Bonus · Wed, March 19, 2025

Introducing, Boiling Point: Climate Change Is No Joke. Or Is It?

Introducing a new podcast from LA Times Studios and award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth, Boiling Point, where Sammy breaks down the many complexities of today's climate challenges and solutions with top experts in the field. In this episode comedian Esteban Gast talks with Sammy about using humor to alleviate climate anxiety, while making clean energy and other environmental solutions more interesting — and even fun. From punchlines to policy, they explore laughter as a powerful tool for change.

Bonus · Tue, January 28, 2025

Introducing: Crimes of the Times

L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.

Bonus · Thu, January 16, 2025

Introducing: Boiling Point

Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2024

Moscow

Reporting dire news out of America and at home, Russian news anchor Viktor Antonov attempts to guide his audience through what may be the beginning of the end. Everywhere is a battlefield. ‘SIGN OFF’ is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in theaters January 19th.

Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2024

Minot

Following a wave of cyber attacks against the U.S., news anchor Maria Mason finds herself at the center of an escalating crisis where the International Space Station emerges as a strategic foothold. ‘SIGN OFF’ is a scripted, branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in theaters January 19th.

S3 E9 · Tue, June 06, 2023

This Was Foretold

In the final episode of “Foretold,” Paulina makes a career choice and starts figuring out her place in the world. And Paulina and Bobby’s custody battle culminates in a decision about their daughters’ future. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series.    Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast at latimes.com/foretold .

S3 E8 · Tue, May 30, 2023

The Fallout

Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family — but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before. And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court. Check out more information about this episode .  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast here .

S3 E7 · Tue, May 23, 2023

A Prism

In the beginning, Faith thought Paulina was giving her a hot news tip about psychics and scams. Years of investigation revealed something else. Check out more information about this episode .  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: “I would not exist if my ancestors had not practiced Drabarimos, ” or spiritual medicine,   spiritualist and filmmaker George Eli writes . He delves into how he got into his line of work and why his community and heritage have become so misunderstood.

S3 E6 · Tue, May 16, 2023

Your Laws vs. Our Laws

Now that Paulina has left her family, she has a choice to make: Does she take her custody case through the Romani judicial system? Or does she turn to the American courts, trusting the system she has always been taught to fear? Check out more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript.  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast here .

S3 E5 · Tue, May 09, 2023

New Territories

As a young mother, Paulina grows disillusioned with her home life and yearns for independence and a space she can call her own. Once she opens a new psychic shop, she meets a couple of new clients who give her a peek into their outside world — and there’s no going back.  Check out photos and more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author and activist Nicoleta Bitu shares more on how fighting oppression and patriarchy led her to her own Romani feminism.  

S3 E4 · Tue, May 02, 2023

The Train Station

Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations: cooking, cleaning, serving, working at the psychic shop and having children. This kind of family dynamic has helped keep the Romani culture alive across the centuries. But it still catches Paulina by surprise. Check out photos and more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript.  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast here .

S3 E3 · Tue, April 25, 2023

Business Arrangements

Before Paulina was born, her future seemed predestined: She’d marry her relative and close family friend, Bobby. They were a match written in the stars. And their wedding only augured more good things to come. Or so she thought. Check out photos and more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author Oksana Marafioti shares her recollections of how arriving in Los Angeles as a teenager led her to celebrate her Romani roots. 

S3 E2 · Tue, April 18, 2023

A Certain Kind of Education

We go back to where it all began: Morro Bay. Paulina shows Faith her hometown, where she recounts a childhood in a tightknit family, vibrant parties and an education cut short.   Check out photos and more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author Oksana Marafioti shares her recollections of how arriving in Los Angeles as a teenager led her to celebrate her Romani roots. 

S3 E1 · Tue, April 11, 2023

The G-Word

In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from Paulina Stevens. Paulina said she had grown up in an insular Romani community in California, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortuneteller — until she decided to break away. This opens the door to a story spanning multiple continents, hundreds of years and complex, even metaphysical, realities. Check out photos and more information about this episode.  Read the episode transcript .  Dive deeper: Our Romani cultural consultant's op-ed describing how her heritage fits into her own life.

Trailer · Tue, March 28, 2023

Introducing: Foretold

At 12 years old, Paulina Stevens could predict the course of her entire life. Growing up in a traditional Romani family, Paulina was destined to become a wife, mother and fortuneteller. Married at 17 and a mother by 19, Paulina settled into a predetermined life... until she decided to change the course of fate. "Foretold" is a gripping journey of self-discovery as Paulina navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Taking listeners beyond stereotypes and myths, “Foretold” explores the history and context of Romani culture, and Paulina’s place in it. Follow and listen to “Foretold” at latimes.com/foretold . Coming April 11th.  

S2 E18 · Sat, March 25, 2023

Coming soon: Foretold

“Foretold” follows the story of Paulina Stevens, a Romani woman who was raised with the assumption she would leave school, marry young and become a fortuneteller. Her fate seemed pretty certain… until she decided to leave it all behind.With Paulina’s story as a starting point, “Foretold” will take you past the neon “psychic” signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.If you follow Asian Enough, you already follow “Foretold.” Be among the first to hear Episode 1 on April 11th, and keep following for new episodes every Tuesday.Can a fortuneteller change her fate? Find out on “Foretold,” a new podcast from the L.A. Times.

Bonus · Tue, April 05, 2022

Introducing Border City

Border City is a new L.A. Times Presents podcast from the San Diego Union-Tribune. From Sandra Dibble, a journalist who spent more than 25 years covering the border, comes a story about beauty, violence and belonging in Tijuana, one of the world’s most dangerous cities. Enjoy this sneak peek, and be sure to listen and follow wherever you listen to podcasts.

Bonus · Tue, March 08, 2022

Introducing: Binge Sesh

In Season 1 of “Binge Sesh,” co-hosts Matt Brennan and Kareem Maddox pull back the curtain on HBO’s “Winning Time” series about the L.A. Lakers of the 1980s, one of the sports’ most unforgettable dynasties. Every week, we bring you stories from the locker room, the soundstage, and the L.A. Times archives as we explore how “Showtime” transformed the NBA — and American culture. Enjoy this sneak peek, and be sure to listen and follow wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more at latimes.com/bingesesh . 

S2 E17 · Tue, August 31, 2021

Asian Enough: Simu Liu

A conversation with actor Simu Liu about defying tropes as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, feeling empowered on the set of “Shang-Chi” after his experience with “Kim’s Convenience,” and the importance of being the “masters of our own narrative.” Guest photo by Miller Mobley.

S2 E16 · Tue, August 24, 2021

Asian Enough: Maz Jobrani

A conversation with comedian and actor Maz Jobrani about centering his Iranian American identity in his standup, toeing the line with stereotypes onstage, and immigrating to California as a child when his family fled the Iranian Revolution. Guest photo by Storm Santos. 

S2 E15 · Tue, August 17, 2021

Asian Enough: Leyna Bloom

A conversation with model, actor and dancer Leyna Bloom about making history as the first trans cover model for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, embracing her Black and Filipina identity, and reconnecting with her mother — who was deported more than 20 years ago. Guest photo by Zenobia.

S2 E14 · Tue, August 10, 2021

Asian Enough: Hari Kondabolu

A conversation with comedian and filmmaker Hari Kondabolu about taking on "The Simpsons" with his documentary “ The Problem With Apu ,” where he draws the line between activism and comedy, and why he’s cool with white people walking out of his shows. Guest photo by Rob Holysz.

S2 E13 · Tue, August 03, 2021

Asian Enough: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

A conversation with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan of the Netflix comedy series “Never Have I Ever” about her Tamil Canadian identity, having Mindy Kaling as a boss and breaking ground by playing a flawed Asian American lead on TV. Guest photo by Yasara Gunawardena / Netflix.

S2 E12 · Tue, July 27, 2021

Asian Enough: Lucy Liu

A conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Lucy Liu about fame, art, motherhood and standing up for herself on the set of "Charlie’s Angels." Guest photo by Sophy Holland.

S2 E11 · Tue, July 20, 2021

Asian Enough: Jenny Yang

A conversation with comedian and writer Jenny Yang about giving ourselves permission to create, her past life as a labor organizer and how growing up among other Asian Americans taught her she could do it all.

S2 E10 · Tue, July 13, 2021

Asian Enough: Sohla El-Waylly

A conversation with chef and food media personality Sohla El-Waylly about cooking Bangladeshi food with her mom, appropriation vs appreciation and microaggressions in food media. Guest photo by Jingyu Lin. 

S2 E9 · Tue, July 06, 2021

Asian Enough: John Cho

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.

S2 E8 · Tue, June 29, 2021

Asian Enough: Nicole Chung

A conversation with writer Nicole Chung about challenging the narrative of her adoption story in her memoir “All You Can Ever Know,” processing grief and why it’s so hard to talk about racism. Guest photo by Erica Tappis.

S2 E7 · Tue, June 22, 2021

Asian Enough: Angela Yee

A conversation with media personality and entrepreneur Angela Yee about the future of “The Breakfast Club," her Black and Chinese upbringing, gaining success as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how to talk to people you don’t agree with.

S2 E6 · Tue, June 15, 2021

Asian Enough: Thenmozhi Soundararajan

A conversation with musician and Dalit rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan about "coming out" as an "untouchable," using art for social progress and the movement for caste liberation in the U.S. More reading: Even in the U.S. he couldn't escape the label 'untouchable'

S2 E5 · Tue, June 08, 2021

Asian Enough: Anthony Ocampo

A conversation with sociologist and writer Anthony Ocampo about creating spaces for gay men from immigrant families, honoring Filipino nurses and expanding our definition of “Asian American."

S2 E4 · Tue, June 01, 2021

Asian Enough: Jujubee

A conversation with drag queen Jujubee about finding freedom through drag, fighting the patriarchy in queer spaces, and repping Laotian culture on 'Drag Race.’

S2 E3 · Tue, May 25, 2021

Asian Enough: Min Jin Lee

A conversation with “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires” author Min Jin Lee on quitting a legal career to write novels, how history has failed us and being “extra Asian” in the face of racism. Guest photo by Elena Seibert.

S2 E2 · Tue, May 18, 2021

Asian Enough: Ruby Ibarra

A conversation with rapper Ruby Ibarra about writing the Filipina American experience into her lyrics, finding her (multilingual) voice in hip-hop, and her day job as a scientist fighting COVID-19. Guest photo by Donna Ibarra.

S2 E1 · Tue, May 11, 2021

Asian Enough: Sandra Oh

A conversation with award-winning “Killing Eve” actor Sandra Oh about speaking out against anti-Asian hate, engaging identity in her film and TV roles and why it’s an honor just to be Asian. Guest photo by James White.

S2 E19 · Tue, April 27, 2021

Introducing Asian Enough, Season 2

In the first season of our podcast hosted by reporters from the L.A. Times, we spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris, actor John Cho and director Lulu Wang, among others. In our second season we'll bring you more intimate, hard-hitting conversations exploring the vast spectrum of the Asian American experience with actors, authors, musicians, activists and more. Season 2 premieres May 11, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday through August. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts.

S1 E17 · Tue, July 07, 2020

Asian Enough: Weijia Jiang

A conversation with CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang about what it's like in the White House briefing room, covering anti-Asian racism during the pandemic and how standing up to bullies as a child prepared her for a career in journalism.

S1 E16 · Tue, June 30, 2020

Asian Enough: Mark Takano

A conversation with Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) about the massive protests around the country demanding racial justice, the homophobia he faced running for office as a gay Asian man in the 1990s, and the conversations he had with his parents before entering the political arena.

S1 E15 · Tue, June 23, 2020

Asian Enough: Kamala Harris

A conversation with Democratic U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris about the recent rise in anti-Asian hate, how government leaders should address racism in America, and growing up with Indian and Jamaican roots in Northern California.

S1 E14 · Tue, June 16, 2020

Asian Enough: Padma Lakshmi

A conversation with “Top Chef” host, model and writer Padma Lakshmi about growing up Indian American in the San Gabriel Valley, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in food, and her new Hulu show “Taste the Nation."

Bonus · Tue, June 09, 2020

Asian Enough introduces: It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders and Guest Hasan Minhaj

This week, as we take a break from Asian Enough, we want to share an episode of another podcast we’ve been listening to: It’s Been A Minute, which is hosted by Sam Sanders and made by our friends over at NPR. On this episode, Sanders talks to former "The Daily Show" correspondent and comedian Hasan Minhaj about growing up as a second-generation Indian American Muslim in California, finding joy in family, and what faith means to him today. If you like It's Been A Minute, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute-with-sam-sanders

S1 E13 · Tue, June 02, 2020

Asian Enough: Jose Antonio Vargas

A conversation with journalist, filmmaker and activist Jose Antonio Vargas about why coming out as undocumented was harder than coming out as gay, the complexities of Asian American identity, and how to confront racism in our own communities. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E12 · Tue, May 26, 2020

Asian Enough: Jon M. Chu

A conversation with director Jon M. Chu about seeing yourself as the center of a story, how the internet changed visibility for Asian Americans, and life after "Crazy Rich Asians." [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E11 · Tue, May 19, 2020

Asian Enough: Sung Kang

A conversation with actor Sung Kang about growing up in Georgia, finding Han's swagger in the “Fast & Furious” franchise and wrestling with the unexpected complications of fame. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E10 · Tue, May 12, 2020

Asian Enough: Dante Basco

A conversation with actor Dante Basco about becoming a Filipino American icon in “Hook,” how Rufio's Lost Boys were like a gang, and helping the next generation of Asian Americans tell their stories. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Bonus · Fri, May 08, 2020

L.A. Times presents Coronavirus in California

From the creators of Asian Enough, and the host of This is California: The Battle of 187, comes Coronavirus in California: Stories from the Front Lines, an essential new podcast from the Los Angeles Times. Every weekday, the podcast gives listeners dispatches from Californians who are in the thick of this pandemic. We hear from medical workers struggling to care for people who’ve fallen ill. We talk to renters and teachers, farmworkers and athletes, from Crescent City to Chula Vista. And we reach out to LA Times staffers to get reports from the field. Coronavirus in California tackles tough questions: What’s actually going on in our hospitals and neighborhoods right now? How is life changing because of COVID-19? What can we do to help? Subscribe today:  http://link.chtbl.com/CoronavirusInCA .

S1 E9 · Tue, May 05, 2020

Asian Enough: Dumbfoundead

A conversation with rapper Dumbfoundead, a.k.a. Jonathan Park, about Asians in hip-hop, why he isn't more famous, and his family’s journey from South Korea to Argentina to Los Angeles. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E8 · Tue, April 28, 2020

Asian Enough: Niki Nakayama

A conversation with chef Niki Nakayama, owner of n/naka restaurant in L.A., about authenticity in food, creating the satirical menu for “Always Be My Maybe” and getting her grilled cheese sandwich fix in Japan. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E7 · Tue, April 21, 2020

Asian Enough: Rabia Chaudry

A conversation with civil rights attorney Rabia Chaudry about race and the “Serial” podcast, defying cultural expectations, and defending Muslim Americans after 9/11. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E6 · Tue, April 14, 2020

Asian Enough: Jet Tila

A conversation with chef and Food Network star Jet Tila about growing up in L.A.'s historic Bangkok Market, Thai food in America and driving jackfruit trees around Mexico with his dad. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

S1 E5 · Tue, April 07, 2020

Asian Enough: Mina Kimes

A conversation with ESPN sports journalist Mina Kimes about the Asian athletes Asian Americans love to root for, identifying as hapa, and why racist trolls don’t bother her.

S1 E4 · Tue, March 31, 2020

Asian Enough: Margaret Cho

A conversation with comedian Margaret Cho about race in comedy, growing up in a queer bookstore in San Francisco and that time her parents smoked weed.

S1 E3 · Tue, March 24, 2020

Asian Enough: Viet Thanh Nguyen

A conversation with novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen about cultural authenticity, inherited trauma and the “Crazy Rich Asians” effect.

Bonus · Fri, March 20, 2020

Asian Enough Bonus Episode: Coronavirus Update from Soumya Karlamangla

A conversation with L.A. Times health reporter Soumya Karlamangla about talking to your parents about coronavirus, the pandemic's impact on the Asian American community and the rise of COVID-19-related discrimination.

S1 E2 · Tue, March 17, 2020

Asian Enough: Lulu Wang

A conversation with director Lulu Wang about Asian American identity, fighting for an inclusive Hollywood, and an update on the family secret that inspired "The Farewell."

S1 E1 · Tue, March 17, 2020

Asian Enough: John Cho

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.

Trailer · Wed, March 04, 2020

Introducing Asian Enough

Asian Enough is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else. It premieres on March 17th.