Best Futuro Studios Podcasts (2025)

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On Our Watch Presents: Suave Season 2 from Futuro Studios 4:21

8d ago4:21

4:21

Today we're sharing with you the trailer for Season 2 of Suave, the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast from Futuro Studios. “Suave” Gonzalez was released from prison after 31 years serving a life sentence without parole. He was one of thousands of juvenile lifers granted a second chance at life. Season 2 is his story about life after incarceration—and …

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Imperfect Paradise: Can Oakland point the way for the future of liberal cities 34:50

5d ago34:50

34:50

Journalist Alexis Madrigal is obsessed with the port of Oakland. He even has a tattoo of a shipping container! In his new book, The Pacific Circuit, he makes the case that Oakland is where the real-world impacts of globalization are felt, and serves as a warning for other port communities. He documents the impact that the tech/logistics industry ha…

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Parole & The Pursuit of Happiness - Ep. 2 29:08

1d ago29:08

29:08

Suave can’t drink. He can’t smoke weed. He can’t travel. He can’t visit old prison friends, or basically have any interaction with the police. And that’s because even though he’s free, he’s on parole for a lifetime. In other words he’s just serving his prison sentence on the outside. Sometimes all these rules make Suave ask himself, “Will I ever re…

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Imperfect Paradise: The fallout over LAFD funding: Bass vs. Crowley 36:13

12d ago36:13

36:13

Amid the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires that killed more than two dozen people, a political conflict came sharply into focus surrounding the funding of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Finger-pointing as to who was to blame included former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and LA Mayor Karen Bass. The two women would be lambasted for thei…

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Roses and Manure - Ep. 1 30:55

8d ago30:55

30:55

Years have passed since Season One, and Suave is thriving. He’s got a great job. He’s on the news for his work on prison reform. He’s even got a new nickname on the block: Mr. Pulitzer. Suave is doing what he always dreamed of – and he’s making a real difference. It almost seems like “happily ever after.” Or is it? Season 2 of Suave was made possib…

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Imperfect Paradise: Rebuild or leave? One Black family in Altadena decides their future after Eaton Fire 40:25

19d ago40:25

40:25

The biggest question hanging over most people in Los Angeles who lost homes in the Palisades and Eaton Fires is whether to rebuild or leave -- a question that's especially fraught for Altadena's Black community, who faced a long history of redlining. Charel Bailey’s parents have lived in Altadena since 1977, and she desperately wants them to rebuil…

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Building The Future: A Message From Maria 16:27

16d ago16:27

16:27

We’re doing something different! Today, Maria Hinojosa joins listeners for a special message announcing something new from Futuro. Been dreaming of immediate full season access, and behind the scenes chisme from your favorite shows at Futuro? We have too! Listen to hear more about what’s next for Futuro. To help us grow the future of journalism go …

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Introducing - Suave: Season Two 2:48

20d ago2:48

2:48

You can leave prison, but does the lingering trauma of prison ever leave you? The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast from Futuro Studios returns for its second season! “Suave” Gonzalez was one of thousands of juvenile lifers granted a second chance at life. Season 2 is his story about life after incarceration—and the search for the true meaning of free…

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Imperfect Paradise: When the disinformation machine comes for you 39:40

21d ago39:40

39:40

Renée DiResta joined the Stanford Internet Observatory to analyze how propaganda spreads online. But in 2023, she went from studying the online disinformation machine to becoming its target. We dive into what happened when a right-wing conspiracy made Renée its villain, as well as how disinformation has changed over the last three presidential elec…

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Imperfect Paradise: ‘Free the Tee’ Redux: Fighting back against LA golf course scalpers 43:49

1M ago43:49

43:49

This episode originally aired on June 12, 2024. LA was rocked on March 4 when Dave Fink, a golf influencer, posted a viral video on Instagram detailing how brokers - largely using a Korean messenger app- were snatching up prime time tees at Los Angeles’ public golf courses and reselling them. Here’s how an unlikely crew of golf enthusiasts’ fight t…

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Imperfect Paradise: Meet the filmmakers who love AI 34:04

1M ago34:04

34:04

It’s hard to find people in Hollywood who are willing to speak publicly about their enthusiasm for AI, for fear of being seen as “siding with the machines.” And yet, many people are quietly using the technology already. In this episode, we interview two enthusiastic early adopters of AI in filmmaking about how they’re using it, its strengths and li…

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Imperfect Paradise: How AI became a Hollywood villain – especially for animators 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the most at risk of losing their jobs to AI. In this ep…

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Imperfect Paradise: Highland Park: Land of the snake 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

Tucked away in Highland Park - a neighborhood that’s been dubbed “ground zero” for gentrification - sits a small park dotted with native plants and spiraling mosaic sculptures. La Tierra de la Culebra Park was established in the early 90s by guerilla artist Tricia Ward. In the decades since, the neighborhood has transformed massively and a battle h…

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LA Made: The Other Moonshot - Part 4: The Landing 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

In the final episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": Despite several stopgaps and hiccups, the moon landing is a monumental success, although many Black Americans feel it’s come at a cost to their progress. The discrimination Charlie, Nate and Shelby faced at work finally makes it into government hearings. And the trio today reflect on their cont…

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Cryptocurrency Universe - E1 - Courtnay Guimarães, Head of Digital Assets – Bradesco 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Courtnay Guimarães é Head of Digital Assets do Bradesco e compartilha conosco sua experiência na área de Criptomoedas. Neste podcast, ele aborda assunto como os desafios deste segmento atualmente, estratégias do mercado, além de dicas e conselhos para quem quer ingressar neste campo.By Robert Walters

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LA Made: The Other Moonshot - Part 2: Spring Loaded to Failure 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

In this episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": Were these three engineers set up to fail? The space race starts to hit debilitating roadblocks, and the Black aerospace engineers are beginning to feel the weight of the workplace — and the clock ticking. Shelby, Nate and Charlie develop different ways to cope with the pressure. A tragedy during an…

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LA Made The Other Moonshot - Part 1 Ignition Starts 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

In this first episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": America aims for the moon. President John F. Kennedy stands proudly behind the mission to advance the country and welcomes a diverse team to get the job done. That team includes three Black engineers who have a studded background — Charlie Cheathem, Nathaniel LeVert and Shelby Jacobs. However,…

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Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house? 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

Some of the most striking images to come out of the Los Angeles wildfires are photos of a single intact house, surrounded by rubble. We wondered: why do some houses burn down and not others? Is it possible to build a fire-proof house? Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido, correspondent Emily Guerin, and host of the LAist Studios podcast The Bi…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

The same factors that make Los Angeles an appealing place to live, like large urban scale development intertwined with nature, are also the reason we need a fundamentally different approach to fire. Host Antonia Cereijido and science reporter and host of LAist podcast The Big Burn Jacob Margolis dive into what makes Southern California’s ecology un…

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Introducing LA Made: The Other Moonshot (Coming January 29) 2:28

3M ago2:28

2:28

When Joanne Higgins was growing up in Compton in Los Angeles, she heard her godfather, Charlie Cheathem, tell stories about his key role in the Apollo mission to the moon. As an adult she realized that his experiences — and those of other Black engineers — had been left out of the history books. She set out to record for the first time the accounts…

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Imperfect Paradise: The first five days: Inside LA’s most destructive wildfires 44:22

3M ago44:22

44:22

Larry Mantle has been a radio host in Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. Over the course of hosting his live, daily, public affairs call-in show on LAist 89.3, he’s covered the region’s biggest triumphs and tragedies, hearing from officials and Angelenos alike. Covering the Palisades, Eaton, and other current LA wildfires has been especially trying. …

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Imperfect Paradise: LAist newsroom answers your questions about the fires 24:18

3M ago24:18

24:18

Los Angeles County has been ravaged by multiple fires. Thousands of structures were destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of Angelenos have evacuated. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and correspondent Emily Guerin answer your most commonly asked questions about wildfires such as: Why are so many houses built in fire prone areas? How did th…

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Imperfect Paradise: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

Struggling with addiction and reentry after multiple stints in prison, Cesar Quijano discovers ultrarunning, a hobby that turns into his addiction and salvation. Through Cesar’s story to complete a 100-mile race, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and producer Lucy Copp explore urgent questions around what support people need to successfully…

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears: Part 4 Redux - The Eagle Lovebirds 26:03

4M ago26:03

26:03

This episode first aired on August 14, 2024. Jackie and Shadow are two beloved bald eagles who live in Big Bear, a ski town a couple hours northeast of L.A. They went viral in 2024, as people tuned in to a livestream of their nest to see if their eggs would hatch. Fans around the world became deeply attached to the lovebirds, obsessing over the cou…

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears: Part 3 Redux - The Bear Nuisance 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

This episode first aired on August 7, 2024. The first deadly black bear attack in California’s history was confirmed recently in a small mountain town in Northern California. While wildlife officials say fatal bear attacks are rare, this recent death and growing encounters between bears and people underscore how high the stakes are as wild and urba…

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears: Part 2 Redux - The Coyote Villain 45:34

4M ago45:34

45:34

This episode first aired on July 31, 2024. If the mountain lion is thought of as a celebrity, then, many would think of the coyote as a villain. LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin looks into why we vilify coyotes, what scientists actually know about them, and how they’ve adapted and thrived in some of the most urban parts of Southern California. Emil…

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BONUS: “More Work to be Done” | S2: New Folsom 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

Sukey and Julie have some news and updates about Valentino Rodriguez Sr., Mimy Rodriguez and some of the key players at New Folsom prison. We also share a recent conversation with an attorney who has been involved in the legal fight for disability rights in California state prisons for decades. Read our digital article: 'How to Kill a Cop': Death, …

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears Part 1 Redux - The Mountain Lion Celebrity 45:45

5M ago45:45

45:45

This episode first aired on July 24, 2024. One of Hollywood’s recent celebrities wasn’t a person, but a feline. The famed mountain lion made headlines in Los Angeles and nationwide. He became a household name for making his home in Griffith Park, right in the middle of L.A. But the overwhelming support for P-22 wasn’t enough to save him. LAist Corr…

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Imperfect Paradise: Hollywood’s flopping, send in the clowns 48:18

5M ago48:18

48:18

A surprising performance art has taken off in Los Angeles – clowning – against the backdrop of an entertainment industry that has barely recovered after a lengthy strike. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and producer Victoria Alejandro look into the rise of clown culture in L.A., how Hollywood actors, writers and other creators found their…

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Imperfect Paradise: Too young to vote, but not to care: 3 high schoolers watch the election 44:08

5M ago44:08

44:08

In what is one of the most consequential elections in modern US history, many high schoolers had to leave it to other adults to choose the next President, Donald Trump, which will directly impact their futures. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia, LAist K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale, and LAist Studios producer Monica Bushman follow three Los Angele…

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Imperfect Paradise: George Gascón’s reelection loss and whether there’s a future for the progressive prosecutors' movement 24:25

6M ago24:25

24:25

Nathan Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Many see the outcome as a bellwether for the criminal justice reform movement nationwide. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze breaks down the LA DA race results and helps us understand what Hochman's decisive victory and Gascón’s loss means. Also, Imperf…

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Imperfect Paradise: Republican strategist on what both parties get wrong about the Latino vote 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

As the country’s second largest group of eligible voters, Latino constituents will play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. As both parties try to capture and define the elusive “Latino vote,” Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido sits down with Republican strategist Mike Madrid to explore what Republicans and Democrats get wrong in their …

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Cómo preparar tu próxima evaluación 4:04

6M ago4:04

4:04

En este episodio vamos a compartir contigo algunos tips para saber cómo preparar tu evaluación y salir airoso de la misma. Las evaluaciones son el momento ideal para resaltar tu trayectoria en la empresa. Aprovecha para comentar aquellos proyectos en los que has estado involucrado y aquellos puntos de desarrollo que has mejorado.…

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Prepárate para tu entrevista de trabajo 5:23

6M ago5:23

5:23

En este episodio te contamos cómo prepararte para una entrevista de trabajo. La entrevista de trabajo suele ser la primera toma de contacto con el personal de selección, por lo que necesitas haberla preparado adecuadamente para así aumentar tus posibilidades de éxito y mejorar tu imagen como candidato.…

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Cómo afrontar el final de tu contrato 4:26

6M ago4:26

4:26

En este episodio vamos a hablar sobre el fin de los contratos. El fin de los contratos puede deberse a diversos motivos. Bien porque contases con un contrato temporal y este haya llegado a su fin, bien porque hayas sufrido un despido o porque no hayas superado el periodo de prueba. También puede que hayas sido tú como profesional quien haya querido…

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Cómo relacionarte con perfiles senior 4:18

6M ago4:18

4:18

En este episodio vamos a compartir diferentes consejos acerca de cómo relacionarte con perfiles senior y de alta dirección. Seguramente compartes muchas horas de trabajo con compañeros o responsables que tienen más experiencia que tú y una visión muy diferente a la tuya. Esto no solo es una ventaja para el mejor desarrollo del proyecto, sino tambié…

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Preguntas más habituales en una entrevista 9:34

6M ago9:34

9:34

En este episodio vamos a repasar las preguntas más habituales en una entrevista de trabajo. Nuestros consultores realizan diariamente cientos de entrevistas a candidatos que están en búsqueda de un cambio profesional, por lo que conocemos a la perfección cuáles son las principales preguntas que pueden hacerte en una entrevista de trabajo.…

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Imperfect Paradise: LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson on the tape scandal fallout, homelessness, and the presidential election 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

Marqueece Harris-Dawson is now one of the most powerful leaders in the city, as the new Los Angeles City Council President. He stepped into the position in September, two years after the council tape scandal shocked the city and the nation. Harris-Dawson speaks with Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido about the ongoing fallout from the scanda…

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Imperfect Paradise: OC Supervisor Andrew Do to plead guilty to corruption charge following LAist investigation 34:52

6M ago34:52

34:52

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has resigned and agreed to plead guilty for a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors. Do’s criminal charges and plea agreement follow an LAist investigation, which uncovered more than $13 million in public funds directed by Do to Viet America Society (VAS) without…

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Industria Healthcare Series Podcast - España, líder europeo en ensayos clínicos 19:53

7M ago19:53

19:53

España, líder europeo en ensayos clínicos Reunimos a Josep Oriol y Jorge Sarroca, directivos en Alcura, organización líder en soluciones para el sector farmacéutico, que forma parte de Cencora. Con ellos debatimos el papel que está desarrollando España en los ensayos clínicos. ¿Por qué es referente en Europa? ¿Qué ensayos se están llevando a cabo y…

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Imperfect Paradise: Patrisse Cullors on leaving BLM, racial justice, and the election 43:39

7M ago43:39

43:39

Artist, abolitionist, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Patrisse Cullors shares her perspective on what's at stake in the 2024 election and reflects on the current state of the BLM movement. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido’s conversation with Cullors is part of a series of interviews with notable Californians in the lead up to the elec…

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Imperfect Paradise: Judith Butler on gender anxiety and the election 35:30

7M ago35:30

35:30

In Butler’s latest book Who’s Afraid of Gender, renowned feminist and gender studies theorist Judith Butler maps out how the right has invoked a fear of gender ideology to galvanize their base. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido sits down with Butler to discuss how they see this playing out in the U.S. presidential election and how they beli…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón: Part 4 - Nathan Hochman vs. George Gascón 43:48

7M ago43:48

43:48

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is locked in a tough reelection battle this November against Nathan Hochman. In candid, in-depth interviews with LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze, Hochman and Gascón make the case for their differing approaches to running the country’s largest prosecutor’s office and differing views on criminal justice r…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón, Part 3 47:49

7M ago47:49

47:49

George Gascón faces backlash from inside his own D.A.’s office and from the public. He’s become a national scapegoat for right-wing media. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze explores how Gascón’s policies have played out for people imprisoned, like Jose Santana, and families of victims. And Frank speaks to recalled San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin ab…

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On Our Watch Presents: Hush 46:37

7M ago46:37

46:37

Today we’re sharing the first episode of 'Hush,' an investigative podcast from Oregon Public Broadcasting focused on uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest. This series looks at the case of Jesse Lee Johnson, a Black man who lived for 17 years on Oregon’s death row for a crime he says he didn’t commit, and tries…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón: Part 2 38:12

8M ago38:12

38:12

George Gascón is unlike many prosecutors. His background and sweeping criminal justice policy reforms as Los Angeles District Attorney have made him a polarizing national figure. LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze speaks with Gascón about his journey from hard-nosed LAPD cop to one of the most progressive prosecutors in the country and reports on th…

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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón: Part 1 39:48

8M ago39:48

39:48

Voters elected Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón in 2020 on his promises to undo decades of mass incarceration, tackle what many viewed as excessive prison sentences, and to generally create a fairer system. LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze explores the criminal justice system Gascón set out to change. He examines deca…

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CEO Series - Chiacchierando con Giuseppe Stigliano, Global CEO Spring Studios 31:11

8M ago31:11

31:11

In questo episodio, Giuseppe Stigliano, CEO Spring Studios, ci parla del suo percorso professionale, della sua visione del CEO del futuro, di come organizza la sua giornata, delle sfide che ha dovuto affrontare. Ma, soprattutto, ci fa conoscere un po' meglio la persona che si nasconde dietro a un ruolo così importante e impegnativo.…

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears: Part 5 - Roads & Wildlife 26:12

8M ago26:12

26:12

LAist Correspondent Jill Replogle speaks with Ben Goldfarb, an environmental journalist, wildlife enthusiast, and author of Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. They discuss how roads impact the wild animals in our midst, what wildlife crossings can do to mitigate that impact, and some of the other ecological solutions t…

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Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes, & Bears: Part 4 - The Eagle Lovebirds 25:07

8M ago25:07

25:07

Jackie and Shadow are two beloved bald eagles who live in Big Bear, a ski town a couple hours northeast of L.A. They went viral in 2024, as people tuned in to a livestream of their nest to see if their eggs would hatch. Fans around the world became deeply attached to the lovebirds, obsessing over the couple’s devotion to each other and their eggs. …

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