LA Made: The Barbie Tapes

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05/01/2026 00:27:53Imperfect Paradise: Inside a Southern California church, where Muslims, Jews, and Christians all pray

04/24/2026 00:27:10Imperfect Paradise: 'Astronomical' LA28 Olympics ticket prices have shocked fans. But could a more expensive games benefit taxpayers?

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Our take on LA Made: The Barbie Tapes podcast

LA Made: The Barbie Tapes is a fun and exciting podcast all about the birth of Barbie. Antonia Cereijido and M.G. Lord take you behind the scenes, where you will hear secret stories from the woman who dreamed up Barbie, Ruth Handler, and her team. If you love Barbie or want to know how she came to be, this 3-episode series is for you. It's like a treasure hunt in the world of toys! LA Made: The Barbie Tapes is a society & culture podcast by LAist Studios.