The Hidden History of Los Angeles

Oct 14 2024 93 ep. 20 mins 6.1k
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The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

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Hidden Pasadena and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA89

Oct 14 2024 15 mins  
This episode features an interview with William Deverell about the new podcast series from the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West called "Hidden Pasadena."

LA Archives Bazaar 2024 HHLA88

Oct 10 2024 49 mins  
This episode features an interview with Claire Kennedy, Yuri Shimoda, Abraham Ferrer, and Victoria Bernal about the 19th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 19, 2024 at the Doheny Library and USC.

Inventing Paradise and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA87

Oct 09 2024 20 mins  
This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad abour his new book "Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles."

LA Scavenger and an Interview with Danny Jensen HHLA86

Oct 04 2024 20 mins  
This episode features an interview with Danny Jensen about his book "LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles's Hidden Treasures."

Guy McAfee HHLA85

Jul 17 2024 18 mins  
This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.

The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84

Oct 18 2023 42 mins  
This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.

Jack Parsons HHLA83

Oct 10 2023 25 mins  
This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Darrow's Nightmare and an Interview with Nelson Johnson HHLA82

Jul 15 2023 28 mins  
This episode features an interview with Nelson Johnson about his book "Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer."

Clarence Darrow and the Bombing of the L.A. Times HHLA81

Jul 01 2023 15 mins  
In 1910, the famed attorney Clarence Darrow represented two brothers accused of bombing the L.A. Times building before Darrow himself was put on trial for allegedly bribing a juror.

Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80

Jun 15 2023 22 mins  
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?