In this episode, we sit down with Bricia Lopez, co-owner of the celebrated Guelaguetza restaurant, to dive into her personal journey from Oaxaca to Los Angeles. Bricia shares how her family, culture, and the vibrant spirit of L.A. shaped her path in the food industry. We explore the rich traditions of Oaxacan cuisine, her dedication to preserving heritage through food, and how she’s working to uplift fellow female restaurateurs. Join us for an inspiring conversation about family, food, and breaking barriers!

The NCAA Tournament starts this week and I go 1-on-1 with Lorenzo "El Matador" Mata, L.A. native and Mexican American trailblazer who played basketball at UCLA and led the team to three consecutive Final Fours. Only six Mexican players have played in the NBA, including recent UCLA superstar Jamie Jaquez, and we talk about Mata's impact on Mexican-American basketball culture in Los Angeles as well as his legacy in L.A., Mexico, and beyond.

I sit down with arguably one of the most interesting people in the world of Los Angeles... Mr. Ben Baller! We finally get to the bottom of how his world in the music industry to entertainment to jewelry to influencing all started! Ben breaks down his origin story in detail, and makes it ALL make sense. This story has never been told like this, so tune in and learn with me as we dissect the celebrity of Ben Baller.

There was a break-in at my home last week. Here's what I learned in discussions with LAPD Captains, Sergeants, Detectives, and foot patrol as well as 911 dispatchers, City Council people, and the Mayor.

For the first time since I launched L.A. in a Minute, I'm sad, emotional, and despondent about L.A. And I don't think it's just me. So far, 2025 is The Year of Sadness in L.A. From the fires to ICE raids to the political blame game to Hollywood's continued struggle, the atmosphere of gloom is pervading Los Angeles. Do you feel the same? How will we cope? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Or am I just perceiving negativity in an otherwise normal time in the city. I need your feedback, so sound off.

Nathan Masters is a true L.A. historian and host of PBS SoCal's Lost L.A. In the tradition of Huell Howser, Nathan walks in the footsteps of L.A.'s founders, and dives into archives to bring L.A.'s history to life. We share stories about his travels, discoveries, and favorite aspects of Los Angeles. . .and how he became the Master(s) of Lost L.A.!

I go 1-on-1 with Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi from Shahs of Sunset to discuss the reality of unscripted television and find out INSTANTLY just how real she is. GG doesn't shy away from any topic - the behind-the-scenes drama (and love!) between her Bravo co-stars, the real deal with Ozempic, and how cannabis helped.

An L.A. Native who became the host of KTTV's weeknight news, the tireless Elex Michae/son is the face of the breaking news and the big issues in L.A. He routinely goes 1-on-1 with Gavin Newsom, Rick Caruso, Karen Bass, and Arnold Schwarzenegger while also hosting his California-oriented podcast "The Issue /s..." Elex loves L.A. because he is L.A. - in fact, he's the face of L.A.

Comedian Hoozay is bringing his Salvadoran sazón straight to our studio!! In this episode, he’s mixing comedy, culture, and his roots for an epic conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in for laughs, stories, and real talk on navigating two worlds while staying true to yourself!

I sit down 1-on-1 with Michael Schneider, “L.A.’s unapologetic biking evangelist” as he makes a fascinating case as to why Los Angeles needs to change its car culture to bike culture? We discuss the new bike lanes popping up all over, why they’re always empty, and how he plans to spearhead converting all of us to two wheels! Michael is a reformed “car addict” and founder of Streets for All, the group that was front and center in pushing through Measure HLA, which mandates the city build its own bike and bus lanes.