Live Talks Los Angeles

Andy Cohen in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Glitter Every Day: 365 Quotes from Women I Love.“

This podcast is from our virtual event held on November 18, 2021.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcomin events, videos, online store and podcast -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Norman Lear in conversation with Jim Colucci at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “All in the Family: The Show that Changed Television.” The talk was held on December 15, 2021.

For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos, podcast, online store -- visit our website livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Emily Ratajkowski in conversation with Elaine Welteroth at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her collection of essays, "My Body." The talk was held on November 11, 2021.

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Steve Roberts, Nina Totenberg and Martha Raddatz with Judy Woodruff at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Cokie: A Life Well Lived.“  

The talk was held on November 2, 2021 from our studio in Los Angeles. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos, podcast, online store -- visit our website livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Kal Penn in conversation with Jon Favreau at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, "You Can’t Be Serious."   The talk was held on November 4, 2021.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda in conversation with Quiara Alegría Hudes & Jeremy McCarter discussing their book,“In the Heights: Finding Home” at Live Talks Los Angeles. The talk was broadcast from our studio in Los Angeles on July 21, 2021

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Patti LaBelle in conversation with Tamar Braxton at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her cookbook, “LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About.”  

The talk was broadcast from our studio in Los Angeles.  To learn more on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, podcast, videos, online store -- visit our website at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Steven Pinker with Niall Ferguson at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters."

The talk took place Oct 13, 2021 from our studios in Los Angeles.  To learn more about Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos, podcast and our online store -- visit livetalksla.org

Gabrielle Union with Jemele Hill at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing he collection of stories, "You Got Anything Stronger?"

The talk was held at the Aratani Theater in downtown Los Angeles on September 28, 2021.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos, podcast and online store -- visit our website at livetalksla.org

Anderson Cooper in conversation with Lisa Ling at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty."

The talk was held on September 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.  To learn more about Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos, podcast -- visit our website at livetalksla.org

Liane Moriarty in conversation with Seija Rankin at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her novel, “Apples Never Fall.”

The talk aired on September 14, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  

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Anita Diamant & Melissa Berton in conversation with Michaela Pereira at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “Period. End of Sentence. A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice.“ 

The talk aired on June 17, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Bill Bratton in conversation with Connie Rice at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book,“The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America”

The talk aired on June 16, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Gina Yashere in conversation with Michelle Buteau at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her memoir, “Cack-Handed.”

The talk aired on June 14, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Clint Smith in conversation with Ibram X. Kendi at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his new book, “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.”

The talk aired on June 7, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Michael Lewis in conversation with Geraldine Brooks at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his new book, “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story.”

The talk aired on May 19, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Brad Stone in conversation with Nick Bilton at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his new book, “Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire“

The talk aired on May 17, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Neil Gaiman in conversation with Joe Hill at Live Talks Los Angeles on writing and the release of THE MONARCH OF THE GLEN and BLACK DOG: Two Tales of American Gods

The talk aired on May 13, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Niall Ferguson in conversation with Rana Foroohar at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his new book, "Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe."

The talk aired on May 12, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Diane von Furstenberg in conversation with Bozoma Saint John at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Own It: The Secret to Life.“

The talk aired on April 12, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Seth Rogen in conversation with Evan Goldberg at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his collection of essays, "Yearbook."

The talk aired on May 10, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Senator Elizabeth Warren in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, “Persist.“

The talk aired on May 4, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Julianna Margulies in conversation with Lee Woodruff at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, “Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.“

The talk aired on May 3, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Senator Amy Klobuchar in conversation with Preet Bharara at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, “Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age.”

The talk aired on April 29, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Walter Isaacson at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing his book, “The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War.“

The talk aired on April 25, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Admiral William H. McRaven in conversation with Mark Harmon at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing his book, "The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.”

The talk aired on April 14, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Irv Yalom in conversation with Lori Gottlieb at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing his book, "A Matter of Death and Life."

The talk aired on April 22, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Lisa Napoli with Susan Stamberg and Linda Wertheimer at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR" 

The talk aired on April 20 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Senator Tammy Duckworth in conversation with Bradley Whitford at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, "Every Day Is a Gift." 

The talk aired on April 5, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Walter Isaacson in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin at Live Talks Los Angeles at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race." 

The talk aired on March 16, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Noreena Hertz in conversation with Brian Grazer at Live Talks Los Angeles at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "The Lonely Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That’s Pulling Apart." 

The talk was taped on March 2, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Chad Sanders in conversation with Will Packer at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph”.  The talk was taped on February 25, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Marcus Samuelsson in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his cookbook, The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food,“ The talk was taped on February 28, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Adam Grant in conversation with Ashton Kutcher at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know.“  The talk was taped on February 9, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Gabriel Byrne in conversation with Tóibín at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, “Walking with Ghosts“. The talk was held on January 13, 2021 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in conversation with Glennon Doyle at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her memoir, "Unfinished." The talk was held on February 8, 2021 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Walter Mosley in conversation with Joe Ide at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his novel, "Blood Grove." The talk was held on February 4, 2021 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Patricia Cornwell in conversation with Jamie Lee Curtis at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her Captain Chase novel, "Spin." The talk was held on January 10, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Yuval Noah Harari in conversation with Judd Apatow at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind (Vol. 1).” The talk was held on November 23, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

David Byrne & Maira Kalman in conversation with Isaac Fitzgerald at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “American Utopia.“ The talk was held on November 9, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Janet Evanovich in conversation with Lisa Scottoline at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and her new novel, “Fortune and Glory.” The talk was held on November 7, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Ryan Holiday in conversation with Rich Roll at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius.“ The talk was held on October 27, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Bill Nye in conversation with Gregory Mone at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “Bill Nye’s Great Big World of Science.” The talk was held on October 25, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Matthew McConaughey in conversation with John Grisham at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, “Greenlights.” The talk was held on October 21, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Governor Andrew Cuomo in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The talk was held on October 18, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver in conversation with Karina Yah Glasser, a contributing editor for Book Riot at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “Lights, Camera, Danger! (Alien Superstar #2).” The talk was held on October 11, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, Joe Ide, Attica Locke, Walter Mosley and Scott Turow in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of Crime Reads at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing on books, crime fiction, and the writing life. The talk was held on May 11, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Lenny Kravitz in conversation with Jimmy Fallon at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, “Let Love Rule.” The talk was held on October 8, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods with Irwin Miller, Principal & Design Director at Gensler, in conversation at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.” The talk was held onOctober 5, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

R.L. Stine in conversation with Kitty Felde at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing writing for children and his book, “Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book 1).” The talk was held on September 27, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jane Fonda in conversation with Eva Longoria at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “What Can I Do?: My Path from Climate Despair to Action.” The talk was held on September 14, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Sid Meier in conversation with Alison Haislip at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Sid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games.“ The talk was held on September 10, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Cleese in conversation with Judd Apatow at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide.“ The talk was held on September 9, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jon Meacham in conversation with Frank Buckley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope.” The talk was held on September 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Brian Stelter in conversation with Judd Apatow at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book,  “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.” The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jacqueline Novogratz in conversation with Meg Ryan at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World." The talk was held on May 14, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Judy Gold in conversation with Margaret Cho at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book,  “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble.” The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jim McKelvey, Co-founder of Square in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time." The talk was held on August 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America in conversation with Jennifer Egan at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All." The talk was held on July 29, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Colson Whitehead in conversation with Mary Karr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his novel, “The Nickel Boys.“ The talk was held on July 7, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Charlie Kaufman in conversation with Jane Smiley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Antkind." The talk was held on July 6, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Robbie Conal & Shepard Fairey in conversation with Jim Daichendt at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing Jim's book, “Robbie Conal: Streetwise, 35 Years of Politically Charged Guerrilla Art." The talk was held on June 16, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Michael Lewis in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy.' The talk was held on June 15, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Stacey Abrams in conversation with Elaine Welteroth at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. ” The talk was held on June 12, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with Kate Hudson at Live Talks Los Angeles “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World."” The talk was held on June 9, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Rutger Bregman in conversation with D.A. Wallach at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Humankind: A Hopeful History." The talk was held on June 8, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Sandra Tsing Loh in conversation with Julia Sweeney at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “The Madwoman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem." The talk was held on June 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Lisa Napoli in conversation with Frank Buckley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News."The talk was held on May 27, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Scott Turow in conversation with Ridley Pearson at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his new novel, “The Last Trial." The talk was held on May 21, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Tori Amos in conversation with Busy Philipps at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, Resistance: A Songwriter’s Story of Hope, Change, and Courage." The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

David Baldacci in conversation with Gregg Hurwitz at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his new novel, “Walk the Wire.” The talk was held on May 18, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life”. The talk took place on May 16, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Dean Koontz in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his novel, "Devoted." The talk was virtual and taped on April 1 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Alan Zweibel in conversation with Dave Barry at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier." The talk was virtual and taped on April 2 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

A Mother’s Day Special with Louie Anderson in conversation with Live Talks Los Angeles producer Ted Habte-Gabr.  discussing her memoir, “Hey Mom: Stories for My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too.” The talk took place on May 10, 2020 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studio. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jan Eliasberg in conversation with Tony Shalhoub at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her discussing her novel, "Hannah’s War." The talk was a virtual event on May 7, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jessica Simpson in conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her memoir, "Open Book." The talk took place on February 10, 2020 at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Hodgman in conversation with Aimee Mann at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Medallion Status: True Stories from Secret Rooms." The talk took place on October 24, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Guy Kawasaki in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life." The talk took place on June 25th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jim Acosta in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America." The talk took place on June 5th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Celeste Barber in conversation with Jameela Jamil at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Challenge Accepted!: 253 Steps to Becoming an Anti-It Girl." The talk took place on June 5th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Nathan Gardels and Nicolas Berggruen in conversation with Mayor Eric Garcetti at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, "Renovating Democracy: Governing in the Age of Globalization and Digital Capitalism.  The talk took place on April 24, 2019. To learn more about Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast. 

Walter Mosley in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Elements of Fiction."  The talk took place on September 5, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Robert Iger in conversation with Brian Grazer at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company."  The talk took place on October 1, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Pico Iyer in conversation with Aimee Liu at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving."  The talk took place on October 6, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Mo Rocca in conversation with Adam Felber at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving."  The talk took place on November 13, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Emma Donoghue in conversation with Marisa Matarazzo at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Akin."  The talk took place on September 10, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

David Koepp in conversation with Andrew Kevin Walker at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Cold Storage."  The talk took place on September 11, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Brad Smith, President of Microsoft in conversation with David Kirkpatrick, founder of Techonomy at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age."  The talk took place on October 4, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Booker T. Jones in conversation with Scott Timberg at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, "Time Is Tight: My Life, Note by Note."  The talk took place on November 5, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Amber Tamblyn in conversation with Amy Poehler at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution."  The talk took place on February 7, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Dr. Mark Hyman in conversation with Paul Hawken at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet–One Bite at a Time." The talk took place on March 5, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, more videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org

Steven Pinker in conversation with Terrence McNally at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress." The talk took place on January 16, 2019 at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, more videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org