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Keyshawn Johnson is the pride of Dorsey High and USC, and was the #1 overall pick in the NFL draft. A true L.A. Legend, we sit down with him to discuss his origin story, and how he overcame a troubled adolescence to end up one of the best NFL receivers of all-time. Football is his profession, but L.A. is his passion, and we get into what Keyshawn loves about the greatest city on the globe. Watch Keyshawn’s LA Legends series on his podcast YouTube page here and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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Books the reason L.A. in a Minute and In a Minute with Evan Lovett exist. They’ve inspired everything I’ve done and continue to provide framework around my understanding of L.A. These are my Favorite Books about L.A., as well as my Summer 2025 reading list.
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Join Mona Holmes of Eater LA, Jenn Harris of the L.A. Times, Jordan Okun of Air Jordan: A Food Podcast and Eddie Sanchez of Hungry Creative Co. as we talk about why it's so important to support the L.A. restaurant industry, our favorite restaurants, and the evolving landscape of food media.
Please follow all of our guests on Instagram:
Mona Holmes @monaeats
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Jordan Okun @jordankun
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I delve into the stories of three of my favorite L.A. American Dream Stories: Porto's Bakery, Fatburger, and Vallarta. Inspirational, iconic, and impactful - these are three fascinating origin stories that helped define L.A. culinary culture.
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I get DMs all the time about things people love or hate about L.A. and one of the things people 'hate' the most are the transplants. Another thing people 'hate' are the natives. So who is right? Why do natives hate transplants and transplants hate natives? I dive into this dichotomy which is actually L.A.'s Civil War.
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David Cavazos, better known as Big Sleeps, is an artist whose work is displayed at museums from the Natural History Museum to the Getty. But his journey started during a turbulent youth in Pico-Union, where he honed his craft and created a style known as Indigenous L.A. Lettering. After surviving a harrowing adolescence, he found inspiration through tattooing & muraling, which catapulted him to adulation and respect from Japan to Venezuela to back home in L.A. This is the origin story of Big Sleeps.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General William Hannan is leading Task Force Phoenix in the crucial first step of rebuilding L.A. after the fires: removing 4.5 MILLION tons of ash and debris. This is a part of a coordinated effort involving Los Angeles County, CalOES, FEMA, and we talk with Brig. General Hannan about the intricacies of how this humongous, important project is coming together.
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There are more than 75,000 homeless people in L.A., costing the city more than $1.3 billion per year, with minimal improvement over the last decade. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to overhaul homeless spending by redirecting the vast majority of county funding from the troubled L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). This was a proposal from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, so we sit down with her for a 1-on-1 to find out if this is indeed a new solution to the issue, or more of the same.
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I sit down with Christy Vega of the 70-year-old L.A. Institution, Casa Vega, to discuss the CRISIS faced by the L.A. Restaurant industry. Covering everything from rising costs to ineffectual policies that have driven so many legendary restaurants out of business, Christy has some real talk. . .and some solutions for how to save L.A.'s most precious industry.
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Stephen Cloobeck is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and possibly the new governor of California? We sit down with the former CEO of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck, to get his take on how he could make a better California. From his past charitable experiences to his business-first approach towards leadership, Cloobeck gives us his plan for how to make California thrive. Spoiler alert, it begins with its "customers" as Cloobeck would put it."
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Luc Robitaille is one of the Top 100 players in NHL history, and the L.A. Kings all time leader in goals. Now, as the President of the Kings, he's leading the organization on another run to the Stanley Cup. But how did the Montreal native feel when he first stepped off the plane into the City of Angels? In a fun & fast-paced interview, we get intimate with Cool Hand Luc and talk about everything from his love for the city he's called home for the last 38 years to his time playing with Wayne Gretzky to his outlook on the Kings' future.
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Guide Dogs of America is an important organization based in Sylmar providing canine companions to the visually impaired, veterans, and children with autism. I sit down with Sean Chiles, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Katherine Juhl, Sr. Manager Puppy Programs, to discuss everything that goes into getting these cute pups trained into trusted cohorts. Cuteness warning: tail wags and puppy licks ahead!
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To some, Graffiti is considered art, culture, and expression. But to others, it's a crime and creates chaos & blight. I sit down 1-on-1 with Ronek, street artist & host of the Got No Control podcast, to discuss the creativity and passion for graffiti as art in L.A., as well as its impact on the life of the artists and how it became an ingrained culture in Los Angeles communities.
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In this episode, we sit down with Bricia Lopez, co-owner of the celebrated Guelaguetza restaurant, to dive into her personal journey from Oaxaca to Los Angeles. Bricia shares how her family, culture, and the vibrant spirit of L.A. shaped her path in the food industry. We explore the rich traditions of Oaxacan cuisine, her dedication to preserving heritage through food, and how she’s working to uplift fellow female restaurateurs. Join us for an inspiring conversation about family, food, and breaking barriers!
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The NCAA Tournament starts this week and I go 1-on-1 with Lorenzo "El Matador" Mata, L.A. native and Mexican American trailblazer who played basketball at UCLA and led the team to three consecutive Final Fours. Only six Mexican players have played in the NBA, including recent UCLA superstar Jamie Jaquez, and we talk about Mata's impact on Mexican-American basketball culture in Los Angeles as well as his legacy in L.A., Mexico, and beyond.
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I sit down with arguably one of the most interesting people in the world of Los Angeles... Mr. Ben Baller! We finally get to the bottom of how his world in the music industry to entertainment to jewelry to influencing all started! Ben breaks down his origin story in detail, and makes it ALL make sense. This story has never been told like this, so tune in and learn with me as we dissect the celebrity of Ben Baller.
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There was a break-in at my home last week. Here's what I learned in discussions with LAPD Captains, Sergeants, Detectives, and foot patrol as well as 911 dispatchers, City Council people, and the Mayor.
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For the first time since I launched L.A. in a Minute, I'm sad, emotional, and despondent about L.A. And I don't think it's just me. So far, 2025 is The Year of Sadness in L.A. From the fires to ICE raids to the political blame game to Hollywood's continued struggle, the atmosphere of gloom is pervading Los Angeles. Do you feel the same? How will we cope? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Or am I just perceiving negativity in an otherwise normal time in the city. I need your feedback, so sound off.
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Nathan Masters is a true L.A. historian and host of PBS SoCal's Lost L.A. In the tradition of Huell Howser, Nathan walks in the footsteps of L.A.'s founders, and dives into archives to bring L.A.'s history to life. We share stories about his travels, discoveries, and favorite aspects of Los Angeles. . .and how he became the Master(s) of Lost L.A.!
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I go 1-on-1 with Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi from Shahs of Sunset to discuss the reality of unscripted television and find out INSTANTLY just how real she is. GG doesn't shy away from any topic - the behind-the-scenes drama (and love!) between her Bravo co-stars, the real deal with Ozempic, and how cannabis helped.
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