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November 02, 2022 The Big Disaster: The Big Burn from LAist Studios
Airtalk listeners, introducing The Big Disaster: The Big Burn from LAist Studios. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis dives deep into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the world around us burns.
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36 min
November 02, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 2, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the controversy on ballot drop box sites as a federal judge restricts armed activist groups surrounding them in Arizona. Also on the show, a look into security measures for politicians; interview with L.A mayoral candidate Karen Bass; and more.
Intimidation At Ballot Drop Boxes? Judge Says Armed Group Must Keep Its Distance, So What Is Legally Allowed At These Sites? (0:15)
Abortion Training Looms Over OB-GYN Programs – To Teach It Or Not To Teach It? (16":45)
Rick Steves On His Latest Public Television Mini-Series ‘Art Of Europe’ And How You Can See It (34:30)
Following Attack On Paul Pelosi, What’s The State Of Security For Politicians And Could The Incident Change Things? (53:07)
Meet The Candidates: Karen Bass On What She’d Do If Elected Mayor Of Los Angeles (1:07:31)
How Rude Is Too Rude? Navigating Disruptive Customers In The Food Industry And Beyond (1:27:32)
1 hr 43 min
November 01, 2022 AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 1, 2022
1 hr 54 min
October 31, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday October 31, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action is being tested today in the Supreme Court. Also on the show, Nasa is seriously exploring UFOs and aliens in outer space; why is up with our obsession with big cars?; and more.
Breaking Down The Two Affirmative Action Cases This SCOTUS Term & What An Official Ruling May Look Like (0:15)
The Most Striking Halloween Decorations in Southern California And Where To Find Them (32:49)
A New NASA Panel Is Set To Study UFOs – Will They Share Their Findings? (53:13)
Trucks And SUVs Are Getting Bigger -- And More Dangerous For Anyone Outside Them (1:09:54)
Former Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director On ‘A Black Man’s Journey In American Theatre’ (1:27:09)
1 hr 43 min
October 28, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday October 28, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Twitter welcomed a new owner overnight, but will Elon Musk’s vision for the social media giant actually be viable? Also on the show, it’s never too late to tie the knot; FilmWeek; and more.
What Would It Take For Elon Musk’s Vision For Twitter To Be Implemented? (0:15)
Kevin De León Is Refusing To Resign From City Council — What’s His Strategy In Doing So? (18:28)
It’s Never Too Late To Start Getting Married, These Later in Life Love Stories Prove It. (38:39)
FilmWeek: ‘Causeway,’ ‘Armageddon Time,’ ‘Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues,’ ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ And More (53:12)
John Horn’s Interview about TÁR with Cate Blanchett and Todd Field (1:23:46)
1 hr 42 min
October 27, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday October 27, 2022
Today on AirTalk, mortgage rates are now at an all-time high— what economists are saying about this. Also on the show, the future of social media giant Twitter as reports show user decline; TV-Talk; and more.
Former LA City Councilmember, Fixture In CA Politics Rosalind Wyman Dies At 92 (0:15)
Growth Is Up Slightly, Mortgage Rates At Record Heights. What Does All This Spell For The Economy? (10:47)
Understanding Conspiracies, Who Believes Them And Why Through The New Book ‘Conspiracy’ (29:05)
COVID-19 AMA: Is A “Trippledemic” Happening, Research Casts Doubt On New Booster Shots, And More (53:09)
Twitter Is Shedding Its Top Tweeters — We Break Down Why And And The Exodus Means For The Platform (1:12:22)
TV-Talk: The White Lotus Season 2, Love Is Blind Season 3, Atlanta Series Finale & More (1:28:59)
1 hr 43 min
October 26, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday October 26, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the LAPD beginning a probe into the leaking of audio from city councilmembers earlier this month. Also on the program, an interview with sheriff candidate Robert Luna; remembering L.A. writer Mike Davis; and more.
Los Angeles Police Department Begins Probe Into Racist, Leaked Audio Of Councilmembers Martinez, Cedillo & De Leon (0:15)
Remembering Prolific Urban Historian Mike Davis And The Influence He Had On Los Angeles (11:56)
A Crowded Mayoral Race In Anaheim Looks To Fill An Empty And Embattled Seat (20:25)
Prue, Great British Baking Show Judge, Has A New Live Show Coming To Los Angeles (34:37)
Meet The Candidates: Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna Says He’s An Outsider Who Will Reform The LA County Sheriff’s Department (53:03)
Contextualizing What’s At Stake In The Race For LA County Sheriff, Part 2 (1:20:13)
How A Christian Missionary From South Dakota Became A Martyr In Modern Day Iran (1:26:14)
1 hr 43 min
October 25, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 25, 2022
Today on AirTalk, have you heard of the ‘Builder’s Remedy’ law? And how does this covert law affect you? Also on the show, the Dodger gondola project is one step closer to fruition; what the latest test scores reveal about kids in school; and more.
‘Builder’s Remedy’ Is Forcing SoCal Cities To Accept Plans For Thousands Of Housing Units — We Break Down What The Little Known Law Does (0:15)
LA’s Proposed Gondola Project Has Now Taken Its Next Step, We Update You On The Latest (20:45)
New Standardized California Test Results Remain Alarming Yet Unsurprising. So Where Do We Go From Here? (42:59)
Meet The Candidates: Malia Cohen Wants To Bring Collaboration And Equity To The State Controller's Office (53:02)
The Vibes Were Off During The Pandemic, So What Impact Did That Have On Our Personalities? (1:11:00)
How 'Artivista' Martha Gonzalez Became The Latest MacArthur Genius Grant Winner (1:35:57)
1 hr 44 min
October 24, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday October 24, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we discuss last weekend's protest against the Iranian Government Also on the program, we discuss the latest with California's economy; sit down with LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva; and more.
Over The Weekend, Thousands Gathered In LA To Protest The Iranian Government (0:15)
Troubling Signs Are Cropping Up For California's Economy (19:47)
Unpaid Internships Aren't Gen Zs Preferred Career Move. What Does Everyone Else Think?? (34:47)
Meet The Candidates: Sheriff Alex Villanueva Makes The Case For A Second Term (53:04)
Contextualizing What’s At Stake In The Race For LA County Sheriff (1:32:08)
1 hr 43 min
October 21, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday October 21, 2022
Today on AirTalk, backlogs at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have eased, but the environmental damages that have caused. Also on the show, California Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Lance Christensen stops by; FilmWeek; and more.
Are The Ports Of Southern California Free Flowing Now? (0:15)
Meet The Candidates: Lance Christensen Hopes To Takes Politics Out Of The Classroom As State Superintendent Of Public Instruction (11:18)
Previewing The Lakers & Clippers Following Yesterday's Battle At The Crypt (23:10)
FilmWeek: ‘Ticket To Paradise,’ ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Black Adam,’ ‘Wendell & Wild’ And More (32:43)
John Horn’s Interview With Director Chinonye Chukwu And Producer Alana Mayo of ‘TILL’ (1:04:49)
1 hr 22 min

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