AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Friday, January 6, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, why can’t the House vote on a Speaker as deliberations enter day 4 and 12th election. Also on the show, gender associations to jobs are becoming redundant; FilmWeek; and more.

    • 12th Time’s The Charm? Speaker Vote Enters Day Four After 11 Unsuccessful Ballots (0:15)
    • LA Times New Podcast Explores The Colorado River Crisis We Knew Was Coming (16:15)
    • Gendered Jobs, Their Stereotypes And How They’re Being Broken (32:40)
    • FilmWeek: ‘M3GAN,’ ‘January 6th,’ ‘The Invisible Extinction,’ ‘Alcarras’ And More (51:24)
    • ‘But Have You Read The Book?’ Explores The Art Of Faithfully (Or Not) Adapting A Book To Film (1:21:57)

      1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Thursday, January 5, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, three days and six failed votes, the House is still without a Speaker– the tasks that are put on halt. Also on the show, the latest FDA regulations on CBD ;TV-Talk ; and more.

      • Day 3 Of House Speaker Vote & How Local Republicans Are Reacting (0:15)
      • Winter Storm Ravages Northern California (14:46)
      • Overused, Cliche, Or Just Annoying: The Worst Words Of 2022 (23:54)
      • CES Kicks Off In Las Vegas. What Do Consumers Have To Look Forward To? (43:12)
      • The FDA May Place Regulations on CBD Due To Safety Concerns (1:01:47)
      • TV-Talk: ‘1923,’ ‘Kaleidoscope,’ ‘I Hate Suzie Too’ & More (1:17:29)
      • 1 hr 31 min
      • AirTalk Episode Wednesday January 4, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, day 2 of the House Speaker election after Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to win three times yesterday. Also on the show, the extreme winter weather hitting California; the latest on the Southwest flight cancellation debacle; and more.

        • First Time In 100 Years: Latest On Speaker Of The House Vote After No Established Winner In First Round Of Congressional Votes (0:47)
        • The Atmospheric River Continues – What Can We Expect Next? (8:16)
        • California Storms Provide A Promising Start To The Snowpack. But What To Expect The Rest Of The Year? (17:55)
        • The Notion Of A ‘Best Friend’ May Be A Recent One – How Come? (32:09)
        • Latest On Southwest Flights Following Cancellations, Turbulent Winter Travel Season (51:01)
        • Caltech’s Solar Power Prototype Lifts Off, Opening The Door For Space-Based Energy (1:07:51)
        • Ask Your Loved Ones These Questions – You’ll Be Surprised What You Learn (1:23:56)
        • 1 hr 41 min
        • AirTalk Episode Tuesday January 3, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, voting commences in Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House– we check in from the capital. Also on the show, new year and some new state laws– what to expect; US companies trying to regulate the usage of TikTok; and more.

          • What To Watch For As The House Of Representatives Votes On Its Next Speaker (1:10)
          • Buffalo Bills’ Player Damar Hamlin In Critical Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest (9:41)
          • New Laws For 2023 Are Now In Effect -- Here’s What They Cover (18:40)
          • What It's Like To Be A Night Owl, Important Considerations And Potential Risks (29:40)
          • How California Might Navigate Projected 2023-24 Budget Deficit Of At Least $24 Billion (49:45)
          • Is Tik Tok's Time On The Clock As Institutions Move To Regulate Its Use In The U.S. Over Privacy Concerns? (1:05:10)
          • Berkeley Psych Professor Breaks Down The Science Of Everyday Wonder In New Book “Awe” (1:24:42)
          • 1 hr 39 min
          • AirTalk Episode Friday December 23, 2022

            Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year’s resolutions; FilmWeek; and more.

            • A New Breed of Robot Dog Enters The Debate Over Policing Technology (0:15)
            • Why Are New Year’s Resolutions So Enticing Yet So Hard To Stick With? (19:14)
            • KPCC’s John Horn’s Interview With Director Sarah Polley About ‘Women Talking’ (31:56)
            • FilmWeek: ‘Babylon,’ ‘A Man Called Otto,’ ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ And More (51:31)
            • 1 hr 34 min
            • AirTalk Episode Thursday December 22, 2022

              Today on AirTalk, the significance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to White House. Also on the show, what’s in and not in the new approved Senate spending bill; TV-Talk; and more.

              • Zelenskyy Addresses U.S. Congress, Says “Your Money Is Not Charity” (0:15)
              • Inside The New ‘Inside Safe’ Directive: Mayor Karen Bass’ Plan For The Unhoused in Los Angeles (13:51)
              • Worst Gifts Ever: From The Inappropriate To The Well-Intentioned-But-Useless, To The Just Plain Head-Scratching (35:34)
              • Spending Bill Makes Progress In The Senate With Agreed Amendments On Title 42 (51:29)
              • Second Chance Couples: What Makes An Old Flame Reignite And More Importantly, What Makes It Stick? (1:02:15)
              • TV-Talk: ‘Emily In Paris,’ ‘Alice In Borderland,’ ‘South Side’ And More (1:26:14)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Wednesday December 21, 2022

                Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more.

                • LA County Eviction Moratorium Faces Another Extension While Its Future Remains Uncertain (0:15)
                • ‘Inside Safe’ Is Mayor Karen Bass’s Plan To House Thousands. What Can We Expect? (16:57)
                • As Documentary ‘18th & Grand’ Ends Debut TV Run, We Remember The Tale Of The Tape For The Olympic Auditorium (35:16)
                • What Is Title 42, Why Is The Supreme Court Involved In Its Fate And What Does It Mean For Immigration Policy And Asylum Seekers? (51:29)
                • No, You Don't Need to Drink 8 Cups of Water a Day.(1:08:57)
                • KPCC’s John Horn’s Interview With Director James Cameron About Avatar: The Way Of Water (1:22:17)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • AirTalk Episode Tuesday December 20, 2022

                  Today on AirTalk, breaking down what happened at yesterday's Jan. 6th committee hearing? Also on the show, the many events happening in L.A this holiday season; musician and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by; and more.

                  • Jan 6. Panel Holds Its Final Meeting And Calls For Criminal Charges Against Trump (0:15)
                  • Young Men are Gambling at Higher Rates, and Video Games Aren’t Helping (18:05)
                  • Tell Us Some Of Your Favorite Things To Do In SoCal During The Holidays (34:47)
                  • New Net Metering Plan Pares Back Rooftop Solar Incentivization. What Does That Mean For Installers? (51:30)
                  • K-Pop Is Losing One Of Its Stars To Mandatory Military Service. Many More Will Follow (1:04:18)
                  • Arturo Sandoval Rings In The Holidays With Some Latin Jazz Takes On Holiday Favorites At Walt Disney Concert Hall (1:24:37)
                  • 1 hr 40 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Monday December 19, 2022

                    Today on AirTalk, L.A iconic mountain lion P-22 was euthanized on Saturday– the legacy he leaves behind. Also on the show, the latest on Covid-19 with Dr. Peter Chin Hong, and live coverage of the Jan 6th committee hearing.

                    • What the Death of P-22 Means for Los Angeles, And How His Life Can Teach Us To Better Care For Our Big Cats (0:15)
                    • DOC AMA: How To Avoid Potential Infections For COVID-19 & Other Infectious Diseases This Holiday Season (21:58)
                    • 42 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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