J.T. the L.A. Storyteller

First things first, we shout out Robert Chlala for the opportunity to speak with his class at Cal State University Long Beach’s Sociology department this past week. If you’d like to book yours truly for a speaking engagement in your classroom or community, you can make an inquiry through [email protected]. Secondly, we note the significanceContinue reading JT SPEAKS WITH COUNCIL MEMBER SOTO-MARTINEZ THIS THURSDAY + OUR NEW VOICEMAIL FEATURE →

Firstly, we shout out the city of L.A.’s brand-new Charlotta Bass day, which took place this February 14th, 2023. We also recognize that USC has officially rolled out a new Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at its Annenberg school. Learn more about Charlotta Bass here. Secondly, we shout out Mike Bonin’s What’s Next, LosContinue reading COUNCIL MEMBER SUGGESTS ECHO PARK LAKE FENCE SHOULD BE DOWN BY LATE MARCH →

The French newspaper Le Monde notes that the United Nation’s World Health Organization [WHO] is calling the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, which hit the two nations last Monday, February 6th, the worst natural disaster in Europe in over a century. In turn, this has led to the largest humanitarian aid mission in UN history, with search andContinue reading TURKEY-SYRIA EARTHQUAKE LEADS TO UNPRECEDENTED SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORT, INCLUDING FROM L.A. COUNTY AND ARMENIA →

We announce a special bargain-rate for K-Town Is OK, our shirt in collaboration with Helen Kim, along with a new sticker for Los Cuentos! We also remind listeners of our IG Live with L.A. City Council Member Hugo Soto-Martínez taking place Thursday, February 16th at 7 PM. For more of these updates and then some,Continue reading FLASH SALE: STEAL OUR K-TOWN IS OK SHIRTS AND OUR BRAND-NEW STICKER →

Rhys Langston (@rhyslangston) makes ‘alternative’ rap “that is at the front of experimental trends while remaining accessible and engaging. Think hearing raps breaking language while breaking your neck head nodding to the beats. Like medicine with spoonfuls of sugar, radical Black theory gone colloquial over raw compositions, songs for the cool nerds who neither needContinue reading EPISODE 111 – RHYS LANGSTON IS A SILVER LAKE ORIGINAL RAPPER AND MORE →

We catch up with Eva Recinos, originally out of South-Central Los Angeles, and now a seasoned Arts and Culture writer and Creative Non-Fiction writer who focuses on visual art and design, Latinx identity, and education and mental health. Eva was a 2019 finalist in the LA Press Club awards for Arts & Entertainment Feature (Online); 2019Continue reading EPISODE 110 – EVA RECINOS IS A WRITER WHO YOU MUST FOLLOW IN L.A. →

We read the names and ages of at least 11 victims lost in L.A. County’s Monterey Park community this past Saturday, January 21st, and note the candlelight vigil taking place in honor of their lives this evening at Monterey Park City Hall at 5:30 PM. We also shout out a vigil taking place outside theContinue reading SO MUCH LOVE TO MONTEREY PARK TODAY →

Please note that our interview with Eva Recinos is now scheduled for January 24th at 7 PM via IG Live. Also note that at L.A. City Council this Tuesday, Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter, called for justice in the name of Keenan Anderson; she was joined in these calls by community membersContinue reading WHEN DID LOS ANGELES GET ITS NAME? →

Happy 2023, Los Angeles! If you’re listening from Spotify or Apple Podcasts, you’ll notice a new look to the show. This is courtesy of Aspen Leavitt, whose illustration for yours truly captures the spirit of Los Cuentos like few others could. See more of Aspen’s work via Instagram at @artbyazpen. Secondly, save the date forContinue reading LOS CUENTOS SALUTE 2023 →

Leslie Ambriz joins us for our final episode of 2022 to talk extensively about life and upbringing in Los Angeles, the prolific diversity between neighborhoods and communities in and around the city–including the Orange County area–thoughts on the current media landscape for millennials and families, finding one’s voice as a storyteller, and more. Leslie AmbrizContinue reading EPISODE 109 – LESLIE AMBRIZ REDEFINES MEDIA FOR LATINX COMMUNITIES IN L.A. →