About this episode

Allan and Traci Thomas explore the L.A. Central Library while discussing its history and various topics including sports.

Allan and Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast, NPR) take a literary walk around the L.A. Central Library, celebrating its centennial anniversary this month! Along the way, Traci and Allan wander through the nearby Biltmore Hotel, take in the library’s art and architecture, and talk about the World Cup and Traci’s love of sports.

People in this episode

Host: Allan McLeod

Guest: Traci Thomas

Topics covered

• literature
• architecture
• sports
• interviews
• culture

Keywords

• L.A. Central Library
• Traci Thomas
• Allan McLeod
• Biltmore Hotel
• World Cup
• literary walk
• architecture
• centennial anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Stacks Podcast, NPR

Places: L.A. Central Library, Biltmore Hotel

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