List of LAist Journalists and Reporters

1. Ashley A. Smith

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2. Karen D'souza

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3. Mariana Dale

Designation K–12 Senior Reporter Author Bio I explore and explain the forces that shape how and what kids learn from kindergarten to high school. Our K-12 education system has not always provided each child the same opportunities to succeed. How can schools create an environment where all students can learn? How do families navigate their child’s education amid life’s other challenges? I started at LAist in 2019. My time on the early childhood beat helped me understand just how many factors shape kids’ lives, from health to child care access. I grew up in Arizona where, among other things, I reported on education, sa...guaro cactus, and questions from people like you. My stories on the state’s 2018 teacher strike contributed to a national Edward R. Murrow award. I want to hear from parents, educators, and students about what’s happening in their schools — the successes and challenges.more
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4. Nick Gerda

Designation Senior Reporter, Unhoused Communities Author Bio I grew up in L.A. and OC, and previously spent more than a decade at Voice of OC covering the county government in Orange County – often reporting on issues like homelessness, public safety, mental health, and the role of money in politics. My reporting helped unlock $70 million in mental health funds that had been stockpiled by Orange County officials, after a federal judge cited my stories in court hearings and demanded answers from elected leaders. I’m always eager for story ideas and feedback.
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5. Jackie Fortiér

Designation Senior Health Reporter Author Bio I cover health in Southern California. I started in this newsroom in March 2020. I’ve won two Region Murrow Awards for my coverage of the pandemic, but my favorite part of my job is talking to smart and interesting folks about their health experiences. I previously worked in public radio in Oklahoma and Colorado, but I’ve fallen in love with the mountains and beaches of California. If you listen closely when I’m live on the radio on LAist 89.3, you may hear my cat make an appearance — despite my best efforts to keep her quiet.
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6. Domenico Montanaro

Designation Contributor Author Bio NPR Sr Political Editor/Correspondent. NPR is a private, nonprofit w/ editorial independence and less than 1% funding from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
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7. Marisa Peñaloza | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio Mom, wife, sister, Mexican by birth, American by choice, radio nerd
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8. Maria Godoy | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio Senior editor/ correspondent, @NPRScience @NPRHealth. Ed. emeritus, The Salt, James Beard 2018 Publication of Year. Voted world's best mom by my kids (for now)
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9. Megan Tan

Designation Host + Senior Producer Author Bio Out of over 48 million podcast episodes, Megan Tan’s episode “WILD: How Do I Love Someone” was named “Best Podcast Episode of 2021” by Apple Podcasts. Alongside writer Erick Galindo, Megan co-created WILD, named “Best Podcast of 2021” by Spotify and The Atlantic, and served as its senior producer. In 2020, Adweek named Megan Tan “Producer of the Year” for her work on California Love. With a background in photojournalism and documentary film, she started her own audible-visual style while hosting, producing, and managing Radiotopia’s M...illennial, which made The Atlantic’s “50 Best Podcast” list for three consecutive years. She has also produced shows and episodes for Gimlet Media’s The Habitat, Pineapple Street Media, TED, WNYC’s Radiolab, NPR’s Planet Money, NPR’s All Things Considered, and KALW’s The Stoop. For her fifth career, Megan wants to be a park ranger and a ceramicist.more
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10. Elly Yu

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio I explore the issues and forces that affect the lives of the youngest Angelenos and their families, from healthcare to childcare. It’s one of the most crucial periods of their lives — how do we ensure that kids 0-5 are set up to thrive? I became a first-time mom in the throes of the pandemic in 2021, an experience that’s opened my eyes to the issues facing young children and their caregivers. I hope to help shed light into how important this early childhood period is in a person’s life for not just the individual, but for the stability of our society and democracy as a... whole. I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, and am excited to be reporting in a place I call home. Before coming to LAIst, I worked at NPR stations in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., where my focus was on healthcare, immigration and state politics. Before taking on the early childhood beat, I was on LAist’s investigations team.more
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11. Ted Rohrlich

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio I'm a print veteran who recently unretired to join this newsroom part-time. From 1982 to 2009, I was a reporter at the L.A. Times, where I specialized in criminal justice and public corruption investigations.
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12. Cory Turner | Npr

Designation Correspondent Author Bio Cory Turner reports and edits for the NPR Ed team. He's helped lead several of the team's signature reporting projects, including "The Truth About America's Graduation Rate" (2015), the groundbreaking "School Money" series (2016), "Raising Kings: A Year Of Love And Struggle At Ron Brown College Prep" (2017), and the NPR Life Kit parenting podcast with Sesame Workshop (2019). His year-long investigation with NPR's Chris Arnold, "The Trouble With TEACH Grants" (2018), led the U.S. Department of Education to change the rules of a troubled federal grant prog...ram that had unfairly hurt thousands of teachers.more
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13. Carolyn Jones

Designation Contibutor Author Bio K-12 education reporter for CalMatters. Formerly with EdSource, San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune. Fulbright Specialist, Albania
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14. Diana Lambert

Designation Contributor Author Bio Senior writer covering education for EdSource. Former ed reporter @sacbee_news. Military brat, Sac State graduate. https://t.co/POPlaH6HDx
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15. Liz Ohanesian

Designation Contributor Author Bio Arts & culture journalist by day, DJ by night.
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16. Ani Duzdabanyan

Author Bio Freelance journalist. Covering diverse cultures and communities for @EaterLA @WineEnthusiast @latimesfood @LAist @Mirrorspectator
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17. James Fredrick

Designation Contibutor Author Bio Journalist | Media Relations @foodbanking, advocating for community-led solutions to alleviate hunger & food loss & waste in 50+ countries Opinions mine
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18. Kim Krisberg | Public Health Watch

Designation Contributor Author Bio Public health journalist. Words: @pubhealthwatch, @nationshealth, @TexasTribune, @TPRNews, @keranews, @PublicHealthMag. Love Molly Ivins. Retweet≠endorsement.
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19. Anabel Sosa

Designation Contributor Author Bio LA Times reporter covering public safety, crim justice, CDCR, health legislation. Also House race 31 and CA 41 + 53 elections | Tips to ****@latimes.com
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20. Julia Wick

Designation Author Author Bio @latimes metro reporter. Former EIC @LAist. Native Angeleno.
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21. Alejandra Reyes-velarde

Designation Contributor Author Bio Writing about inequality in L.A. for @calmatters Previously @latimes
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22. Sammy Caiola

Designation Contributor Author Bio Philly-based journo, currently at @kensingtonvoice. Formerly @whyy @capradionews. @medill grad @nlgja, @AHCJ . Send tips and tidbits to
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23. Robert Garrova

Designation Mental Health Reporter Author Bio I cover mental health at a time when L.A. — and the nation — is failing people who live with a serious mental illness. The L.A. County jail system is the de-facto mental health institution for our region, and people who want help with their mental health often can’t get it, even if they can afford it. I’ll work to help Angelenos understand how we got here and what reforms aim to change things. I’ll do this through the stories of people struggling with their own mental health and those trying to get care for a loved one. My reporting has taken me to the edge of wi...ldfires in California, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, steps away from a robot that’s now exploring Mars, and into the homes of countless Angelenos.more
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24. Josie Huang

Designation Asian American Communities Reporter Author Bio I report on the intersection of being Asian and American and the impact of our growing communities in Southern California. I started working in newspapers straight out of college, with assignments that took me from Central America’s largest dump to coastal Mississippi post-Katrina. I made the jump to public radio as a host and reporter for Maine Public Radio. I joined this newsroom in 2012, where I’ve covered various beats -- immigration, housing and religion -- always keeping an ear out for underrepresented voices. One of the best things about LA is there’s always somethin...g new to try and I’m mostly talking about food. Also, visiting family in Asia is just a non-stop flight away.more
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25. Caitlin Hernández

Designation L.a. Explained Reporter Author Bio Our region is one of endless experiences and needs, making it tough to find out what you want to know. So often, basic questions get overlooked and answers are bogged down by confusing jargon. I aim to help you make sense of big issues we’re facing, discover community and get resources in an easygoing way. I started at LAist in 2020 and have stayed busy. I report for L.A. Explained and Queer LA, and I’m the lead author of our public-facing style guide, Dialogue. While I’ve lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade, I learn something new from people ever...y day.more
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26. Julia Barajas

Designation Community Colleges Reporter Author Bio I explore how community college students achieve their goals — whether they’re fresh out of high school, or going back to school for the first time in years — and how colleges help them do so. My exposure to community colleges began when I was a high school senior. In all my years of schooling, I’d never been assigned anything written by a person of Mexican descent, despite growing up in L.A. County. So when a brochure for East Los Angeles College appeared in my family’s mailbox, I decided to enroll in an introductory Chicano Literature course. We read everything... from Helena María Viramontes’ “The Moths” to Bernice Zamora’s “Notes from a Chicana ‘COED.’” And what I learned there — about writing, about history, and about myself — stayed with me. It informed my decision to major in literature and Latin American studies when I went on to earn a four-year degree, and it continues to shape the work I do now.more
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27. David Wagner

Designation Housing Reporter Author Bio I cover housing in Southern California, a place where ever-rising rents and a persistent lack of affordable housing have led to many living on the edge of homelessness. I help people understand their rights, housing market trends, policy changes and the solutions being proposed to fix the region’s housing crisis. I grew up in Anaheim, where my parents had the car radio constantly tuned to LAist 89.3 (formerly KPCC). Before coming to KPCC and LAist, I covered science for the NPR affiliate in San Diego, KPBS.
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28. Erin Stone

Designation Climate Emergency Reporter Author Bio Before coming to LAist in late 2021, I covered topics such as mental health, domestic violence and environmental issues for newspapers in Texas, Arizona and northern California. I turned my focus to climate coverage after reporting on the devastating impacts of rising sea levels on communities in the remote Sundarbans islands in India. Having grown up in Southern California, I remember a time when wildfires weren’t a year-round problem and it was pretty rare for summer temperatures to climb above 100 degrees for more than a few days.
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29. Rocky Walker | Calmatters

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30. Nathan Rott

Designation Contributor Author Bio Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.
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31. Ximena Bustillo

Designation Contributor Author Bio Idahoan, french fry loving, Capitol Fox victim. Covering Politics, agencies, food/agriculture policy @NPR ????****@npr.org | Co-Founder @vocesinternship
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32. Jacob Margolis

Designation Science Reporter Author Bio Jacob Margolis is a science reporter and podcast host whose work currently focuses on climate change and disasters. He created, wrote and hosted the LAist Studios podcasts, The Big One: Your Survival Guide and The Big Burn: How To Survive In The Age of Wildfires. He was part of the team that won the 2021 Investigative Reporters and Editors Audio Journalism Award for the series "Hot Days: Heat’s Mounting Death Toll On Workers In The U.S." Before disasters, his reporting took him all across our galaxy, as he dove deep on space exploration. When he’s not reporting, he&rs...quo;s in the garden and spending time with his family in Los Angeles, where he grew up.more
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33. Lauren Hepler | Calmatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio Investigative reporter @calmatters. Past stories @sfchronicle, @NYTimes, others.
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34. David Schaper | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio I am a National Desk Correspondent for NPR in Chicago reporting on this great city, All Things Midwest and transportation; Huge Cubs, Blackhawks & Bears fan!
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35. Jackie Orchard

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36. Molly Peterson | The California Newsroom

Designation Contributor Author Bio Editor, NPR's California Newsroom. Also science at @KQED. Former @NPR, @CAReportingProj, @ISeeChange, @SCPR.
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37. Maloy Moore

Designation Contributor Author Bio Former data journalist at the @latimes. Orchid grower - I rescue them too ???? ????️‍????
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38. Bobby Allyn | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio Tech Correspondent for @NPR
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39. Jessica Flores

Designation Writer Author Bio Reporter @sfchronicle.
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40. Julia Paskin

Designation Reporter And Host Of Weekend Edition Author Bio I think of myself as a reverse engineer when it comes to the experiences of Southern Californians. I work to understand and highlight stories from often unheard voices and work backwards to demonstrate how and why that experience is possible. From immigration, law enforcement, to homelessness, to the environment, how do laws and policies impact our lives? And what social, political, and environmental forces inform our experiences? What solutions work and who do they serve? I grew up in an old New York City tenement, raised by a working-class, single mom (shout out to Mama Paskin). I came to C...alifornia to study at CalArts and in search of lower rents (the misguided irony!) so issues of economic equity and the arts are both close to my heart. I came to journalism after working in the performing arts and then social justice and political organizing.more
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41. Zaidee Stavely

Designation Contributor Author Bio Immigration and education reporter @EdSource. Host of #EducationBeat. Teachers' kid. Grew up in one-room schoolhouses in rural NorCal. Mamá bilingüe.
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42. Kate Sosin | The 19th

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43. Sharon Mcnary

Designation Infrastructure Reporter Author Bio I cover infrastructure, which I define as all the different things we build together to make life better. So we’re talking the power grid, our systems for managing rainfall, sewage and drinking water, air quality, roads, ports and more. Part of that is reporting on how well and equitably they serve my fellow Angelenos. I’ve worked my entire career in SoCal journalism, in TV, wire service, newspapers, radio and online, and I welcome your questions about how L.A. works.
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44. Juliana Kim

Designation Contributor Author Bio Reporter @NPR | Previously: @WPLN @Nytimes @Propublica | \"Nothing I say today will teach me anything. If I\'m going to learn, I have to do it by listening.”
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45. Giulia Heyward

Designation Contributor Author Bio reporting for @WNYC @Gothamist | prev: @nytimes @cnn @npr @politico |
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46. Ayana Archie

Designation Contributor Author Bio Atlanta native | UMD alumna | @npr reporter, formerly @courierjournal | tips,
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47. Joe Hernandez

Designation Contributor Author Bio Reporter @NPR
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48. Emma Bowman

Designation Contributor Author Bio reporter/editor @npr
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49. Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio @CalMatters higher-ed reporter. Past: @insidehighered @hechingerreport @TheAtlantic @The74 @EdSource, etc. Pell recipient. Soviet baby refugee. RTs≠Endorsements
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50. Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio @CalMatters reporter covering health care. ???? : ****@calmatters.org
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51. Ben Christopher • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio Reporter for @CalMatters where I cover housing. Occasional dad tweets. He/him. Tell me things: ****@calmatters.org
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52. Alexei Koseff • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio Keeping an eye on the California Capitol for @CalMatters. Send tips to
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53. Nadia Lopez • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio california reporter @business focus on climate, economy, politics + | former @calmatters | board member @sejorg | hablo español | tips:
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54. Marisa Kendall • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio Homelessness reporter for @CalMatters. Formerly @mercnews/ @EastBayTimes
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55. Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters

Designation Contributor Author Bio Reporter @CalMatters. Prev in Missouri @kcstar, Delaware @delawareonline and Illinois @injusticewatch. Likes ???????????? + your culture’s food. ****@calmatters.org
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56. Claire Harbage | Npr

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57. Gab Chabrán

Designation Associate Editor, Food And Culture Author Bio Gab Chabrán is a lifelong resident of Southern California. He grew up in Whittier, where he attended Whittier College. He began his journalism career writing for the local music rag L.A. Record where he wrote album and live music reviews. He became a regular contributor at L.A. Taco, where he was part of the James Beard Award-winning team. His monthly music column
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58. Jessica P. Ogilvie

Designation Former Associate Editor Author Bio Jessica P. Ogilvie is the newsletter host for the LAist newsroom.
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59. Mike Roe

Designation Former Associate Editor Author Bio Wrote The 30 Rock Book. News Editor @TheWrap. Writes TV drama w/ my ❤️ @semiprosaic. Find me @ Threads, BlueSky or let’s be honest, here #aapi (Hawaiian) & ????????
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60. Marc Silver | Npr

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61. Aaricka Washington

Designation Associate Editor Author Bio As the associate editor for How To LA, I not only write daily news stories in collaboration with the podcast, I lead strategy conversations with my team in order to create captivating, impactful stories for the podcast, digital site, radio and social media that capture the life, news, and culture of Los Angeles. In this role, I also report on original, L.A.-centric, in-depth stories monthly for the How To LA podcast. My stories largely focus on marginalized communities, youth and education. Lastly, I plan, coordinate and host community events with the aim of broadening and expanding audience r...each within LAist and How To LA.more
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62. Fiona Ng

Designation Weekend Editor Author Bio Fiona Ng heads our weekend crew. She was previously the show creator of K-pop Dreaming and led reporting and production on the podcast series. Before that, she was the senior producer of AirTalk with Larry Mantle on LAist (formerly KPCC). As a freelance writer, she has written for Los Angeles Magazine, Boston Globe Magazine, New York Times, with an emphasis on covering the Chinese diaspora.
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63. Christopher Intagliata | Npr

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64. John Fensterwald

Designation Contributor Author Bio Reporter/Editor at Large @EdSource – comprehensive site exploring news, views, policies & data of California early ed, K-12, higher ed #CAStudentsMatter
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65. Rachel Treisman

Designation Contributor Author Bio Now: digital @NPR @MorningEdition | Then: @NPROne @NewsGuardRating @PittsburghPG @YaleDailyNews
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66. David Hilzenrath

Designation Contributor Author Bio Washington Editor and Correspondent @KFFHealthNews, reporting and editing coverage of health policy.
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67. Nigel Duara

Designation Contributor Author Bio @CalMatters justice reporter | Producer, More Than a Movie: American Me podcast
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68. Frank Stoltze

Designation Civics & Democracy Correspondent Author Bio I came to L.A. as a very young reporter on New Year’s Day, 1991. Two months later, four LAPD officers were caught on videotape beating Rodney King. A year later, the night before the riots/rebellion broke out, I was in the Nickerson Gardens housing project in Watts at an extraordinary rally of rival gangs that had brokered a truce. Today, I cover Civics and Democracy in L.A. As we face perhaps the greatest threat to democracy since the Civil War, I seek to engage with communities and examine the hurdles to becoming involved in the political process. I cover the various social and politi...cal movements seeking to improve the lives of Angelenos. I also cover anti-democratic forces. And after all these years, I still need to figure out the best donut shop in L.A. The best torta. The best (not fanciest) coffee. Best of all I get to meet the smartest, most interesting people and bring their voices to you.more
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69. Leslie Berestein Rojas

Designation Immigrant Communities Correspondent Author Bio My focus is on our coverage of L.A.’s communities of color and immigrant diasporas. Before this, I spent 10 years covering immigrant communities for KPCC. When I was a kid, my family left Cuba and landed in Huntington Park. I grew up there, speaking Spanish at home and steeped in Southeast L.A.’s beautiful Latinidad. I love telling the stories of L.A. and its people. Now, I get to help shape those stories and work with talented reporters to hone their craft. I’ve also covered immigration on the U.S.-Mexico border, reported stories in Mexico and other parts of Latin America,... and done lots more for large newspapers and national magazines. Among the things I love about L.A.: family, food from everywhere, signs in dozens of languages, the smells of chaparral and dusty freeways, the downtown skyline as you cross a bridge from the east. Mostly, I love that it’s home.more
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70. Andrea Hsu

Designation Contributor Author Bio Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.
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71. Adolfo Guzman-lopez

Designation Higher Education Correspondent Author Bio I explore the nuances of how students navigate higher education on their way to graduation. I'm also the host of The Forgotten Revolutionary podcast. Over the last 20-plus years I've covered a lot of what makes L.A. L.A. — transportation, K-12 education, municipal politics and art, and I’ve profiled many of our most creative visual and performing artists. I’ve found this wide range of reporting experience helps me in my current beat. I was born in Mexico City and grew up in Tijuana and San Diego. I’ve spent a lot of time keeping up my Spanish and that’s helped... me stay connected to my Mexican culture, and the cultures of Latin America. I’ve put in a lot of miles driving around Southern California to report, and that’s led me to love how distinct each neighborhood is: in geography, architecture, warmth, and food. I’ve won the LA Press Club’s 2006 Radio Journalist of the Year and other awards. I live with my family in Long Beach.more
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72. Shannon Bond | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio talking about the internet on the radio @NPR. not using this site as much these days. find me on those other apps. send tips to https://t.co/EzAlJSd0Jt
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73. David Folkenflik | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio NPR media correspondent || Author, Murdoch's World
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74. Carrie Johnson | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio Carrie Johnson covers the Justice Department for NPR. Nieman Class of 2020. Loud laugher, dog spoiler, prosecco fan.
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75. Tom Dreisbach

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76. Hansi Lo Wang | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio @NPR correspondent reporting on the U.S. election process, voting rights and the census • signal: 917-397-2639 • header: @connjie
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77. Mandalit Del Barco | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio NPR arts correspondent
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78. Scott Horsley | Npr

Designation Contributor Author Bio NPR economics reporter
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79. Nina Totenberg

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85. Jim Robbins

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87. Ernesto Arce

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94. Justin Chapman

Designation Contributor | (he/him) Author Bio Justin Chapman is an author, journalist, travel writer, actor, musician and politician. He is the Digital Content Writer & Editor at Michelson Philanthropies. He was the youngest elected official in L.A. County as a member of the Altadena Town Council at age 19. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies and from USC in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Public Diplomacy. At USC, he served as editor-in-chief and design/layout editor of Public Diplomacy Magazine and as staff writer at the Daily Trojan. He has written hundreds... of articles for two dozen print and digital publications, including Alta Journal, Huffington Post, LA Weekly, Berkeley Political Review, Pasadena Weekly, Pasadena Now, and many others.more
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98. Rene Lynch

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Designation Podcast Host, Writer Author Bio Erick Galindo is a five-time Telly Award-winning writer, director and producer known for The Mexican Beverly Hills; A Laker Life; On Life As A Freckle-Faced, Redheaded, Mexican American From Southeast Los Angeles; and Mis Angeles. Erick regularly writes about culture for LAist, NPR station LAist 89.3 (formerly KPCC) and The New York Times, and was the first managing editor of L.A. Taco, where his work won a James Beard Foundation award. His narrative directorial debut The Bubble Machine premiered at the Golden State Film Festival and was a semifinalist for the jellyFest award. His co-written p...ilot Hot in Carson was a finalist for the Black List's inaugural Latinx TV List and his audio documentary Early was a finalist for KCRW's Radio Race. In 2020, his dark comedy script Legends was selected for the NHMC Latinx Screenwriters Showcase.more
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100. M.g. Lord

Designation Host, Writer Author Bio M.G.’s father was an engineer who worked for JPL in the 1960s and she grew up surrounded by the promise of the aerospace industry – and constant reminders of the limitations for her potential participation as a young woman. She also profiled Elon Musk early in his career for Los Angeles Magazine. M. G. Lord is a cultural critic and investigative journalist. She is the author of the widely praised books Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science, a family memoir about Cold War aerospace culture, Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll and The Accidental Femini...st: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice. A graduate of Yale, Lord was for twelve years a syndicated political cartoonist and columnist based at Newsday. Lord is an Associate Professor of the Practice of English at the University of Southern California.more
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