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Creator of L.A. in a Minute & host of In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett.

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DTLA is so historic, but what’s happening now is nothing short of a travesty.

Even the street named after the city, Los Angeles Street, is broken.

This is the Demise of Downtown L.A.:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_CG...

12.07.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
The Demise of Downtown L.A.
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute The Demise of Downtown L.A.

DTLA was in the middle of a Renaissance. . .until it wasn't.

So what happened?!?

This is the Demise of Downtown L.A.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_CG...

11.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Are the Dodgers β€œcowards” and β€œgutless” for staying silent on the ICE raids?

L.A. Times columnist @dylanohernandez thinks so.

Full interview: youtu.be/boznP1RT3PM

07.07.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids? Dylan Hernandez thinks so
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids? Dylan Hernandez thinks so

Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids?

L.A. Times columnist @dylanohernandez.bsky.social thinks so.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bozn...

05.07.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids? Dylan Hernandez thinks so
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids? Dylan Hernandez thinks so

Are the Dodgers Cowards for staying Silent on the ICE Raids?

L.A. Times columnist @dylanohernandez.bsky.social thinks so.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bozn...

05.07.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Life, Legacy, & L.A. Lettering: The Big Sleeps Chronicles
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Life, Legacy, & L.A. Lettering: The Big Sleeps Chronicles

From writing on walls in Pico-Union to being memorialized in the Natural History Museum, the Getty, this is a real life L.A. American Dream Story,

The Big Sleeps Chronicles, full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmm5...

25.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dodger fans, caption this pic.

24.05.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indigenous L.A. lettering is memorialized at the Natural History Museum and in the Getty.

I go 1-on-1 with the man who created the style. A true, inspirational, fascinating story of redemption with David Cavazos aka Big Sleeps.

Full interview: youtu.be/xmm5I-iy73k

23.05.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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R.I.P. to one of my all-time sitcom favorites, George Wendt.

I knew him as Norm in Cheers, but he was also an L.A. guy:

Wendt bought a home in Studio City in 1985 and lived there for the next 40 yearsπŸ™

20.05.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Went to Venice yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at how clean & lively it is in the community.

Forgot how much I love the boardwalk, Abbott Kinney, the canals, & the skate park.

Truly one of my favorite neighborhoods in L.A.

19.05.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do you clean up 4.5 million TONS of Debris?

Brigadier General William Hannan is leading Task Force Phoenix in the crucial first step of rebuilding L.A. after the fires - and they’re making EXCELLENT progress.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGAS...

16.05.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Question: an L.A. developer mentioned that parking isn't necessary on his projects because "your neighborhood is a parking lot."

What are your thoughts on this?

14.05.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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L.A.’s Restaurants are in CRISIS. . .how do we save the Industry?!!

VERY Important episode of the podcast with legacy restaurant owner Christy Vega of Casa Vega: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1GZ...

02.05.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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L.A.’s Restaurants are in CRISIS. . .how do we save the Industry?!!

VERY Important episode of the podcast with legacy restaurant owner Christy Vega of Casa Vega: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1GZ...

02.05.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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L.A. after the rainπŸ’™

26.04.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So. . .the Kings are bringing the Stanley Cup to the I AM Studios if they win the Cup. GREAT win today. . .15 more to go!!!

Full interview with Luc Robitaille, greatest player in Kings history and L.A. Kings President: youtube.com/watch?v=Rjne...

22.04.2025 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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L.A. Kings legend Luc Robitaille says the Kings are ready this year because of their edge. . .he also says the Stanley Cup is coming to the I AM Studios if they win!

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjne...

19.04.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Go Kings Go! 1-on-1 with NHL Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Go Kings Go! 1-on-1 with NHL Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille

The L.A. Kings just finished one of their best seasons and head into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

On the new episode of the pod, I go 1-on-1 with Luc Robitaille, NHL Hall of Famer, Kings all-time goals leader, and current team President. GKG!

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjne...

18.04.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hollywood’s Collapse is a HUGE problem for L.A. - With TikTok’s Producer Patrick
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Hollywood’s Collapse is a HUGE problem for L.A. - With TikTok’s Producer Patrick

Last year, people outside L.A. scoffed when I said that "Hollywood could be the new Detroit."

Well, I sat down with producer/writer Patrick Caliguiri to get an insider's perspective - and it's absolutely real.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F2v...

16.04.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I sit down with Guide Dogs of America to discuss what that goes into getting these cute pups trained & ready for the real world!

Cuteness Warning: tail wags & puppy licks ahead!

Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdQ-...

11.04.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Neighborhoods to Newsfeeds: L.A. in a Minute Creator Evan Lovett '00 Bruin Success Β· Episode

Super proud to be on the UCLA Alumni Bruin Success Podcast. Fun interview at my alma mater: open.spotify.com/episode/0Tcg...

09.04.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 withΒ Ronek to discuss the creativity & passion for graffiti as art in L.A.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNr...

04.04.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The L.A. River after the rain

04.04.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Val Kilmer passed away at 65.

A 1977 graduate of Chatsworth High, his father was Eugene Kilmer, a real estate developer in the San Fernando Valley.

During HS, Val lived in the Open Diamond Bar Ranch in Chatsworth (former home of Roy Rogers & Dale Evans).

02.04.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Oaxacan Roots, L.A. Spirit w/ Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza!
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute Oaxacan Roots, L.A. Spirit w/ Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza!

I sat down with Bricia Lopez of the legendary Guelaguetza to discuss the Oaxacan community and its impact on L.A. Spirit, cuisine, and culture.

Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7o...

28.03.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
My Home was Burglarized; What Happened Next?!?
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute My Home was Burglarized; What Happened Next?!?

My Home was Burglarized; what Happened Next?!?

youtu.be/vCYqWKAQ1iw

07.03.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
What's Happening to the Spirit of L.A.? Are we all Sad Right Now?!?
YouTube video by L.A. in a Minute What's Happening to the Spirit of L.A.? Are we all Sad Right Now?!?

Is it just me or does L.A. feel very heavy right now?

Today's podcast is a short little therapy session as I've been feeling pretty sad recently and I'd love your feedbackπŸ™
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEW8...

28.02.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to see two people who really love L.A. having a great discussion about the history, culture, legacy of the Greatest City on the Globe?

Check out my interview w/ Nathan Masters of @pbs.org’s Lost L.A.: youtu.be/pk1KqRsUPV0

22.02.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week I sat down with Nathan Masters of PBS SoCal’s incredible program Lost L.A.

We dive into historic, notable, controversial, L.A. history in this scintillating conversation. FULL Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk1K...

21.02.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very interesting development.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation holding a press conference tomorrow about L.A.'s high speed rail project, Brightline West.

The rail would connect L.A. to Las Vegas at 186mph in 2 hours, 10 min & is expected to begin revenue service in 2028.

🧐

20.02.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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