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July 21, 2023AirTalk 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
July 20, 2023TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Miracle Worker: End Times,’ ‘The Golden Boy’ & ‘Project Greenlight: A New Generation’
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 Kathryn VanArendonk, TV critic for Vulture, and Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer.
This week’s shows include:
Miracle Workers: End Times [Season 4, Final] (TBS & Max)
Minx [Season 2] (Starz)
The Golden Boy (HBO & Max)
Justified: City Primeval (FX & Hulu the next day)
Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)
Project Greenlight: A New Generation (Max)
17 min
July 20, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday July 20, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Stanford president resigns after student-journalist exposes his falsified research. Also on the show, CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia talks about her goals and plans; TV-Talk; and more.
The Stanford Freshman Who Broke The Story That Spurred An Investigation And Resignation Of Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne (0:15)
‘The Measure Of Our Age’ Seeks To Help The Elderly And Their Caregivers Navigate The Complex Process Of Aging (15:43)
A Conversation With The Next Chancellor of Cal State University, Mildred García (51:22)
Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview As Games Begin In Australia & New Zealand (1:07:17)
TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Miracle Worker: End Times,’ ‘The Golden Boy’ & ‘Project Greenlight: A New Generation’ (1:22:40)
1 hr 40 min
July 19, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 19, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Michelin gave out its 2023 stars today and a local restaurant received this award. Also on the show, how to maximize your staycation; cover songs that we thought were originals; and more.
Michelin Announced Its Coveted Stars For 2023 – Long Beach’s Heritage Is Added (0:15)
If You Can’t Take A Proper Vacation, A Staycation Might Be A Better Alternative Than You Think (19:08)
For Doctors, Age May Not Just Be A Number (51:18)
Like Karaoke, But Good – What’s Your Favorite Cover Song? (1:18:33)
1 hr 40 min
July 18, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 18, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what’s going on with LA Times’ ownership– we explain the latest. Also on the show, why are summer themed books everywhere right now?; the future of radio after the pandemic; and more.
Amid Sale Of San Diego Union-Tribune, Changes To Sports Section, A Look At The Future Of The Los Angeles Times (0:15)
CA Board Of Education Approves New Guide To Teaching Math— What Will It Mean For K-12 Outcomes In The Subject? (18:13)
Summer Beach Reads Have Taken Over – Why Do We Love Them So Much? (37:35)
The Painstaking Process Behind Displaying The Space Shuttle Endeavor (51:25)
The Wilhelm Scream Is Probably Film’s Most Famous Sound Effect. A Local Professor Recently Discovered The Original Recording (1:07:30)
Radio Is Still Relevant – But The Pandemic Changed How We Listen (1:22:32)
1 hr 40 min
July 17, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday July 17, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the weekend heat wave caused wildfires and record breaking temperatures. Also on the show, we speak with newly appointed UC Regent Gregory Sarris; the rise of cursing in the workplace; LA only has 5 years to be Olympic gold ready; and more.
As Promised, It Was A Hot Weekend – What’s In Store For This Week? (0:15)
Newly-Appointed UC Regent, Longtime Tribal Chairman Gregory Sarris On Being A Voice For Opportunity For Native Americans In Higher Ed (17:09)
Cursing Seems A Lot More Casual Today – Are We Embracing Our Potty Mouths? (35:42)
The Olympics Might Be Five Years Out – But Planning Is Well Underway (51:20)
Barbie Is Having A Moment. This New LAist Podcast Tells Her Origin Story (1:24:37)
2 hr 11 min
July 14, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday July 14, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Hollywood faces its first double strike in over 60 years as actors join the picket line. Also on the show, how the use of “therapy speak” can be harmful; can parents and their toddlers both enjoy vacation?; FilmWeek; and more.
The Latest From Picket Lines As TV And Film Actors Join Writers On Strike (0:15)
‘Boundaries,’ ‘Triggers,’ and ‘Trauma’ – Are We Weaponizing Therapy-Speak? (23:34)
When You Travel With Your Toddler, Who Benefits – You, Them, Or Neither? (40:23)
FilmWeek: ‘The Miracle Club,’ ‘Theater Camp,’ ‘Bird Box Barcelona,’ ‘Earth Mama’ And More (51:16)
Larry Mantle Interviews Mission Impossible Stunt Coordinator Wade Eastwood (1:21:50)
1 hr 40 min
July 13, 2023TV-Talk: ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ ‘Full Circle,’ Plus An Emmy Nominations Recap
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 Angie Han, TV critic for the Hollywood Reporter, and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture.
This week’s shows include:
What We Do in the Shadows [Season 5] (FX & Hulu)
Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (HBO & Max)
Full Circle (Max)
Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)
The Afterparty (Apple TV +)
22 min
July 13, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday July 13, 2023
Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and the studios fail to reach a deal as actors prepare to strike. Also on the show, we celebrate 100 years of the iconic Hollywood sign; the California Reparations Task Force’s recommendations; the Emmy nominations with this week’s TV Talk; and more.
No Deal Reached Between SAG-AFTRA And Studios, Actors Prepare To Strike (0:15)
As The Hollywood Sign Celebrates The 100th Anniversary Of Its Dedication, We Celebrate The Beloved Hike To Get There (20:27)
Longtime Journalists And Avid Birders Sing A Cautionary Tune In New Book About Dwindling North American Bird Populations (29:10)
What The California Reparations Task Force Is Recommending of the CA Legislature (51:20)
Dodgers, Angels Settle In For Home Stretch Of Season With Playoff Sights Set Following All-Star Break (1:07:56)
TV-Talk: ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ ‘Full Circle,’ Plus An Emmy Nominations Recap (1:18:42)
1 hr 40 min
July 12, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 12, 2023
Today on AirTalk, a double strike looms over the entertainment industry as the SAG-AFTRA negotiation deadline nears. Also on the show, an investigation into LA’s residential hotels; how crisis hotline 988 is faring one year in; a recently identified depression subtype may include 27 percent of depression patients; and more.
Federal Mediators To Intervene In SAG-AFTRA, Studios Negotiations As Deadline Looms (0:15)
Low-Cost Residential Hotels In LA Are Protected By Law, But That Hasn’t Stopped Some Hotel Owners From Converting Them (18:30)
It’s Been One Year Since The 988 Hotline Rollout – How Has It Gone? (51:27)
There Are Many Subtypes Of Depression: A New Stanford Study Seeks To Better Understand One (1:07:27)
Is This Spot Taken? ‘Paved Paradise’ Explores How Parking Defines Our World (1:23:12)
1 hr 39 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.