Imperfect Paradise
Stories of the reality behind the dream.
LAist Studios
Show overview
Imperfect Paradise has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 200 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 61 episodes published. Published by LAist Studios.
From the publisher
Imperfect Paradise is LAist's weekly on-demand news magazine show that pulls back the curtain and dives deeper into the biggest and most consequential SoCal stories of the week from our newsroom. New episodes drop every Friday. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Latest Episodes
View all 200 episodesMost Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
What our obsession with bald eagle Jackie tells us about ourselves
After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Can a city built by the oil industry stop drilling for good?
Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
More dads are taking parental leave than moms. Here's why.
Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?
Can this museum rebrand AI art?
On the ground for LA's historic ICE protests (Redux)
War, politics, and sports collide as Iran competes in LA for the World Cup
From immigrant roots to celebrities, how LA became a soccer city
The World Cup is more than just soccer. How it’s a flash point for politics, the economy and ICE for host cities like LA
Voter Game Plan Part 5: Your last chance to cram before the June 2 primary
Voter Game Plan Part 4: What you need to know about the key Orange County races
Voter Game Plan Part 3: The primary races for LA mayor and LA County sheriff heat up
Voter Game Plan Part 2: Voting for judges is one of your toughest ballot tasks. What to consider when making your choices
Voter Game Plan: What you need to know about the June primary elections
Inside a Southern California church, where Muslims, Jews, and Christians all pray
'Astronomical' LA28 Olympics ticket prices have shocked fans. But could a more expensive games benefit taxpayers?
Big Bear Valley’s ‘royal couple’ Jackie and Shadow & their emotional journey to parenthood
The famed Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have become a global internet sensation. Tens of thousands of fans tune in to watch every season as the couple expands their family. LAist Reporter and resident Jackie & Shadow expert Makenna Cramer discusses the recent mating season and the latest in the couple’s parenting saga.For more on the worldwide fascination and obsession with the eagle couple, listen to our 2024 episode with Makenna and former Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido.Read Makenna’s full report at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://laist.com/join