“The Sellout” is a podcast from the investigative franchise “Smoke Screen” that focuses on the rise and fall of Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, as well as the impact of his betrayal on his constituents. Join us as dive deep into the making of nine-episode series, produced by Neon Hum Media and L.A. Taco, with host Mariah Castañeda, lead producer and writer Carla Green, and writer/podcaster Erick Huerta, who is featured in the podcast.  

Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.