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A DEVELOPING STORY is a narrative podcast series from Santa Monica Daily Press. In each episode, award-winning filmmaker and journalist Brian Peter Falk explores housing development in Santa Monica one story at a time and tries to figure out what those stories tell us about the future – and ourselves. This is a local series with national resonance, fueled by the reporting of Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica's most trusted news source. Restaurant reviews, fine arts, and just about everything you need to be informed on the Westside of LA. Subscribe!
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Signup to Generate a PitchA DEVELOPING STORY is a narrative podcast series from Santa Monica Daily Press. In each episode, award-winning filmmaker and journalist Brian Peter Falk explores housing development in Santa Monica one story at a time and tries to figure out what those stories tell us about the future, and ourselves.
A Developing Story. is hosted by Santa Monica Daily Press. The show has published 266 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sam Stein - the Bulwark" (21 May 2026, 43 minutes), "A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 6: THE CRYSTAL BALL" (20 November 2025, 37 minutes), and "A DEVELOPING STORY - EPISODE 5: THREE PROJECTS" (20 November 2025, 42 minutes).
A Developing Story. publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 266 episodes.
Booking probability for A Developing Story. is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Developing Story. requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Developing Story.'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for A Developing Story. are Property Management & Appraisal and Home Building. A Developing Story. has a news audience.
Santa Monica Daily Press hosts A Developing Story., a news podcast with 266 episodes published.
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Episode #270
Ross sits down with Sam Stein, managing editor of The Bulwark, ahead of their live show at the Novo in downtown LA on May 21st. Two veteran news folks for the price of none — they get into the Bulwark community in...
Episode #269
As California's current high-speed rail fiasco attests, big and ambitious public projects are hard. California's biggest project of all is housing development. Will it suffer the same fate? In this final episode, Brian...
Episode #268
In this episode, Brian examines three housing development projects in Santa Monica – all of which have courted controversy. One is a large development that could replace a beloved grocery store, another is a supportive...
Episode #267
Building affordable housing is a big priority in Santa Monica. This episode investigates how affordable housing is built, and what "affordability" even means as the nationwide cost of living rises. Many fear that the...
Santa Monica, like much of Los Angeles County, is a city dominated by neighborhoods of low-density, single-family homes. But low density has played a role in California's housing crisis. The state is responding with...
Episode #265
Delays in the approval of Santa Monica's housing element lead to a historic punishment for the city: activation of a loophole called "The Builder's Remedy." Developers are now able to flood Santa Monica with...
Episode #264
In the first episode of A Developing Story, host Brian Peter Falk introduces the idyllic beach city of Santa Monica, California and explores how a controversial state wide development mandate called "The Housing...
Episode #262
Santa Monica plans to allow open-container drinking on its promenade as part of a new entertainment zone, following the passage of California Senate Bill 969. The idea was initially proposed for a few events but the...
Episode #263
Santa Monica will not host Olympic beach volleyball in 2028 despite initial plans. LA 28 approached Santa Monica due to its iconic beach and pier, and the city’s claim to inventing beach volleyball. The Olympic...
Episode #261
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Episode #259
The January fire in Pacific Palisades is having a significant economic impact on Santa Monica businesses. On this episode, Daily Press publisher Ross Furukawa and host Brian Peter Falk discuss how the fire, road...
**Podcast Summary:** On this episode of *Inside the Daily Press*, we bring you the latest updates on the Palisades fire recovery efforts, including the lifting of evacuation orders and the start of the cleanup phase. We...
Episode #257
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Episode #256
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Episode #255
Inside the Daily Press provides crucial updates on the Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres and is 14% contained. Hosts Brian Peter Falk and Matt Hall discuss the lifting of Santa Monica evacuation orders and...
Episode #254
Host Ross Furukawa and journalist Brian Peter Falk discussed the ongoing Palisades Fire on January 10th, 2025. Cal Fire reported the fire has burned 21,317 acres with 8% containment and threatens 11,171 structures...
Episode #252
Hear from Candidate John Putnam for his run for Santa Monica City Council.
Episode #251
Hear from Candidate Ericka Lesley for her run for Santa Monica City Council.
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VP of Strategy and Development, Ventura City Fire Department
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Sustainability Engagement Officer, PRO ERA SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Dean of Public Policy at New York University, NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service
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