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  • L.A.’s Mattress King Larry Miller on creating the Sit'N Sleep Empire

    L.A.’s Mattress King Larry Miller on creating the Sit'N Sleep Empire
    2026/08/24
    Larry Miller is one of the most recognizable voices in Southern California business, having built Sit ’n Sleep into Southern California’s largest independent mattress retailer. Meanwhile, Larry became a local advertising icon thanks to the unforgettable “You’re killing me, Larry!” commercials and his promise to “beat anyone’s advertised price or your mattress is freeeeee!” We discuss his origins as a futon reseller and the radio advertising that completely changed the trajectory of the company. We also get into the creation of those legendary commercials, what it takes to build and maintain a family-owned business for more than 45 years, the changing mattress industry, and how Sit ’n Sleep became one of those distinctly Southern California brands that seemingly everyone in L.A. knows.
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    44 分
  • Will L.A. be ready for the 2028 Olympics: a conversation with LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover

    Will L.A. be ready for the 2028 Olympics: a conversation with LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover
    2026/08/17
    LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover was a three-star General who dismantled bombs in Iraq and built entire cities in combat zones in Afghanistan. . .but making sure the 2028 Olympics are the best Games yet might be his biggest challenge. The largest sporting event in the history of the world will be taking place in Los Angeles in less than two years, and he is the person responsible for making sure that Los Angeles continues its legacy as a the ultimate Olympics city, following 1932 and 1984. So will L.A.be ready for the 2028 Olympics? Let's get into it!
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    42 分
  • Meth, Fentanyl, and L.A.'s Mishandling of the Homeless & Drug Crises

    Meth, Fentanyl, and L.A.'s Mishandling of the Homeless & Drug Crises
    2026/08/10
    Award-winning reporter (New York Times, National Geographic, L.A. Times), and author (Dreamland, The Least of Us) Sam Quinones gives his insight from decades of reporting on the drug crises in America and Los Angeles, highlighting what the City of L.A. Is doing wrong in its approach and treatment. We also discuss his latest book, Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles, and how the protection of a patron saint is a driving force underlying many L.A. Businesses.
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    1 時間 6 分
  • L.A. is 'under siege' from burglars. Here's one solution.

    L.A. is 'under siege' from burglars. Here's one solution.
    2026/08/03
    Our home was burglarized in 2025; our security system let us down. We talked to every security company, and that's when we found Guy Cohen, a security expert and founder of SecureIT Homes. Guy joins the show to discuss how Los Angeles homeowners can best fortify their homes and protect themselves from being a victim of a burglary.
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    24 分
  • Ben Baller Origin Story: Never Been Told!

    Ben Baller Origin Story: Never Been Told!
    2026/07/27
    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.
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    1 時間 32 分
  • Eric Sondheimer: Celebrating 50 years as L.A.'s Prep Sports Expert!

    Eric Sondheimer: Celebrating 50 years as L.A.'s Prep Sports Expert!
    2026/07/20
    Eric Sondheimer has covered prep sports in L.A. for 50 years and he's truly seen it all. From John Elway to Paul Pierce; from Allyson Felix to Giancarlo Stanton, Eric was there with his recorder and notepad. We discuss how high school sports have evolved over his half century at the Daily News and L.A. Times, the greatest athletes he's seen, and some of his most indelible memories from the fertile hotbed of Los Angeles - which continues to produce more pro athletes than any region on the planet.
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    1 時間 19 分
  • Olvera Street EMERGENCY Roundtable: Save L.A’s Birthplace!

    Olvera Street EMERGENCY Roundtable: Save L.A’s Birthplace!
    2026/07/13
    Olvera Street is at a crossroads, that has become an emergency. The birthplace of Los Angeles used to have 2 million people per year supporting the small businesses on the most historic Street in LA. Today, that number has dwindled by 85%, shuttering many of the puestos That were a lifeline to generations of immigrants, families, Los Angeles, legacies. I sit down with Ed Flores of Juanita’s, Sylvia Grabel of the Mexican Shop, and Valerie Garcia of Casa California, Each of whom are multi-generational merchants on the Calle to discuss what went wrong, and how it can be fixed. Sarah Higgins from The People Concern Joint as well, to provide a perspective on safety & homelessness around the Pueblo, one of the many factors attributed to the decline attendance. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe To help ALL vendors on Olvera Street.
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    1 時間 20 分
  • L.A. is so back!

    L.A. is so back!
    2026/07/03
    The FIFA World Cup is bringing out the best in L.A.! From Hollywood to Venice to East L.A. to Lake View Terrace, the energy is palpable - people from nearly every country in the world are representing their colors and flag, and uniting under the banner of Los Angeles. There is a buzz on the streets, in bars, and at restaurants. If this is how L.A. Is going to feel for LA28, we are ready! Simply put, L.A. shines brightest when the eyes of the WORLD are on us.
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    18 分