AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 30, 2022

    Today on AirTalk, we dig into what the passing of AB257 could mean for fast food workers and franchisees. Also on the program, zombie ice in Greenland; sex education after Roe; and more.

    • California Lawmakers And Fast Food Workers Say Yes To Improving Industry Standards. What Will Newsom Do? (0:15)
    • New Research Finds Greenland’s Ice Sheets Struggling To Maintain Themselves Due To Climate Change (21:04)
    • California’s License Plate Design  – Bland And Blah Or Sweet And Simple? Pitch Us Your (Improved) Design (35:24)
    • Extreme Heat Hitting Southern California This Labor Day Weekend (53:04)
    • If You Want To Learn ‘How To LA,’ Run Don’t Walk To Check Out This New Podcast (1:12:56)
    • How Will Sex Education Change In A Post-Roe World? (1:19:30)
    • 1 hr 43 min
    • AirTalk Episode Monday August 29. 2022

      Today on AirTalk, updates on the NASA Artemis missions planned to send humans back to the moon. Also on the program, street vending legislation; COVID-19 updates; and more.

      • We’re Going Back To The Moon, Just Not Today (0:15)
      • A Closer Look At A Bill That Makes Significant Changes For California Street Vendors (20:13)
      • Psychedelics Show Promise For Treating Alcohol Addiction (35:14)
      • COVID-19 AMA: Moderna Sues Pfizer Over Vaccine Tech, Why New Boosters Will Be Released Before Human Testing Concludes And More (53:02)
      • Worker Surveillance Is On The Rise And It’s Getting Intense (1:24:52)
      • 1 hr 43 min
      • AirTalk Episode Friday August 26, 2022

        Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks with legal experts about the affidavit released this morning. Also on the program, a Black cinema exhibit at the Academy Museum; FilmWeek; and more.

        • What We Know From The Freshly Released And Partially Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit (0:15)
        • Los Angeles City Council Mulls Direction Of New Mobility Plan (19:42)
        • Academy Museum’s New Exhibit Explores The Black Performers, Filmmakers And Movies That Shaped American Cinema (36:27)
        • FilmWeek: “Three Thousand Years Of Longing,” “Breaking,” “Funny Pages” And Many More (53:03)
        • John Horn Speaks With “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Director Yu In-Sik (1:33:39)
        • 1 hr 41 min
        • AirTalk Episode Thursday August 25, 2022

          Today on AirTalk, the Justice Department submits an affidavit in the Mar-a-Lago investigation case. Also on the program, California bans new gas cars sales; COVID-19 updates; and more.

          • Latest On Trump, Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant As Justice Department Submits Affidavit (0:15)
          • What Today’s CARB Vote On Electric Vehicles Use In CA Does (And Doesn’t) Mean For Gas Vehicles And The Auto Industry At Large (11:19)
          • The Cost Of Raising A Kid Soars To All Time High Of Over $300,000. What’s The Impact Of CA’s Higher Cost Of Living? (23:22)
          • COVID-19 AMA: Rebound Cases, Test Expiration Dates And More (32:52)
          • “Thomas Mann’s Los Angeles” Explores Hidden History Of LA’s Community Of Exiled German Artists And Intellectuals (55:16)
          • 1 hr 3 min
          • AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 24, 2022

            Today on AirTalk, we're discussing Biden's Administration looking to cancel some student loan debt. Also on the program, we talk to Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins; discuss the impact of Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele's state of exception in El Salvador and California; and more.

            • President Biden Announces Long-Awaited Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. How Will It Impact You? (0:15)
            • Why Los Angeles Angels Ownership Says They’re Exploring Selling The Team, And What It Means For Their Future (22:43)
            • Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins On Her First Year At The Helm, Freeway Expansions, Safety On Public Transit And More (29:01)
            • As Salvadoran Government Extends Its State Of Exception, We Dig Into The Law And Its Impact (53:04)
            • Students With Dyslexia Face An Even Tougher Challenge Once In College (1:11:43)
            • 1 hr 29 min
            • AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 23, 2022

              Today on AirTalk, we look at the future of Roe v. Wade in various states across the country. Also on the program, an interview with Jeanie Buss; electrical brain stimulation; and more.

              • How Have Abortion Rights Changed After The Fall Of Roe And Where Are We Headed? (0:15)
              • Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Talks New Docuseries, Showtime Era, & More (31:30)
              • AirTalk Listeners Share The Challenges That Come With Operating Family Businesses (54:03)
              • New Study Finds Path To Enhancing Working Memory For People Over 65 (1:20:23)
              • 1 hr 43 min
              • AirTalk Episode Monday August 22, 2022

                Today on AirTalk, a group of USC fraternities break away from the University. Also on the program, the future of the GOP; COVID-19 updates; and more.

                • USC Fraternities Are Disaffiliating From The University – Is This A Growing Trend? (0:15)
                • As GOP Pillars Like Liz Cheney Fall, What Does The Future Hold For The Party? (33:24)
                • COVID-19 AMA: School Is Back In Session, Omicron Subvariants And More (53:03)
                • Young Workers Say No To Hustle Culture And Embrace ‘Quiet Quitting.’ Could It Change Workplace Culture? (1:22:12)
                • 1 hr 43 min
                • AirTalk Episode Friday August 19. 2022

                  Today on AirTalk, we start the show with a check-in on the latest out of Ukraine. Also on the program, SoCal housing market updates; FilmWeek; and more.

                  • Latest From Ukraine: U.S. Set To Send More Military Aid As Russia Eyes Odessa (0:15)
                  • SoCal Housing Market Check-In: Hot Start To The Year Leads Buyers To Tap Out This Summer (19:49)
                  • Pastrami On Rye & A Side Of History: Skirball’s “I’ll Have What She’s Having” Exhibit Celebrates The Jewish Deli (35:43)
                  • FilmWeek: “Beast,” “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” “The Territory,” And Many More (53:02)
                  • John Horn’s Interview about THE TERRITORY (1:23:36)
                  • 1 hr 41 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Thursday August 18, 2022

                    Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into the Big 10 TV deal and what it could mean for UCLA. Also on the program, an update on the Santa Susana clean-up; COVID-19 updates; and more.

                    • As UC Regents Contemplate Impact Of UCLA Leaving The Pac-12, The Conference They’re Leaving For Inks A Mega TV Deal (0:15)
                    • A New Agreement With Boeing To Clean Up Santa Susana Nuclear Testing Site Has Community Advocates Up In Arms – What’s In It? (20:15)
                    • Theme Park Costs Are Rising. How Will That Impact Annual Pass Holders And Attendance? (39:34)
                    • COVID-19 AMA: Why State Officials Say At Home Rapid Test Results Could Be Misleading, WHO Reports Dip In Worldwide Cases And More (53:15)
                    • Streaming Update: Latest On HBO Max & Discovery+, The Streaming Wars & Media Saturation (1:12:22)
                    • AirTalk Attachment Theory 101: What's The Science Behind It & How Does It Affect Our Relationships? (1:29:00)
                    • 1 hr 43 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 17, 2022

                      Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks with energy officials after California ISO issues a “Flex Alert”. Also on the program, a live interview with LAPD Chief Moore; revisiting your childhood home; and more.

                      • Power Grid Operator Issues Statewide Flex Alert. Here’s What You Should Know About The Call To Conserve Energy (0:15)
                      • LAPD Chief Michel Moore On Gascon Recall, Back To School Safety And More (20:33)
                      • K-12 Is Often Make-Or-Break For Dyslexic Students (52:58)
                      • What It’s Like To Revisit Your Childhood Home 25 Years After You Left It (1:18:35)
                      • 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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