Mariah Castaneda
Reporter / Host
Reporter / Host
Mariah Castañeda is a Los Angeles journalist, photographer, Editor at Large, and podcast host at L.A. Taco. Her work has been featured in both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Mariah also reported for and hosted “The Sellout” a podcast about politicians dogged by allegations of corruption, harassment, and pettiness. “The Sellout” was number 34 of The Atlantic’s “50 Best Podcasts of 2021” list and is a current nominee for a Webby Award. She has also written for Fusion, California Health Report, and The Voice of OC.
Residents living near the former battery recycling plant in have long complained about issues with the cleanup, and now employees of the contractors responsible for the cleanup are speaking out too.