How FIFA privatized your public pool
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Torched Talks
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Torched Talks with anti-trafficking advocates Stephanie Richard and Paloma Bustos
Join an important conversation about human rights and megaevents on June 29 at noon on Zoom
Torched Talks with Investing in Place's Jessica Meaney
How do we build the LA we want? Join us on Tuesday, April 21 at noon on Zoom
Torched Talks with feminist sports writer Jennifer Doyle
Join a self-described "sports crank" on March 16 at 3 p.m. on Zoom
Torched Talks with SAJE's Chris Tyler and Neil deMause
We're talking about the pitfalls and perils of hosting on February 19 at noon on Zoom
Torched Talks with OLIN's Jessica Henson
Let's talk about what our parks need on January 23 at 11 a.m.
Now you can binge all the Torched Talks
I've published the recordings for you to consume anytime you need a megaevent reality check. (Sorry.)
Torched Talks with Paralympian Candace Cable
A conversation on disability and megaevents on December 15
Torched Talks with LA County GIS manager Nick Franchino
Let's crunch some megaevent data on November 5
Torched Talks with 'Shade' author Sam Bloch
Let's talk about trees — and much, much more — on Wednesday, August 6 at noon on Zoom
Torched Talks with sports politics scholar Jules Boykoff
It's an emergency Torched Talks! Join us Monday, June 23 at noon on Zoom
Torched Talks with LA Commons' Karen Mack
What's planned for arts and culture in 2028? Join us at Friday, May 23 at noon on Zoom