Best Legacy Parks Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Imperfect Paradise: Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is officially in prison. What questions remain? 28:13

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Disgraced former Orange County supervisor Andrew Do reported to federal prison in Arizona on August 15th. Do had been found guilty of accepting bribes in exchange for directing millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit that was supposed to be feeding hungry seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of those dollars were diverted elsewhere. N…

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Tony Castillo Shapes Las Vegas Art Scene with Murals, Community Impact, and Creative Vision 29:20

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Tony Castillo, a multi-disciplinary artist known for large-scale murals and live event painting, discussed his journey and creative process on Graffiti Park Radio. Raised in a low-income, cult-like environment, Tony found solace in art, transitioning from music to visual arts. He emphasized the importance of creative control and customer service in…

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Imperfect Paradise: The cost of becoming a teacher in California. Who can afford to do it? 39:39

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Across the U.S., states are constantly in the midst of teacher shortages. California's teaching prep and residency programs are supposed to be part of the solution. But many hopeful teachers struggle to balance their passion with the risk of debt and high cost of living. Imperfect Paradise guest host and K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale and LAist’…

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Iconic Aviation Legend Clay Lacy Turns 93 Years Old - Legacy Spotlight Interview with Vince Mickens 26:19

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A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a milestone that encompasses a lifetime of passion for aviation from the consummate aviator who simply says "lucky me". A few days ago, an iconic aviation legend, Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, turned 93 years old. It is a mile…

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Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records? 24:58

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Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies severely beat Joseph Perez in 2020, then arrested him. His mom Vanessa alleges that she had previously told law enforcement that Perez has a serious mental illness and would need to be placed in a psychiatric facility. Mother and son believe the deputies used unnecessary force on Perez and are the center of…

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Imperfect Paradise: Despite three 911 calls, how did two men with disabilities die in their home during the Eaton Fire? 30:10

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West Altadena residents Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin Mitchell were stuck at home when the Eaton Fire erupted Jan. 7. Both had disabilities, and to evacuate, they needed help. Mitchell Sr. and family members called 911 multiple times as the fire spread. But first responders didn't make it in time to evacuate the father and son. Seven mont…

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This Old House Radio Hour: The Ultimate DIY Cleaning Solution + Peter Sagal’s House from Hell! 51:18

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This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re scrubbing deep, digging trenches, and pulling back the curtain on the emotional side of homeownership. We open the episode with Brandon Pleshek—aka “Clean That Up”—who shares his go-to DIY vinegar-based cleaner, why it works, and where you should never use it. Then it’s onto the phones, starting with a …

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Imperfect Paradise: The dirty secret of trash: Illegal dumping in the Southern California desert 28:35

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Diapers, concrete and construction debris. The open secret about trash in Southern California is that some of the waste people assume is being properly handled is actually being disposed of on remote sites in the California high desert. The state agency in charge of waste, CalRecycle, has said the scale of illegal dumping has become an emergency. L…

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Kamile Builds a Muralist Career Through Mentorship, Persistence, and Community at Graffiti Park 29:43

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Kamile, a talented muralist, shared her journey from a young artist to a full-time muralist. She discussed her early struggles, including scaling her work and finding mentors, and how she overcame these challenges through persistence and support from the Graffiti Park community. Kamile emphasized the importance of finding a mentor, staying organize…

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Imperfect Paradise: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time 49:34

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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: Are Latino pollsters helping or hurting the Democratic cause? 53:08

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As Democrats confront declining Latino support across three consecutive presidential elections, a fierce debate is unfolding within the party: Are Latino advocacy groups and polling firms helping or hurting the Democratic cause? Critics argue that a flawed messaging strategy — and a complacent advocacy infrastructure — have led to Latino voters dri…

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Imperfect Paradise: Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream 26:30

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For decades, there’s been a persistent story about Mexican immigrants crossing the border for a better life in the United States. But there’s a new trend emerging: Mexicans and Mexican Americans, disillusioned with American politics, moving to Mexico for a more fulfilling life. In the second episode of a three-part collaboration with Latino USA, Im…

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Imperfect Paradise: Getting lost in Latina trad wife TikTok 28:25

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During a flurry of election-related anxiety, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido re-downloaded TikTok and fell down a very specific rabbit hole: Latina trad wife content. Videos of women waking up at three in the morning, making “lonche” for their husbands and espousing traditional lifestyles – have become popular and gone viral on social med…

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Juan Champions Mental Health Through Art, Animation, and Nino Bunny World 29:35

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Hosts Anika Jones, Dan Moloney, and Dan Bulgatz interview artist Juan, who shares his journey from Tijuana to becoming a prominent figure in the Las Vegas art scene. Juan discusses his transition from graffiti to animation, tattooing, and creating his brand, Nino Bunny World, which focuses on promoting mental health and self-care through his cartoo…

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Imperfect Paradise: Did the cellphone ban in high schools work? 46:11

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On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cell phone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the school year, we head to Venice High School to see how the ban actually went. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dolla…

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Imperfect Paradise: On the ground for LA's historic ICE protests 38:30

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ICE raids began last Friday across Southern California. People have been detained and there have been confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. What exactly went down and where does Los Angeles go from here? We hear from family members of people detained by ICE and talk with LAist Civics and Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze about …

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Imperfect Paradise: Return from Mexico 39:42

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In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…

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Inheriting: Nicole & the Third World Liberation Front 46:54

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Nicole Salaver’s uncle, Patrick Salaver, was one of the leaders of the Third World Liberation Front at San Francisco State University in the late 1960s. This movement not only led to the recognition of the term “Asian American,” but also brought ethnic studies to colleges nationwide. Pat made a difference in the world as a Filipino civil rights lea…

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Trent Larson Builds a Legacy Through Graffiti, Murals, and the Las Vegas Arts Scene 29:59

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Trent Larson, a prominent graffiti artist, discussed his journey from starting in 1993 in Phoenix to his current work, including stage designs for EDC. He detailed his transition from graffiti to sign painting and muralism, emphasizing the importance of passion and connection in his projects. Larson shared his experiences with clients, such as the …

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Imperfect Paradise: How the Rent Brigade took on LA’s landlords 39:27

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In the days after LA’s early-January wildfires, tenant advocate Chelsea Kirk noticed a trend: rent gouging. Rents were shooting up past their legal limit. In the wake of the fires, as natural disaster collided with LA’s severe housing shortage, we trace how a collective of volunteers organized themselves to bring rent gouging to light in LA County.…

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Imperfect Paradise: From ranchers with guns to gurus with crystals: How extremism in the American West has evolved 26:03

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When Portland, Oregon-based reporter Leah Sottile began covering extremism in the American West a decade ago, she was interviewing ranchers, fundamentalist Mormons and “sovereign citizens” who did not believe the federal government should own land. During the pandemic, she began noticing that New Age wellness leaders were talking about many of the …

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Anjelo "Art Dragon" Vigilia Explores Identity, Culture, and Creativity Through Multidisciplinary Art 29:18

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Anjelo Vigilia, also known as Art Dragon, is an art major at UNLV, minoring in Japanese. He transitioned from civil engineering to art after self-discovery and military service in the National Guard. Anjelo's work blends drawing, printmaking, and painting, with influences from his Filipino heritage and Japanese culture. He incorporates Kanji into h…

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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Graffiti Art, Creative Careers, and Community Impact with Shawn Maguire 29:57

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The conversation features a discussion on the vibrant world of graffiti art and the work of the Graffiti Park Foundation. The hosts, Anika Jones, Dan Bulgatz and Dan Moloney, introduce their guest, Shawn Maguire, a seasoned videographer who has been involved with the foundation since its inception. Shawn shares his experiences, including his prefer…

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

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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

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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

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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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Tuskegee Airmen Army Nurses Interview with Author and Daughter of 2nd LT. Louise Lomax 58:27

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Meet in person the author of 'Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse and Her Military Sisters' Pia Marie Winters Jordan this Saturday, March 8th at 1:00pm in the College Park Aviation Museum located at College Park Airport. Pia Jordan is the daughter of U.S. Army Nurse First Lieutenant Louise Lomax, one of 28 members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps assig…

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Beyond the Radio: Graffiti Park Foundation on Education, Collaboration, and Creative Opportunities 29:59

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Hosts Anika Jones, Dan Moloney, and Dan Bulgatz discuss the mission of the Graffiti Park Foundation, a nonprofit in Las Vegas that supports local artists by providing unique art opportunities and education. The foundation offers programs like the Art and Action program with Boys and Girls Clubs and the Del Webb Adopt a School program. They emphasiz…

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Private Jet Inflight Catering - Culinary Aviation Career Opportunities in Private Aviation 59:10

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Please checkout this live mentoring conversation with the up and coming generation of private aviation culinary professionals including one who is also pursuing a professional pilot career. Join Executive Chef Young Park, the founder of First Chime and I as we discuss in detail the rewarding opportunities of catering meals for private jet passenger…

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Part 4: The Landing 43:48

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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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Aviation Scholarship Opportunities from EAA Aviation Foundation and Women in Corporate Aviation 1:07:47

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Attention all students looking for scholarship support in pursuit of a career in aviation. Hear all of the details, inside perspectives, and application strategies from two leading aviation organizations focused on giving a boost to aspiring young aviation professionals. Joining me is Tracie Carwile, the CEO & Executive Director on the Board of Dir…

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Part 3: Making an Impact 40:42

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In this episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": The launch of Apollo 6. Nate and Charlie must choose how to respond when their work is undermined by superiors, leading to tense stand-offs. Meanwhile Shelby works on a project which will define his legacy — and our view of Earth. Workplace pay disparities come to light, while the assassination of M…

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Part 2: Spring Loaded to Failure 45:20

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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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Part 1: Ignition Starts 45:08

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

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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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Airline Career Mentoring Chat with Capt. Theresa Claiborne Retired United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Captain and Three Aspiring Aviators 1:00:07

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While discussing the origin of her storied flying career, Captain Theresa Claiborne and I had an inspiring roundtable airline career mentoring talk with three very impressive aspiring aviators who are all well on their way towards flying professionally one day. Joining us were Abby Awosanya, a commercial pilot with a multiengine rating and is a cer…

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Aviation Entrepreneur Kaye Gitibin, Co-Founder and CEO of Go Rentals Elite Car Rental Company 51:39

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Starting their 30th year with great recognition, Go Rentals co-founder and CEO Kaye Gitibin is being honored at the 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala with the Eren Ozmen Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Highly appropriate given their modest start with one location with a little over a handful of vehicles to over 250 locatio…

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Muse 4 the Soul: Aleksandra’s Artistic Journey and Insights on Success 29:59

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In the final episode of Graffiti Park Radio for 2024, host Dan and co-host Anika interview Aleksandra, an artist from Bulgaria who moved to the US in 2022. Aleksandra, who goes by "Muse 4 the Soul," discusses her artistic journey, starting with a vivid memory from kindergarten and evolving through various mediums like paint, acrylics, watercolor, s…

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Graffiti Park Radio w/ Bagecka 29:18

9M ago29:18

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Becca Goodman aka Bagecka sits down in the studio to discuss her journey as a multifaceted, working artist.By Graffiti Park Foundation

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Graffiti Park Radio w/ Trippy Pidgey 28:58

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Listen to Israel Sepulveda aka Trippy Pidgey as he takes us on a journey as a “roofer by day” artist/family-man by night.By Graffiti Park Foundation

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Graffiti Park Radio w/ CKW Artistry 28:54

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Chat with the Graffiti Park team and multifaceted, impressionist artist Cody Wombold aka CKW Artistry.By Graffiti Park Foundation

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Latinas in Aviation Global Festival - College Park Aviation Museum 57:18

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Welcome to Latinas in Aviation. For the last three years the iconic College Park Aviation Museum located at the historical College Park Airport which is conveniently located in the heart of the DMV (District. Maryland, Virginia) has hosted the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. This Saturday, September 14th will be the 4th annual celebration of L…

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Graffiti Park Radio w/ Tiki Jay One 28:07

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In this episode we sit down with the renowned artist and art instructor Tiki Jay One.By Graffiti Park Foundation

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Graffiti Park Radio w/ Matte Black (Black 57) 28:03

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Graffiti Park Radio! 🎨🎧 Where creativity knows no bounds. Listen to Graffiti Park Radio where we’ll tap in with artist Matte Black aka Black 57. Commission artist and muralist in Las Vegas since 2008, Black57 will discuss his inspiration for creativity & channeling his artistic process from concept to completion. Stay tuned to learn more about Matt…

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NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program How to Enter NASA's Workforce Pipeline 1:03:41

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NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and personal insight and perspectives from cu…