Imperfect Paradise, produced by LAist Studios, is a longform narrative podcast showcasing California stories with universal significance. Each of our stories takes on something essential about California – its progressiveness, its reputation as a home for dreamers and schemers, its heartbreaking inequality, its varied and diverse communities, its unique combination of dense cities and wild places – and breaks it down into three, 20-30 minute episodes that will be released occasionally. Visit Talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code imperfect at sign-up. Go to HelloFresh.com/imperfect16 and use code imperfect16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.