Tonight we are talking about witches. And interesting religions, new & old. And especially California's incredible occult countercultures—the esoteric stuff that Los Angeles Times reporter Deborah Netburn covers for her official newspaper beat: "Faith, Spirituality and Joy." Some of the interesting tales we will discuss tonight:

• The working witches of Los Angeles just want you to be your best self
• Psychics and astrologers are huge on Instagram. Now scammers are impersonating them
• This feminist witch introduced California to Goddess worship

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