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  • AirTalk Episode Monday February 14, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the Ram's win at the Super Bowl, and how it reverberated across SoCal. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; your best (and worst) Valentine's day stories; and more.
    Los Angeles Shines On Super Bowl Stage As Hometown Rams Win A Championship (1:00)
    The Super Bowl Halftime Show Brought Some Serious ‘California Love’ (17:45)
    How The Pressure Surrounding Valentine’s Day Can Impact Our Relationships (33:05)
    COVID-19 AMA: Vaccine For Kids Under 5 Is Delayed, C.D.C. Data On Boosters, And More (53:07)
    Celebrating The Modern Romantic Comedy In “From Hollywood With Love” (1:18:23)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday February 11, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we talk about the Ram's (potential) upcoming win at the Super Bowl. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; FilmWeek; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Super Bowl Covid Protocols, L.A. And Orange County Post Highest Death Rate In Months, And More (1:19)
    Rams Hope Odds-Defying Season Will End With A Super Bowl Win (20:03)
    So You’re In Town For The Super Bowl? Here Are The People, Places, And Things We Love About L.A. (35:00)
    FilmWeek: ‘Marry Me,’ ‘Death On The Nile,’ ‘BigBug’ And More (51:29)
    Ahead Of Valentine’s Day, We Discuss The Best Of Romance And Film (1:21:57)
    1 hr 41 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday February 10, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look at how Inglewood restaurants are preparing for the big game. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; a look at China's influence on Hollywood; and more.
    C.D.C. Unveils Proposed Changes To Guidelines For Treating Pain. It Could Be A Welcome Move For Those With Chronic Pain (1:28)
    Inglewood Restaurants Prepare For Super Bowl-Sized Crowds (23:47)
    Delving Into The Unique Problems Of Divorcing As A Young Adult (37:59)
    COVID-19 AMA: L.A. County Hospitalizations Fall, California’s “Endemic Strategy,” And More (53:05)
    What The Future Of Magazine Consumption Might Hold As Owner Of Entertainment Weekly, People En Español Will End Print Versions (1:12:01)
    Hollywood Spent Years Catering To China. China May Not Need It Anymore (1:29:04)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday February 9, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the changes that SoFi Stadium has brought to Inglewood. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; a look at "Tenancy in Common" homeownership; and more.
    Beijing Promises A ‘Safe, Streamlined, and Splendid’ Olympic Games: How’s It Going So Far? (1:38)
    As The Super Bowl Descends On Inglewood, Residents Reflect On How SoFi Stadium Has Changed Their City (19:06)
    “Tenancy In Common,” What Are They And What’s Their Future In CA Housing? (37:44)
    COVID-19 AMA: When L.A. County’s Mask Mandate Could End, Hospitalizations Continue To Decline, And More (52:07)
    Behind the “Enchanted Strings” Of The Bob Baker Marionette Theater (1:26:26)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday February 8, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look back at SoCal's last Super Bowl, and why the event is returning this year. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; examining the Oscar Nominations this year; and more.
    California Will Lift Mask Mandate As Omicron Cases Fall. But Not So Fast, L.A. County (0:43)
    SoCal’s First Super Bowl In Almost 30 Years Is Here -- Why It’s Back After So Long, And What It Was Like Last Time (22:48)
    Snubs, Favorites And Projections: Breaking Down The Academy Award Nominations (36:52)
    COVID-19 AMA: California’s Indoor Mask Mandate To End, Lessons Learned From The Pandemic, And More (52:36)
    With Union Participation Down, But Union Approval Up, We Look At The Current State Of The Labor Movement (1:09:48)
    As Iconic Series ‘Arthur’ Comes To An End, Tell Us The Kids Shows That Made An Everlasting Impact On You (1:26:25)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Monday February 7, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the journey of how Inglewood got SoFi Stadium and the Super Bowl. Also on the show, we cover the latest in COVID-19; homeschooling during the pandemic; and more.
    The Latest Efforts To Shelter Unhoused People In Venice (1:22)
    Countdown To The Super Bowl: How Inglewood Got SoFi Stadium And The Super Bowl (18:55)
    After 17 Years, Orange County’s Elections Chief Is Retiring (35:28)
    COVID-19 AMA: L.A. County Hospitalizations Continue To Decline, Why Americans Lag On Boosting, And More (52:34)
    Breaking Down Why The Pandemic Led To An Uptick In Homeschooling (1:19:15)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday February 4, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, we speak with California Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna about his new book; FilmWeek.
    COVID-19 AMA: When L.A. County Could Drop Its Mask Mandate, How Californians Feel About The Pandemic, Vaccines For Little Kids, And More (1:27)
    Silicon Valley Congressman Has Big Ideas For Big Tech In New Book “Dignity In A Digital Age” (36:35)
    FilmWeek: ‘Jackass Forever,’ ‘The Worst Person In The World,’ ‘Moonfall’ And More (51:29)
    Acclaimed Chef Roy Choi On The New Season Of ‘Broken Bread’ And The Power Of Food In Los Angeles And Beyond (1:22:14)
    FilmWeek Critics Share Their Favorite Food-Themed Films (1:35:07)
    1 hr 42 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday February 3, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the state of traffic fatalities in L.A. Also on the show, we cover the latest on Covid-19; efforts in Congress to reform the Electoral Count Act; and more.
    What Is The Electoral Count Act And Why Is Congress Working To Reform It? (1:05)
    2021 Was The Deadliest Year For LA Crashes In Nearly 20 Years. How Did It Get So Bad? (17:36)
    COVID-19 AMA: Super Bowl Masks, Johnson & Johnson Boosters, Nasal Vaccines, And More (52:04)
    Outreach Workers For Unhoused People Are In High Demand, But Low Supply -- How SoCal Providers Are Navigating The Shortage (1:20:31)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday February 2, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the tensions and concerns surrounding the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; new data on universal pre-k; and more.
    The Beijing 2022 Olympics: Political Tension, Privacy Concerns, Positive Tests And More (1:02)
    A Recent Study On Tennessee Universal Pre-K Showed Flaws To Its System. What Can California Learn From It? (19:36)
    January Snowpack Dwindles To Below Average From December High -- What This Means For California’s 2022 Water Supply (45:42)
    COVID-19 AMA: Pfizer Seeks Vaccine Approval For Kids Under 5, U.S. Has Higher Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries, And More (52:04)
    New Book Helps Us Understand The “Grieving Brain" (1:24:14)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday February 1, 2022
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the push to electrify home appliances. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; Welcoming the Lunar New Year; and more.
    California Single Payer Healthcare Bill Dies In Assembly. Could It Still Have A Future Though? (0:39)
    Why Governor Newsom Is Dismantling California’s Death Row, And What Will Happen To People On Death Row (19:11)
    Breaking Down The Environmental Impact Of Gas Appliances And The Push To Electrify Homes (31:47)
    COVID-19 AMA: Vaccine For Young Kids Could Be Ready Soon, Novavax Vaccine Approval, L.A. County Mask Rules, And More (51:48)
    Welcoming The Year Of The Tiger As Lunar New Year Begins (1:27:00)
    1 hr 43 min

About AirTalk

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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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