AirTalk

For today's AirTalk episode, we're airing KPCC/LAist criminal justice correspondent Frank Stoltze's conversation with LA County District Attorney George Gascón about his first year in office. Also on the show, FilmWeek.

One Year After His Election, LA County DA George Gascón On The Short, Long Term Effects Of His Reforms (1:36)

FilmWeek: ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Being The Ricardos,’ ‘Don’t Look Up,’ And More (51:19)

‘Red Rocket’ Director And Star On Filming In The Shadow Of Texas City Oil Refineries And Casting Non-Professional Actors (1:31:55)

Today on AirTalk, we wrap up our crime week with a look at the state of criminal justice reform. Also on the show, we interview Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Could The Politics Of Crime Lead To A Reversal Of Criminal Justice Reform? (1:31)

California Prepares To Become An Abortion Sanctuary If The Supreme Court Overturns Roe (25:08)

Miami Superintendent Will Be The Next L.A. Public Schools Chief (34:10)

Homeland Security Secretary On Border Reopening, “Remain In Mexico,” Cyber Threats, And More (41:40)

COVID-19 AMA: 16 And 17-Year-Olds Can Get Boosted, Los Angeles Sees Uptick In New Cases, And More (52:53)

What Books Helped You Get Through 2021? (1:21:31)

Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at what could be driving the increase in violent crimes this year. Also on the show, we discuss L.A. County Redistricting; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Los Angeles Is Seeing An Increase In Violent Crime: What Is Driving It? (1:50)

Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Case From Maine. Here Are The Key Takeaways (26:20)

Independent Commission Will Soon Pick A New Map For LA County’s Districts, We Check In On The Latest (33:59)

COVID-19 AMA: Pfizer Offers Some Protection Against Omicron, Booster Shot Fares Better, And More (52:17)

AirTalk Covers Climate: What’s the Latest With Rooftop Solar in California? (1:18:27)

Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at retail and property crimes. Also on the show, we discuss the 80 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

A Look Into Retail And Property Crime Trends And How Recent Incidents Are Impacting Consumers And Industry Workers (1:57)

UC San Diego Unveils An Ocean Simulator To Answer One Of Climate Change’s Biggest Questions. (33:05)

NASA Prepares to Launch It’s Most Complicated Telescope To Date: The James Webb (41:17)

COVID-19 AMA: CA Preps For Winter Surge, How Omicron Compares To Other Strains & More (52:24)

80 Years After Pearl Harbor, How Do Our Memories Of The Day “Which Will Live In Infamy” Evolve? (1:24:32)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the trends we're seeing with various types of crime in L.A. Also on the show, we ask listeners what music got them through the Pandemic; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Following High Profile Smash And Grab Incidents And Other Violence, What Trends Are We Seeing With Various Types Of Crime? (1:19)

What Music Got You Through 2021? (30:00)

COVID-19 AMA: Fauci Says Early Omicron Reports Are Encouraging, U.S. Averaging More Than 100,000 Cases Per Day Again, And More (52:42)

Things You Hope Stick Around After The Pandemic (1:26:53)

Today on AirTalk, we look at the tightening water supply across California. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19 and FilmWeek.

With State H2O On Hold Due To Drought, How Local Water Districts Are Planning To Meet Demand (00:53)

COVID-19 AMA: L.A. Sees First Omicron Case, Natural Immunity Offers Little Protection Against Omicron, And More (28:15)

FilmWeek: ‘Flee,’ ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘Try Harder!’ And More (51:29)

The Director Of ‘Flee’ On Using Animation To Tell A Personal Story And The Freedom To Be Who You Are (1:22:03)

Today on AirTalk, we look at differing approaches to addressing homelessness in L.A. Also on the show the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Re-examining Housing First And Shelter Approaches To Addressing Homelessness In L.A. (1:07)

COVID-19 AMA: Biden Addresses Nation On Winter Preparations, Mask Mandates For Travel Extended, And More (35:00)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the takeaways from the Supreme Court hearing arguments on a key abortion case. Also on the show, a look at hazing in high school sports, the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Mississippi Abortion Case. What Are The Key Takeaways? (0:36)

Amid The Pandemic And Great Resignation, How Employers And Employees Are Navigating A New World Of Perks And Benefits (28:31)

Breaking Down The Mater Dei Football Allegations And High School Hazing Culture (52:27)

COVID-19 AMA: Merck Pill Gets FDA Panel Support, Latest On Omicron & More (1:19:12)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss Pasadena's plan to implement the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. Also on the show, the Tripple Play looks at free agents in the MLB; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Triple Play Offseason Check-In: Dodgers Lose Scherzer, Seager To Free Agency While Angels Add Noah “Thor” Syndergaard To Rotation (1:08)

Pasadena Plans To Implement The Gunshot-Detection System ShotSpotter, We Discuss Its Implementation & Implications (11:17)

Bah Humbug: Bradley Whitford On His Role As Scrooge In ‘A Christmas Carol’ (25:05)

COVID-19 AMA: US Prepares For Omicron Variant, FDA Reviews Booster Shots For Older Teens, And More (33:16)

LA Successfully Hosted The Olympic Games, Twice. But Can It Make 2028 Work For All Angelenos? (56:04)

Today on Airtalk, we look at what we do and don't know about the new Omicron coronavirus variant. Also on the show, a look at redistricting in Orange County; USC picks up football coach Lincoln Riley; and more.

How Much Can The Rittenhouse And Arbery Trials Teach Us About Justice In America? (1:24)

Out Of Lockdown But Don’t Want To Do Anything? You May Be Languishing (18:36)

Musical Theater Legend Stephen Sondheim Dies. Listeners Share Their Favorite Songs In Memory (36:01)

USC To Fight On Behind New Head Coach, Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley -- What His Hiring Means For Trojan Football And The CFB Landscape (51:16)

Orange County Approves Majority-Latino District As Voting Power Changes (1:09:23)

COVID-19 AMA: What We Do And Don’t Know About The Omicron Variant, And More (1:17:25)