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March 13, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday March 13, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what is happening to Silicon Valley Bank and the impact it’s causing– we explain. Also on the show, the highlights from the 95th Oscar; looking back at the last 3 years of Covid and what we learned; and more.
US Regulators Step In After Two Banks Fail. What Does It Signal For The Larger Economy? (0:15)
Recapping The 95th Academy Awards Ceremony (14:30)
From Graying To Hair Loss, How Did You Navigate The Emotional And Physical Journey? (30:50)
It's been 3 Years Since The COVID-19 Pandemic Gripped Our Community. How Has Your Life Changed Since? (51:26)
Central Valley Organic Farmer’s Discovery Of A Lost Aunt Leads To Journey To Find Family Identity In “Secret Harvests (1:25:18)
1 hr 40 min
March 10, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday March 10, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the delicious feast that’s returning to the Rose Bowl – we tell you more. Also on the show, the warm atmospheric river coming to California; FilmWeek; and more.
Masters Of Taste Returns To Rose Bowl With Gourmet Food And Drink For A Good Cause (0:15)
The ‘Pineapple Express’ Is Coming… (28:29)
New Book “Red Carpet Oscars” Chronicles History & Reshaping Of Celebrity Fashion On Hollywood’s Biggest Night (34:33)
AirTalk’s FilmWeek: 2023 Oscar Preview (51:19)
1 hr 41 min
March 09, 2023TV-Talk: ‘Grand Crew’ Season 2, ‘Marie Antoinette,’ ‘UnPrisoned’ & 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 Lorraine Ali, television critic for the Los Angeles Times.
This week’s reviews include:
Grand Crew [Season 2] (Airing on NBC, Streaming on Peacock)
Marie Antoinette (PBS)
UnPrisoned (Hulu)
The Mandalorian [Season 3] (Disney+)
The Last of Us (HBO Max)
15 min
March 09, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday March 9, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the vote on a new housing ordinance in Huntington Beach. What is it and what to expect. Also on the show, the latest on former L.A.politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ trial; the rise in colon cancer among young people; and more.
Huntington Beach City Council Votes Against Denser Housing, Kicking Off A Fight With The State (0:15)
What To Watch For As Trial Of Longtime LA Politician Mark Ridley-Thomas Gets Underway (15:58)
American Tourists Killed and Kidnapped On A Trip To Mexico For Cosmetic Surgery (25:20)
African Wildlife CEO Kaddu Sebunya On Why Californians Should Care About Biodiversity In The World’s Fastest-Growing Continent (39:57)
More Young People Are Being Diagnosed With Colon And Rectal Cancers. What’s Behind The Rise? (51:03)
Taking Stock Of Wattstax – LA’s Iconic Celebration Of Black Music (1:10:04)
TV-Talk: ‘Grand Crew’ Season 2, ‘Marie Antoinette,’ ‘UnPrisoned’ & More (1:24:44)
1 hr 40 min
March 08, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 8, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration might be resurrecting a controversial immigration order. What does this mean for our border? Also on the show, the underlying racism in water rights; why break-up songs are such bops; and more.
Biden May Revive The Practice Of Detaining Families At The Border (0:15)
Marines Are Training For The Battlefields Of The Future In…Southern California? (17:43)
What Rights Do Birthing Parents & Doulas Have In Hospitals? (28:25)
Water Rights In California Just Got More Contentious With New Report (51:33)
Why Are We So Drawn To Songs About Heartbreak? (1:18:13)
1 hr 41 min
March 07, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday March 7, 2023
Today on AirTalk, illegal casino operations are everywhere L.A. Why you don’t see or know about them. Also on the show, how U.S sanctions are actually affecting Russia’s economy; how to extend your friendship with your work spouse?; and more.
Authorities Say Illegal Casinos Known As ‘Casitas’ Are Everywhere In LA And The Mexican Mafia Is To Blame (0:15)
‘Carrot & Stick Economics:’ How Will The Biden Administration’s Investment Into The Private Sector Mean For The Economy? (16:05)
Missing That Crucial Ingredient? Don’t Panic – Substitute! (34:26)
Looking At The Impacts Of Sanctions On Russia One Year After Invasion (51:44)
Understanding Jazz Pioneer And Musical Virtuoso Wayne Shorter’s Contributions To The Genre (1:09:48)
A Work Spouse Makes Sense At Work…Can It Exist Outside That Framework? (1:25:56)
1 hr 40 min
March 06, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday March 6, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the new bill implementing even more restrictions on TikTok. Also on the show, how mass layoffs are affecting diversity in companies; why are students not majoring in English anymore?; and more.
A New Bill Puts TikTok On The Line For American Users – How Likely Is It The App Will Be Banned Entirely? (0:15)
Recent Data Finds Companies Are Letting Go Of DEI Positions, We Dig Into These Numbers And Discuss What It Means For Diversity In Workplaces (21:32)
Poplar Trees Are Getting A Makeover! Will A New Pair Of Genes Help These Trees Absorb More Carbon? (51:28)
As Enrollment In The Humanities Plummets Some Ask: Is The English Major Dying? (1:08:25)
1 hr 40 min
March 03, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday March 3, 2023
Today on AirTalk, how religious is the younger generation? We find out. Also on the show, the benefits and challenges of ‘buying American.’; FilmWeek; and more.
Say A Little Prayer For Gen Z – How Young Folks Are Finding (Or Moving Away From) Religion (0:15)
‘Buy American:’ Can Policy Help Blue Collar American Jobs Or Do Global Markets Make It Unfeasible? (19:40)
Should I Have Kids? Why The Question Feels Much More Complicated For Today’s Young Adults (36:24)
FilmWeek: ‘Creed III,’ ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre,’ ‘Transfusion’ and More (51:25)
Larry Mantle And The FilmWeek Critics Discuss The Best International Feature Category (1:21:57)
1 hr 40 min
March 02, 2023TV-Talk: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2, ‘True Lies’ & 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 Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.
This week’s reviews include:
The Mandalorian [Season 3] (Disney+)
Perry Mason [Season 2] (HBO Max)
True Lies (Airing on CBS, Streaming on Paramount+)
Daisy Jones & the Six (Amazon Prime Video)
Party Down [Season 3] (Starz)
17 min
March 02, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday March 2, 2023
Today on AirTalk, should LAPD limit taking non-emergency 911 calls? We explain. Also on the show, what to expect in the next SoCal storm; Tv-Talk; and more.
LAPD’s Biggest Police Union Proposes Handing Off Some 911 Calls to Alternative Agencies (0:15)
Why Is It Still Raining In March? The Unusual Atmospheric River Traveling Through California Right Now (33:32)
“K-Pop Dreaming” Explores The Rise The Music Genre Through The Lens Of LA’s Korean Diaspora (40:18)
Future Of Orange County Power Authority In Question Following State Audit. Here’s Why It Matters (51:20)
Human Rights Lawyer Luis Moreno Ocampo, Subject Of Oscar-Nominated ‘Argentina, 1985,’ On His Career Of Pursuing Of Justice (1:09:22)
TV-Talk: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2, ‘True Lies’ & More (1:21:43)
1 hr 40 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.