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  • AirTalk Episode Monday January 23, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly Lunar New Year shooting in Monterey Park from our LAist reporters. Also on the show, the challenges to become a substitute teacher; AI in publishing and audiobooks; and more.

    • Lunar Year Massacre In Monterey Park Leaves Ten Dead (0:15)
    • What Does It Take To Become A Substitute Teacher In California? And How Are They Faring? (34:19)
    • New Study Gets Into Year-Long Impact Zoning Law Had On California Housing (51:24)
    • AI Is Creeping Its Way Into Audiobook Narration. Could That Spell Trouble For The Humans Doing The Voice Work? (1:21:23)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Friday January 20, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, what the record-setting storm left behind in California. Also on the show, the latest in education as local catholic schools increases in enrollment?; FilmWeek; and more.

      • Surveying Water Districts In Southern California After Heavy Rainfall. A Look Into Water Districts Across The Region (0:15)
      • Local Catholic Schools See Uptick In Enrollment, What’s Behind This? (18:24)
      • Why Are Some Football Players Wearing Collars Now? (37:23)
      • FilmWeek: ‘When You Finish Saving The World,’ ‘Missing,’ ‘Beautiful Beings’ And More (51:32)
      • John Horn’s Interview with filmmakers Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu at a Netflix event held at The Academy Museum (1:22:06)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • AirTalk Episode Thursday January 19, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set– the latest on the investigation. Also on the show, a look into the ‘TikTok aesthetic’; TV-Talk; and more.

        • Alec Baldwin & Armorer Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Fatal Shooting On ‘Rust’ Movie Set (0:15)
        • Chef George Geary’s New Book “LA’s Landmark Restaurants” Is A Vibrant Celebration Of SoCal’s Most Beloved Eateries (18:11)
        • Monterey Jazz Festival Kicks Off Traveling Show With West Coast Swing Through California (40:55)
        • It’s Been Months Since The 988 Mental Health Helpline Was Rolled Out. Is It Working? (51:27)
        • Taking A Look At TikTok’s Influential Impact On Social Media User’s Feeds & Privacy (1:10:48)
        • TV-Talk: ‘That ‘90s Show,’ ‘Velma,’ ‘Hunters’ Season 2 & More (1:27:17)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • AirTalk Episode Wednesday January 18, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, the impact of the eggs-crutiating high price for America’s favorite breakfast food on local bakeries. Also on the show, exclusive interview with LAPD Chief Michael More; a look at shrinkflation; and more.

          • Extreme Egg Prices Have Consumers Ready To Crack (0:15)
          • LAPD Chief Michel Moore On Future With Department, Recent Police Shootings, 2022 Crime Stats And More (16:56)
          • Consumer Products Are Still Experiencing Shrinkflation. Could It Get Worse In 2023? (51:38)
          • “Disability Pride” Follows The Successes And Shortcomings Of The Post-ADA Movement (1:16:55)
          • 1 hr 40 min
          • AirTalk Episode Tuesday January 17, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, as more classified documents were found at President Biden’s residences, what to expect in the investigation. Also on the show, the impact on China’s economy as its population declines; why are job interviews becoming longer?; and more.

            • Latest On Classified Government Documents Found In President Biden’s Home & How The Classification Process Works (0:15)
            • China’s Population Is In Sharp Decline. What Does That Mean For Their Economy And Ours? (20:10)
            • Bowling Embroiled In Controversy Over New High-Tech String Pins – What’s The Problem? (32:32)
            • Job Interviews Can Drag On For Months. Should They Be A Red Flag To Candidates? (51:27)
            • Proud Of The Neighborhood You Live In? Spread The Love And Tell Us What Makes Your Part Of Town So Special (1:15:22)
            • 1 hr 40 min
            • AirTalk Episode Friday January 13, 2023

              Today on AirTalk, everything to know about the upcoming storm this weekend in California. Also on the show, a preview of the Charger and Jaguar game; FilmWeek; and more.

              • Southern California To Get More Rain – What Can We Expect? (0:15)
              • A Breakthrough In Carbon Air Removal Leads The Way For Carbon Capture Projects All Over The World, Including In Southern California (17:09)
              • The Ozone Layer Is Repairing Itself (34:01
              • Chargers Playoff Preview As They Bolt Into NFL Playoffs With A Wildcard Matchup Against Upstart Jacksonville (43:27)
              • FilmWeek: ‘No Bears,’ ‘Saint Omer,’ ‘Plane,’ ‘Skinamarink’ And More (51:22)
              • John Horn’s Interview with 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' writer and director Rian Johnson (1:21:57)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Thursday January 12, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, a rise in reservoir levels put California in the ‘moderate’ drought category– what we can do next. Also on the show, how Newsom’s budget cut could affect the climate crisis; TV-Talk; and more.

                • Reservoir Levels Have Risen, But California Still Has A Water Problem (0:15)
                • Charter Schools, Dress Codes And Constitutional Protections. A Case Could Be Headed To The Supreme Court (31:10)
                • Environmentalists Criticize Newsom’s Budget Cuts From Climate-Focused Initiatives (51:27)
                • LAist Studios’ New Season Of ‘Imperfect Paradise’ Traces The Rise And Fall Of Yoga’s ‘Queen Of Conspiracy Theories’ (1:08:13)
                • TV-Talk: ‘The Makanai,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ & More (1:25:08)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • AirTalk Episode Wednesday January 11, 2023

                  Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly California storm. Also on the show, what the new state budget cut leaves out; the Biden Administration’s newest update on Title 42; and more.

                  • Storm Coverage Update: Debris Flows, Evacuation Orders, And Sinkholes (0:15)
                  • Newsom Announces Climate Cuts In Proposed Budget As State Faces More Than $22 Billion Deficit (18:51)
                  • Outdoor Laborers Tend To Be The Most Satisfied With Their Jobs? What Satisfies You About The Work You Do? (36:50)
                  • Biden Expands Immigration Restrictions Under Title 42, What Does This Mean For Migrants? (51:20)
                  • Tips For Tipping In A Pandemic, Tech-Infused World (1:19:51)
                  • 1 hr 40 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday January 10, 2023

                    Today on AirTalk, flash flood warnings and evacuation orders have been issued all throughout the state amidst this brutal storm– what you should know. Also on the show, the current state of our community colleges; the latest on Covid-19; and more.

                    • Record Rainfall In Montecito And Surrounding Areas Prompts Evacuation Order (0:15) 
                    • The State Of California’s Community Colleges (22:46)
                    • Where’s Your Family Photo Album? A Look Into Preserving Familial History In The 21st Century (34:57)
                    • SoCal Residents Can Expect Steep Jump To Natural Gas Bills. Here’s Why (51:25)
                    • COVID-19: XBB Variant Spreads, The Potential End Of The Federal COVID Emergency, And More (1:06:13)
                    • Tell Us About The Time You Made A Major Change To Your ‘Look’ And What It Meant To You (1:24:10)
                    • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Monday January 9, 2023

                      Today on AirTalk, California braces for another big storm, but how could we take advantage of this wet weather for our drought? Also on the show, the future of the GOP after Kevin McCarthy finally secures Speakership; a new vaccine to save the bees; and more.

                      • Checking In On Los Angeles’s Stormwater Capture (0:15)
                      • The Is A New Vaccine For Bees, Which Matters For Us Too (19:45)
                      • How Does Gen Z Feel About Skilled Trade Jobs? (35:10)
                      • What Fourteen Failed Speaker Votes Mean for the Future of the GOP (51:30)
                      • The Federal Trade Commission Proposes A Ban On Employer Non Compete Clauses, But Will It Survive Scrutiny? (1:06:55)
                      • Nearly 250 Years After Gaining Independence, Why Are We Still So Interested In The British Royal Family? (1:25:03)
                      • 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.

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