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December 16, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday December 16, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the reasons L.A street vendors are taking the city to court. Also on the show, the future of South Pasadena’s peacock residents; FilmWeek; and more.
LA Street Vendors File Suit Against City Over No-Vending Zones. Here Are The Arguments (0:15)
In South Pasadena, Volunteer Residents are Working With the City to Trap Peacocks (14:09)
Could Combining Finances Be Key To A Happier Marriage? (36:57)
FilmWeek: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water,’ ‘Bardo: False Chronicle of A Handful Of Truths,’ ‘The Quiet Girl’ And More (50:55)
Larry Mantle’s Interview about HOLLYWOOD: THE ORAL HISTORY (1:21:29)
1 hr 39 min
December 15, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday December 15, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look into the role of US- Mexico relations in the fentanyl crisis. Also on the show, a deep dive on how different professions define ‘death’; TV-Talk; and more.
How The Breakdown In US-Mexico Relations Exacerbated The Fentanyl Crisis (0:15)
Not Everyone Agrees On What Determines Death. A Committee Is Reviewing Whether The Definition Needs An Update (20:38)
New Report Finds LA’s Homelessness Crisis Was Curbed By Government Economic Assistance (51:22)
International Hostage Expert On Orchestration Of Prisoner Swaps Like The One That Brought Home Britney Griner (1:08:02)
TV-Talk: ‘Kindred,’ ‘Last Chance U: Basketball’ Season 2 & Best Shows of 2022 (1:25:31)
1 hr 40 min
December 14, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday December 14, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the last L.A city council meeting will be on Friday, and a lot has happened this year– so what can we expect from our local government in 2023? Also on the show, the latest on the U.S drug shortage; the reopening of the Queen Mary; and more.
What To Watch For At LA City Hall In 2023 (0:15)
How Have Recent Storms Impacted California’s Drought Conditions? (18:11)
The U.S. Has A Medicine Shortage – What’s Driving It? (33:15)
Long Beach Set To Reopen Queen Mary After Nearly 3 Years. Here’s What You Need To Know (51:25)
What World Cup Penalty Kicks Can Teach Us About Performing Under Pressure (1:07:47)
Bustling Or Bussin? Boots The House Down? We Provide Context & More In This Gen-Z Lingo Primer (1:24:19)
1 hr 40 min
December 13, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday December 13, 2022
Today on AirTalk, future buildings in L.A. will be all-electric– what does the new ordinance mean? Also on the show, the possibility of infinite clean energy; the future of P-22 mountain lion after his capture; and more.
Approved L.A. City Ordinance Will Require Newly-Built Properties To Be All-Electric, We Discuss Potential Logistics & Implications (0:15)
The Promises Of Fusion Energy And What A Research Breakthrough Could Mean (20:11)
California Beach Are Shrinking – Some Place Are Higher Risk Than Others (36:01)
Famed Mountain Lion P-22 May Be In Distress. Why Do We Care So Much? (51:31)
U.S. Defense Department Newest Bomber, What’s Its Significance & Purpose Going Forward? (1:10:25)
New Moms Face Pressure To #SnapBack And It's Harming Their Health (1:24:38)
1 hr 40 min
December 12, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday December 12, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Griffith Park’s pony rides close after more than 70 years. Also on the show, a conversation with LA mayor Karen Bass; the latest on the Jan. 6th investigation; and more.
New Updates Provide Context For Griffith Park’s Pony Ride Closure (0:15)
Breaking Down LA County’s Recently Released Hate Crime Statistics (17:57)
Men’s Friendships With Other Men Are Suffering (38:18)
Rare Seditious Conspiracy Conviction Handed Down for Oath Keepers Founder. What Next? (51:23)
Mayor Karen Bass On Her First Day In Office (1:08:40)
New Book Details The Legacy & Reign Of Longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover (1:24:42)
1 hr 40 min
December 09, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday December 9, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look back at some of L.A’s most notable mayors as Karen Bass is set to be sworn into office on Sunday as the city's first Black female mayor. Also on the show, checking in with a local doctor with the latest on COVID-19; FilmWeek; and more.
With Karen Bass Set To Become LA’s First Female Mayor, A Look Back On Some Of The City’s Most Influential CEOs (0:15)
How Has COVID-19 Shifted The Way We Understand Our Immune Systems? (18:36)
What Does The Rise of Lensa & AI Art Mean For The Future Of Art And Intellectual Property? (33:41)
FilmWeek: ‘Empire Of Light,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘The Whale’ And More (51:29)
John Horn’s Interview With Anna Diop About The Film NANNY (1:22:03)
John Horn’s Interview With Director Laura Poitras About The Documentary ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED (1:34:05)
1 hr 40 min
December 08, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday December 8, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a dramatic increase of hate crime in LA County– what that means. Also on the show, teenagers are aging faster due to the pandemic; TV-Talk; and more.
Breaking Down LA County’s Recently Released Hate Crime Statistics & Rise In Antisemitic Attacks Nationwide (0:15)
Teen Brains Have Aged Significantly Over The Course Of The Pandemic A New Study Finds (51:26)
New Podcast ‘LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets’ Lifts Off From LAist Studios With The Story Of A Real Life Suicide Squad (1:09:02)
TV-Talk: ‘South Side,’ ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Finale, ‘1899’ & More (1:23:25)
1 hr 40 min
December 07, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday December 7, 2022
Today on AirTalk, what’s next for Mayor Eric Garcetti as his term winds down? Also on the show, sports writer Jeff Perlman talks about his new book; the latest on the UC worker strike; and more.
A Retrospective As Mayor Eric Garcetti Leaves Office (0:15)
Sportswriter Jeff Pearlman’s New Book “The Last Folk Hero” Unravels The Myth And Legend Of Bo Jackson (33:08)
How Have Undergraduates Managed Student Life And Academics During the UC Worker Strike? (51:33)
FilmWeek Critics React To BFI’s Top 100 Films Poll Following Its Release & Discourse (1:16:57)
1 hr 40 min
December 06, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday December 6, 2022
Today on AirTalk, California Governor Gavin Newsom has a new plan to tackle high oil prices– highlights from yesterday’s legislative session. Also on the show, the new study about regulations on AirBnB listings; the latest on the Iran protest; and more.
Special California Legislative Session Convened Regarding High Oil Prices (0:15)
Nearly Half Of LA’s AirBnB And VRBO Listings May Be Breaking The Law, A New Report Finds (20:24)
The Latest On Iran: Did The Country Officially Disband Their Morality Police? (51:30)
Gustavo Dudamel Is Back At Walt Disney Concert Hall With Two Major Projects To See This Holiday Season (1:06:46)
New Book “Common Ground” Recounts The History Of Multifamily Housing In Los Angeles (1:22:37)
1 hr 40 min
December 05, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday December 5, 2022
2 hours agoSupreme Court Taking On Clash Between Religion And Gay Rights Today on AirTalk, a Colorado web designer takes the state’s LGBTQ anti-discriminiation law to the Supreme Court– we explain. Also on the show, why are there not enough EV charging stations?; the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic; and more.
Supreme Court Taking On Clash Between Religion And Gay Rights (0:15)
Workers in the San Fernando Valley Are At Risk of Occupational Silicosis And So Are Many Others in California (18:12)
There’s A Shortage Of EV Charging Stations – How Will It Impact California’s 2035 Mandate? (36:13)
COVID-19: Post-Thanksgiving Surge & Answering Your Booster Questions (53:04)
What Does The 2022 Box Office Say About Audience Interest In Theatrical Releases? (1:17:11)
Triple Play: As Baseball’s Winter Meetings Get Underway, What Can We Expect From The Dodgers And Angels This Offseason? (1:26:12)
1 hr 41 min

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