How does a cafeteria owner in 1930s Los Angeles, dedicated to providing affordable meals for all, become the driving force behind exposing and dismantling corruption? Today we are joined by Robert Peterson, host of the podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles, to talk about Clifford Clinton—a man who took on the city’s power structure and won, but whose own personal life tells a far more complicated story.

You can check out Robert’s podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-history-of-los-angeles/id666596114, or follow him on Instagram @hiddenhistoryla.

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Was Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle a scapegoat or a villain? Did George Reeves take his own life, or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode, we dive into two of Hollywood’s most infamous tragedies—Arbuckle’s scandalous trial that destroyed his career and Reeves’ mysterious death that still fuels conspiracy theories. Decades apart, both cases captivated the public and left behind more questions than answers. And even though Arbuckle received an official verdict and Reeves’ death was ruled a suicide, both stories remain unsettled to this day.

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Los Angeles is burning, and the impact is personal. We delve into the current status of the devastating fires, discuss the factors that made them so catastrophic, and explore what they mean for the city's future.

Linked Resources/How to Help:
California Wildfires: Palisades and Eaton Fires (AP)
L.A. Wildfires: Help and Resources List (KCRW)
Mental Health Support for Fire Victims (LAist)
How to Help L.A. Fire Victims (LAist)
Wildfire Awareness Post on Instagram (PBS SoCal)

Linked Sources Referenced:
Palisades Fire Wednesday Live Updates (KTLA)
Wildfire Destroys Historic Home, Structures at Southern California State Parks (KTLA)
Southern California Wildfire History (LAist)
California Fires: Possible Causes (AP)
California Fires: Victims and Aftermath (NYT)
Weather Factors in L.A.’s Fires (LA Times)
Santa Ana Winds and Wildfires (NPR)
Federal Aid Amid Fires (LA Times)
Maps and Visuals of L.A. Wildfires (CNN)
Why L.A. Struggled With Modern Fires (NPR)
History of Wildfires in Los Angeles (Wildfire LA)
Fire Spike in L.A. (NBC Los Angeles)
Bunny Museum Rebuild After Fire (LA Times)
Power Lines and Fire Causes (LA Times)

The title of this episode is inspired by a post from Blair Imani Ali, author of Read this to

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