Thrilled to have my dear friend, as well as a partner of L.A. in a Minute, Mr. David Yerulshalmi of Injuryneeds on the podcast to tell his unreal story! His upbringing and how he dealt with and overcame adversity. . . much of it self-inflicted, to become a Power Attorney in Beverly Hills is truly inspiring! This is first time really opening up, and I'm honored to have him here with me to share it. This is a Can’t Miss Episode for all you ambitious folks out there!

The Los Angeles media landscape is getting a huge jolt as the California Post launches today for print & digital. With the continued struggles of the L.A. Times and the Daily News anodyne coverage, News Corp. and the New York Post see the opportunity for "A new era of common sense and accountability in California" and Los Angeles. We sit down with Dylan Hernandez & Jack Harris, two recent defectors from the L.A. Times, to get the inside scoop.

Eli Lipmen, Executive Director of MoveLA joins the show to discuss The Future of Transportation in Los Angeles. As L.A. races to ‘be transit-ready’ for the World Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics, will the billions spent have a substantial impact on our City? Lipmen talks about the funding from Measure R & Measure M and what progress is being made throughout our city from the billions of dollars generated.

Episode two picks up in the quiet aftermath of the fire, when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in. Nataly Tavidian reflects on the moment she learned her family home was gone—a phone call from a close colleague/TV reporter who was reporting live from the property.

The episode centers on the shock of seeing what remains for the first time and the emotional weight of hearing devastating news from someone who knew the house, the family, and its history. Through archival audio and a year-later one-on-one conversation with her friend, the episode explores how grief shows up in unexpected ways, even for journalists trained to stay composed.

Episode 2 examines the human side of disaster reporting, the role of compassion in moments of loss, and the difficult transition from breaking news to personal reckoning.

L.A. is the land of film, and there have been thousands of movies made about L.A. These are the Top 5 Films that Define MY L.A. - and I want your feedback. What did I miss? What shouldn't have made the top 5? Also - do you know the FIRST movies ever made in L.A.? And the consummate L.A. movie that you MUST watch but haven't heard of? Let's get into it!

In the first episode of Rising from the Ashes, KNX News reporter Nataly Tavidian recounts the day Southern California’s wildfires stopped being a story she was covering - and became the one she was living.

While reporting on the Palisades Fire, Nataly was sent to cover a new blaze threatening Pasadena and Altadena: the neighborhood where she grew up and the home her parents built after immigrating to the U.S. As evacuation orders spread, she rushed home while still on the air, trying to reach her family and rescue what mattered most.

The episode captures the collision between professional duty and personal loss, as Nataly and her brother returned to their property under extreme conditions, salvaging family photo albums and home videos while unsure if they would ever see the house again.

Episode 1 sets the foundation for the six-part series, exploring survival mode, adrenaline, and the moment a reporter becomes part of the disaster she is documenting - marking the beginning of a year-long journey through grief, recovery, and rebuilding.

As L.A. continues to rebound in 2026, here are 10 things that will absolutely be on your radar.

2:40 - #1: The Mayoral Election

4:56 - #2: NBA All-Star Weekend Returns to L.A. (Feb. 13-15, 2026)

7:09 - #3: The FIFA World Cup Comes to Los Angeles (June 11-July 19, 2026)

10:08 - #4: ICE Raids, Immigration Enforcement, and a city on Edge

11:15 - #5: Hollywood at a Crossroads

12:30 - #6: LAX Automated People Mover (est. Fall 2026)

15:04 - #7: Affordable Housing

18:25 - #8: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (est. Sept. 22, 2026)

21:16 - #9: Burbank Airport's New Terminal

23:12 - #10 "L.A. In a Minute" & "In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett"

My wife Irene of Designstiles joins the show to give you the REAL answers to all your questions. From our L.A. faves to the “secret tunnels” to how we met - and how she tolerates me! - we get into it in an AMA that is completely unfiltered, and maybe just a little bit adorable!

When Lawrence Longo launched the Off the Menu app, he was not envisioning becoming one of the most prolific restaurateurs in Los Angeles. Yet a decade later, that's exactly where we are. Lawrence is responsible for the birth of Prince St. Pizza in Los Angeles, rescuing beloved stalwart Irv's Burgers, launching Tacos 1986 & even pioneering the smashburger craze with Burgers Never Say Die. Truly a fascinating character with a unique & fun origin story.

Simply put, Roy Choi is on the modern Mount Rushmore of Los Angeles. He not only created a food movement, but changed the culture in the city that defined him. A true L.A. American Dream story, we discuss the experiences that shaped who he is, and how he become one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.