On the debut episode of “SoCal in 17,” host Alex Cohen embraces the love in the air this Valentine’s weekend. The highlights: a candid conversation about romance with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; love persevering on a quarantined cruise ship; and the theme this week’s haiku battle—the love for Andrew Yang and the demise of his candidacy.
About that news haiku: each week on the podcast, Alex Cohen and producer Esther Lee turn a news story into 17-syllable poetry. Check out the latest haikus and help them decide who is the better poet.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Facebook Live from Santa Clarita couple stuck aboard Diamond Princess cruise ship that has been quarantined
- The play Mayor Garcetti did while growing up in LA that he talks about
- Esther Lee being a rock star with Andrew Yang
Alex Cohen’s most romantic LA spots:
- Barnsdall Park Friday Night Wine Tastings
- Movies at Hollywood Forever Cemetary
- Summer nights at the Hollywood Bowl
Mayor Eric Garcetti’s most romantic LA spots:
GET IN TOUCH
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On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17
Call (424) 209-8764 and leave us a voicemail!
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