Bonus Episode: Cashing In On The Desert

For the first time ever, more fathers than mothers applied for Paid Family Leave to bond with their newborn child in California. LAist’s Elly Yu dives into the reasons behind this growing trend and talks with three men about their role as fathers. Read Elly’s reporting on paid fa ...  Show more

Hosting the World Cup was supposed to be an economic boost for Los Angeles, but what effect has it really had on local businesses? LAist reporter Destiny Torres examines this question through one historic tourist destination in Los Angeles: Olvera Street. Read Destiny’s reporting ...  Show more

<span>In an experimental bonus episode, Eliza has composed a narrative and accompanying score of her trip (both actual and psychedelic) to Joshua Tree. With returning and beloved guest star Kate Twomey, she guides you through the Indigenous history of the land, the whirlwind of e ...  Show more

On today's episode of Sleep & Relax ASMR: A desert soundscape where we may our way across a windy, dry plain. Enjoy! --- Buy us a coffee! buymeacoff.ee/sI5ZB4N --- A special thanks to HELIX for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Visit www.HelixSleep.com/RELAX, take their two ...  Show more

Episode 140: Neal and Toby discuss 'Burning Man', a festival in the Nevada desert beloved by the nation's tech bros and billionaires, and how heavy rains left thousands stranded over the weekend. Plus, why invasive species cost humans over $400 billion a year and the guys take a ...  Show more

An immigration reporter’s chance encounter in the desert reveals how borders shape our actions, our beliefs, and the way we see the world around us.

Open Borders

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