L.A's former fire chief is expected to appeal her firing today. Thirty juvenile probation officers are accused of letting gladiator style fights happen at an infamous facility. We have two eaglets! Jackie and Shadow welcome new chicks after three years. Plus, more. 

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What makes a blockbuster, or a box office bomb? The truth is, as famed screenwriter William Goldman put it, “Nobody knows anything.” Join us each week as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer (aka through a series of games) to see if they’ve got what it takes to make it in this wild town.

This episode is all about coming-of-age stories — movies and TV shows about first loves, schoolyard scrapes, and the realization that the world is far bigger than the block you live on.

Guests: Actor, writer and director Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face,” “Russian Doll”); actor and comedian Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Nobody Wants This”); director and Oscar-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”).

“NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING” is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler. This episode is presented by FX.

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New episodes premiere Tuesdays and you can listen to the show on the radio at LAist 89.3 on weekends. The premiere episode is supported by presenting sponsor FX.

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We bring the latest on the LA Homeless Services Authority, which is updating its ethics policy after LAist reporting. Republican Tony Strickland has claimed victory in the 36th District state senate race. Jackie and Shadow's eggs are officially starting to hatch. Plus, more. 

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A roundup of the Oscars: It was a night of first, but ultimately the night belonged to the film "Anora". Big news for Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest -- we have a pip! Another winter storm is on it's way. Plus more. 

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Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a new executive order to speed up forest management projects -- a look at what that means. An L.A. institution is set to shut down today, so we head to the Original Pantry Cafe in downtown for the farewell. After the LA fires, volunteers are helping young girls rebuild their lives, one Girl Scouts vest at a time, and more.

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After an LAist investigation the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is updating its ethics procedures. Fair Oaks Burger, an Altadena staple that survived the fires, is serving up free burgers. Punk musician David Johansen dies at 75. Plus, more.

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With Hollywood getting ready for the biggest awards show in movies, this episode of the new LAist Studios podcast NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is all about the Oscars! Hear Oscar nominees Peter Straughan and Kris Bowers, and actress Caitlin Reilly duke it out for the ultimate award — winning a game show where the points are made up by our host, Franklin Leonard.

Guests: Screenwriter Peter Straughan (“Conclave”), composer Kris Bowers (“The Wild Robot”), and actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly (“Hacks,” “Loot”).

NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black List and LAist Studios, in partnership with The Ankler.

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Movie lovers say goodbye to Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman. L.A. District Attorney serves search warrants on Huntington Park City Hall. L.A. city now says landlords are responsible for cleaning up the ash in units after last month's fires. Plus, more. 

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New reports find that LA's city fire department is significantly smaller than other big cities. LA County has figured out where it's sending fire debris from the Phase 2 cleanup. Republican Tony Strickland is the frontrunner in the special election for the state senate's 36th district. Plus, more. 

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Health officials are warning an O.C. infant with measles traveled through LAX last week. Cases of the flu are rising in California and doctors say parents should keep watch. Laker Luka Doncic spends the evening with his ex-team and drops his first triple-double. Plus, more. 

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