Jason Foster discusses Destination Crenshaw
The vision of Destination Crenshaw is creating 1.3 miles of art and culture along Crenshaw Boulevard. We talk to the man behind this ambitious project, Jason Foster, President and COO of Destination Crenshaw.
The vision of Destination Crenshaw is creating 1.3 miles of art and culture along Crenshaw Boulevard. We talk to the man behind this ambitious project, Jason Foster, President and COO of Destination Crenshaw.
Tig Notaro talks about returning to the stage
Tig Notaro joined us in studio to talk about all of her projects, including a recently added show at Largo at the Coronet September 18th. She also talked about shooting 'Army of the Dead' by herself, her podcasts, and explained why actress Sarah Paulson is the coolest person ever.
Tig Notaro joined us in studio to talk about all of her projects, including a recently added show at Largo at the Coronet September 18th. She also talked about shooting 'Army of the Dead' by herself, her podcasts, and explained why actress Sarah Paulson is the coolest person ever.
How losing his father on 9/11 changed this man's life
Matt Bocchi was just nine years old when his dad was killed in the 9/11 terror attacks. Since that tragedy, he battled other demons and horrors that no child should ever go through. He dives into all of it in his memoir called "Sway" and talked to us about not only surviving all of it, but coming through stronger than ever.
Matt Bocchi was just nine years old when his dad was killed in the 9/11 terror attacks. Since that tragedy, he battled other demons and horrors that no child should ever go through. He dives into all of it in his memoir called "Sway" and talked to us about not only surviving all of it, but coming through stronger than ever.
City of Hope needs your help
City of Hope has saved countless lives but a blood shortage could put lives in jeopardy. We talked to one doctor who explains why 20 minutes of your life could help save someone else's.
City of Hope has saved countless lives but a blood shortage could put lives in jeopardy. We talked to one doctor who explains why 20 minutes of your life could help save someone else's.
Graphic memoir, Friends Forever, uses humor and warmth to deal with the topic depression in middle school
Author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham are best friends. They have been publishing books for young readers for years. Their recent books address mental health and young adults - What it?s like to deal with bullying, anxiety, and in their latest book, "Friends Forever"...depression. Friends Forever is now available in bookstores and online.
Author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham are best friends. They have been publishing books for young readers for years. Their recent books address mental health and young adults - What it?s like to deal with bullying, anxiety, and in their latest book, "Friends Forever"...depression. Friends Forever is now available in bookstores and online.
Extreme cosmetic surgery called "alienized" look is on the rise, especially among young people
Cosmetic surgeons, and their nurses are raising a red flag about a rise in people asking for an extreme cosmetic procedure called the ?alienized? look. Journalist, Elycia Rubin, wrote an in-depth piece about this and join us on Good Day LA to discuss.
Cosmetic surgeons, and their nurses are raising a red flag about a rise in people asking for an extreme cosmetic procedure called the ?alienized? look. Journalist, Elycia Rubin, wrote an in-depth piece about this and join us on Good Day LA to discuss.
Helping graduates find their futures by building hope
One organization has been helping graduates find their career path for more than 25 years...and how's this for a success rate...95 percent of those taking part end up getting hired. We talked to the Executive Director and CEO of 'Hope Builders'...who talked about a big virtual event happening Thursday night and explained why she really loves her job! .
One organization has been helping graduates find their career path for more than 25 years...and how's this for a success rate...95 percent of those taking part end up getting hired. We talked to the Executive Director and CEO of 'Hope Builders'...who talked about a big virtual event happening Thursday night and explained why she really loves her job! .
Keeping an important friendship alive against all odds
They say write what you know and Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman have literally written the book on B-F-F's staying together. 'Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close' breaks down the obstacles they faced and how they overcame them so well that they're still besties despite living on opposite coasts.
They say write what you know and Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman have literally written the book on B-F-F's staying together. 'Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close' breaks down the obstacles they faced and how they overcame them so well that they're still besties despite living on opposite coasts.
Tips to talk to your kids about drugs
Having a conversation about drugs and addiction can be difficult...especially for both parents and their kids. We talked to addiction expert and author Scott Silverman about ways to have that very important dialogue before it's too late.
Having a conversation about drugs and addiction can be difficult...especially for both parents and their kids. We talked to addiction expert and author Scott Silverman about ways to have that very important dialogue before it's too late.
Music teacher's struggle to save his Afghan students
O.C. musician Lanny Cordola has taught hundreds of girls in war-torn Afghanistan to play the guitar through his music school, The Miraculous Love Kids. Now, his mission is to rescue his students from a dangerous future in Kabul.
O.C. musician Lanny Cordola has taught hundreds of girls in war-torn Afghanistan to play the guitar through his music school, The Miraculous Love Kids. Now, his mission is to rescue his students from a dangerous future in Kabul.
Padma Lakshmi talks new children's book and Emmy nomination for Top Chef
Padma Lakshmi has seemingly done it all but there's one thing she hadn't done until now, write a book for kids. The Top Chef host explained how her new book, Tomatoes, for Neela reflects some of her fondest memories in the kitchen as a child and how this book may encourage kids to cook.
Padma Lakshmi has seemingly done it all but there's one thing she hadn't done until now, write a book for kids. The Top Chef host explained how her new book, Tomatoes, for Neela reflects some of her fondest memories in the kitchen as a child and how this book may encourage kids to cook.
Shirley Manson talks about her dream come true with 'The Jump' podcast
Shirley Manson is a busy woman. She's getting ready to hit the road with her iconic band Garbage and Alanis Morissette and will be at the Hollywood Bowl in October. She's also got the third season of 'The Jump' podcast where she talks to influential singers about their work and careers.
Shirley Manson is a busy woman. She's getting ready to hit the road with her iconic band Garbage and Alanis Morissette and will be at the Hollywood Bowl in October. She's also got the third season of 'The Jump' podcast where she talks to influential singers about their work and careers.
Rachael Leigh Cook talks 'He's All That'
The sequel to the hit movie 'She's All That' is now on Netflix. Cook explains how she thinks this one improves on the original and why it will appeal to all generations, not just fans of the original.
The sequel to the hit movie 'She's All That' is now on Netflix. Cook explains how she thinks this one improves on the original and why it will appeal to all generations, not just fans of the original.
Zarna Garg bring laughs on TikTok Tuesday
Zarna Garg shares observations about both Indian and American culture in this week's TikTok Tuesday. She explains to Amanda the secrets to dating, why saying you love someone is strange to her, and what her family thinks about her TikTok fame.
Zarna Garg shares observations about both Indian and American culture in this week's TikTok Tuesday. She explains to Amanda the secrets to dating, why saying you love someone is strange to her, and what her family thinks about her TikTok fame.
Breaking barriers by toppling dominoes: Meet the only female domino artist
Lily Hevesh showcased her talents when she was 10, building intricate domino displays then knocking them down. Now she is considered the gold standard in the domino art world and her amazing story comes to life in the new Discovery+ documentary 'Lily Topples the World' which premieres Thursday.
Lily Hevesh showcased her talents when she was 10, building intricate domino displays then knocking them down. Now she is considered the gold standard in the domino art world and her amazing story comes to life in the new Discovery+ documentary 'Lily Topples the World' which premieres Thursday.
'The Flaming Lips' set to play Costa Mesa this Thursday
Fans of Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips have been with them since it all started in the '80s. The group is so beloved that Oklahoma, the state where they were formed, made their song 'Do You Realize?' into the official state song. Coyne talked about the band, their music, and their tour which is coming to the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa Thursday.
Fans of Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips have been with them since it all started in the '80s. The group is so beloved that Oklahoma, the state where they were formed, made their song 'Do You Realize?' into the official state song. Coyne talked about the band, their music, and their tour which is coming to the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa Thursday.
Star Trek's legacy: Boldly going where no show had gone before
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry would have been 100 years old this week. We talked to his son Rod about how his dad's values, morality, and principles were reflected in the show and live on even after Gene's death.
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry would have been 100 years old this week. We talked to his son Rod about how his dad's values, morality, and principles were reflected in the show and live on even after Gene's death.
Gold medalist Amanda Longan talks 2020 Olympics
Gold medalist Amanda Longan talks 2020 Olympics.
Gold medalist Amanda Longan talks 2020 Olympics.
Marine Veteran and country singer, Scooter Brown weighs in on Afghanistan
Marine Veteran and country singer, Scooter Brown weighs in on Afghanistan.
Marine Veteran and country singer, Scooter Brown weighs in on Afghanistan.
New doc on Discovery+ explores what's working and not working in U.S. schools
'The Smartest Kids in the World' is based Amanda Ripley's best selling book that looks at the educational system here versus other countries. In the movie and the book, American students study overseas and learn experience those differences. We talked to Amanda and one of those students, Simone Hassan Bey, who studied a year in Korea, about the movie which streams on Discovery+ August 19th.
'The Smartest Kids in the World' is based Amanda Ripley's best selling book that looks at the educational system here versus other countries. In the movie and the book, American students study overseas and learn experience those differences. We talked to Amanda and one of those students, Simone Hassan Bey, who studied a year in Korea, about the movie which streams on Discovery+ August 19th.