Best Sammy Roth Podcasts (2025)

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LRRC EP851: Glyn Johns, Sammy Hagar & David Lee Roth, Dweezil Zappa, Rick Beato 1:11:14

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Loudini: Sammy & Dave can relate without feuding(rock feed), Dweezil and the Family Business, correcting smoke on the water, turning up the bass on your amp, amps vs modelers, Meeting Eddie and more (Andertons Music Co.), UMG trying to silence Rick Beato(Rick Beato and Jared Dines), The Brains of Guitarists(pyschology of rock), Gyn Johns(capturing …

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Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler 1:27:21

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A.I. slop is competing for space all across the web, and it’s starting to edge out actual human creators. The internet, once rife with possibility, is rapidly turning into a depressing wasteland of mind numbing garbage. Despite the massive volume of brain-waste being sludged out every day, there are still some brilliant human minds trying to turn t…

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LRRC EP853: Them vs Jimmy Page, Thomas Dolby, GE Smith, Why Modern Music Sucks 1:23:03

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On This week's show we do a deep dive on the issues plaguing modern music. We talk objective facts that are actually hurting the industry as well as the listener. We also tell you about the crazy recording session of "Baby Please Don't Go" and a really touching story about GE Smith's beloved 1952 Telecaster. All this and much more! Loudini: the rea…

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Electric Bills Are Too High. Here's What California Is Doing About It 42:47

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Sammy Roth talks with Matt Freedman, staff attorney at the Utility Reform Network, about what California lawmakers are doing to rein in soaring electricity costs, and why it’s crucial for the state’s climate goals. Read Sammy’s latest column: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-09-18/california-legislative-session-climate-issues…

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Being Funny in Deeply Unfunny Times with Gianmarco Soresi 1:53:11

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Comedy has changed as an art form. On top of social media fundamentally reconfiguring the expectations of the audience for what the role of a comedian is meant to be, we live in deeply unfunny times. Despite these challenges, we still all need to laugh. This week, Adam talks with comedian Gianmarco Soresi about how to adapt to the times without com…

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What Labubus Say About Our F-d Up Economy 12:56

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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LRRC EP852: Rob Chapman, John Paul Jones, Charlie Kirk, Spotify Trick, Debbie Gibson Ozzy's Revolving Guitar Door 1:34:02

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It was a KRAY-ZEE week! On this week's podcast we touch on lot of topics from current world events to what's new in music. All this and Debbie Gibson too! Loudini: current event recap, we’re back, your amp might get you “cancelled” Rob Chapman, sneaky trick musician’s can do to actually leverage spotify(that’s nice), why the Ozzy revolving door for…

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Putting the Chutzpah Into Climate Action 29:39

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Rabbi Jennie Rosenn started Dayenu to provide a much-needed space for the Jewish community to discuss and address climate change. Now, amid the Trump administration’s hostility to environmental regulations and climate solutions, Dayenu is bringing a new kind of urgency to the work ahead. Sammy sits down with Rabbi Rosenn to discuss the state of fai…

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Genocide Scholar: I Know It When I See It, with Omer Bartov 1:33:26

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The Palestinian people are being killed en masse, they are being starved, and many are dying of preventable disease. More and more people are beginning to understand that it’s Israel’s intention to eliminate the entire Palestinian population of Gaza. Yet as untold thousands are dying, there are still people who insist that this is not “genocide” de…

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Boiling Point introduces: Rebuilding L.A. 44:46

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This week we’re sharing an episode of another L.A. Times Studios podcast, Rebuilding Los Angeles. Hosted by Kate Cagle, this episode discusses post-fires Los Angeles and what our city can do to live smarter in the face of climate-fueled fires.By L.A. Times Studios

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Why Strength Training Kicks Dieting’s Ass with Casey Johnston 1:19:10

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Being in “good shape” doesn’t just mean changing your diet in pursuit of unrealistic standards of thinness; it means challenging your body to be more capable today than it was yesterday. In recent years, weight lifting has been catching on as a primary exercise focus for both men and women who are trying to live healthier lifestyles. This week, Ada…

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A New Look at L.A.’s War on Smog 25:40

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Los Angeles has long been famous for its smog — and while things are better today, the fight isn’t finished. Sammy Roth talks with L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison about her new podcast on the city’s smog history, and what it will take to build a future with truly clean air.By L.A. Times Studios

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DAVID LEE ROTH HITS THE ROAD + NEW “BALANCE” BOX SET REVIEW 3:53:52

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EPISODE #116 - Heard you missed him well he’s back! Diamond David Lee Roth has hit the road with his solo band playing a solidly packed all classic Van Halen set list. Loud Dave has a spirited discussion with special guest Darren Paltrowitz (author of “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World,” co-host of The DLR Cast) about Roth’s August 10t…

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How The Naked Gun Saved Comedy 1:34:15

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The world is getting less funny. Not just out there in the geopolitical hellscape of every day life, but at the movie theater as well. While comedy films once dominated the box office, in recent years there’s been a sharp drop-off in theatrical comedies. The communal experience of sitting in a room with people and sharing one of the most fundamenta…

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Taking a Hack at Climate Change 38:07

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Sammy Roth welcomes award-winning actor Hannah Einbinder to the show. You may know her for her role as Ava Daniels on HBO Max’s “Hacks.” Or maybe you’re familiar with her climate advocacy — including a new campaign for fossil fuel divestment in Hollywood. She and Sammy discuss the intersection between climate and creativity, and why she thinks mush…

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Vivian Wilson Bullies Adam Conover for 74 Minutes 1:10:03

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One of Elon Musk’s most insightful critics is his own daughter. Vivian Wilson came into the limelight last year after her father deadnamed her in an interview with Jordan Peterson, and she responded by systematically dismantling Musk in a now infamous post. Having publicly rejected her father, Wilson suddenly found herself as an icon of trans visib…

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LRRC EP850: David Lee Roth, Jimmy Page's Favorite Guitar Solo, The History of The 8 Track Tape 1:15:49

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Loudini: remember that time that David Lee Roth had his own radio show?(rock and roll true stories), Jimmy Pages’ favorite guitar solo(Mark Zabel), What happened to the 8 track tape? + William Powell Lear(tech review guy), The Science of guitar practice (Andre Fludd Music), Riff of The Week: Loudini’s Magic Man Journey Pittsburgh Kevin: mustang, So…

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LRRC EP849: 70's Guitar Solos That Need More Love, The "Problem" with PRS Guitars, The Jesus Music Documentary 57:34

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Loudini: The Jesus Music,10 70’s Guitar Solos that deserve more love(Rock n rewind) Steve Hunter Sweet Jane (lou reed) live, Terry Kath, 25 or 6 to 4 (chicago), Buck Dharma (BOC) Astronomy, Martin Barre , No Lullaby and Aqua Lung)(jethro tull. Ricky Medlock(the outlaws) Highway Song, Steve Hackett(Genesis) Firth of Fifth, Steve Howe(Yes) Starship T…

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LRRC EP848: Lefty Guitarists, Andrew Dice Clay Banned from MTV, Magic Man by Heart explored pt 1 1:24:04

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Loudini: lefty guitarists, Burning Butthole(andy rehfelt’s variety show), How & Why Dice got banned from MTV(PowerJRE), Liz Phair Story about “selling out”(the moth), Cory Wong, fantastic 4 tanks, naked gun looks good, shane gillis lazer tag story Riff of the Week: magic man Pittsburgh Kevin: ruprecht, michael j, fox, 50’s songs, david lee roth So …

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LRRC EP847: Most Used Songs in TV & Movies, Banned Rock Anthems, Billy Joel on Bill Marr, Red Barchetta Story 1:03:46

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Loudini: Most used songs in movies and TV, Banned Rock Anthems(Professor of Rock), Tony Carey on his time with Rainbow(VRP Rocks), The Story Behind Rumplestiltskin(the resurrectionists), Bill Marr interviews Billy Joel, from the mind of Loudini, Jeff Beck didn’t know what he was doing, Riff of the Week: NO MORE SCALES! Pittsburgh Kevin: the story o…

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LRRC EP846: Special Needs Rockers, Judas Priest Live? April Wine's Brian Greenway, Norm's Rare Guitars 1:09:11

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A Salute to Special Needs Rockers: 1. Stevie Wonder Condition: Blind (congenital) Bio: Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in 1950, Stevie Wonder was blind shortly after birth due to a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. He signed with Motown at age 11 and became a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Known For: "Superstitio…

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LRRC EP845: Live Retrospective, Oasis vs REM, Simon Phillips Talks Iconic Performances, Great White Buffalo 1:01:27

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Loudini: being shamed on Facebook over Back to the Beginning and Capos LOL!, 40th anniversary of LIVE AID, 10 Iconic LIVE AID performances, Contemporary Art is a Cult(Remant777) + story from book I am reading, Oasis vs REM Slane Castle Gig(james hargreaves guitar) lad culture vs new man culture, Simon Phillips reacts to some of his most iconic perf…

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LRRC EP843: Back To The Beginning Review, The Verve Vindicated, Famous Stolen Guitars 1:13:07

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Loudini: second rehearsal with Spectrum and gigs! The Verve vindicated- andrew oldam, the last time(david hartley), Top Stolen Guitars(five watt world), are christian metal bands fake?(pastor brad rocks), what books got burned?(zoomer historian), Back To The Beginning thoughts …tool, ozzy, sabbath, lizzy, draiman, nuno, slash, jake, zakk, gojira, a…

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LRRC EP842: Dan Hartman, Recording Led Zeppelin II, Davey Johnston, Fender Deluxe Reverb Issues, Mt Rushmour of Rock Singers 1:19:43

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Loudini: I was today years old (dan hartman), what you need to know before buying a deluxe reverb(jeff starrs not bad films), Behind the recording of Led Zeppelin II(mixing mastering online), Ramble On; Songs That Change World(produce like A pro), Elton John; Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me w/ Davey Johnston(JJ Blair), new gig, gospel night at the …

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LRRC EP841: Marshall Clean Sound, Johnny Rotten Hates A Bunch Of Bands, WTF Happened To Terrence Trent Darby? 1:12:29

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Loudini: The OTHER great marshall sound(phillip mcknight), How Well Can YOu hear audio quality (NPR) (in the mix YouTube Channel), Johnny ROtten hates a bunch of musicians and current trends (studio number six)(Pink F. Stones. Billy Idol w/ Sex Pistol Members, “Pistol” docuseries, Greenday, Joe Strummer and more!), Mick Ralphs R.I.P. WHT Terrence T…

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LRRC EP840: Ben Harper's Dumble, We Don't Understand Pickups, Black Dog 51:51

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Ben Harper’s Dumble Story; Best Booty Call Basslines(pdbass), Cornerstone Deja Drive(JayLeonardJ), https://www.cornerstonemoomusicgear.com/product/imperium2/ The Minor Pentatonic two note “trick”(guitarluminary), playing in “flat” keys(kyle orla stringworks), what you (and I) misunderstand about active pick ups(Phillip McKnight2) So Bad it’s Good: …

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LRRC EP839: Randy Rhoads, Gibsons are for old farts, Fender Tone Masters vs Tube Amps, Too Old for Music? 1:20:44

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Loudini: Randy Rhoads; Reflections of a Guitar Icon (YouTubeMovies& TV), Younger Players Aren’t Playing Gibsons(DenDenBMX), Gibson isn’t Selling Guitars! (Jayce Allen Guitar), Tone Master Series vs Tube Amp (Mike Cole), YouTube Guitarists who have improved before our eyes. Are you too old for the music industry?(Jemma Heigis) Riff of the Week: Man …

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LRRC EP838: The Cat Erased My Show Notes! :( 1:04:34

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LRRC EP837: Springsteen won't shut up, 1959 Modded Marshall Plexi, Tim Pierce, why Berlin broke up 1:19:16

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Loudini: springsteen preaches to the UK about the US, the song that broke up Berlin, the Marshall 1959 MODIFIED plexi (andy dove), Tim Pierce’s adventures back stage at Live Aid and NYE 1999, Muddy Waters dies this week, happy birthday Pete Townsend, kanye Riff of the Week: Say What You Will Pittsburgh Kevin: eddie on SNL, Laurie Norris, why gen x …

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LRRC EP836: 10 Underrated Rock Albums of the 1980's, Fly Me Courageous, AC/DC 55:20

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Loudini: 10 Underrated Rock Albums from the 1980s(Rock ‘N Rewind), Creating Your Best Art(not what you think)(world of creatives); who is it for? Set limitations. Obsession not inspiration. Perfectionism is b.s.(quantity creates quality), feedback during the process, Riff of the week: Fly Me Courageous Pittsburgh Kevin: AC/DC, no musical talent, th…

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LRRC EP835: Giacomo Turre, Randy Meisner, Mike Peters, Sammy Hagar vs Alex Van Halen 1:15:31

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Loudini: Women are confused about why Ale from the Warning is more popular that her sisters (Psychology of Rock), The Giacomo Turre debacle and what is Gretsch going to do about his signature model, Sammy calls out Alex(Rock Feed), Rockers who walked away i.e. Linda Ronstadt, Sid Barrett, Dan Peak, John Deacon Tom Fogarty Randy Meisner (Rock Histor…

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LRRC EP834: Rebel Rebel Riff, John Sykes, Marcus King, Sting Talks Guitarists, Peter Criss new band 52:16

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What We Rocked This Week: Loudini: John Sykes Rack Recreated (Michael Nielson), Marcus King plays a 59 Les Paul (carter vintage), Sting’s Favorite Guitarists ( studio number six), selling on reverb, Peter Criss new band, Prince gives to kids, Trevor Rabin’s biggest hit was rejected, The Faces releasing a new album Riff of the week: Rebel Rebel by D…

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LRRC EP833 Jeff Beck with John Paul Jones, History of Peavey Amps, Prince's Sound Check 1:15:01

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On this week's show... Loudini: The Who kiss and make up with Zach (entertainment world), Aaron Sterling Over complicating AC/DC(rick beato), PRS DGT the Les Paul for Tele Players(Ask Zach), Why Jeff Beck and John Paul Jones stopped speaking(studio number 6)(hi ho silver lining), Brief History of Peavey Amplifiers(Jamie Holroyd Guitar), Loudini ask…

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LRRC EP832: Leon Russell, Keith Moon, AC/DC on tour(any good?), A Passage To Bangkok 1:01:30

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What’s New With The Circus This Week? Loudini: Cher Speaks on Leon Russell(Golden Prime), Guitar Platitudes That Are Wrong(Jack Fossett), Level Up Your Tone for FREE(Robert Jackson), Can AC/DC Pull Off Another Tour?(Michael Noland) Riff of the Week: A Passage To Bangkok Pittsburgh Kevin: so bad it’s good; she farted so hard she died, Keith Moon Mov…

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LRRC EP831 Joe Elliot, Prince, Rob Chapman, Back To The Future Guitar Work 58:24

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On this week's Show Loudini gets into Joe Elliot on Def Leppard using Tracks(rock feed), Morris Day & Prince Feud (Golden Roots), Joe Bonamassa, Charlie Starr, Phil X share their guitar secrets(Gibson Gear Guide), Guitar Stores vs. Buying Online/ Stores Closing, GAK & Bachs (Rob Chapman), Tim May talks about his work on the Back to the Future sound…

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The Colorado Plateau at a Crossroads 39:16

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Environmental journalist Jonathan P. Thompson joins Sammy Roth to discuss the future of the Colorado River, the state of America’s public lands, and the myths surrounding the West’s natural resources. Read Sammy’s latest column about the Colorado River: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-08-14/river-rafting-in-colorado-offers-clima…

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Everything in America is a Pyramid Scheme Now with Bridget Read 1:26:21

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Pyramid schemes have been a comedic punchline for ages now, but they’ve never been more relevant. Not only is there still a thriving culture of multi-level exploitation in this country, but the dark spirit of pyramid schemes has wormed its way into countless aspects of American life. This week, Adam speaks with Bridget Read, writer at New York Maga…

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The Future of the Colorado River 33:33

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The Colorado River is shrinking, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for California. Sammy Roth talks with JB Hamby, the state’s lead Colorado River negotiator, about his vision for one of the West’s most important — and most threatened — water sources.By L.A. Times Studios

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What’s Wrong with Capitalism? with John Cassidy 1:16:21

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While we’re certainly in a uniquely bad time for our capitalist society, we’re definitely not the first people to be having the thought, “what if things weren’t quite so terrible for 99% of people?” From the beginning, capitalism has justifiably had critics. Today Adam is joined by John Cassidy, New Yorker writer and author of Capitalism and Its Cr…

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Zohran Is Teaching the Left How to Win 17:21

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Abundance, Part 2: What’s Slowing Down Solar? 39:58

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Sammy Roth talks with a California solar industry leader and a conservation advocate about where big solar farms should go — and where they shouldn’t. They discuss wildlife habitat, the urgency of the climate crisis and how to build renewables without destroying nature.By L.A. Times Studios

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Spotify Is Even Worse Than You Think with Liz Pelly 1:24:00

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It’s no secret that Spotify pays artists extremely poorly, but it turns out they don’t treat their customers much better. Author and journalist Liz Pelly’s new book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, investigates how Spotify has accelerated the collapse of the music industry, along with their shady practices s…

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THE LOST ALEX VAN HALEN INTERVIEW FROM THE ‘BALANCE’ ERA (1995) 2:31:59

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EPISODE #115 - Back in 1995, Loud Dave did a one-on-one interview with VH drummer Alex Van Halen. He thought the tape was lost and even forgot that he had it. However, the interview has been recovered and remastered (to the best of his ability). Alex talks about all different subjects including an extensive analysis of David Lee Roth. Some fresh VH…

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We’re not ready for what’s coming. 19:04

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Abundance, Part 1: Are Environmental Protections Blocking Housing? 38:30

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In the first of a two-part series on “abundance,” Sammy Roth talks with L.A. Times housing reporter Liam Dillon about California’s controversial move to roll back environmental protections in hopes of building more homes, and what that means for climate change.By L.A. Times Studios

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The Secret Agent Organizer of the Starbucks Union with Jaz Brisack 1:24:57

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Companies are infamous for their union busting tactics, but that doesn’t mean union organizers don’t have their own strategies. This week, Adam speaks with Jaz Brisack, an undercover organizer, or union “salt”, who took a job as a barista in a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY with the explicit intention of organizing Starbucks employees. Thanks to the effo…

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Is Pride Dead? 20:23

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Cows, Carbon and Fixing Our Food 42:00

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Sammy Roth talks with journalist Michael Grunwald about his new book, “We Are Eating the Earth,” which began as a story about food and became a story about land. They explore how agriculture — especially the way we raise livestock and grow crops — has become one of the biggest drivers of climate change. They also unpack realistic solutions, and thi…

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Lina Khan: How to Fight Corporate Power Under Trump 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

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Until recently, Lina Khan was the chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Under her leadership, the FTC went after the anti-competitive tactics of tech giants, finalized rules to ban non-compete clauses, enforced the right to repair, and even took on ever-loathsome junk fees. Despite the limit resources of her department, Chair Khan made such undeni…

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Just How Bad Is the Beautiful Bill for Clean Energy? 37:35

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President Trump’s new budget law guts federal support for solar and wind power, while boosting fossil fuels. Sammy Roth talks with Princeton researcher Jesse Jenkins about how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could increase climate pollution and make energy more expensive. Read Sammy’s recent column: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-…