J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
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A podcast featuring "J.T.," an L.A. born and raised storyteller from central Los Angeles. Episodes discuss policy-making, including gentrification, housing and homelessness, urban planning, and more of the issues shaping Los Angeles today.
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
2w ago
With less than two weeks to go before Election Day on November 5th, here are my unapologetic positions for this year’s measures in California: (3:14) – NO ON PROP 2(9:54) – YES ON PROP 3(12:31) – NO ON PROP 4(18:14) – UNDECIDED ON PROP 5(23:35) – YES ON PROP 6(26:52) – YES ON PROP 32(28:02 ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
Got a ballot recently? Reporter at L.A. Public Press Elizabeth Chou and I get into a handful of the choices on the ballot this November to get you started on your voting journey! Keep up with Elizabeth Chou at https://x.com/reporterliz. To make a one-time donation to my nonprofit work for working-class communities in The City ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
In this update for J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we reflect on our two year Anniversary Party for the Making a Neighborhood newsletter at local Bellevue Park, which included a dazzling Healing Circle by Koreatown and Pico-Union’s very own Monica Garcia, MFT. To subscribe to Making a Neighborhood for free, please do so here. Also ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
(1:17) Rose is running for Superior Court Judge, Seat 48(8:04) Rose’s thoughts on deterrence as the driving factor in L.A.’s criminal justice system(14:01) On the claim that the criminal justice system is itself the problem(20:06) Rose’s position on Newsom’s CARE courts as they currently operate(26:01) Rose’s growth as a prosecutor, especially by recognizing the role ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
On October 12th the city of Los Angeles brings back a major block party in “Broadway Night Lights” at the center of downtown L.A. Formerly “Night on Broadway” by Jose Huizar and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI), an association of business owners in downtown L.A., the event is now being funded by Art Development ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
It was my people with the Sueño team who connected me with the Los Angeles Conservancy, which was first founded in 1978 in defense of none other than our dearly beloved L.A. Public Library; more soon, but for now, thanks again to Alex Inshishian for allowing us to speak with him about this incredible backstory ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
It was my people with the Sueño team who connected me with the Los Angeles Conservancy, which was first founded in 1978 in defense of none other than our dearly beloved L.A. Public Library; more soon, but for now, thanks again to Alex Inshishian for allowing us to speak with him about this incredible backstory ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
1M ago
On this installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we’re joined by Phoenix Tso, who chats with us about The Tenant Association, a new podcast on the Chinatown Hillside Villa Tenant Association, which formed in 2018 after residents there received a 300% Rent Increase without any prior notice from their landlord; in addition to the ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
2M ago
The return of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast features Eric Solis, an L.A. born architect and designer now living and consulting in Mexico City, where the rise of a new, international gentrification has pushed residents like himself to fight back and organize. Solis’s roots in Los Angeles also run deep, however, especially given his time ..read more
J.T. the L.A. Storyteller
2M ago
Tonny St. James is the Youth Policy Advisor at Lens Co. Tonny was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda. In 2017, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in fashion and culinary arts. But after struggling with homelessness and immigration issues, Tonny shifted his focus to advocating for young people facing homelessness. He ..read more