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June 15, 2023Airtalk Episode Thursday June 15 2023
Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential solutions to Los Angeles’ city government recently inundated with scandal. Also on the show, how the city is helping the group of Texas migrants at Union Station; why the summer job market is booming this year; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
What A Group Of Local Scholars Say Could Help Improve Governance In City Of Los Angeles (0:15)
Forty-Two Migrants Are Sent By Bus From Texas To Los Angeles (18:42)
Let’s Talk About That Moment When You Realized, “Whoa, I’m Someone’s Dad” (33:54)
The Good Ol’ High School Summer Job Isn’t Going Anywhere (51:26)
What’s Your Most Formative Summer Camp Moment Or Memory? (1:10:40)
4 TV Shows To Watch Including “Black Mirror” Season 6, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” & More (1:25:20)
1 hr 40 min
June 15, 2023 4 TV Shows To Watch Including “Black Mirror” Season 6, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” & More
16 min
June 14, 2023Airtalk Episode Wednesday June 14 2023
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the charges against La City Councilmember Curren Price. Also on the show, why more and more news organizations are cutting staff; how colleges and universities are fairing in our growing culture war; how to confront a friend about their hurtful behavior; and more.
LA City Councilmember Curren Price Charged With Embezzlement, Perjury (0:15)
The Media Industry Is Bleeding Jobs – What’s Behind The Trend? (7:01)
Are Self-Driving Cars Really Safer To Drive? New Tesla Vehicle Accident Data Shows More Work Needs To Be Done (19:42)
How Culture Wars Are Impacting Higher Education (37:00)
Latest On Councilmember Curren Price Charges As City Council Respond To News (47:13)
A Chat With The New President Of The Board Of The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (1:09:40)
Having Hard Conversations With Friends Is…Well, Hard. But Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. (1:21:43)
1 hr 40 min
June 13, 2023Airtalk Episode Tuesday June 13 2023
Today on AirTalk, California’s wildfire season has begun. Also on the show, why some people of color find themselves on the far-right; how effective are gun buyback programs?; the rise of Emo music in the early 2000s; and more.
The State’s First 1,000+ Acre Wildfire Is Here. Is This Blaze Just The Beginning? (0:15)
Not Everyone Embracing White Supremacy And Far-Right Extremism Is White (15:54)
What’s Behind The Trend Of Artists Selling Their Back Catalogs? (35:34)
Looking Into Local Gun Buyback Programs – What Defines Their Success & Failure? (51:27)
The Most Common Eating Disorder In America Is Also The Most Misunderstood–Binge Eating Disorder And Our Relationship With Food (1:06:17)
New Book Offers Retrospective For 2000s Emo Music, Its Rise & Peak In Popularity (1:23:57)
1 hr 40 min
June 12, 2023Airtalk Episode Monday June 12 2023
Today on AirTalk, Reddit’s new fees are charging third party developers. Also on the show, the risks many LGBTQ+ travelers face when vacationing abroad; what being waitlisted means for prospective college students; where we are in our advancement of virtual reality technology; and more.
Latest On Reddit As Third Party Apps & Prominent Subreddits Protest The End Of Free API Access (0:15)
Many LGBTQ+ Travelers Take Extra Precautions When Going Abroad (17:44)
Why Is It So Hard To Remember Some Of Our Most Euphoric Moments? (33:10)
Anticipation Is Making Me Wait…To Find Out If I Got Into My College Of Choice: Navigating College Waitlists (51:27)
Is Player One Finally Ready? What’s Going On In The World Of Virtual Reality. (1:09:16)
High School Theater Is Evolving, But Teachers Are Worried About Censorship (1:26:34)
1 hr 40 min
June 09, 2023Airtalk Episode Friday June 9 2023
Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump faces indictment for mishandling classified documents. Also on the show, a new California bill would allow motorcyclists to forgo helmets for religious reasons; FilmWeek; and more.
What We Know About Trump’s Indictment For Mishandling Classified Documents (0:15)
Latin Jazz Artist Poncho Sanchez On Performing At The Hollywood Bowl (11:17)
Should Motorcyclists Who Wear Turbans For Religious Reasons Be Exempt From Helmet Laws? (22:18)
FilmWeek: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts,’ ‘Flamin’ Hot,’ ‘Heroes Of The Golden Mask,’ And More (30:38)
‘Last Remaining Seats’ Returns With Their Annual Series (1:02:19)
1 hr 1 min
June 08, 2023Airtalk Episode Thursday June 8, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest on Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam’s destruction and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also on the show, a new book explores the history of Los Angeles’ automobile industry; California’s public transit faces potential budget cuts amid calls for improvements; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
As Ukraine Reels From Dam Disaster, Ukraine and Russia Blame Each Other (0:15)
New Book “Driving Force” Chronicles The Way The Automobile Industry Grew Its Roots In Los Angeles (11:03)
The Biggest Challenges Facing CA's Public Transit Systems Right Now (32:15)
TV-Talk: “The Lazarus Project,” “Yellowjackets” Season 2, “Primo” & More (47:00)
Celebrating The ‘Backbone’ Of LAist: Facilities Coordinator Sean McCullen and Donna Ohm (54:29)
1 hr 3 min
June 08, 2023 TV-Talk: “The Lazarus Project,” “Yellowjackets” Season 2, “Primo” & More
12 min
June 07, 2023Airtalk Episode Wednesday June 7 2023
Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a correlation between a dry Salton Sea and the lack of large earthquakes. Also on the show, what congestion pricing would look like on Los Angeles freeways; Broadway star Bernadette Peters joins us to discuss ‘High Desert’ and her upcoming show in Pasadena; why do we describe disease like we’re waging war?; and more.
A Dried Out Salton Sea Could Be Delaying The ‘Big One’ Earthquake (0:15)
LA Is Considering Congestion-Pricing – How Would It Work? (11:29)
Bernadette Peters On Her Storied Broadway Career, Playing Patricia Arquette’s Mom On ‘High Desert’ And Her Pasadena Civic Show (33:27)
Rethinking The ‘War on Cancer’ And Our Cultural Dictionary For Disease And Illness (45:09)
Celebrating The ‘Backbone’ Of LAist: Major Gifts Officer Katherine Gfeller & Audio Engineer Donald Paz (56:10)
1 hr 4 min
June 06, 2023Airtalk Episode Tuesday June 6 2023
Today on AirTalk, several amendments are being proposed to California’s constitution. Also on the show, Americans are holding onto their cars for longer; Los Angeles council members explore the logistics of requiring indoor cooling for rentals; how LA is preparing for this year’s summer heatwave; and more.
California Constitutional Amendments To Watch For The 2024 Election (0:15)
Why People Are Hanging Onto Their Cars Longer Than Ever (11:15)
Proposed LA City Study Would Explore Cost Of Updating Building Codes To Require Cooling (32:58)
LA’s Chief Heat Officer On How The City Is Preparing For A Longer, Hotter Summer (43:39)
Celebrating The ‘Backbone’ Of LAist: Project Coordinator Jason Georges & Membership Manager Sarah Steinman (52:39)
1 hr 1 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.