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  • AirTalk Episode Friday August 11, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, Hollywood writers and studios are returning to the negotiation table– we explain the latest. Also on the show, what are your favorite cool-down food for those hot summer days; FilmWeek; and more.

    • Writers Have Now Been Striking For More Than 100 Days – What’s The Economic Outlook? (1:10)
    • Hot Days, Cold Food – What’s Your Favorite Go-To Meal That’s Guaranteed To Refresh? (20:32)
    • Shane McCrae Revisits Past Trauma In New Book ‘Pulling The Chariot Of The Sun: A Memoir Of Kidnapping’ (35:30)
    • FilmWeek: ‘The Last Voyage Of The Demeter,’ ‘Heart Of Stone,’ ‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ And More (49:43)
    • Austin Cross’s Interview With Oppenheimer’s Casting Director (1:20:19)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Thursday August 10, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, details on the Ecuador President assassination. Also on the show, the latest on the deadly wildfire in Maui; TV-Talk; and more.

      • Contextualizing The Assassination Of Ecuador Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio (0:20)
      • 110 Calories Of Controversy: How Brands Like Bud Light Can Bounce Back After A Crisis (16:52)
      • Goodbye, Free Donuts: How Is The ‘Perk-Cession’ Changing Your Office Life? (30:30)
      • Maui Wildfire Has Claimed Several Lives And Most Of A Town, What Caused The Latest Spark? (49:55)
      • The Band’s Robbie Robertson Has Died. We Remember The Iconic Singer Songwriter And His Influence (1:05:37)
      • TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Strange Planet,’ ‘Son of a Critch,’ ‘Painkiller’ & More (1:22:30)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Strange Planet,’ ‘Son of a Critch,’ ‘Painkiller’ And 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, Austin Cross talks to Los Angeles Times television critic Robert Lloyd and freelance TV critic Steve Greene.

        Today’s shows include:

        • Strange Planet (Apple TV+)
        • Son of a Critch (CW)
        • Painkiller (Netflix)
        • Praise Petey (Freeform & Hulu)
        • Limbo (Viaplay)
        • Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback (Paramount+)
        • 17 min
        • AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 9, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, more on California’s voter demographics. Also on the show, the state of Joshua Tree National Park amid wildfire threats; how masculinity has evolved; and more.

          • California Voters Aren’t Representative Of California Demographics, How Do We Fix It? (0:15)
          • Wildfires Are Threatening Beloved Joshua Trees In The Mojave Desert (16:22)
          • Masculinity’s Evolution: How Is It Changing From Its Most Traditional Sense In Society & The Media? (30:30)
          • Why Did LA Fare Better Than New York During The Pandemic And What Can We Learn About Potential Future Spread? (49:42)
          • When Hollywood Sex Scenes Get Steamy, Intimacy Coordinators Are Ready To Step In (1:06:30)
          • Mom & Dad, I’ve Got Something To Tell You…How To Deal When Your Parents Disapprove Of Your Choices (1:23:53)
          • 1 hr 40 min
          • AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 8, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, LA County is going to court on homelessness lawsuit. Also on the show, labor strikes heats up in LA; how being nice can negatively affect you; and more.

            • LA County Homelessness Lawsuit Now Heads To Trial Following Appellate Court Rejection (0:15)
            • Hot Labor Summer Just Got A Little Hotter As City Workers Plan One-Day Walkout (14:49)
            • Remembering Director William Friedkin And His Iconic Films ‘The Exorcist’ And ‘The French Connection’ (34:01)
            • How A New Initiative Aims To Make It Easier To Access CA Public Records And Why It Matters (50:51)
            • How Are The Entertainment Industry Strikes Affecting Our Favorite K-Dramas? (1:03:09)
            • ‘Stop, You’re Too Kind’: When Being Too Nice Backfires In Work And Life (1:22:44)
            • 1 hr 40 min
            • AirTalk Episode Monday August 7, 2023

              Today on AirTalk, the FDA approves a new pill for treating postpartum depression. Also on the show, the long-lasting impact of the pandemics on kids; the summer of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in LA; and more.

              • FDA Approves Pill Designed To Work Faster For Postpartum Depression (0:15)
              • The Travel Bug Is Biting – Just Make Sure You Have Your Passport (17:05)
              • The Kids Aren’t Alright: The Pandemic’s Lasting Toll On Learning And Mental Health (25:33)
              • In A Post-Affirmative World, How Are So Cal Private Schools Handling Legacy Admissions? (51:32)
              • LA County Public Defender Talks Case Loads For Defense Attorneys, Mental Health Unit (1:07:41)
              • Hello, Cruel Summer: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Lands In Los Angeles (1:27:45)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Friday August 4, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, the latest update on the WGA strike, as plans of negotiation to resume. Also on the show, the steps to become a billionaire when you win the lottery; FilmWeek; and more.

                • Writers Consider Resuming Negotiation Talks With Major Studios After Months Of Striking (0:15)
                • You Just (Hypothetically) Won The $1.25 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot  – Now What? (11:25)
                • Why Chinese Audiences Have Turned Away From Hollywood Movies (34:49)
                • FilmWeek: ‘The Meg 2: The Trench,’ ‘Shortcomings,’ ‘The Beasts,’ ‘Corner Office’ And More (51:28)
                • FilmWeek Feature: Austin Cross Talks 'Princess Mononoke' & Its Kickstarting Of Studio Ghibli’s Global Success (1:22:02)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • TV-Talk: ‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘Winning Time,’ And ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Return With New Seasons

                  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 television with Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor for Consequence. 

                  This week’s shows include:

                  • Reservation Dogs [Season 3] (FX & Hulu)
                  • Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty [Season 2] (HBO & Max) 
                  • Only Murders in the Building [Season 3] (Hulu)
                  • Heartstopper [Season 2] (Netflix)
                  • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [Season 2] (Paramount+)
                  • The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Amazon Prime Video)
                  • 21 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Thursday August 3, 2023

                    Today on AirTalk, how jury selection works for President Trump’s hearing. Also on the show, what is happening to the UK economy? ; TV-Talk ; and more.

                    • Donald Trump Arrives In Court Today – We Check In, And Look Ahead To Potential Jury Selection (0:15)
                    • The UK Economy Is In Jeopardy--How Has One Of The Biggest Economies In The World Fallen Behind (20:25)
                    • Seven Decades After Scientists Used Henrietta Lacks’ Cells Without Consent, Her Family Has Reached A Settlement (35:42)
                    • Peer Review This: How Research Is Produced and Published Might Be Fundamentally Flawed (51:29)
                    • Remote Learning Has Led To New Hires With Major Skill Gaps. How Are Businesses Responding? (1:06:56)
                    • TV-Talk: ‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘Winning Time,’ And ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Return With New Seasons (1:20:13)
                    • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 2, 2023

                      Today on AirTalk, former president Donald Trump has been indicted on four felony charges: what they are and what it means. Also on the show, should retirement age be older or younger?; hobbies you never thought you’d like; and more.

                      • The Implications Of Trump’s Four-Count January 6th Indictment (0:15)
                      • How Did Starlink Become A Service Provider With Global Influence? (21:04) 
                      • Why Wait For 65? The Financially Independent Young Folks Who Are Radically Re-Imagining Retirement (38:21)
                      • New Collection Of Research Says Algorithms On Social Media May Not Be As Polarizing As We Thought (51:29)
                      • Seven States Have Passed Bills Lowering The Alcohol Service Age For Teen Restaurant Workers--Should California Follow Suit? (1:09:40)
                      • Trees, Birds, Pottery – What’s Something You Unexpectedly Gained Appreciation (Or An Obsession) For Later In Life? (1:25:01) 
                      • 1 hr 40 min

                      About AirTalk

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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.

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