Seems like there's a podcast for everything these days, and quite a few about our own city. We've rounded up six social impact podcasts that share stories about Los Angeles, our most pressing challenges, and the changemaking leaders doing good:

Changemakers LA, by LA LISC
Changemakers LA is a tribute to the people and policies that make LA neighborhoods good places to live, work, and play. They take a look at how LA tackles the pressing issues of affordable housing, economic development, transportation, and safety in a time of growing prosperity and growing inequity in LA. Listen on Soundcloud here.

KNOW YOUR CITY, by LURN
KNOW YOUR CITY by Leadership for Urban Renewal Network (LURN) was just launched this week! This podcast series will highlight some of LA's amazing leaders in policy, advocacy, and community development, who are uplifting underserved communities. Subscribe here.

There Goes the Neighborhood: Los Angeles, by KCRW
There Goes the Neigborhood: Los Angeles is an eight-part podcast examining the winners and losers of neighborhood gentrification, and the forces driving it in LA. Listen now on the KCRW site.

LA Forwards & Backwards, by LA Forward
LA Forwards & Backwards opens up conversation on issues being debated in today's Los Angeles. Hosted by David Levitus, founder of LA Forward, this podcast features interviews with local social and environmental justice leaders. Find episodes here.

Value Added, by enso
Value Added interviews people who are adding value to the world. The awesome Angelenos they've interviewed so far include Sam Polk, Jessica Jackley, Chris Rico, Elliot Kotek, and The Dinner Party. Take a listen on iTunes.

The Zag, by NLC Los Angeles
The Zag features stories from New Leaders Council (NLC) alumni and their work in LA. NLC LA provides emerging professionals with training, mentorship, and resources, and has created a network of cross-sector, progressive leaders in Los Angeles. Listen to their podcast here.