The Hidden History of Los Angeles

This episode tells the story of three laws that shaped the downtown Los Angeles skyline. 

Direct download: 3_Laws_that_Shaped_the_Downtown_Skyline_HHLA42.mp3
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This episode looks into why there are so many Craftsman houses in Pasadena and features an interview with Brian Baker from Pasadena Heritage about their upcoming Craftsman Weekend event.

Direct download: QA_L.A._Why_are_there_so_many_Craftsman_houses_in_Pasadena_HHLA41.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:19am PDT

John Cage was one of the most influential and notorious avant garde music composers of the 20th Century. And he grew up in Los Angeles. 

Direct download: L.A._Sounds_John_Cage_HHLA40.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:27pm PDT

This episode introduces a new segment of the podcast called, "L.A. Sounds," which will feature lesser known figures from the city's musical history. 

Direct download: Introducing_LA_Sounds.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:05pm PDT

The episode features an interview with Gary Krist about his new book The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles

Direct download: The_Mirage_Factory_An_Interview_with_Gary_Krist_HHLA38.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:55pm PDT

What is the proper way to pronounce "Los Angeles?" The episode examines the history of pronouncing the city's name.

Direct download: QA_LA_Pronunciation_of_Los_Angeles_HHLA39.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:39pm PDT

Charlotta Bass was a trailblazing journalist and fierce advocate for civil rights, but few Angelenos have heard of her name. This episode tells the story. 

Direct download: Charlotta_Bass_HHLA37.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:56pm PDT

On a mountain above Los Angeles, a group of astronomers at the Mount Wilson Observatory forever changed our understanding of the Universe. 

Direct download: The_Mount_Wilson_Observatory_HHLA36.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am PDT

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