adults” tackling topics all about ... you guessed it ... adulting! This episode is about preparing for life post-incarceration. First, co-host <a href="https://twitter.com/nygelt">Nygel Turner</a> talks with Earlonne Woods, the host of the award-winning <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/">Ear Hustle podcast</a>, about how he readjusted to life after prison. Earlonne also shares his thoughts on justice reform. Then, co-host <a href="https://twitter.com/introtofrench">Dominique French</a> speaks with University of California, Berkeley student Natalie Verducci about finding help and healing through the Berkeley Underground Scholars program.

Beginning Again: Adjusting To Life After Prison

Snooze is still on a break. But for the next few weeks, we're bringing you some podcast episodes you’ll enjoy! In the first episode in our series, we feature NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. On the episode, you'll hear all about Rap Sh!t, an HBO Max series that Snooze host Megan Tan loves.

Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris and panelist Sidney Madden take us into the world of Rap Sh!t, which is about two aspiring female rappers in Miami. On the show, Shawn and Mia (played by Aida Osman and KaMillion) face challenges as they try to break into the music industry together. Though they face adversity in work and love, the two support each other through it all — and capture their journeys with smartphones, no less. 

Snooze is still on a break. But for the next few weeks, we're bringing you some podcast episodes you’ll enjoy! In the first episode in our series, we feature NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. On the episode, you'll hear all about Rap Sh!t, an HBO Max series that Snooze host Megan Tan loves.
Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Aisha Harris and panelist Sidney Madden take us into the world of Rap Sh!t, which is about two aspiring female rappers in Miami. On the show, Shawn and Mia (played by Aida Osman and KaMillion) face challenges as they try to break into the music industry together. Though they face adversity in work and love, the two support each other through it all — and capture their journeys with smartphones, no less.

Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t & Chasing Your Music Dreams

When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself.

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When her father has a medical emergency, host Megan Tan takes a last minute trip to Ohio. This leads her on a journey of self-discovery to learn what she's been snoozing on herself.
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Help Me Care For My Father

Comedian Margaret Cho talks about going to a high school like the one in HBO's Euphoria. She also shares how she's dealt with being in the spotlight since she was a teenager.

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Comedian Margaret Cho talks about going to a high school like the one in HBO's Euphoria. She also shares how she's dealt with being in the spotlight since she was a teenager.
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Margaret Cho

Episode 10: RuPaul's Drag Race helped Gerardo come out of the closet and eventually find his love for drag. But is he ready to finally apply to be a contestant on the show? He starts applications, but never finishes them. Gerardo will decide whether this year is the year he hits submit on his application or not.

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Episode 10: RuPaul's Drag Race helped Gerardo come out of the closet and eventually find his love for drag. But is he ready to finally apply to be a contestant on the show? He starts applications, but never finishes them. Gerardo will decide whether this year is the year he hits submit on his application or not.
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Help Me Apply To RuPaul's Drag Race

Standup comedian Atsuko Okatsuka shares how she pumps herself up before a big comedy set and where she finds her strength.

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Standup comedian Atsuko Okatsuka shares how she pumps herself up before a big comedy set and where she finds her strength.
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Atsuko Okatsuka

Marc has always thought of others, often at the expense of himself. He is ready to start focusing on his own well being more. But is he ready to confront his past traumas and invest both time and money in finding a sex therapist?

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Marc has always thought of others, often at the expense of himself. He is ready to start focusing on his own well being more. But is he ready to confront his past traumas and invest both time and money in finding a sex therapist?
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Help Me Find a Sex Therapist

Megan Tan's mom Susan gives us three mantras that help her face and overcome obstacles.

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Megan Tan's mom Susan gives us three mantras that help her face and overcome obstacles.
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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. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

A Story From My Mom

Austin put his music career on hold to deal with his bipolar disorder. But during that time, his love for music changed. Can he fall in love with making music again by finishing a song he's been putting off for years?

Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE

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. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Austin put his music career on hold to deal with his bipolar disorder. But during that time, his love for music changed. Can he fall in love with making music again by finishing a song he's been putting off for years?
Feals: become a member and get 50% automatically taken off your first order with free shipping. Feals.com/SNOOZE
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. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Help Me Finish a Song

Snooze is a show about things people put off, how they conquer them, but most importantly, how they conquer themselves.

In each episode, host Megan Tan, the Snooze Squad and guest celebrities will strategize an action plan for people like you and me to face our fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become.

This new podcast from LAist Studios will inspire you to ask yourself what you have been pressing snooze on, and inspire you to become the protagonist of your own life.

Snooze is a show about things people put off, how they conquer them, but most importantly, how they conquer themselves.
In each episode, host Megan Tan, the Snooze Squad and guest celebrities will strategize an action plan for people like you and me to face our fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become.
This new podcast from LAist Studios will inspire you to ask yourself what you have been pressing snooze on, and inspire you to become the protagonist of your own life.

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