LA Made: The Barbie Tapes

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105 Episodes

  1. RFK Jr. - The Presidential Candidate for Wellness Conspiracists?

    Published: 2/7/2024
  2. Imperfect Paradise: Yoga's "Queen of Conspiracy Theories": Part 3 REDUX

    Published: 1/31/2024
  3. Imperfect Paradise: Yoga's "Queen of Conspiracy Theories": Part 2 REDUX

    Published: 1/24/2024
  4. Imperfect Paradise: Yoga's "Queen of Conspiracy Theories": Part 1 REDUX

    Published: 1/17/2024
  5. Imperfect Paradise presents HTLA: Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis: Part 3 & 4

    Published: 1/3/2024
  6. Imperfect Paradise presents HTLA: Volunteers Take On The Homelessness Crisis: Part 1 & 2

    Published: 12/27/2023
  7. LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 4

    Published: 12/20/2023
  8. LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 3

    Published: 12/13/2023
  9. LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 2

    Published: 12/6/2023
  10. LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: The Castle: Part 1

    Published: 11/29/2023
  11. Imperfect Paradise presents LAist Investigates: The Truth Inside California's Nursing Homes

    Published: 11/22/2023
  12. LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen: Part 4

    Published: 11/15/2023
  13. LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen: Part 3

    Published: 11/8/2023
  14. LAist Studios Presents Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen: Part 2

    Published: 10/30/2023
  15. LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: People vs. Karen: Part 1

    Published: 10/24/2023
  16. LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 4

    Published: 10/23/2023
  17. LAist Studios Presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 3

    Published: 10/16/2023
  18. LAist Studios presents: Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 2

    Published: 10/9/2023
  19. LAist Studios presents Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes: Part 1

    Published: 9/27/2023
  20. Introducing Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes from LAist Studios

    Published: 9/20/2023

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“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 2, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes,” tells the backstory of the world’s most popular doll, Barbie. Barbie is a cultural icon but what do you really know about her? Hear Barbie's origin story from the people who created her. Co-hosted by Antonia Cereijido and M.G. Lord, author of Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll, hear the wild stories from never-before-heard tapes of interviews with Barbie inventor Ruth Handler, her wardrobe designer and the sculptors and fabricators, and the innovative marketers who made her what she is today. This 3-part series premieres July 6, 2023. Season 1, “LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets,” tells the hidden story of the fearless, groundbreaking and ambitious crew who shaped our quest to outer space and ushered in the early days of space exploration at Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at CalTech. Known as the “Suicide Squad,” the team’s road to triumph was fraught with controversies involving the occult, a suspected spy ring, unplanned explosions, and a suspicious death. Join writer and life-long aerospace fanatic M.G. Lord as she uncovers their story and reveals the shocking origins of rocket science in this 12 episode season. 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. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation.