AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 1, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, a new report details violations on Anaheim city council. Also on the show, why covid cases have increased this summer; what to know going back into office; and more.

    • Report On Anaheim Details Impropriety and Violations, Makes Recommendations (0:15)
    • COVID May Feel Like A Thing Of The Past, But Case Numbers Are Ticking Up This Summer. What’s Behind It?COVID May Feel Like A Thing Of The Past, But Case Numbers Are Ticking Up This Summer. What’s Behind It? (11:10)
    • Dust Off That Tie And Grab Your Briefcase–We’re Going Back To The Office! (39:30)
    • Busloads Of Migrants Keep Arriving in LA From Texas. What Aid And Services Are There To Help Them When They Disembark? (50:24)
    • Are Public Defenders Having a Mental Health Crisis? (1:07:17)
    • Remembering Paul Reubens (1:23:55)
    • 1 hr 39 min
    • AirTalk Episode Monday July 31, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, the latest on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Also on the show, is air-tagging your kids a good idea?; the deadline for unpaid pandemic rent is due soon; and more.

      • The Bident Administration’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan–How It Works And How Much Will People Save? (0:15)
      • Up To A Million Russians Have Left Their Homeland Since The War Started – Where Are They Going? (16:04)
      • Kids Are More Supervised Than Ever. Could Small Tracking Devices Be A Solution Toward Sweet Sweet Freedom? (32:32)
      • Unpaid Pandemic Rent Coming Due For LA Renters This Week. Still Owe? Here’s What You Need To Know (51:24)
      • What Considerations Can Youth Athletes Take To Limit Health Risks & Balance Their Training Regimen? (1:11:32)
      • Travel Is Definitely Back. Travel Etiquette? Not Necessarily. Here’s How To Be A Thoughtful Traveler (1:29:58)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • AirTalk Episode Friday July 28, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, everything that happened on capitol hill– we explain. Also on the show, how to navigate social media as a parent; FilmWeek; and more.

        • Political Roundup: Trump Faces New Charges, McConnell Freezes Mid-Speech, Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal Goes Awry And More (0:15)
        • It’s Been 75 Years Since Truman Ordered The Armed Services To Integrate - How Far Does The Military Still Have To Go? (21:58)
        • Social Media Can Be Mentally Distressing For Parents In All Kinds Of Ways – How Do You Navigate It? (37:20)
        • FilmWeek: ‘Haunted Mansion,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ And More (50:43)
        • FilmWeek Feature: Larry’s Interview With Author Nat Segaloff On His New Book “The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years Of Fear” (1:21:47)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘This Fool’ Season 2, ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 & ‘Dark Winds’ Season 2

          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 Inkoo Kang, TV critic for the New Yorker, and Dominic Patten, senior editor & chief tv critic for Deadline.

          This week’s shows include:

          • This Fool [Season 2] (Hulu)
          • Good Omens [Season 2] (Amazon Prime Video)
          • Dark Winds [Season 2] (AMC)
          • Twisted Metal (Peacock)
          • Harley Quinn [Season 4] (Max)
          • The Righteous Gemstones [Season 3] (HBO & Max)
          • Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)
          • Secret Invasion  (Disney+)
          • 16 min
          • AirTalk Episode Thursday July 27, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, the end to the looming recession: Fed says not going to happen. Also on the show, the popularity of E-bikes; TV-Talk; and more.

            • Fed Raises Interest Rates Again, Consumer Spending Grows. Are We In The Clear Of A Recession? (0:15)
            • What’s Made E-Bikes Grow In Popularity & What Should You Know Before Buying One? (14:46)
            • World Champion Boxer Oscar De La Hoya Squares Off With His Past In New HBO Documentary ‘The Golden Boy’ (28:51)
            • Hospice Care In America Is In Crisis – What’s Been Your Experience? (51:25)
            • Caltech Celebrates 100th Birthday Of Nobel Laureate Rudy Marcus (1:12:28)
            • TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘This Fool’ Season 2, ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 & ‘Dark Winds’ Season 2 (1:24:29)
            • 1 hr 40 min
            • AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 26, 2023

              Today on AirTalk, what is happening in Israel– we explain. Also on the show, the fierce court battle between schools and gender identity exposure; why are more Americans becoming early birds?; and more.

              • Legal Overhaul Disrupts Israeli Politics And Leads To Nationwide Protests (0:15)
              • Should Parents Be Notified When Students Choose A Different Gender Identity At School? (17:14)
              • New LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla On Her Priorities And Restoring Faith In Local Government (51:23)
              • LA's City Forest Officer Joins To Discuss Urban Forestry Goals. Why They're More Complicated Than You Might Think (1:06:40)
              • Nightlife Is Starting To Turn Into Dusk Life—Why Are Folks Starting To Go Out & Head Home Earlier? m(1:25:33)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 25, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, Congress is going to hold its second UFO hearing 50 years after the first– what can we expect to learn? Also on the show, what does California parole program data actually show?; how historical documents are preserved for a lifetime; and more.

                • Congress Will Hold Its Second UFO Hearing In Decades (0:15)
                • A Year-Long Investigation Reveals California Isn’t Collecting Data On Its Own Parole Programs (16:06)
                • Should You Research Your Date Before Meeting Them? (25:37)
                • Latest On Heat: Paint Coating That Helps Cool Local Streets & Outlook Of Our Grid During The Final Stretch Of Summer Heat (51:17)
                • When Paperwork Is The Point: How Experts Preserve Historic Documents (1:08:06)
                • Thalidomide Use in 1950s and 60s Led To Thousands Of Babies Born With Defects. New Book ‘Wonder Drug’ Gives Voice To The Victims (1:23:12)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • AirTalk Episode Monday July 24, 2023

                  Today on AirTalk, the first of its kind box office record: ‘Barbenheimer’s premier weekend success. Also on the show, how to navigate career change later in life; barriers to organ transplant in SoCal; and more.

                  • Barbenstrikeheimer: Cinema Returns In Full Force With ‘Barbie’ And ‘Oppenheimer’ As Industry Workers Continue To Strike (0:15) 
                  • A New Study Suggests A Genetic Reason For Why Some People With COVID Never Displayed Symptoms (17:52)
                  • What Do You Consider When Making Later-In-Life Career Changes? (28:19)
                  • Federal Scrutiny Of SoCal Organ Recovery Org Could Lead To Shutdown (51:30)
                  • Lending Money To Family? Here’s How To Navigate The Tricky Dynamics (1:23:13)
                  • 1 hr 40 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Friday, July 21, 2023

                    Today on AirTalk, remembering the great jazz musician Tony Bennett. Also on the show, the art to the perfect wedding toast; FilmWeek; and more.

                    • Tony Bennett, Timeless Musician, Passes Away At The Age Of 96 (0:15)
                    • ‘Fast Car’-- The Long History Of Appropriation And Cover Songs (20:34)
                    • After ‘I Do’ Comes The Hard Part: The Wedding Toast (39:06)
                    • FilmWeek: ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘20 Days In Mariupol,’ ‘Cobweb’ And More (50:46)
                    • Larry’s Interview With Christopher Nolan About OPPENHEIMER (1:21:55)
                    • 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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