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March 14, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday March 14, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at the latest out of Ukraine and check in with SoCal's Eastern European diaspora. Also on the show, we look at making friends as adults; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
Latest Out Of Ukraine And Checking In On The Affect The War Has Had On SoCal’s Eastern European Diaspora (0:45)
Student Loan Payments Will Restart May 1 – Unless They Don't (16:47)
The Challenges Of Screening Young Children For Dyslexia Without Misidentifying English Learners (33:58)
COVID-19 AMA: California’s School Mask Mandate Ends, “Deltacron,” Hospitalizations Hit Lowest Level Since Summer, And More (52:04)
As Tom Brady Comes Out Of Retirement Mere Weeks After Announcement, We Want To Know Why It’s So Hard To Stop Working (1:11:09)
Adult Friendships Matter, But They’re Not Always Easy To Find…Or Hold Onto (1:23:34)
1 hr 43 min
March 11, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday March 11, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we speak again with Patricia, a resident of Ukraine who has fled Kyiv amidst the Russian invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play celebrates baseball being back; Filmweek; and more.
Latest From Ukraine As Russian Forces Continue To Attack (0:24)
Politico: Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley Investigating Whistleblower Complaints Against Garcetti, Could Delay Nomination (13:23)
Triple Play: Major League Baseball’s Lockout Ends; Opening Day Set For April 7 (21:37)
Over A Century Later, Shackleton’s Famed Shipwreck Is Discovered In A Historic Polar Expedition (36:43)
FilmWeek: ‘Turning Red,’ ‘The Adam Project,’ ‘Ultrasound’ And More (51:38)
Amy Poehler On Directing ‘Lucy And Desi’ And How Hollywood Has Evolved Since The Couple’s Heyday (1:22:05)
1 hr 42 min
March 10, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday March 10, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on the crisis in Ukraine on Putin's narrowing options. Also on the show, we look at the soaring prices of cars; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
Latest On The Crisis In Ukraine As Death Toll Mounts And Putin’s Options Narrow (1:22)
California Lags Behind Most States In Ratio Of Students To School Counselors -- How To Address It (27:26)
COVID-19 AMA: Mask Mandate for Flights Extended, California Braces For Long COVID Impacts, And More (52:34)
Why Are Car Prices Still So High? There’s A Very Specific Reason (1:12:06)
The Price Of Everything Is Going Up. We Ask Listeners How That’s Affecting Their Daily Lives (1:27:36)
1 hr 44 min
March 09, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 9, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at why societies turn to heroism during times of distress. Also on the show we look at pushes to legalize sports betting in California; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
The Latest In Ukraine + Why Societies Turn To Heroism During Times Of Distress (0:37)
Important Takeaways From Governor Newsom’s State Of The State Address (24:41)
Californians Will Get At Least One Chance To Vote On Legal Sports Betting In 2022 -- What’s Up For Consideration (35:25)
COVID-19 AMA: School Mask Mandate Ends Friday, California Surpasses 9 million Coronavirus Cases, WHO Endorses Boosters, And More (53:15)
New Data Shows The Spread of Latinos Around The United States (1:09:38)
“Off-Ramp” With John Rabe Returns As A Podcast (1:32:24)
1 hr 41 min
March 08, 2022Airtalk Episode Tuesday March 8, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on the crisis in Ukraine and what you can do to help. Also on the show, we look at ballooning gas prices; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
The Latest With Ukraine, Some Of The Efforts To Aid The Country And What You Can Do To Assist (0:13)
California’s First-Ever Reparations Task Force Wants To Hear From Black Californians (19:14)
“Finding The Right Words” To Cope With The Grief Of Losing A Loved One To Alzheimer’s (37:22)
Biden To Block Russian Oil Imports, And The Cost Of Gas In SoCal Is Rising. We Hear How Drivers Are Coping (52:04)
COVID-19 AMA: What A New Study Found About How COVID Can Change Our Brain, Florida’s Recommends Against COVID Vaccines For Healthy Kids And More (1:13:19)
This International Women’s Day Aims to #BreakTheBias (1:33:58)
1 hr 43 min
March 07, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday March 7, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also on the show, we hear listener thoughts on the end of L.A. County's mask mandate; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
Russia Announces Another Cease-Fire, But The Fighting Continues. Plus The Latest On Where Things Stand With Arming Ukraine (0:41)
Los Angeles County Drops Indoor Mask Mandate. How Was Your First Mask-Free Weekend? (24:52)
The Financial Challenges Of Caring For Older Relatives (38:55)
COVID-19 AMA: World Surpasses 6 Million COVID Deaths, Mask Mandates For Kids, And More (52:17)
KPCC And LAist Want To Hear Your Experience Of “Being American” (1:10:59)
Vibe Shifts: What They Are, Whether One Is Coming And Why The Term Is All Over Your Social Feeds (1:19:42)
1 hr 43 min
March 04, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday March 4, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at the toll on Ukrainian Civilians that Russia's invasion has imposed. Also on the show, we examine Gov. Newsom's new plan to help unhoused people; FilmWeek; and more
As Russia’s War On Ukraine Enters Its Ninth Day, We Look At The Toll On Ukrainian Civilians (1:00)
Governor Newsom Announces A Framework That Could Help Get Mentally Ill People Off The Streets (15:54)
With His New Album “Absence” And Upcoming Performance In LA, Terence Blanchard Pays Tribute To Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter (40:05)
FilmWeek: ‘The Batman,’ ‘After Yang,’ ‘Lucy And Desi’ And More (51:55)
‘The Interpretation Was Key’: Director Matt Reeves On Recreating Batman (1:22:12)
1 hr 42 min
March 03, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday March 3, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at how the West has united against Russia. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; an effort to name more streets after women; and more.
How Vladimir Putin’s Efforts To Divide Europe And The West With His War In Ukraine Have Backfired (1:06)
Despite Roadblocks, An Effort To Name More Streets After Women Is Gaining Momentum (21:05)
A “Wheel Of Fortune” Fail And The Pervasiveness (Or Not) Of Idioms (39:53)
COVID-19 AMA: New Slate Of California COVID-19 Laws Proposed, Biden’s New Pandemic Plan, And More (52:27)
The Iconic Sears Building In Boyle Heights Could Turn Into A Home For The Unhoused. What Would It Take To Make It Happen? (1:12:34)
Discussing How Cultural Foods Can Adapt As The World’s Overall Diet Changes (1:29:23)
1 hr 43 min
March 02, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 2, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Also on the show, we look at the ongoing MLB lockout; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
What To Know On Day Seven Of The Russia-Ukraine Crisis (1:27)
State Of The Union Debrief -- Exploring The Content And Rhetoric Of Biden’s Speech (11:45)
COVID-19, Homelessness, And The Economy Are Top Issues For Latina/o Voters In L.A. County, New Poll Finds (30:12)
COVID-19 AMA: Another Round Of Free At-Home Tests, Latest News From The CDC & More (53:03)
MLB Opening Day Is Canceled -- How Are SoCal Baseball Fans Taking The News? (1:19:12)
1 hr 44 min
March 01, 2022 AirTalk Episode Tuesday March 1, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Also on the show, we look at the ongoing MLB lockout; our daily COVID-19 update; and more.
The Latest With Russia’s Invasion Into Ukraine, Plus We Discuss The Impacts Of Misinformation (1:37)
The Impacts Of Climate Change Are Irreversible, New Study Finds (21:17)
MLB Lockout Has Postponed Spring Training -- Is Opening Day in Jeopardy Too? (35:55)
COVID-19 AMA: School Mask Requirement To Disappear In California, Strategies For One-Way Masking, And More (52:25)
As L.A. County And California Prepare To Lift School Mask Mandates, We Ask Parents What They Think (1:11:46)
New Book Brings The Pioneering Female Architect Who Designed Hearst Castle To Life (1:30:09)
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.