Watts riots
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Watts riots has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
The Watts riots, sometimes referred to as the Watts Rebellion or Watts Uprising, took place in the Watts neighborhood and its surrounding areas of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. The riots were motivated by anger at the racist and abusive practices of the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as grievances over employment discrimination, residential segregation, and poverty in L.A.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
Who talks about Watts riots on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Watts riots; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Dolls and Dolls, Guys! | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Watts riots mentioned alongside?
Watts riots is most often mentioned alongside Earring Magic Ken, Middle Kingdom and Mickey Mouse.
Mentioned together: Earring Magic Ken, Middle Kingdom, Mickey Mouse, Magic Potty Baby, Brian Albert, Dorothy, Chris Wiggs, Margaret Keane, Big Eyes, doll tests