In Their Shoes with Reed Rudy

Get to know the man behind Homeboy Industries. His vision of boundless compassion and radical kinship with those on the margins. His warmth and infectious humor is palpable in this interview.

Dr. Kulkarni is the medical director of the Division of HIV and STD Programs at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Since Covid - 19 all of her advocacy and research has been focused on the Corona Virus. She's a wealth of information which she offers, without any arrogance. She just lays out the facts of where we are with research and what lies ahead.

Matt 'DJ Mattnifique' Robinson has been deep in the music scene for decades. He began playing music in high school becoming a local legendary Malibu beach band, The Barking Spiders. He established himself as a staple in the DJ world running his own joint, Funky Reggae in Los Angeles in the 80's. He went on to high profile gigs as the A&R guy at Capitol and Island Records. He was the music supervisor of Quincy Jones' Vibe TV, hiring all the big name talent in hip-hop & soul during that stint in the 90's. As the son of the original Gordon on Sesame Street, Matt has been around high profile music legends for many years. At 10 years old, he met Michael Jackson backstage prior to one of the Jacksons' shows. Stevie Wonder came to check out Matt spinning at his club, Funky Reggae, and telling a nervous Matt to 'just play what you play'. He's got such a rich take on music and you won't find a more original and sweet man. Great having him in the studio.

Adrian Maher infiltrated the most exclusive Hollywood parties and award shows over 20 years. He discusses his method of entrance into these high-end events in hilarious detail. He sipped cocktails with Arnold the Governator, walked arm in arm into Arianna Huffington's own party and flashed his disco moves at the Playboy Mansion - all with no one the wiser. Listening to Adrian tell his stories it's hard not be enchanted by rollicking charm.