88 episodes
The Hidden History of Los Angeles Robert Petersen
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4.8 • 227 Ratings
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The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
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The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84
This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.
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Jack Parsons HHLA83
This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Darrow's Nightmare and an Interview with Nelson Johnson HHLA82
This episode features an interview with Nelson Johnson about his book "Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer."
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Clarence Darrow and the Bombing of the L.A. Times HHLA81
In 1910, the famed attorney Clarence Darrow represented two brothers accused of bombing the L.A. Times building before Darrow himself was put on trial for allegedly bribing a juror.
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Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?
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Crooked and an Interview with Nathan Masters HHLA79
This episode features an interview with Nathan Masters about his new book, "Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal."
Customer Reviews
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Thank you for getting right into the history!
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Just a great podcast.