Monica Bushman
Producer, LAist Studios
(she/her)
I'm one of the producers on the LAist Studios podcast How To LA.
Before joining the How To LA team, I worked on other LAist Studios podcasts including The Academy Museum Podcast, Retake and Hollywood the Sequel. I got my start at LAist on the broadcast side, as a producer on Take Two, The Frame, and our local broadcasts of Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Prior to coming to LAist, I worked on NPR shows like Talk of the Nation and Morning Edition.
When I moved back to Southern California after living away for several years, I had to overcome my fear of driving on the freeway (think Dionne in "Clueless"). I've mostly mastered the driving part, but am still working on the ability to give out directions like "The Californians" on SNL.
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A lull in the wind vs. a hearty gust may have made all the difference. -
It's part of the Indigenous LAnd Initiative, which will rename certain landmarks and update the city’s seal and flag to include representations of local tribes. -
Gusty winds are expected for much of Southern California during the early part of this week. -
Rainfall totals were relatively light in Los Angeles County, despite the unusual sky show. -
Barry Jenkins says the success that he and other Black filmmakers have found in the industry makes him optimistic for the future: "But it can't stop with us. We have to keep building and building and building." -
The "Protecting Our Democracy Act" would limit presidential powers and enable Congress to enforce the emoluments clauses. -
Dry conditions are expected to continue, along with onshore winds, which could increase fire risks. -
Hospitalizations and the number of ICU patients are also down since last week. -
Program directors hope this effort will relieve stress on the shelter system and on the animals. -
Artwork made by unaccompanied migrant children who were temporarily housed at the Long Beach Convention Center will be on display for a one-day showing this Sunday.
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