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April 04, 2023Airtalk Episode Tuesday April 4, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Also on the show, the debate over childhood sleepovers; the SoCal native piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission; and more.
In Historic First, Former President Trump Is Arraigned In Manhattan Today (0:15)
Do You Let Your Kids Go To Sleepovers? How A Formative ‘Right Of Passage’ Can Also Be A Point Of Contention (24:40)
Update: In Historic First, Former President Trump Is Arraigned In Manhattan Today (51:33)
NASA Announces Four Astronauts To Head To Moon, Including A SoCal Native (1:08:36)
The Story Of First Lady Edith Wilson, America’s ‘First Female President’ (1:19:56)
1 hr 40 min
April 03, 2023Airtalk Episode Monday April 3, 2023
Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump arrives in New York today for arraignment. Also on the show, a new study finds biomarkers that can predict PTSD; the City Council D6 special election; the controversy behind the use of aerial fire retardants; and more.
Trump Travels To New York Today For His Arraignment – What Happens Next? (0:15)
New Study Can Predict PTSD Before It Develops (17:19)
The Lasting Power Of Coming-Of-Age Novels (27:48)
Previewing The City Council D6 Special Election To Replace Disgraced Former President Nury Martinez (50:41)
Discussing What Makes The Use Of Aerial Fire Retardant In Forest Fire Management Controversial (1:07:24)
New Book ‘The Devil’s Element’ Explores The Duality Of Phosphorous (1:22:41)
1 hr 40 min
March 31, 2023Airtalk Episode Friday March 31, 2023
Today on AirTalk, a New York grand jury indicts Trump. Also on the show, LA City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas is found guilty; LA County’s COVID eviction protections end; FilmWeek; and more.
New York Grand Jury Indicts Trump, How Does This Impact Other Cases He’s Facing? (0:15)
Mark Ridley Thomas Is The Latest LA Politician Convicted On Corruption Charges. How Does City Council Move Forward? (17:08)
LA County’s COVID Eviction Protections Are No Longer After Today. What Are Your Rights? (33:36)
FilmWeek: ‘Air: Courting A Legend,’ ‘Tetris,’ ‘Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality’ And More (51:35)
John Horn Interviews Actor Kyra Sedgwick About Directing Her New Film ‘Space Oddity’ (1:22:08)
1 hr 40 min
March 30, 2023Airtalk Episode Thursday March 30,2023
Today on AirTalk, the Queen Mary reopens for public tours April 1. Also on the show, a new report from the California Reading Coalition shows students still struggling post-pandemic; it’s opening day at Dodgers Stadium; and more.
The Queen Mary is (Finally) Officially Open for Business (0:15)
A New Report Finds California Students Are Struggling With Reading – What Can We Learn From Top-Performing Schools? (16:57)
Triple Play: Take Me Out To The Ballgame… It’s Opening Day! (37:10)
Special Live COVID Retrospective: How Has The Pandemic Changed Our Lives And What Have We Learned? (51:11)
1 hr 43 min
March 29, 2023Airtalk Episode Wednesday March 29, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales. Also on the show, Tulare Lake reemerges with recent California storms; Newsom proposes additional tax credits for Hollywood productions; TV Talk; and more.
FDA Greenlights Over-The-Counter Use Of Opioid Reversal Drug Naloxone (0:15)
Parts Of Central California Are Flooding And The Worst Is Yet To Come (17:14)
Lack Of Refunds, Flight Cancellations Top List Of Airline Passenger Complaints In New Report (35:05)
Newsom Wants To Ensure Production Companies Make Films In CA – Are Additional Tax Incentives The Answer? (50:58)
Longtime NPR European Correspondent Sylvia Poggioli Says “Arrivederci” After 41 Years On The Air (1:10:09)
TV-Talk: ‘Beef,’ ‘Succession' Season 4, ‘Mae Martin: SAP’ & More (1:24:46)
1 hr 40 min
March 29, 2023TV-Talk: ‘Beef,’ ‘Succession Season 4, ‘Mae Martin: SAP’ & 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 to Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer, and Angie Han, TV Critic at The Hollywood Reporter.
This week’s reviews include:
Beef (Netflix)
Mae Martin: SAP (Netflix)
The Power (Amazon)
Succession [Season 4, Final Season] (HBO & HBO Max)
Tiny Beautiful Things (Hulu)
16 min
March 28, 2023Airtalk episode Tuesday March 28,2023
Today on AirTalk, the collapse of Skid Row Housing Trust. Also on the show, the Echo Park Lake fence finally comes down; schools continue to cancel honors classes in an effort toward equity; former UCLA basketball coach Larry Farmer talks about his career in a new book; and more.
New Details Release On Skid Row Housing Trust’s Mismanagement, What Can SoCal Housing Development Non-Profit’s Learn From This? (0:15)
The Fence At Echo Park Lake Is Coming Down After 2 Years – How Is The Neighborhood Reacting? (27:50)
Having A Hard Time Quitting That Membership? A New FTC Regulation Wants To Change That (42:22)
Do Honors Classes Help Or Harm Students? Some Districts Are Moving Away From The Track System, While Parents Defend It (51:28)
Former UCLA Basketball Coach Larry Farmer On His Journey From Denver’s Playgrounds To Bruin Legend (1:26:07)
1 hr 39 min
March 27, 2023Airtalk Episode Monday March 27, 2023
Today on AirTalk, LAUSD reached a tentative agreement with the support staff. Also on the show, Southern California’s coast shows dangerous levels of DDT; we find out if Los Angeles is truly a walkable city; how can you make having fun a habit?; and more.
LAUSD Reached A Deal With Support Staff Following Strike – What’s In The Agreement? (0:15)
New Research Shows DDT Off SoCal’s Coast Remain Dangerously High and Potent (9:19)
‘Everybody Looks What’s Going Down’: What’s Your Favorite Protest Song? (26:08)
Walking On (LA) Sunshine: What’s Your Favorite Street To Walk In LA? (50:59)
We're Burnt Out And Bad At Leisure -- Here's How To Create Fun Habits And Make Them Stick (1:25:11)
1 hr 40 min
March 24, 2023 FW Reviews 3.24.23
32 min
March 24, 2023Airtalk Episode March 24, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Utah bans kids from using social media. Also on the show, the latest on TikTok CEO’s testimony before Congress; this week’s FilmWeek reviews; and more.
Utah Bill Would Restrict Social Media For Utah Teens (0:15)
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Testifies Before House Committee, Fails To Calm Congressional Concerns (11:29)
Heroes Off The Airwaves: Celebrating LAist’s Backbone Staff (22:33)
FilmWeek: ‘A Good Person,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Jacir’ and More (32:01)
1 hr 3 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.