Former public radio reporter and host Kitty Felde is podcasting's librarian for teens and 'tweens. For her acclaimed "Book Club for Kids" podcast, they tell her about the books they love - and Kitty interviews the authors who wrote 'em.

We'll talk with Kitty about what she loves about books for younger readers. We'll also look back at her time reporting from two historic legal cases in Los Angeles history: the trial of LAPD officers in the Rodney King beating and the OJ Simpson murder trial.

Public radio reporter and consultant Michelle Faust-Raghavan has paused her career so she can complete her studies for a graduate degree in social work. She'll explain why social work will help her better connect newsrooms with listeners and readers.

Michelle also talks about how a family tragedy more than a decade ago changed the way she covers news.

During her more than two decades in public radio, Rachael Myrow has been a producer, reporter, host and editor. But what's never changed is her lyrical storytelling - and it's no surprise: Rachael comes from a family of songwriters!

We talk with Rachael about beautiful writing, why people love talking to her, and what she sees ahead for public radio news.

Jacob Margolis covers science for LAist 89.3 in Los Angeles. But since he has a natural attraction to natural disasters, he also serves as the public radio station's in-house expert on earthquakes, wildfires, even tsunamis.

You'll hear Jacob's tips to help you get ready for "The Big One" - the giant earthquake overdue to hit Southern California. He'll also look at what drastic federal budget cuts could do to disaster recovery and climate science.