Fighting to keep an Altadena pub alive, mapping LA’s lost record stores

Gail Casburn (front, far right) and friends raise a glass at the Altadena Ale and Wine House in 2023.

Gail Casburn (front, far right) and friends raise a glass at the Altadena Ale and Wine House in 2023. Courtesy of Gail Casburn.

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

The Altadena Ale and Wine House survived the Eaton Fire. Owner Gail Casburn also lost her house — and won’t give up her beloved pub.

Dyanne Cano put together an archival map of 84 independent record stores that closed in LA between 1956 and 2020. They highlight Dolphin’s of Hollywood Records, Record Store Discos Exitos No. 2, and Vinyl Fetish. 

“White Lotus,” about ultra-rich people’s antics, wrapped its third season. How does the series continue to grab our imagination?

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Eddie Sun, Nihar Patel