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  • AirTalk Episode Thursday October 6, 2022

    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the protest in Iran as it enters its third week. Also on the show, the supreme court case that could potentially change the internet; the current chaos in the chess world; and more.

    • Updates On Iran As It Enters A Third Week Of Sustained Protest (0:15)
    • New Supreme Court Case Could Make Tech Companies Liable For Their Content Algorithms (37:22)
    • Proposition 31: Upholding Or Striking Down A Ban On Flavored Tobacco Sales (52:36)
    •  The Chess World Is Being Rocked By An Alleged Cheater — But Did He Do It? (1:15:18)
    • TV-Talk: ‘The Midnight Club,’ ‘Ramy,’ ‘Los Espookys’ And More (1:25:37)
    • 1 hr 43 min
    • Introducing Imperfect Paradise: The Sheriff, from LAist Studios

      Alex Villanueva, an underdog maverick, runs for LA County Sheriff as a progressive reformer in 2018 and wins, surprising everyone. After taking office, he turns into a vindictive leader who mocks reform, protects his friends and attacks his enemies. And now he’s up for re-election. Follow KPCC correspondent Frank Stoltze as he pieces together this story in a 5-episode season of Imperfect Paradise launching October 5, 2022.


      34 min
    • AirTalk Episode Wednesday October 5, 2022

      Today on AirTalk, a halt on oil— why production is being cut short and how it will affect our already skyrocketing gas prices. Also on the show, take two on Elon Musk buying Twitter; should jaywalking be legalized in California; and more.

      • Oil Production To Be Cut Sharply – How Will It Impact Gas Prices And What Are The Political Ramifications? (0:15)
      • Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter (Potentially For Real This Time But Who Knows) (20:57)
      • New Podcast ‘Imperfect Paradise: The Sheriff’ Dives Deep Into Villanueva’s Rise In The LA County Sheriff’s Department (28:19)
      • Proposition 30: Should We Raise Taxes On The Rich To Fund Clean Air Programs? (53:14)
      • Is Jaywalking Legal In California Now? Well, It’s Complicated (1:13:51)
      • Latest In Bestselling Series On Stoicism Focuses On Self-Discipline And The Historical Figures Who Harnessed It (1:28:47)
      • 1 hr 43 min
      • AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 4, 2022

        Today on AirTalk, the state’s water crisis continues as California enters a fourth consecutive year of drought. Also on the show, a deep dive into Prop 28; remembering country star Loretta Lynn; and more.

        • With The Drought Expected To Last Through 2023, We Check In With Local Water Districts (0:15)
        • With The Fourth Quarter Off To A Strong Start, We Check In On The State Of The Economy (21:32)
        • South LA And Its Rich History Take Center Stage In New Fiction Anthology ‘South Central Noir’ (36:17)
        • Proposition 28 Earmarks Money For Arts Education. We Break Down The Details (53:16)
        • Ketamine Is Increasingly Used To Treat Depression But There Are Growing Concerns With How It’s Administered (1:13:18)
        • Loretta Lynn, Country Music Icon, Dies At Age 90 (1:29:02)
        • 1 hr 43 min
        • AirTalk Episode Monday October 3, 2022

          Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD hacker situation– what happened next after the district denied the ransom? Also on the show, updates on California gas prices; a new term for the Supreme Court; and more.

          • Hackers Post Data From LAUSD Ransomware Breach After District Refuses To Pay Ransom. What’s The Latest? (0:15)
          • California Gas Prices Far Above National Average, Newsom Questions Oil Companies (9:49)
          • A New Survey Says Angelenos Generally Support The Police (22:50)
          • The Supreme Court Is Back In Session: Here Are The Top Cases (35:52)
          • Propositions 26 & 27: Breaking Down How Each Would Change The Sports Betting Landscape In California And Where The Money Goes (53:07)
          • 1 hr 43 min
          • AirTalk Episode Friday September 30, 2022

            Today on AirTalk, why are teachers across the nation burnt-out and stepping down? Also on the show, sentencing reforms in California’s justice system; FilmWeek; and more.

            • Survey: Teachers Burning Out In California, Supply Down Everywhere Else In US (0:15)
            • The State Of California Prisons: Sentencing Reform (36:37)
            • FilmWeek: ‘Bros,’ ‘God’s Creatures,’ ‘Nothing Compares,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ And More (53:09)
            • John Horn’s Interview about ‘The Woman King’ with Director Gina Prince-Bythewood (1:23:43)
            • 1 hr 42 min
            • AirTalk Episode Thursday September 29, 2022

              Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom is still working through the stack of legislative bills that are on his desk– the ones he approved and vetoed yesterday. Also on the show, a new update on commercial housing developments; our weeklong series on California prisons; and more.

              • Bills, Bills, Bills: Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Focused On Farmworkers, Salary Range Disclosure In Job Postings And More (0:15)
              • Gov. Newsom Signs Bills Allowing Housing Development On Commercially Zoned Properties (18:12)
              • TV-Talk: ‘House Of The Dragon,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘The Patient’ And More (36:35)
              • The State Of California Prisons: Reentry, Recidivism & Rehabilitation (53:09)
              • Humanitarian Jane Olson On Being A “World Citizen” (1:32:35)
              • 1 hr 43 min
              • AirTalk Episode Wednesday September 28, 2022

                Today on AirTalk, we are discussing the danger and impact of Hurricane Ian as it moves into Florida. Also on the show, the importance of high school football culture in Orange County; the local registrar office tells us how to get ready to vote; and more.

                • As Hurricane Ian Threatens Florida’s Southwest Coast, What’s Happening On The Ground (0:15)
                • The State Of California Prisons: Involuntary Servitude, Labor, And Fire Camp (13:45)
                • Checking Back In On The Latest With Hurricane Ian (53:07)
                • With An Election Around The Corner, We Speak With Local Registrars (1:04:32)
                • The OC Report: Why Orange County Is A High School Football Hotbed (1:20:11)
                • 1 hr 43 min
                • AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 27 2022

                  Today on AirTalk, we are continuing our series on The State of California Prisons. Today we discuss the ethics of solitary confinement and the impacts on mental health. Also on the show, school district representatives respond to why students’ test scores are not released yet; the latest on Covid-19 in LA county; and more.

                    • The State May Delay The Release Of School Test Scores — How Would Learning Be Impacted? (0:15)
                    • COVID-19 AMA: Updated Boosters For Young Kids May Be Coming, Why The Winter Could Spell Trouble For Case Numbers And More (30:41)
                    • The State Of California Prisons; Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, And The Mandela Act (54:02)
                    • 1 hr 43 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Monday September 26, 2022

                      Today on AirTalk, where is Governor Gavin Newsom at on those new legislation bills? He has 500 more to decide in just five days. Also on the show, we breakdown the latest on prisons in California; NASA is bringing sci-fi fantasy to life today; and more.

                      • To Sign Or To Veto? That Is Gov. Newsom’s Question, Plus Could We Soon See A Workers Comp Overhaul? (0:15)
                      • Music Producer-Turned-Neuroscientist’s New Book Tells Us Why The Music We Love Speaks Volumes About Who We Are (25:00)
                      • The State Of California Prisons (53:05)
                      • NASA Is Crashing A Spacecraft Into An Asteroid…For Science (And Safety)! (1:18:33)
                      • What Does A Clearer Snapshot of the Palos Verdes Fault Zone Mean For Coastal Southern Californians (1:28:39)
                      • 1 hr 43 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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