AirTalk

AirTalk

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  • TV-Talk: ‘Succession’ Season 4, ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, & ‘Emergency NYC’

    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 with associate TV editor for IndieWire, Steve Greene, in this shortened version of the program.

    This week’s reviews include:

    • Succession [Season 4, Final Season] (Airing on HBO; Streaming on HBO Max)
    • Yellowjackets [Season 2] (Showtime)
    • Emergency NYC (Netflix)
    • 10 min
    • Airtalk Episode Thursday March 23, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, the outcome of LAUSD three day strike and Mayor’s Bass’s response. Also on the show, how the interest rate rise will impact you; what caused the decline in serial killings?; and more.

      • As LAUSD Strike Enters Its Third And Final Day, Mayor Bass Steps In To Mediate (0:15)
      • Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate By A Quarter Point (9:49)
      • NPR’s Ari Shapiro’s New Book Introduces Us To The Best Strangers In The World (19.42)
      • Apartment Association Of Greater Los Angeles Director Dan Yukelson Weighs In On How Landlords Are Responding To the End Of Tenant Protections (28.56)
      • How Has Advances In Forensic Science Impacted Serial Murders In California? (39:29)
      • TV-Talk: ‘Succession’ Season 4, ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2,  & ‘Emergency NYC’ (51.08)
      • 59 min
      • AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 22, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest stormy weather moves into Southern California. Also on the show, new California Bill to protect abortion rights; what happens when the state’s COVID Eviction rule expires?; and more.

        • Storm Weather Update: A Tornado Warning In Los Angeles? (0:15)
        • New California Bill Would Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills Out Of State (10:55)
        • A New Assembly Bill Seeks To Change California’s Election Law (22:48)
        • LA County Supervisors Weigh How To Protect Tenants As Eviction Limits Expire But Latest Proposal Fails (32:25)
        • Oral Arguments Heard Today In “Bad Spaniels” Case, Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products (43:43)
        • New Podcast Explores The Height Of SoCal’s Latinx Party Crew Scene And The Murder Attached To Its History (55:53)
        • 1 hr 5 min
        • AirTalk Episode Tuesday March 21, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD union strike and what parents are saying. Also on the show, one month since the massive earthquake in Turkey; does marriage keep you alive longer?; and more.

          • LAUSD Worker Strike Begins, Shutting Down Schools For 420,000 Students (0:15)
          • Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes Sweeping Mental Health Changes (12:16) 
          • Celebrating Our LAist “Backbone Staff”: Live Events (24:03)
          • One Month After Turkey-Syria 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Donors Pledge $7.5 Billion In Support (32:40)
          • Labor Negotiations Begin Between Hollywood Writers And Big Studios And It Could Get Tense (43:48)
          • Interested In Living A Long And Healthy Life, Why Not Try Marriage? (55:09)
          • 1 hr 3 min
          • AirTalk Episode Monday March 20, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the upcoming LAUSD workers strike. Also on the show, how the rainy season is impacting allergies; a look back on 20 years since the Iraq invasion; and more.

            • LAUSD Workers Are Still Expected To Strike Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday ((0:15)    
            • The State Water Board Looks To Divert Floodwater To California Soil, What Will The Impacts Of This Mean For Residents? (11:52)
            • Allergy Season Is Starting Earlier And Lasting Longer, But How Will Influx Of Rain Impact SoCal Sniffles? (22:29)
            • Arizona v. Navajo Present Oral Arguments To The Supreme Court Today. What’s At The Heart Of The Legal And Resource Issues??? (30:45)
            • It’s Been 20 Years Since The U.S. Invasion Of Iraq (41:24)
            • California’s Elephant Seals Are Recovering. What Other Endangered Species Have Success Stories? (53:11)
            • 1 hr
            • AirTalk Episode Friday March 17, 2023

              Today on AirTalk, heavy downpour is causing landslides and flooding, threatening erosions in our coastal communities. as Also on the show, when will California’s high speed trains be finished?; FilmWeek; and more.

              • In California, Heavy Rainfall Means Landslide Risk for Coastal Homes (0:15)     
              • California Bullet Train On Track For More Than 100 Billion Dollar Cost Adjustment (11:16)
              • Ten Years of Pope Francis: How Has He Influenced The Catholic Church? (23:17)
              • FilmWeek: ‘Scream VI,’ ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods,’ ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ and More (32:29)
              • 1 hr 3 min
              • TV-Talk: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, ‘Swarm,’ ‘Extrapolations’ & 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 Vulture television critic Roxana Hadadi in this shortened version of the program.

                This week’s reviews include:

                • Ted Lasso [Season 3] (Apple TV+)
                • Swarm (Amazon Prime Video)
                • Extrapolations (Apple TV+)
                • The Last of Us (HBO Max)
                • 9 min
                • AirTalk Episode Thursday March 16, 2023

                  Today on AirTalk, California lifts water restrictions amidst heavy rain and snow drowns the state. Also on the show, the madness ensuing in college basketball; TV-Talk; and more.

                  • Series of Atmospheric Rivers Ease Drought Restrictions. Where Does California Stand Now? (0:15)        
                  • LAUSD Unions Announce Three-Day Strike Will Start Tuesday (11:07)
                  • March Madness 2023: Checking In On SoCal Teams That Made The Cut, UCLA Leading The Pack (22:55)
                  • San Francisco Considers Giving $5 Million In Reparations To Eligible Black Adults (32:31)
                  • How Is California’s Pay Transparency Law Working So Far? (43:28)
                  • TV-Talk: ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, ‘Swarm,’ ‘Extrapolations’ & More (54:58)
                  • 1 hr 3 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 15, 2023

                    Today on AirTalk, the impact of the canceled salmon fishing season has on different regions and native tribes. Also on the show, one-on-one with LAPD Chief Michael Moore; how gut health can affect your overall health; and more.

                    • Why Did The Pacific Fishery Management Council Cancel Salmon Fishing Along The West Coast This Year? (0:15)
                    • LAPD Chief Moore: Bass Pushes Back On Limiting Armed Responses For Certain 911 Calls, Metro Safety And More (11:20)
                    • Unsustainable Living In The Federal Governments’ Largest Housing Program (32:21)
                    • Go With Your Gut – How Your Microbiome Affects Your Health (43:31)
                    • Research Leads To Wearable Device That Detects Vocal Fatigue, What’s This Mean For The Future Of Public Speaking? (54:09)
                    • 1 hr 2 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Tuesday March 14, 2023

                      Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest atmospheric river hits the state. Also on the show, how white lies can ease anxiety for dementia patients; one-on-one with Mayor Karen Bass; and more.

                      • When It Rains It Pours - How The Latest Atmospheric River Will Affect Southern California (0:15)
                      • How Are Elected Officials Helping Healthcare Workers As They Manage Shortages, Burnout? (18:09)
                      • Is “Therapeutic Lying” The Way To Ease Suffering In People Living With Dementia? (35:25)
                      • DNA Tracing And The Ethics Of Closed Adoptions (51:26)
                      • Talking With Karen Bass: The Latest On ‘Inside Safe’ Program, Limiting Police Response To 911 Calls And More (1:17:45)
                      • 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.

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