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Our Masters of Disasters break down the fierce drought
Headlines From The Times
07/26/21 • 28 min
Today we launch Drought Week, a five-part series looking at how water shortages across the West are profoundly changing life. We’ll swoop around, from Oregon to the Sonoran Desert, from cities to national parks, from Joshua trees to lawns.
To start Drought Week, it’s only natural — pardon the pun — that we take the bigger view first with our Masters of Disasters, the L.A. Times reporters who focus on natural calamities. So get your five-gallon buckets and put them next to you when you shower, ’cause things are serious right now.
Then stick around to hear from super-heavyweight boxer Richard Torrez Jr., a Californian representing the United States in the Tokyo Olympics, and his father and coach, Richard Torrez Sr.
More reading:
Drone photos reveal the shocking truth of California’s parched landscape
He had 10 minutes to flee the Salt fire. Now his home is gone
Ready to scratch the grass? Here are 28 inspiring lawn-free yards
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The Future of Abortion, Part 6: History Repeated?
Headlines From The Times
07/01/22 • 25 min
A 22-year-old woman and an abortion doctor from California played key roles in the legal fight that eventually led to Roe vs. Wade. But now that Roe’s been struck down, is that history our future? Today, we look at what it was like for women seeking abortions in California and the doctors who served them before the procedure was legalized, and what that past might say about a future without the constitutional right to abortion. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times reporter Brittny Mejia
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Her illegal abortion paved the way for Roe. 56 years later she shares her story
“The Future of Abortion” series
California will see rush of people from out of state seeking abortion care, study says
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El Salvador wants to be a bitcoin paradise
Headlines From The Times
07/16/21 • 17 min
This year, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele made his country the first in the world to embrace bitcoin as legal tender. That means that come September, Salvadorans will be able to pay bills and taxes in bitcoin and that all businesses will be required to accept the digital currency — from McDonald's to the fruit vendor on the corner.
Today, L.A. Times Latin America correspondent Kate Linthicum explains how El Salvador got into the cryptocurrency game.
More reading:
How a California surfer helped bring bitcoin to El Salvador
El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender
A look at El Salvador’s meme-loving, press-hating autocratic president
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Is Biden too old to run again?
Headlines From The Times
04/19/23 • 27 min
When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem?
Today, we talk about the grumbles from Republicans and Democrats alike over Biden’s age. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times reporter Courtney Subramanian
More reading:
Column: Are Joe Biden and Dianne Feinstein too old to do their jobs?
Newsletter: Joe Biden, the bumbling old president who outwitted Republicans
‘What an old politician understands’ — Biden turns the age issue to advantage
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Why this USC fraternity scandal is different
Headlines From The Times
11/09/21 • 21 min
At USC, hundreds of students have been protesting university officials and so-called Greek life itself over the last month after a series of drugging and sexual assault allegations that the school kept quiet about for weeks. It's the latest scandal to hit the school, and some of the loudest criticism has come from an unexpected source: fraternity and sorority members. Today, we talk to L.A. Times higher education reporter Teresa Watanabe about the matter. And a USC student who's a proud sorority sister tells us why she's pushing for change.
More reading:
USC’s ‘Greek experience’ under fire even as fraternities gain in popularity post-pandemic
USC admits to ‘troubling delay’ in warning about fraternity drugging, sex assault reports
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Extreme heat, the silent killer
Headlines From The Times
11/03/21 • 19 min
Every year, people in the American West die from scorching temperatures. Experts fear that the number of deaths is undercounted — and, that as the climate continues to heats up, the death rate is going to rise.
Officially, California says 599 people died due to heat exposure from 2010 to 2019. But a Los Angeles Times investigation estimates the number is way higher: about 3,900 deaths.
Today we talk to Tony Barboza and Anna M. Phillips, who, along with Sean Greene and Ruben Vives, spearheaded the L.A. Times investigation. We discuss why their count is so different from the state's, who's most vulnerable to the heat and how to protect yourself.
More reading:
Heat waves are far deadlier than we think. How California neglects this climate threat
Climate change is supercharging California heat waves, and the state isn’t ready
Poor neighborhoods bear the brunt of extreme heat, ‘legacies of racist decision-making’
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Robotaxis, 2028 Olympic Venues and a $10M Heist in Downtown LA
Headlines From The Times
04/16/25 • 3 min
A dramatic Hollywood-style heist rocked downtown L.A., as thieves tunneled into a jewelry shop and made off with over $10 million in gold and gems. LA28 announced Dodger Stadium and other venues for the 2028 Olympics. Amazon’s Zoox is launching its robotaxi tests on L.A. streets this summer. And fashion retailer Revolve faces a $50 million lawsuit over hidden influencer ads.
Immigration Shifts, PCH Reopening, Tariffs Hit Tourism and Stocks Rebound
Headlines From The Times
04/15/25 • 3 min
A dramatic shift in immigration shows more highly skilled workers arriving from Asia, transforming tech hubs and job markets. Tourism takes a hit amid trade tensions, global markets rally as the White House temporarily eases tariffs on electronics, plus a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway damaged by fire and floods may finally reopen.
Egg Prices, Bitcoin, and a Corrupt Cop
Headlines From The Times
03/10/25 • 3 min
Altadena’s Water Crisis: Why Residents Still Can’t Drink the Tap
Headlines From The Times
02/17/25 • 4 min
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How many episodes does Headlines From The Times have?
Headlines From The Times currently has 498 episodes available.
What topics does Headlines From The Times cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Daily News, Podcasts and California.
What is the most popular episode on Headlines From The Times?
The episode title 'Our Masters of Disasters break down the fierce drought' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Headlines From The Times?
The average episode length on Headlines From The Times is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Headlines From The Times released?
Episodes of Headlines From The Times are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Headlines From The Times?
The first episode of Headlines From The Times was released on Apr 16, 2021.
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