Episodes

  • Rick Caruso on the Future of L.A., Leadership. . .and is he running for Mayor?

    Rick Caruso on the Future of L.A., Leadership. . .and is he running for Mayor?
    Aug 29 2025
    L.A. native Rick Caruso has built some of L.A.'s most popular destinations: The Grove, Americana at Brand, the Commons in Calabasas. We dive into the origin story that created his leadership style and how he's able to continue growth in an often-difficult, legislatively & politically, Los Angeles. We also highlight SteadfastLA, Rick's non-profit that is building homes and providing small business grants to communities devastated by the wildfires. And of course, we want to know, is Rick Caruso potentially the next Mayor or Governor?
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    47 mins
  • From War Zones to Devil in the Desert: ABC’s Matt Gutman

    From War Zones to Devil in the Desert: ABC’s Matt Gutman
    Aug 22 2025
    When there is danger or crisis anywhere in the world, ABC's chief national correspondent, Matt Gutman is there. He shares intimate and harrowing stories from Afghanistan to Iraq to Israel. . . to back home in the Mojave Desert where his "Devil in Desert" podcast reached #1 on the charts.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Back to School with the Principal of Comedy, Eddie Gorton

    Back to School with the Principal of Comedy, Eddie Gorton
    Aug 15 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Gorton, a school principal by day and stand-up comedian by night! Eddie shares how he balances two separate worlds, some of the funniest moments he shares on stage, and how laughter plays a role in his approach to leadership and life.
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    47 mins
  • Nothing is off limits with comedian Jim Jeffries!

    Nothing is off limits with comedian Jim Jeffries!
    Aug 8 2025
    *Parental Advisory, Explicit Language* Global phenomenon Jim Jefferies stops by the I AM Studios for an intimate, hilarious, fun interview. No topic is off-limits, and Jim is at his endearing & engaging best for a two-hour conversation that could have gone 20 hours. From his background in Australia to his favorite things to do & places to eat in L.A., Jim truly shows off the wit & intelligence that led to him being one of the most renowned comedy figures in L.A...and the World!
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • LAX is terrible… Is $30 billion enough to fix it?!?

    LAX is terrible… Is $30 billion enough to fix it?!?
    Aug 1 2025
    LAX serves more than 80 million passengers per year... and it's terrible. Dingy, crowded, inefficient, slow - can this airport possibly serve as a beacon for the world as L.A. hosts the World Cup, Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics? The good news is that a $30 billion transformation is in progress, but will it be enough to avoid the pratfalls of flying in what Reddit calls "a pathetic dump of an airport?" In short, can LAX be fixed?
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    33 mins
  • Accountability with the Head of L.A.: Mayor Karen Bass

    Accountability with the Head of L.A.: Mayor Karen Bass
    Jul 25 2025
    Has overall sentiment in Los Angeles ever been lower than it is now? I don’t think so, at least not in my lifetime… So what better person to discuss this with than the head of it all, Mayor Karen Bass! We cover uncomfortable but completely necessary topics like the seemingly never-ending homelessness crisis to crime, to LAPD, and more. This is a must-listen for anyone who is rooting for the ultimate comeback story of our great city.
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    36 mins
  • L.A.'s Mount Rushmore!

    L.A.'s Mount Rushmore!
    Jul 18 2025
    Building a Los Angeles Mount Rushmore is no easy task, but I identify the four names that have most impacted the GLOBE from right here in L.A. From art to science, from sports to culture, the list of who DID NOT make the Mount Rushmore is almost as impressive as the names that did. . .and choosing FOUR names was nearly impossible - so let me know what you think of L.A.'s Mount Rushmore.
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    44 mins
  • The Sad Demise of Downtown L.A.

    The Sad Demise of Downtown L.A.
    Jul 11 2025
    DTLA was hollowed out and vacant for much of the 20th Century. . .but the arrival of Staples Center heralded a renaissance. Restaurants, bars, lofts, studios, apartments, even hotels were filling the area with vivaciousness & energy that hadn't been felt in 70 years. But then came COVID, and the wave of crime & homelessness, which still hasn't abated. Today, more than 33% of businesses and residences are vacant and legacy restaurants are closing weekly. So what happened? This is the Demise of Downtown L.A.
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    22 mins