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January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017
Evolution and the Young Mind: Creativity and Learning
Alison Gopnik
Young children often seem especially creative and imaginative. But can we prove that scientifically? And what is it about children’s…GalleryPodcast
January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017
From Nothing To Something:
A Path Out of Poverty
C. Nicole Mason
In what author C. Nicole Mason calls an “insider’s story, ” Born Bright follows the journey of her own childhood…Podcast
March 7, 1997
March 7, 1997
Louise Erdrich: A Reading
Louise Erdrich
Author Louise Erdrich received the Los Angeles Public Library’s Literary Award in 1997. The award, given annually, is granted to…Podcast
June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009
The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals
Jane Mayer
A New Yorker reporter’s definitive account of how decisions made behind closed doors in Washington spiraled out around the world,…Podcast
November 13, 2007
November 13, 2007
Mongrels, Bastards, Orphans & Vagabonds:
Mexican Immigration and the Future of Race in America
Gregory Rodriguez
The iconoclastic Los Angeles Times columnist discusses how the mestizo legacy of Mexican-Americans, the largest immigrant group in the country’s…Podcast
June 18, 2009
June 18, 2009
Dreamers in Dream City:
A Journey Through Portraits
Harry Brant Chandler and Kevin Starr
Photographer and author Harry Brant Chandler and historian Dr. Kevin Starr explore the fascinating lives of inspirational Southern Californians, the…Podcast
February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010
The Next Hundred Million:
America in 2050
Joel Kotkin
What will America look like in 2050? Kotkin, a renowned social and economic trend analyst, argues that the key to…GalleryVideoPodcast
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Pursuit of War Criminals from Nuremberg to the War on Terror
Alexa Koenig, Victor Peskin, Eric Stover
Based on years of research and in-depth interviews with prosecutors, investigators, and diplomats—authors Alexa Koenig, Victor Peskin and Eric Stover…Podcast
April 12, 2012
April 12, 2012
Concrete Rivers:
The Emotional Topography of LA
Wanda Coleman and Lewis MacAdams
Two celebrated poets read from their most recent work and discuss how Los Angeles has influenced their writing, how some…Podcast
October 18, 2007
October 18, 2007