From the son of a bracero to Speaker of the California Assembly after just one term. This week on Making Los Angeles: my longtime friend and colleague Fabian Núñez — on power, purpose, and the rise of Latino leadership in California. Listen now.

This week on Making Los Angeles: 🎙️ Larry Mantle, the voice behind 40+ years of AirTalk on @KPCC. He’s talked with everyone in LA — but this time, he’s the one telling the stories: seminary dreams, newsroom flops, unforgettable guests, and more. Listen:

“I was the palate cleanser between the trauma and the sports.” New episode out now. A true LA institution.

The Rams were the first pro sports team in LA. Then they left. Then they came back. Now they’re worth $10B. And Sofi got built. How did that happen? Meet the guy who knows: Kevin Demoff. He tells it all on Making Los Angeles. https://t.co/lSr7BZEQRB

Week 5 of Making Los Angeles: the city’s “earthquake queen”, renowned seismologist Lucy Jones. From graduating high school in Taiwan to reshaping how LA thinks about disaster risk, Lucy is a science nerd who’s one hell of a conversationalist. 🌎⚡ https://t.co/lSr7BZEQRB

Can’t believe I got to interview Michael Connelly — 40+ novels, Bosch, The Lincoln Lawyer — at Musso & Frank’s over martinis. Now on Making Los Angeles: 🎧

Classic immigrant story. James Beard award winner. Iconic Los Angeles restaurant. Awesome conversation. Take a listen.

Week 2 of Making Los Angeles is live, and this one is pretty special - a true L.A. icon: Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries. Father Greg is moving, so insightful … and funny! Please rate and review! Apple: https://t.co/lSr7BZEQRB Spotify:

Ok, folks, we are LIVE. And our first guest is, drumroll please … California’s Senior Senator, Alex Padilla! Take a listen and, if you like it, rate and subscribe. Enjoy! @senalexpadilla https://t.co/lSr7BZEj23 https://t.co/IAvNLC5nis https://t.co/VVCVd9kHqx

There’s nothing more depressing than an empty restaurant with a lively soundtrack. That’s it. That’s the tweet.

Congrats to @CityYearLA for an incredible article in @Billboard mag: https://t.co/GYkpp07H79 announcing @JohnLegend as the headliner at their annual gala, Spring Break! Join me at Spring Break on 5/4 at @SoFiStadium to celebrate their impact on educational equity in L.A. schools!

Any political junkies know when the next ballot drop from @LACountyRRCC is supposed to be?

As a proud Boardmember of @CityYearLA, I know firsthand how critical this funding is, and how much good it does for so many students. And bravo to my fellow Boardmember and friend @PedroANoguera for lending your voice to this important cause.

I don’t know - Twitter or X or whatever this is, is now entirely political or sponsored content or faux outrage or I don’t know what … but tonight, I just wanted to send thoughts and prayers to @DuboffJess. That is all. #Dodgers

Really proud of my client @letsunitela for a great 25th anniversary event today, and @LAUSDSup did an excellent job, as he always does, elevating the value of collaboration and partnership to serve the needs of all students.

There as a *volunteer* ambassador on my .@metrolosangeles train tonight. Not a cop. Just a guy. Present, friendly, helpful. Made alllllll the difference. More please.

.@PrinceMarv13 for the win @dpshow

My alter ego is back for a rare appearance. Which means I found an especially great place. And when has the AE ever let you down??

Actum LLC, a global consulting firm, will open its headquarters at The Row in downtown this year and expand its operations. https://t.co/ikIHXrhT4z

I can’t remember rooting for a not-LA team as much as I’m rooting for the Phillies.