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  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday May 31, 2022

    Today on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes looks at the rising birth rates in America. Also on the show, explaining water management in San Diego; exploring candidates for Orange County District Attorney; and more.

    • As Water Use Restrictions Loom, We Look At The Costs And Benefits Of San Diego’s Path To Water Independence (0:30)
    • At Last, An Uptick In The U.S. Birth Rate After Years Of Decline, And Why It Matters (19:39)
    • With California’s Primary Election One Week Away, We Check In On The DA Race In Orange County (45:17)
    • Latest On Ukraine As European Union Bans Most Russian Oil Imports, Russian Forces Continue Push To Control The Donbas Region (54:28)
    • COVID-19 AMA: Transmission Rates Rise In Southern California, Whether Mask Mandates Work, Long COVID In Older Adults, And More (1:10:43)
    • How Has TikTok Affected Musicians And The Future Of Social Media Marketing? (1:29:41)
    • 1 hr 43 min
    • AirTalk Episode Friday May 27, 2022

      Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into how social media is creating anxiety for expectant mothers. Also on the show, a discussion about school safety in the wake of the Uvalde shooting; FilmWeek; and more.

      • Active Shooter Training: What Went Wrong, And How Can Parents Cope When Preparing For The Worst? (0:30)
      • How Can Social Media Increase Anxiety Levels For Expecting Mothers? (19:34)
      • In “Snooze” and “Human/Nature,” New Podcasts From LAist Studios Explore How We Connect (45:30)
      • FilmWeek: ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie,’ ‘A Chiara,’ ‘Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko,’ And More (54:48)
      • 1 hr 41 min
      • AirTalk Episode Thursday May 26, 2022

        Today on AirTalk, continuing coverage of the school shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. Also on the show, how special education in Southern California is motivating voters; a primary ballot breakdown; and more.

        • Renewed Calls For Gun Control After Deadly Shooting At Uvalde School (0:30)
        • As We Look Ahead To The June Primary, We Focus On The Issues On The Minds of Southern Californians. Today We Discuss Special Education (54:48)
        • Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until The June 7 Primary. We Answer Your Questions About What’s On Your Ballot (1:29:48)
        • AirTalk Honors The Local Heroes Making A Difference Around Southern California (1:37:16)
        • 1 hr 43 min
        • AirTalk Episode Wednesday May 25, 2022

          Today on AirTalk, the latest on a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. Also on the show, how special education in Los Angeles is motivating voters; the Angel Stadium deal falls through; and more.

          • 'Complete evil': Texas gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers (0:30)
          • Anaheim City Council Votes To Void Angel Stadium Deal (1:35:41)
          • 1 hr 50 min
          • AirTalk Episode Tuesday May 25, 2022

            Today on AirTalk, what could mandatory water cuts mean for Southern California residents? Also on the show, how to deal with ADHD symptoms; Anaheim’s Mayor Sidhu resigns; and more.

            • Could California Soon See Mandatory Water Cuts? (0:30)
            • In Many Ways, ADHD Is Still Misunderstood - But Doctors, Coaches, Advocates Are Changing That (28:43)
            • As We Look Ahead To The June Primary, We Focus On The Issues On The Minds Of Southern Californians. Today We Zero In On Education (54:49)
            • Anaheim Mayor Resigns Amid Federal Corruption Probe Involving A Deal To Sell Angel Stadium (1:14:31)
            • Restaurant Recovery Remains Slow. How Is The Industry Faring Amid Labor Shortages And Other Challenges? (1:28:20)
            • 1 hr 43 min
            • AirTalk Episode Monday May 23, 2022

              Today on AirTalk, we take a look at how to support mothers nursing in the workplace. Also on the show, Biden’s comments on Taiwan; COVID-19 updates; and more.

              • President Biden Says US Will Back Taiwan If China Intervenes. What Are The Implications? (0:30)
              • Obstacles Or Accommodations: How Do We Better Support Those Breastfeeding In The Workplace? (26:14)
              • What You Should Know About The Dismal Stock Market (54:53)
              • COVID-19 AMA: Boosters For Kids, California’s COVID Surge, Monkeypox, And More (1:13:15)
              • ‘The Forgotten Revolutionary’ Unearths The Life & Death Of Up-And-Coming Chicano Activist Oscar Gomez (1:31:41)
              • 2 hr 14 min
              • AirTalk Episode Friday May 20, 2022

                Today on AirTalk, we look at how differences in tax policy for single and married individuals affect how they vote. Also on the show, California gas rebates; FilmWeek; and more.

                • Most California Lawmakers Support Providing Financial Relief As Gas Prices Soar, So Why Hasn’t That Happened? (0:30)
                • The Pros And Cons Of Being Single V. Married When It Comes To Tax Policy (17:36)
                • As School Field Trips Slowly Return After Remote Learning, Nostalgia Kicks In (36:55)
                • FilmWeek: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era,’ ‘Men,’ ‘Emergency’ And More (54:52)
                • John Horn’s Interview With Alex Garland, Who Wrote And Directed The New Feature ‘MEN’ (1:25:26)
                • 1 hr 41 min
                • AirTalk Episode Thursday May 19, 2022

                  Today on AirTalk, California gas prices rise above six dollars for the first time, how is it impacting Los Angeles residents? Also on the show, TikTok self diagnoses; COVID-19 updates; and more.

                  • COVID-19: Spring Season Brings New Omicron Surge To California (0:30)
                  • More Teens Are Turning To TikTok And Online Providers For ADHD Diagnoses, Treatment. Should They? (19:49)
                  • California Gas Prices Hit Record High Average. How Are You Being Impacted? (54:53)
                  • AirTalk Honors The Local Heroes Making A Difference Around Southern California (1:16:32)
                  • From Hollywood To Washington: Filmmaker George Stevens Jr. On His New Memoir (1:29:14)
                  • 1 hr 43 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday May 18, 2022

                    Today on AirTalk, we break down the major uptick of road deaths in America. Also on the show, LA housing difficulties; a projected drop in school enrollment; and more.

                    • Finding Housing Becoming Even More Difficult In Los Angeles, Inland Empire As Rents Skyrocket, Limited Units Available (0:30)
                    • United States Saw Close To 43,000 Road Deaths In 2021, Its Highest Total In 16 Years (35:26)
                    • LA Public School Enrollment Could Drop 30% Over The Next 10 Years (54:23)
                    • American Schools, Including In LAUSD, Remain Highly Segregated According To New Index (1:13:59)
                    • The Circus Is Back In Town! Ringling Returns Minus The Animal Acts (1:30:16)
                    • 1 hr 43 min
                    • Airtalk Episode Tuesday May 17, 2022

                      Today on AirTalk, we dig into what California’s budget surplus means for the state. Also on the show, California electrical grid stressors; COVID-19 updates; and more.

                      • ​​Church Shooting In Laguna Woods Linked To Taiwanese Hatred, Gunman’s Anger Over Tensions With China (0:00)
                      • Soaring Temperatures And Drought Conditions Are A Problem For California’s Electrical Grid (17:19)
                      • California Has Historic Budget Surplus–How Will It Be Spent? (33:44)
                      • As We Look Ahead To The June Primary, We Focus On The Issues On The Minds of Southern Californians. Today We Discuss Equitable Economies (51:26)
                      • COVID-19 AMA: FDA Clears Boosters For Kids 5-11, LA County Hospitalizations On The Rise And More (1:12:40)
                      • State Attorney General Asks Court To Pause Angels Stadium Land Deal Amid Investigation Into Corruption Allegations (1:25:00)
                      • Elon Musk Looks To Gain Leverage In Twitter Deal–How Will It Affect The Likelihood Of A Sale? (1:36:20)
                      • 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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