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April 11, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday April 11, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we kick off our week of coverage on the ongoing mental health crisis in America. Also on the show, women’s basketball players cashing in on their name, image, and likeness; COVID updates; and more.
Will Rising Interest Rates Cool Off California’s Hot Housing Market? (0:00)
How The Pandemic Has Taken A Toll On Our Memory (19:35)
Women’s Basketball Players Are Cashing In On Name, Image, And Likeness Deals (34:31)
A Growing Mental Health Crisis: How Did We Get Here And What Are The Big Challenges? (51:24)
COVID-19 AMA: Assessing Your Risk As Cases Rise, What The Next COVID Vaccine Could Look Like, And More (1:26:17)
1 hr 43 min
April 08, 2022AirTalk Epsiode Friday April 8, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Larry tackles the issues of teenage sleep deprivation. Also on the show, Tiger Woods’ comeback at this year’s Masters; COVID-19 news updates; FilmWeek; and more.
As Tiger Woods Stages An Improbable Comeback At The Masters, What It Takes Physically And Mentally For Pro Athletes To Return To Form After Devastating Injury (0:00)
COVID-19 AMA: New Clinical Trials, Outbreaks Triple In LA Schools & More (18:15)
Today’s Teens Are The “Most Sleep-Deprived Generation In History.” How Can We Help Them Get More Sleep? (34:17)
FilmWeek: ‘Ambulance,’ ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2,’ ‘Return To Space’ And More (51:19)
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: From City Planning Architect To Star Of Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ (1:21:53)
1 hr 41 min
April 07, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday April 7, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look at Ukrainian refugees at the southern border of the U.S. Also on the show, California school enrollment is dropping; how local water districts are managing California's drought situation; and more.
After Decades Of Stability, California School Enrollment Takes A Precipitous Drop (0:00)
How Ukrainian Refugees At The Southern Border Are Shedding Light On The Inequities Of US Immigration Policy (26:10)
How Local Water Districts Are Managing California’s Worsening Drought (50:33)
COVID-19 AMA: How To Tell If It’s COVID Or Allergies, FDA Debates Updated Vaccines, And More (1:10:17)
The Triple Play Breaks Down MLB’s Delayed Opening Day (1:26:23)
1 hr 42 min
April 06, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday April 6, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look inside the latest IPCC Climate Report. Also on the show, a one-on-one interview with LAPD Chief Michel Moore; the latest news on COVID-19; and more.
AirTalk Climate Roundup: Latest IPCC Report, Bills In The CA Legislature & More (0:00)
LAPD Chief Michel Moore On Gun Control Measures, Pretextual Stops, Officer Discipline, Department Hiring, And More (21:06)
Full-Time Work For Part Time Pay? Two Bills Under Consideration In CA Legislature Aim To Address Pay Equity, Workload Concerns Of Adjunct Professors (51:28)
COVID-19 AMA: Second Booster Study, New Omicron Strain & More (1:22:45)
1 hr 43 min
April 05, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday April 5, 2022
Today on AirTalk, an update on where things stand in Ukraine after a Russian retreat. Also on the show, a look at how workers feel about the return to the office; COVID updates; and more.
What Are The Options In The Wake Of Alleged Russian Atrocities? (0:00)
As Offices Open Up Again, Many Are Anxious To Return (25:51)
California's Board Diversity Law Was Ruled Unconstitutional. What's Next? (38:16)
Research Finds Young Women Are Out-Earning Their Male Counterparts In Several Cities. Is It The Start Of A Trend? (51:42)
COVID-19 AMA: What’s Next For COVID-19 Vaccines, The Latest On The BA.2 Variant, And More (1:08:40)
New Book Takes You Into The Archives Of The “Fathers Of Googie” Architecture (1:26:28)
1 hr 44 min
April 04, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday April 4, 2022
Today on AirTalk, following up on the settlement announced for a long-running Los Angeles homelessness lawsuit. Also on the show, a look at the legacy of Hillsong Church; and more.
City Of LA, Plaintiffs Settle Long-Running Homelessness Lawsuit. Where Do We Go From Here? (0:00)
As It Declines In Popularity Due To Scandal – What Is The Legacy Of Hillsong? (17:15)
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s Mission Was Happiness. His Death May Change How We Pursue It (33:10)
New Report Details Bruce Willis’ Challenges On Set With Aphasia; We Look More Into These Cognitive Diseases (51:22)
COVID-19 AMA: Developing Vaccines For Next Pandemic, Long Covid Research & More (1:19:01)
Decades After The Human Genome Project Began, Scientists Map The Final 8% (1:34:35)
1 hr 43 min
April 01, 2022AirTalk Epsiode Friday April 1, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a follow-up on California's first-in-nation Reparations Task Force. Also on the show, checking in on a settlement announced for a long-running Los Angeles homelessness lawsuit; FilmWeek; and more.
Los Angeles Reaches Settlement In Long-Running Homelessness Lawsuit (0:00)
California Continues Paving The Way For Nation’s First-Ever Reparations To Descendants Of Slavery (7:57)
Celebrating The KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (24:04)
FilmWeek: ‘Morbius,’ ‘Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Come Off,’ ‘The Bubble’ And More (31:39)
In ‘Until The Wheels Come Off’ Doc, Tony Hawk Grapples With Growing Older And Identity Consumed By Skating (1:03:15)
1 hr 22 min
March 31, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday March 31, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a look into how the Academy is responding to the Will Smith slap. Also on the show, another update from our Ukraine correspondent; our daily COVID-19 news updates; and more.
New Details Emerge About How The Academy Handled Will Smith’s Slap Of Chris Rock (0:00)
Actor Tim Robbins On His Theater Company's Return To Stage And Starting A Production During A Pandemic (22:19)
Two Months Since Russia Invaded Ukraine And Resolution Still Looks Unlikely (33:40)
COVID-19 AMA: Who Needs A Second Booster Shot, Finding COVID Treatments, LA Lifts Indoor Vaccine Mandate, And More (44:09)
The 2020 Dodgers Won The World Series. How They Did It Could Be Bad For Baseball (56:00)
1 hr 6 min
March 30, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 30, 2022
Today on AirTalk, checking in on California's state-wide audit of the hospice industry. Also on the show, we look at new developments from the California Reparations Task Force; our daily COVID-19 news updates; and more.
California Task Force Votes To Limit Reparations To Descendants Of Enslaved People (0:00)
Shouting Out SoCal's Legacy Businesses (10:43)
State Audit Finds Weak Oversight And Large-Scale Fraud In California’s Hospice Industry (32:21)
COVID-19 AMA: Boosters For Adults 50+ Start Wednesday, Global Deaths Jump But Cases Fall, Americans’ COVID Precautions, And More (43:02)
Celebrating The KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (54:26)
1 hr 5 min
March 29, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday March 29, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look into how soaring gas prices are affecting consumer interest in electric vehicles. Also on the show, an interview with the new LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley; updates on COVID-19; and more.
One-On-One With New LA Fire Fire Chief Kristin Crowley (0:00)
Do Electric Vehicles Sales Stand To Benefit From Soaring Gas Prices? (14:20)
Federal Judge In OC Orders Former Chapman University Attorney To Turn Over Dozens Of Emails To Jan. 6 Committee (23:12)
COVID-19 AMA: F.D.A. Authorizes Second Booster Shots For Adults Over 50, COVID Deaths Hit Lowest Point Since Summer, And More (33:27)
54 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.