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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and never before heard police tapes, Norco ’80 takes listeners on a wild ride, and serves as a cautionary tale in the context of America being immersed in the middle of an economic crisis, revamped end of the world paranoia and a complex conversation about policing.

Norco 80 LAist Studios

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 28 Ratings

In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and never before heard police tapes, Norco ’80 takes listeners on a wild ride, and serves as a cautionary tale in the context of America being immersed in the middle of an economic crisis, revamped end of the world paranoia and a complex conversation about policing.

    NPR Host Tonya Mosley on ‘She Has A Name,’ Reporting Her Family’s Own True Crime

    NPR Host Tonya Mosley on ‘She Has A Name,’ Reporting Her Family’s Own True Crime

    She Has A Name is set against the backdrop of the drug epidemic in 1980s Detroit. The new podcast hosted by NPR's Tonya Mosley blends elements of investigative journalism and memoir to tell a story about loss and redemption, mending broken family ties, and the trauma experienced by countless individuals who've lost loved ones to violence.

    Listen to all episodes of She Has A Name from APM Studios and Truth Be Told Presents here. 

    CONTENT WARNING: This episode of She Has A Name includes discussion of some heavy topics, including murder and other acts of violence. Listener discretion is advised.

    For support and resources, please visit:

    Project Cold CaseNational Organization for Victim AssistanceVictimConnect Resource Center

     

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    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    • 54 min
    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 7

    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 7

    Part 7: 

    Adolfo learns about the dangers of Santa Barbara’s bluffs and gets a second opinion on Oscar’s death report. 

    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions about fatal injuries and suicide.

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit https://988lifeline.org/.

     

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    • 38 min
    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 8

    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 8

    Part 8:

    Adolfo finds new information about the night Oscar died, and has to have a difficult conversation about what really happened to Oscar.

     

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    • 43 min
    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 5

    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 5

    Part 5:

    Was Oscar going to leave the Chicano student movement? Adolfo discovers new information about Oscar’s last months. 

     

    Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    • 46 min
    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 6

    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 6

    Part 6:

    Adolfo reckons with his own relationship to his past and the Chicano student movement. And he finds someone who may have clues about what happened the night Oscar died. 

     

    Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    • 33 min
    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 3

    Imperfect Paradise presents The Forgotten Revolutionary Redux: Part 3

    Part 3:

    Adolfo gets his first lead on a person possibly involved in Oscar’s death.

     

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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Joe Podcast ,

Excellent podcast

Excellent podcast but the part where the podcast host tries to guilt the officer for defending himself is so cringe

lil-car ,

Love

Love the show! And loved the book.
It is frustrating to hear a bunch of academics and podcasters talk like they know what it is like to be under fire however. Put on a vest, get in the car- and go protect the public, while out gunned. Then come and talk.

Fratboyslims ,

Incredible sincerity

I have never reviewed a podcast, but 38:45 episode 4 is the most touching moment in a podcast I have ever heard.

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