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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.
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And a bonus: They're basically tiny, California-style home eye candy.
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The museum has only been able to stay afloat thanks, in part, to a small recovery grant from California Humanities and some corporate grants.
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Researchers on Catalina Island were able to grow the biofuel crop in large quantities in the open ocean.
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A man climbed over the temple's fence and set two wooden lantern stands on fire.
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Moving to the red tier would mean Orange County restaurants, movie theaters, gyms and museums could resume indoor operations at limited capacity. The county's case rate has dropped dramatically, but it's not quite low enough to move out of the purple tier (the highest risk level in the state).
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A recent study says that in the Southwest, the poorest neighborhoods are on average four degrees hotter than the wealthiest communities.
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The controversial 'Remain in Mexico' program launched in 2019 to deter migration to the United States.
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A new nylon mesh mat across the sand is designed to make the beach more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities.
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The school board voted unanimously to remove police from school campuses and replace them with community advocates.
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L.A. DA, George Floyd’s family and community groups express their outrage at reports of the image.
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School officials hope that making LAUSD locations available as vaccination sites will allow more school workers to be immunized.
