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July 10, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday July 10, 2023
Today on AirTalk, speed cameras may soon hit Los Angeles’ streets with a new bill. Also on the show, why the military is seeing declines in recruitment; the weight-loss drugs rivaling Ozempic; and more.
LA Intersections May Soon Have Speeding-Cameras (0:15)
Why Is The Military Having Such A Hard Time Recruiting New Soldiers? (19:58)
Ozempic Inspired A New Batch Of Weight-Loss Drugs – How Well Do They Work? (51:23)
Is Rural America Really Struggling As Much As Some Say? This USC Professor’s New Book Suggests Small Towns Are Thriving (1:16:18)
1 hr 40 min
July 07, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday July 7, 023
Today on AirTalk, a new social media app that has everyone in knots– everything about Meta’s Threads. Also on the show, the future of AI music in nominations and awards; FilmWeek; and more.
Meta Has Launched Threads, A Direct Twitter Competitor. Can It Replicate The Experience? (0:15)
Police Departments Are Starting To Use Drones As First Responders – How Is It Working So Far? (18:27)
Music That Is (Partly) AI Created Can Win A Grammy--What Does This Mean For The Music Industry? (36:34)
FilmWeek: ‘Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One,’ ‘Joy Ride,’ “The Lesson’ And More (51:26)
Larry Mantle Interviews Gale Ann Hurd And Alex Winter Of ‘The YouTube Effect’ (1:22:00)
1 hr 40 min
July 06, 2023TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 2, ‘Muscles & Mayhem’ and ‘Jack Ryan’ Season 4
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 Eric Deggans, TV critic for NPR, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.
This week’s shows include:
The Lincoln Lawyer [Season 2, Part 1] (Netflix)
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (Netflix)
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan [Season 4, Final Season] (Amazon Prime Video)
Warrior [Season 3] (Max)
The Witcher [Season 3, Part 1] (Netflix)
The Horror of Dolores Roach (Amazon Prime Video)
I’m A Virgo (Amazon Prime Video)
My Adventures With Superman (Adult Swim & Max)
16 min
July 06, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday July 6, 2023
Today on AirTalk, a new poll reveals Americans' loyalty to democracy– we explain. Also on the show, Mayor Karen Bass is here for her monthly visit; TV-Talk; and more.
The Majority Of Americans Do Not Feel Comfortable Talking About Their Political Views A Recent Poll Found (0:15)
Metro CEO On Agency’s Plans To Explore In-House Safety, Regional Connector Opening And More (18:39)
TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 2, ‘Muscles & Mayhem’ and ‘Jack Ryan’ Season 4 (34:18)
Is The Topic Of Sex Now Okay In The Workplace? Why Younger Generations Could Be Driving The Shift (51:22)
Mayor Karen Bass: LAHSA’s Annual Homelessness Count, Another Migrant Bus Lands In LA And More (1:14:29)
1 hr 40 min
July 05, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 5, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what are the costs of fireworks on our health. Also on the show, the latest in SoCal’s hotel worker strike; the era of thrifting everything, not just clothes; and more.
Fireworks Cast A Haze Over The City – Are The Beautiful Bombs Worth It Or Is It Time To Ditch The Tradition? (0:15)
The Latest After SoCal Hotel Workers Walked Off The Job Over The Holiday (18:52)
What It's Like To Buy Everything Used And Advice For Shopping Second-Hand (30:54)
What To Make Of The 5 Cases Of Malaria Found In The United States (51:24)
TV Producer George Schlatter, Who Created The Laugh-In Series, Reflects On ‘A Life In Comedy’ (1:15:29)
1 hr 40 min
July 03, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday July 3, 2023
Today on AirTalk, why are some fireworks in LA County canceled? Also on the show, How to help your pets during July 4th celebration; LAHSA on the latest homelessness count report; and more.
Headed To See Fireworks? Here’s What You Need To Know About Regulations And Rules (0:15)
Checking In On LA Animals Shelters And How To Navigate Your Pets Anxiety This Holiday (17:01)
Acclaimed Songwriter Jimmy Webb Returns To California For His First-Ever West Coast Tour (34:44)
One On One With LAHSA Director Following Release Of Annual Homelessness Count (51:15)
Longtime New York Times Film Critic A.O. Scott Joins Book Review. His First Essay Tackles The State Of Reading (1:09:11)
The Story Of Former Dodger Carl Erskine And How He Changed The Game On And Off The Field (1:22:40)
1 hr 38 min
June 30, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday June 30, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what will happen next as the Supreme Court rejects Biden’s student loan debt relief plan. Also on the show, psychedelics are becoming mainstream– what you need to know; FilmWeek; and more.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Limits LGBTQ Protections In Favor Of Web Designer (0:15)
The Largest Psychedelic Conference In History Just Wrapped Up – What Are Some Takeaways? (17:31)
What We Can Learn About Ourselves From Exploding Stars (29:22)
FilmWeek: ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny,’ ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,’ ‘Every Body,’ And More (49:47)
FilmWeek Feature: The Academy Museum Podcast Preview (1:20:20)
1 hr 38 min
June 30, 2023 What Drove This Year's Spike In LA Homelessness? Tenant Advocates Say It's ‘What We Were Afraid Of’
The 9% jump in this year’s L.A. homeless count was disappointing, but not surprising to tenant advocates who have long said that removing local COVID-19 tenant protections would put more people out on the streets.
1 min
June 29, 2023TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Check Out Including ‘The Righteous Gemstone’ Season 3, ‘Hijack’ & 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 television with Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.
This week’s shows include:
The Righteous Gemstones [Season 3] (HBO & Max)
Average Joe (BET+)
Hijack (Apple TV+)
Claim to Fame [Season 2] (ABC & Hulu)
The Idol (HBO & Max)
15 min
June 29, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday June 29, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what the supreme court decision to ban affirmative action means to colleges. Also on the show, how solar farms took over our desert; Tv-Talk; and more.
The US Supreme Court Has Overturned Affirmative Action Practices In College Enrollment. What Does It Mean For Prospective Students? (0:15)
Mojave Desert Solar Farms Are Growing, With Some Intended To Power California. But It May Come At The Cost Of Local Plants And Animals (25:43)
Sports Are Now Dominated By Analytics That Are Changing The Game For Players, Coaches, Scouts And Teams (33:33)
Los Angeles Has Seen A 10% Increase In People Experiencing Homelessness Since Last Year (50:32)
TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Check Out Including ‘The Righteous Gemstone’ Season 3, ‘Hijack’ & More (1:24:12)
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.