Enthusiastically Los Angeles Glenn Gritzner

Cedd Moses has been many things, from horse track better to financial advisor to bar owner to, really, the creator of modern nightlife in Downtown Los Angeles. Now he can add one more title to his resume: author. Cedd has written a love letter to bars and bartenders, and he gave it the same title as his company: Pouring with Heart. Yes, Cedd is a repeat guest, but his first episode was really his story - this episode is more focused on his team and his service philosophy (an...

Has anybody lived a more quintessentially Los Angeles life than former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa? In part 1 of this episode, we learned about Antonio's unlikely journey from high school dropout to elected official, just beginning his path towards leadership and power. This second half dives deeply into his political career. Hear how he almost unexpectedly ran for Speaker, getting his votes in 10 days time. Hear how Willie Brown continued to advise and guide him on his...

Has anyone lived a more quintessentially Los Angeles life than Antonio Villaraigosa? From high school dropout to labor leader to, eventually, Speaker of the California State Assembly and Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio's journey is both unlikely and fascinating.You may be somewhat familiar with his story, but you've never heard him tell it like this. Take a deep dive into his rough and tumble childhood, his close relationship with his mother, a very important relationship with his h...

The 24/7 Downtown Los Angeles we know now didn't happen by accident. And it didn't happen without a lot of hard work. And one of the hardest workers and most consequential leaders who helped make that happen was Carol Schatz - now widely recognized as the unofficial "Queen of Downtown". As the longtime head of the Central City Association, Carol helped make sure that Staples Center actually faced *towards* Downtown. She helped pass the policies that allowed for the conversio...

You have probably not heard of Dave Whitton. But if you've been to Seven Grand ... Villains Tavern ... One Eyed Gypsy ... or, now, PrankBar, you have been subject to his hospitality.Why did I ask him to be interviewed? Because he has made a journey that is less common than you might expect - from bartender to bar owner. And also, because he's funny and a great interview.He started out like so many others - moving to LA to chase the dream. And, even while making his way...

Los Angeles used to have a reputation as a city that not only didn't care about its past, but hardly realized it even had a past. One of the biggest reasons that has changed is the advocacy and the effectiveness of the Los Angeles Conservancy. And the woman who has headed that organization for over 25 years is Linda Dishman.How does someone become interested - and make a career in - historic preservation? What's it like to take on the mighty Los Angeles Archdiocese ... and w...