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Larger Than Life

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In 1960s Los Angeles, after the catastrophic Watts riots, an outsized character emerged — one who found an unexpected way to unite people across race and class. Odds are you’ve never heard of him. From L.A. Times Studios, the team behind “Dirty John” and “Man in the Window,” comes “Larger Than Life,” a docu-series about Big Willie Robinson, a 6-foot-6, muscle-bound street racer who preached peace a quarter-mile at a time. Cops and criminals, movie stars and miscreants, even Crips and Bloods ...
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Siege on Democracy is a podcast about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. with interviews and information you haven't heard before. FOX 5 reporter Lindsay Watts and FOX 5 photojournalist Van Applegate examine the police response, the lives lost and the people now facing federal charges. We investigate how this could happen and share our crew's own experiences from covering the riot both inside and outside the Capitol.
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In an exclusive wide-ranging interview, Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein talks to FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts about how Capitol rioters could be prosecuted, his time with the “chaotic” Trump administration, his role in the child separation policy, allegations he wanted to wear a wire to record Trump and much more. Learn more about your ad ch…
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In the third episode, an accused rioter speaks out days after she was arrested by FBI. In an exclusive interview, former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein weighs in on how rioters will be prosecuted. And the attorney for the QAnon Shaman gives insight into his defense strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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In the first episode of Siege On Democracy, you'll hear from FOX 5 crews who were live from the riot on Jan. 6. Reporter Tom Fitzgerald was trapped inside the Capitol forced to barricade in a basement closet. Crews outside were threatened, assaulted and spit on. We'll take you through the timeline of the day- how a large protest became a violent in…
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Episode 7: Big Willie Robinson’s decision to make himself into a myth ends in tragedy. An effort to understand his legacy leads to a harrowing street race in Compton, and, ultimately, a question: What does it really mean to be larger than life? Learn more about the story, sign up for new episode alerts and go behind the scenes at latimes.com/LTL…
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Episode 6: As the drug trade and gang violence of the 1980s engulf South Los Angeles, Big Willie Robinson finds himself without a racetrack and sees his influence waning. But after the city burns again, he seizes a chance to start anew. Learn more about the story, sign up for new episode alerts and go behind the scenes at latimes.com/LTL…
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Episode 5: A startling revelation about Big Willie Robinson leads to a reappraisal of the street racer and his mission. As members of the Brotherhood of Street Racers try to make sense of his secret, a new truth emerges. Learn more about the story, sign up for new episode alerts and go behind the scenes at latimes.com/LTL…
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Episode 4: Big Willie Robinson has a surprising career turn in the entertainment industry, working as an actor, rubbing shoulders with A-listers and appearing in some iconic 1970s films. He even has connections to the “The Fast and the Furious” and “Star Wars” film franchises. Learn more about the story, sign up for new episode alerts and go behind…
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Episode 3: Banned from street racing in L.A. in the early 1970s, Big Willie Robinson becomes fixated with building a racetrack for the Brotherhood of Street Racers. He wants a place where all are welcome — even cops and criminals — but can he pull it off? Learn more about the story, sign up for new episode alerts and go behind the scenes at latimes…
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Here we discuss Stan Lees legacy on the world and the impact he made at a time were segregation was prevalent. Plus we dive into the beefs of 50 Cent and will he ever stop beefing people?Head over to www.akiracl.com for our latest clothing, accessories and updates.The AKIRA podcast gathers perspectives from people around the globe, to show apprecia…
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Head over to www.akiracl.com for our latest clothing, accessories and updates.The AKIRA podcast gathers perspectives from people around the globe, to show appreciation of our diverse world by combining Eastern and Contemporary Cultures.Follow us on our social media:instagram.com/akiraacl/facebook.com/akiracl/twitter.com/akiraacl…
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Head over to www.akiracl.com for our latest clothing, accessories and updates.The AKIRA podcast gathers perspectives from people around the globe, to show appreciation of our diverse world by combining Eastern and Contemporary Cultures.Follow us on our social media:instagram.com/akiraacl/facebook.com/akiracl/twitter.com/akiraacl…
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Head over to www.akiracl.com for our latest clothing, accessories and updates.The AKIRA podcast gathers perspectives from people around the globe, to show appreciation of our diverse world by combining Eastern and Contemporary Cultures.Follow us on our social media:instagram.com/akiraacl/facebook.com/akiracl/twitter.com/akiraacl…
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