AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Friday December 2, 2022

    Today on AirTalk, exclusive interview with L.A. County Supervisor-elect Lindsey Horvath. Also on the show, how to not feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder); FilmWeek; and more.

    • Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor-Elect, Shares What Constituents Can Expect When She Starts Her New Job (0:15)
    • Is Seasonal Affective Disorder Knocking At Your Door? (18:11)
    • SoCal College Football Latest: Rose Bowl Reportedly Agrees To Playoff Expansion & USC Looks To Extend Its Successful Season (32:45)
    • FilmWeek: ‘The Eternal Daughter,’ ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover,’ ‘Spoiler Alert’ And More (1:07:45)
    • John Horn’s Interview with Emma Corrin from Lady Chatterley’s Lover (1:47:19)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Thursday December 1, 2022

      Today on AirTalk, how the Democrats in the House plan to help Dreamers stay in the country with only a few weeks left in control. Also on the show, are college degrees becoming obsolete?; actress Chita Rivera shares about her new show; and more.

      • Latest On Immigration As Democrats Try To Help DACA Recipients & Republicans Emphasize Border Security (0:15)
      • Gun Deaths Hit 30 Year High, New Study Shows, And Women (16:52)
      • We Don’t Need No (College) Education, Some Employers Are Saying (36:27)
      • The First Water Supply And Demand Assessment Report Is Out, What Does It Say About Our Drought? (51:33)
      • Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Coming To OC One Night Only To Sing And Dance With Us Through Her Illustrious Career (1:08:18)
      • TV-Talk: ‘Let the Right One In,’ ‘George & Tammy,’ ‘Willow’ & More (1:25:28)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 30, 2022

        Today on AirTalk, how LA county plans to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a new report shows unsettling numbers. Also on the show, an increase in the popularity of international television for American viewers; what politics will look like under Gen Z; and more.

        • Fentanyl Overdoses In LA County Have Skyrocketed (0:15)
        • International Television Is On The Rise In The United States, What’s Driving The Trend? (33:32)
        • Generation Z Are Voting Age. What Does Their Political Behavior Say About Our Future? (51:32)
        • ‘The Forever Witness’ Traces The History And Use Of Genetic Genealogy In Forensics, And Its Potential Pitfalls (1:19:33)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 29, 2022

          Today on AirTalk, L.A. county struggles with mental health worker shortage– how they plan to fix that. Also on the show, the latest on the massive protest in China; the future of law school admissions; and more.

          • LA County Looks Into Expanding Trainee Program Amid Mental Health Worker Shortage (0:15)
          • New Research Finds That California Has Recovered Jobs Lost From Pandemic (11:01)
          • Checking In On China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Policy Following Protests Opposing Regulations (32:35)
          • The LSAT Will Become Optional in 2025, What Does That Mean For Prospective Law Students? (43:46)
          • The Evolution Of The Historic Angelino Heights (55:18)
          • 1 hr 3 min
          • AirTalk Episode Monday November 28, 2022

            Today on AirTalk, we breakdown what’s happening in Ukraine amidst power outages. Also on the show, the major lawsuit filed by veterans in L.A. against the VA; a dormant volcano erupts after nearly 40 years in Hawaii; and more.

            • The Latest On Ukraine As Blackouts Add To An Already Hard Winter (0:15)
            • Wildfire Season 2022 Was Less Devastating Compared To Recent Years. Why? (17:40)
            • Listeners Share Their Advice For Dealing With Living Far Away From Your Parents As They Age (35:14)
            • Unhoused Veterans In Los Angeles Are Suing The VA. Will It Speed Up Their Efforts To Get Housing? (51:25)
            • What We Know About The Eruption On Hawaii’s Big Island (1:17:34)
            • Longtime Clippers Broadcaster Ralph Lawler Talks New Book “Bingo” & Tenure Voicing The NBA Franchise (1:24:55)
            • 1 hr 40 min
            • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 23, 2022

              Today on AirTalk, a local doctor answers your health questions on how to stay safe for the holiday season. Also on the show, TV-Talk; FilmWeek; and more.

              • Holiday Health Tips From Your Friendly, Neighborhood Infectious Disease Expert As Public Health Officials Monitor Rises In COVID, Flu & RSV (0:15)
              • Teacher Series: The Joys Of Teaching (08:47)
              • TV-Talk: Tulsa King, Wednesday, The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 & More (34:15)
              • FilmWeek: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ ‘Devotion,’ ‘Nanny’ And More (51:31)
              • John Horn’s Interview about WHITE NOISE with director Noah Baumbach (1:22:05)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Tuesday, November 22, 2022

                Today on AirTalk, a new study answers what do Angelenos want our new mayor to tackle first? Also on the show, school districts are struggling with teacher retention; World Cup 2022 and the many controversies; and more.

                • Survey Of LA Voters Shows Great Expectations For New Mayor To Address Homelessness (0:15)
                • What Is The Current State Of K-12 Teacher Recruiting & Retainment In Southern California? (19:18)
                • Why The Biden Administration Granted PG&E Over $1 Billion To Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Over (51:28)
                • The Youth Aren’t Listening And It’s Because They’re Losing Hearing (1:06:49)
                • World Cup 2022: US, Mexico Men’s Teams Kick Off Championship Bids, Plus What It’s Like To Be A Reporter in Qatar Covering The Tournament (1:28:03)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • AirTalk Episode Monday November 21, 2022

                  Today on AirTalk, nearly two weeks and still counting– why aren’t all the election ballots counted yet? Also on the show, the latest on student loan forgiveness; how to avoid chaos preparing your Thanksgiving meal; and more.

                  • Why Did It Take So Long To Count Votes? How Can California Get Voters Results Faster? (0:15)
                  • Where Does Student Loan Forgiveness Stand? (20:03)
                  • A Brief History Of California’s Wild Burros: The Cute, Protected (And Slightly Problematic) Living Symbols Of The West (36:00)
                  • What Challenges Are Teachers Facing As In-Person Learning Gets Back Into Full Swing? (51:24)
                  • Prepping For Your Thanksgiving Feast? We’re Talking Tips, Tricks, Turkey And More (1:22:20)
                  • 1 hr 40 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Friday November 18, 2022

                    Today on AirTalk, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stepping down– what changes that will bring. Also on the show, how Elon Musk created his loyal fanbase; FilmWeek; and more.

                    • Nancy Pelosi To Step Down As House Speaker After Two Decades (0:15)
                    • What Can The Musk-Twitter Saga Tell Us About His ‘Fanboys’ & Male Fandom? (10:20)
                    • Following The Death Of Bush, 9/11 Speechwriter Michael Gerson, A Debate And Speech Expert Explains What Makes A Great Presidential Scribe (27:51)
                    • New LAist Essay Series “Being American” Features Southern Californians Sharing Their Search For Belonging, In Their Own Words (44:15)
                    • FilmWeek: ‘She Said,’ ‘The Menu,’ ‘Bones And All’ And More (51:32)
                    • John Horn’s Interview about SHE SAID with actor Zoe Kazan (1:22:02)
                    • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 17, 2022

                      Today on AirTalk, the latest in the polls— Congresswoman Karen Bass projected to be the first woman mayor of L.A. Also on the show, the next phase in NASA’s moon exploration; TV-Talk; and more.

                      • Karen Bass Will Be The Next Mayor Of Los Angeles. How Will She Lead The City? (0:15)
                      • Why Is NASA Interested In Returning To The Moon 50 Years After The Last Lunar Walk? (15:59)
                      • TV-Talk: ‘The Crown,’ ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble,’ ‘Yellowstone’ & More (33:43)
                      • Lab-Grown Chicken May Be Coming To A Plate Near You After Company Gets FDA Approval To Sell (51:34)
                      • New Book Details 'How Sex Changed The Internet And How The Internet Changed Sex' (1:20:37)
                      • 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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