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May 24, 2023Airtalk Episode Wednesday May 24, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what to expect from the Metro regional connector opening in June. Also on the show, is jury duty really that bad?; the investigation into LA County’s deputy gangs; the common fear of public speaking; and more.
Metro Regional Connector, Connecting Azusa To Long Beach And Santa Monica To East LA, Opens Next Month (0:15)
What’s The Verdict On Jury Duty? (35:37)
LA Sheriff Orders Deputies To Show Gang Tattoos And Submit Interviews To The Inspector General (51:34)
True Crime Podcast Examines An LA SWAT Raid That Left Officer Dead And What It Says About Criminal Justice (1:09:11)
Have A Case Of The Wedding Toast Jitters? You’re Not Alone (1:21:54)
1 hr 40 min
May 23, 2023Airtalk episode Tuesday May 23, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest on Biden and McCarthy's debt ceiling discussions. Also on the show, the climate-resistant crops sprouting up in California; states reach a deal for the Colorado River; we honor Vietnam POWs on their 50th anniversary of returning home; and more.
Latest On Debt Ceiling As June Approaches And No Deal Set Made (0:15)
What Does Warmer Climate Mean For The Future Of Seasonal Crops In California & Its Agriculture Sector? (07:59)
Western States Announce Dire Colorado River Water Sharing Deal – Is It Enough? (27:59)
Should California Employers Cover Fertility Treatment For All? (51:27)
Nixon Library Hosting Parade To Honor Vietnam POWs On 50th Anniversary Of Their Homecoming (1:14:36)
In A Dark Town With Dark Secrets, One Man’s New Book Weaves Cocktails And Lore Into A Love Letter To Film Noir (1:27:14)
1 hr 40 min
May 22, 2023Airtalk Episode Monday May 22, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the controversy over the Dodgers’ Pride Night honorees. Also on the show, the latest on California’s snowpack; undocumented students may be able to work on UC campuses; a new California bill may require universities to share revenue with athletes; and more.
The Dodgers Uninvited An LA LGBTQ+ Nuns Group From Pride Night. Thoughts? (0:15)
California Snowpack Update: The View From The Top, And The Tech Helping To Reveal It (19:07)
That’s (No Longer) Mr. To You: Wall Street Journal Drops The Use Of Honorifics (32:28)
The Legal Road Ahead After UC Regents Approve Proposal To Allow Hiring Of Undocumented Students For On-Campus Jobs (51:22)
University Athletic Programs Would Be Required To Share Revenue From Major Sports Under Proposed California Law (1:09:43)
New Book On Dr. Martin Luther King Offers Further Details, Research Into His Life (1:25:22)
1 hr 40 min
May 19, 2023Airtalk Episode Friday May 19, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration includes LA in its new federal homelessness initiative. Also on the show, the USDA might ban chocolate milk from school cafeterias; household debt reaches 17 trillion dollars; FilmWeek; and more.
Los Angeles Was Chosen As Site For Federal Initiative To Reduce Homelessness. What Will This Mean For The City’s Already Ongoing Efforts? (0:15)
USDA Considers Banning One Of The Best Parts Of School Lunch: Chocolate Milk (11:48)
Total Household Debt In The US Has Hit $17 Trillion – What Does That Number Tell Us? (25:00)
Chasten Buttigieg On Why His Adaptation Of His Memoir “I Have Something To Tell You” For Young Adults Is Really Meant For Adults (37:35)
FilmWeek: ‘Fast X,’ ‘Wanda Sykes: I’m An entertainer,’ ‘Astérix & Obélix: The Middle Kingdom,’ and more (51:32)
Larry Mantle’s Interview With Sound Designer Mark Mangini (1:22:06)
1 hr 40 min
May 18, 2023Airtalk Episode Thursday May 18, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the billion dollar clean up of California’s oil sites. Also on the show, the proximity bias of upward mobility at work; repairs begin at San Clemente to resume train services; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
It Will Cost Up To $21.5 Billion To Clean Up California’s Oil Sites. The Industry Won’t Make Enough Money To Pay For It (0:15)
Scattering Cremains–Where To Do It, Where Not To Do It, And The People Who Scatter Them Anywhere, Anyway (31:25)
Do You Need To Be In Close Proximity To Colleagues To Get Ahead At Work? (51:29)
Repairs Begin In San Clemente Where Slope Collapse Closed Casa Romantica And Halted Train Service (1:10:14)
TV-Talk: ‘High Desert,’ ‘XO, Kitty’ ‘Clone High’ Season 2 & More (1:15:10)
1 hr 40 min
May 18, 2023TV-Talk: ‘High Desert,’ ‘XO, Kitty’ ‘Clone High’ Season 2 & 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, guest host Austin Cross talks to The Hollywood Reporter television critic Angie Han and Roxana Hadadi, television critic for Vulture.
This week’s reviews include:
High Desert (Apple TV+)
XO, Kitty (Netflix)
Class of 09 (FX & Hulu)
Bupkis (Peacock)
Clone High [Season 2] (Max)
Platonic (Apple TV+)
Succession [Season 4, Final Season] (HBO & HBO Max)
26 min
May 17, 2023Airtalk Episode Wednesday May 17,2023
Today on AirTalk, LA County receives a preliminary injunction on the use of pre-arraignment cash bail. Also on the show, the growing hassle of online return charges; we remember MTV News as it closes operations; homelessness service workers fail to make a living wage; and more.
LA Judge Temporarily Limits Cash Bail Requirement (0:15)
Why Online Retailers Are Tightening Up Their Return Policies, And What It Means For Consumers (28:44)
With MTV News Shutting Down For Good, Its First-Ever News Director Looks Back On How People Will Remember It (51:32)
Homeless Services Workers In LA County Rarely Make A Living Wage (1:08:55)
The Art (And Science) Of Motivating Your Kids When It Seems Like They’re Disconnecting (1:24:03)
1 hr 40 min
May 16, 2023Airtalk Episode Tuesday May 16,2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest on California’s Employment Development Department’s backlog. Also on the show, we remember some of the largest retail stores that have gone under; Irvine will soon be home to the nation’s first all-electric hospital; a new book about the NBA legend Lebron James; and more.
Why California’s EDD Is Still A Mess And What Can Be Done To Address The Problems (0:15)
‘Guess Who’s Back:’ Lakers Face Off Against Denver Nuggets In Western Conference Rematch (24:29)
As Bed, Bath And Beyond Says Goodbye, We Revisit Other Beloved Bygone Retailers (35:30)
A UCLA Startup Hopes To Make A Dent In Climate Change By Removing Carbon From The Ocean (1:08:05)
UC Irvine Is Building A First Of Its Kind All-Electric Hospital. Could It Pave The Way For More Like It? (1:26:14)
New Book Details Life & Playing Career Of NBA Superstar LeBron James (1:44:07)
1 hr 40 min
May 15, 2023Airtalk Episode Monday May 15, 2023
Today on AirTalk, we remember Los Angeles political pioneer Gloria Molina. Also on the show, a new CDC study shows teens having less sex; the Biden administration's new EPA regulations; the benefits and concerns of over-the-counter birth control pills; and more.
Remembering Political Pioneer Gloria Molina, First Latina Elected To State Assembly, LA City Council and Board Of Supes (0:15)
New CDC Data Finds That Teen Sex Has Dropped Since The Pandemic’s Start (38:45)
New EPA Regulations Aim To Sharply Reduce Greenhouse Gasses (51:30)
A Birth Control Pill Could Soon Be Available Over The Counter, But It Might Not Be As Accessible As You Think (1:11:47)
What’s A Commencement Speech That You’ll Always Remember? (1:26:20)
1 hr 40 min
May 12, 2023Airtalk Episode Friday May 12, 2023
Today on AirTalk, a new report shows a rise in hate crimes in California. Also on the show, the growing popularity of the birria; we celebrate Mother’s Day with listeners sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood; FilmWeek; and more.
Hate Crimes On The Rise In California, Globally Too. What Can Communities Do In Response? (0:15)
Food Talk: What Made Birria Such A Popular Dish Over The Last Several Years? (17:50)
In Honor Of Mother’s Day, We Want To Know: What’s Been Your Biggest Challenge As A Mom? (33:06)
FilmWeek: ‘Hypnotic,’ ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter,’ ‘It Ain’t Over,’ and more (51:23)
Industry Talk: Guardians At The Box Office, Writer’s Strike And Video Game Adaptations (1:30:59)
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.