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Monica Bushman
What I cover
If it’s related to arts, culture and entertainment in L.A., I’m interested! I'm also a producer for the LAist podcast Imperfect Paradise, which dives deep into L.A. stories with LAist reporters.
My background
I’ve worked on LAist podcasts including Nobody Knows Anything, How To LA, The Academy Museum Podcast (seasons 1 and 2), Retake and Hollywood the Sequel. I got my start at LAist on the broadcast side, as a producer on Take Two, The Frame and newscasts. Before coming to LAist, I was a fill-in producer for NPR shows like Talk of the Nation and Morning Edition. I got my start in public radio producing radio documentaries for America Abroad Media.
My goals
I want to pull back the curtain on the creative processes of super-talented people who work in film, TV, comedy, music, theater, literature and visual art — and share interesting L.A. stories that hopefully include some element of fun.
Best way to contact me
I would love to hear from you if you have any questions about LAist's arts and entertainment coverage or if you have any tips on things we should check out! You can reach me at mbushman@laist.com.
Stories by Monica Bushman
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”Any time we can talk about opera and ballet is a good day. I'm sorry that it's at one artist's expense, but he opened the door.”
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There are lots of places to watch the Academy Awards in Los Angeles this weekend.
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This LA artist and criminal justice advocate is building a community center. Here’s how you can helpMr. Wash taught art in federal prison for 18 years: “ Each prison I went to, the warden would ask me to do what you did there, here."
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The legendary (and once again Oscar-nominated) songwriter shares her list of the best vegan restaurants in L.A.
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LACC has a Grammy win under its belt and is known worldwide, but accolades — or even how performances are received by audiences — aren’t the primary goal.
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Producer/writer Sev Ohanian first met Ryan Coogler at USC film school. His Armenian American community helped get him there.
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If you want to tune into “music’s biggest night” and get out of the house, we’ve got you covered.
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After community support brought The Bob Baker Marionette Theater back from the brink of closure, the puppet theater is determined to survive and thrive.
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'We very much avoided it looking like L.A.,' says 'House Party' writer/director Reginald Hudlin. 'We wanted it to be ‘America.'
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A journalist’s persistence helped put the story of a mother killing her own son in context. A film based on the reporting helped tell a fuller story.
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“We have seen significant increases in the number of people who are coming to our career center to consider transitioning to other careers. And that is definitely a change.”
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A year later, Taboo and his 9-year-old daughter Jett released the song in an effort to give back.
