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April 20, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday April 20, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethink the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more.
Proposals By California Lawmakers Look to Strengthen Kindergarten Offerings (0:00)
‘Algospeak’ And The Pitfalls Of Content Moderation Via Algorithm On Social Media (28:56)
Could Enrollment-Centric Funding Make K-12 Education More Equitable? (51:29)
From Stamps To Snow Globes, People Love Their Collections – We Want To Hear About Yours (1:18:20)
1 hr 43 min
April 19, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday April 19, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a breakdown of the recent unionization wave and what it means for workers at Amazon, Starbucks and beyond. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; and more.
Federal Judge Voids Air Travel Mask Mandate, Sparking Quick Change For Airlines, Other Transportation (0:00)
Was The ‘Great Resignation’ Really Just A Great Job Upgrade? (21:29)
Inside Streaming’s “Binge Times” And The Battle For Entertainment Supremacy (35:08)
Amazon, Then Starbucks, Now Apple - Workers In LA And Beyond Are Unionizing (51:22)
In Honor Of National Parks Week, We Hear From Listeners About Their Favorites (1:20:42)
1 hr 43 min
April 18, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday April 18, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look into a recent Berkeley IGS Poll about California voter concerns. Also on the show, a new book argues the case for mandatory voting; the latest COVID-19 updates; and more.
Housing Affordability, State Taxes Among Californians’ Biggest Concerns About What Direction The State Is Heading, According To New Statewide Poll Results (0:00)
Supply Chain Problems & More, Checking In With The Port Of Long Beach (20:47)
The Case For Mandatory Voting (34:10)
A New Bill Proposes A 4-Day Work Week: How Would Californians Adjust? (51:26)
COVID-19 AMA: California Ditches Vaccine Requirement For Kids, How At-Home Tests Are Affecting Case Counts, Breath Test To Detect COVID, And More (1:09:32)
AirTalk Honors The Local Heroes Making A Difference Around Southern California (1:34:05)
1 hr 43 min
April 15, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday April 15, 2022
Today on AirTalk, mental health week concludes with guest host Mariana Dale devoting our first hour to focusing on how the pandemic has impacted the mental health between children and their parents. Also on the show, FilmWeek; and more.
Mental Health Week: How The Pandemic Has Challenged And Changed Relationships Between Parents And Kids, And Tips For How To Navigate It (0:00)
FilmWeek: ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Navalny,’ ‘Paris, 13th District’ And More (51:16)
Putin Adversary Russian Corruption And Disinformation Head On In Thriller Style Doc ‘Navalny’ (1:21:50)
1 hr 41 min
April 14, 2022AirTalk Epsiode Thursday April 14, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look at the state of insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse. Also on the show, a roundtable on Governor Newsom’s CARE court; an interview with Molly Shannon; and more.
California Continues Its Push To End Gas-Powered Car Sales By 2035–We Discuss The Latest (0:00)
COVID-19 AMA: Spring Break Concerns As COVID Cases Tick Up, California Removes Some Quarantine Requirements, Booster Effectiveness For Kids, And More (19:30)
Actress And Comedian Molly Shannon On The Tragedy That Shaped Her And The Hustle That Helped Her Breakthrough (34:21)
Mental Health Week: Governor Newsom’s CARE Court Will Compel Some People To Mental Health Treatment. But Will It Help Them? Or Create More Harm? Experts Weigh In (51:22)
Navigating The Complexities Of Getting Mental Health And Substance Abuse Benefits Covered By Health Insurance (1:19:35)
AirTalk Honors The Local Heroes Making A Difference Around Southern California (1:34:40)
1 hr 43 min
April 13, 2022 CA School Enrollment 4.13.22
27 min
April 13, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday April 13, 2022
Today on AirTalk, mental health week continues with a focus on various modern treatments for mental illnesses. Also on the show, California enrollment numbers dropping; live sports and streaming services; and more.
California’s K-12 Enrollment Drops Again. We Ask Local Districts What They’re Seeing (0:00)
MLB Bets Big On Streaming With Apple TV Deal -- Will It Drive In New Fans Who Turn Into Subscribers? (26:50)
Baseball’s Rebels: The Dissenters, Radicals, Mavericks And Trailblazers That Changed The Game (36:56)
Mental Health Week: What One Doctor Says America’s Mental Health System Is Missing, And How To Fix It (51:51)
Mental Health Week: Magnetic Stimulation, Psychedelics and Tai Chi – How Treatments For Anxiety And Depression Are Growing (1:17:33)
1 hr 44 min
April 13, 2022 Peter Dreier Baseball Book 4.13.22
15 min
April 12, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday April 12, 2022
Today on AirTalk, mental health week continues with an in-depth look into psychotherapy. Also on the show, how labor shortages could be impacting Summer travel plans; an update on current inflation rates; and more.
As Consumer Prices Continue To Spike, How Inflation Is Affecting Our Day-To-Day (0:00)
Newsom Hailed This 'Critical' Wildfire-Prevention Program. Two Years On, It Hasn't Completed A Single Project (19:17)
People Want To Travel But Hospitality Labor Shortages Could Stifle Plans (33:46)
Mental Health Week: An Hour On Therapy (Free Of Charge!) (51:23)
1 hr 43 min
April 12, 2022 CALVTP Investigation 4.12.22
15 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.