The Hidden History of Los Angeles

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**The Hidden History of Los Angeles**

The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

Latest Episodes:

Biddy Mason and an Interview with Kevin Waite HHLA92 Oct 01, 2026

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This episode features an interview with Kevin Waite about his new book "The Boundless Biddy Mason."

Elements of Los Angeles and an Interview with D.J. Waldie HHLA91 Oct 09, 2025

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This episode features an interview with D.J. Waldie regarding his new book, "Elements of Los Angeles: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire."

Jessie Mae Robinson HHLA90 Jun 19, 2025

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This episode tells the story of the pinoneering songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson.

Hidden Pasadena and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA89 Oct 14, 2024

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This episode features an interview with William Deverell about the new podcast series from the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West called "Hidden Pasadena."

LA Archives Bazaar 2024 HHLA88 Oct 11, 2024

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This episode features an interview with Claire Kennedy, Yuri Shimoda, Abraham Ferrer, and Victoria Bernal about the 19th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 19, 2024 at the Doheny Library and USC.

Inventing Paradise and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA87 Oct 09, 2024

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This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad abour his new book "Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles."

LA Scavenger and an Interview with Danny Jensen HHLA86 Oct 04, 2024

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This episode features an interview with Danny Jensen about his book "LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles's Hidden Treasures."

Guy McAfee HHLA85 Jul 18, 2024

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This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.

The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84 Oct 19, 2023

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This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.

Jack Parsons HHLA83 Oct 11, 2023

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This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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