James Chow
Producer, LAist Studios
(he/him)
James is an associate producer for LAist Studios and K-pop Dreaming, where he is also the show’s main sound designer. Previously, James helped produce the podcast, Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, and AirTalk with Larry Mantle and FilmWeek on LAist. He’s also reported for the Pasadena Star and written music coverage for the Long Beach Post.
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Yacina talks blowing up on TikTok for a song she made over a decade ago and processing grief by hosting death salons in L.A. -
Programmers from the Academy Museum, Vidiots and Old Town Music Hall are excited about surrealist classics, spooky silent films and even a “blood rave.” -
Rufi Thorpe’s "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is set in Fullerton. We asked the author about her local inspirations and essential SoCal reads. -
From the business to the looks, we take you inside the world of SoCal’s Oasis cover bands. -
Demand from collectors and resellers makes it hard even to find the latest card sets in stores, but for young players, Pokémon is about more than money. -
The annual Pokémon World Championships is the top tier of competition for video- and card game-players and an exhibition, shopping extravaganza and reunion for fans. -
LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are open to members for previews this week ahead of the official opening (with art installed) next year. -
The 8th district councilmember reflects on homelessness as his top priority, 2028 Olympics preparations, the redistricting fight, and Kevin de Leon’s reelection campaign. -
Season 1 of "Inheriting" explores how one event in history can ripple through generations -
We take a closer look at the connection between K-pop and L.A'.s underground b-boy dance scene in the ‘90s.
Stories by James Chow
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