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September 06, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday September 6, 2023
Today on AirTalk, how pharmacies are combating worker shortage and a difficult working environment. Also on the show, how age plays a factor in a politician's appeal; the last of the PAC-12 and what’s next; and more.
CA Pharmacists Say They’re Overworked And It’s Resulting In Millions Of Dangerous Mistakes A Year (0:15)
Older Politicians Are Facing Scrutiny For Their Health – How Can We Determine If They’re Fit To Serve? (19:09)
Is Your Phone Really Listening? The Apps You Should Know About That Track You, And Those That Don’t (36:37)
Requiem For A Conference: With Pac-12 On Life Support, Alums Share Memories (51:28)
How Have High School Movies Changed Over The Years & Stayed Interesting For Audiences? (1:16:16)
1 hr 40 min
September 05, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 5, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Disney pulled tv channels from spectrum cable over the weekend– we break down the impact. Also on the show, concert etiquettes you should know; the evolution of the American psyche; and more.
Latest On Charter Spectrum & Disney Negotiations As Sports-Packed Weekend Leaves Some Unable To View (0:15)
Taking A Peek At The L.A. Public Library’s New Collection Of Never-Before-Seen Photos: Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, Harrison Ford, Bruce Lee, And More (17:05)
To Stand Or Sit? To Capture The Moment Or Be In The Moment? Those And Other Concert Etiquette Questions (32:54)
How Did We All Get So Mean To Each Other? (51:16)
Could A Virus Actually Be Good? Meet The Phage: Important, Relatively Unknown, And A Potential Key To Medical Innovation (1:22:13)
1 hr 40 min
September 01, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday September 1, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the increase in illegal border crossings this month– we breakdown the number. Also on the show, food friday; the best LA BBQ; FilmWeek; and more.
Border Crossings Of Migrant Families Increased In August—We Breakdown The Numbers (0:15)
The Age Of Avoidance (16:20)
Food Friday: What’s Your Favorite BBQ Spot In SoCal? (37:28)
FilmWeek: ‘The Equalizer 3,’ ‘Fremont,’ ‘The Good Mother,’ ‘King Coal’ And More (50:37)
FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle’s Interview With Actress Nancy Olson Livingston (1:21:41)
1 hr 39 min
August 31, 2023TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Fionna And Cake,’ ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ & More
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week Larry talks to Jen Chaney, TV critic for Vulture, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly, about the latest on streaming and television.
Today’s shows include:
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Max)
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City [Season 4] (Bravo & Peacock)
What We Do in the Shadows [Season 5] (FX & Hulu)
Judge Steve Harvey [Season 2] (ABC & Hulu)
The Changeling (Max)
15 min
August 31, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday August 31, 2023
Today on AirTalk, California’s continuous debate on solitary confinements in prisons– where it’s at right now. Also on the show, the history and evolution of bras; the truth about protein; and more.
Should Solitary Confinement Be Limited In Local Jails? The California Legislature Is Considering The Move (0:15)
The Future Of Bras: Do They Hold Us Up? Or Hold Us Back? (22:29)
The Environmental And Health Costs Of LEDs (51:22)
How Much Protein Do We Really Need? (1:11:25)
TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Fionna And Cake,’ ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ & More (1:26:09)
1 hr 40 min
August 30, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 30, 2023
Today on AirTalk, attorney general Rob Bonta sues Chino School District over transgender parent notification policy– we break down the latest. Also on the show, what you need to know about the new Covid BA.2.86 variant; best places to camp; and more.
California AG Sues Chino Valley School District Over Parental Notification Policy, How The Law Views Childrens’ Right To Privacy Versus Parents’ Right To Know (0:15)
A New Memoir Details The Experience Of Becoming Blind (32:24)
What You Need To Know About The New Highly Mutated BA.2.86 COVID Variant (51:27)
The Best Places To Camp In California (1:16:27)
1 hr 40 min
August 29, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 29, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration announces price negotiation for 10 major medications. Also on the show, how teachers are preventing and utilizing AI in classrooms; farm lands have decreased due to global warming– what does the future look like?; and more.
Ten Drugs Are Subject To First-Ever Price Negotiation By Medicare (0;15)
El Segundo Little League Coach On Returning To SoCal As World Champions (17:08)
As The New School Year Begins, How Are Teachers Handling Students’ Use Of AI? (27:40)
Study Finds Likelihood Of Consolidation In Farming Worldwide, We Break Down The Numbers & Local Impacts (51:21)
Los Angeles, What Are Your Top-Tier Bagels And Schmear? (1:20:51)
1 hr 40 min
August 28, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday August 28, 2023
Today on AirTalk, 3 dead after racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, FL– what fueled this latest hate crime? Also on the show, corrupt LA city councilmen and their current legal battles; the future of AI under government control?; and more.
After Dollar General Shooting, Jacksonville Faith Leader Shares How City’s Black Community Is Responding (0:15)
Corruption At LA City Hall Once Again In Spotlight As Curren Price Is Arraigned, Mark Ridley-Thomas Is Sentenced (18:59)
‘This Is Wildfire’ Shares History And Science Behind Wildfires, And Tips To Protect Yourself -- All In One Book (35:42)
What Policies And Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Would Look Like? (51:24)
The Song ‘Rich Men of North Richmond’ Is A Viral Hit – Why Is It Striking A Chord? (1:09:33)
Breaking Down New Report That Finds Some Malls Are Bouncing Back (1:27:58)
1 hr 40 min
August 25, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday August 25, 2023
Today on AirTalk, rising federal interest rates are causing unaffordable housing in LA– we look at why this is happening and what are some short-term solutions. Also on the show, How AI is reshaping online porn; FilmWeek; and more.
Federal Reserve Chair Says More Interest Rate Hikes Could Be Looming. What Will That Mean Short And Long Term For Housing In SoCal? (0:15)
Truths Will Be Told At Tonya Mosely’s Upcoming LAist Live Event (17:21)
How AI Is Reshaping Online Porn And Why So Many Are Concerned (32:41)
FilmWeek: ‘Gran Turismo,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Golda,’ ‘Bella!’ And More (51:18)
FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Author Yunte Huang About His New Biography On Anna May Wong (1:21:52)
1 hr 40 min
August 24, 2023TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 & More
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week Larry talks to Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co and Dominic Patten, senior editor & chief tv critic for Deadline.
This week’s shows include:
Ahsoka (Disney+)
Only Murders in the Building [Season 3]
Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn (Apple TV+)
This Fool [Season 2] (Hulu)
News: What’s the value of sports broadcasting (i.e. NFL) as strikes continue?
21 min

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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.