AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 23, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the lasting implications of the Rittenhouse trial and verdict. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; Thanksgiving takeout options for those who'd rather not spend all day cooking; and more.
    The Rittenhouse Trial Is Over But Its Implications Are Just Beginning (0:00)
    Adele’s Tears During A Surprise Reunion With Her Teacher Got Us Thinking: Who Is Your Favorite Teacher And Why? (21:07)
    The Tournament Of Roses Is Back In 2022, What Will Next Year’s Festivities Look Like? (31:48)
    Best Spots for Thanksgiving Takeout in Southern California (51:19)
    COVID-19 AMA: Cases Up About 30% This Month, Vaccine Immunity More Consistent Than Infection Immunity, And More (1:15:17)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Monday November 22, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the Students Run LA and how they are shaping the next generation of runners. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; it's your yearly chance to do a Turkey Trot; and more.
    U.S. Airports Slammed This Thanksgiving Week as Air Travel Returns to Pre-Pandemic Holiday Levels (0:00)
    How Students Run L.A. Is Inspiring A New Generation Of Long Distance Runners (17:05)
    Never Done A Turkey Trot? This Could Be Your Year. (32:43)
    How to Navigate Grief This Pandemic Holiday Season (51:22)
    COVID-19 AMA: How To Safely Gather During Thanksgiving, CDC Approves Booster Shots For All Adults, And More (1:17:01)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday November 19, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we cover Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty on all charges related to shootings in Kenosha in 2020. Also on the show, a look at Biden's social spending bill; the new multi-state plan for the Colorado river; and more.
    House Democrats Pass President Biden’s Social Spending Bill After Delay. Now What? (0:00)
    California, Arizona, and Nevada Prepare For More Cuts As Colorado River Water Dries Up (7:51)
    Jury Finds Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty On All Charges (20:52)
    FilmWeek: ‘King Richard,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ ‘Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time’ And More (51:26)
    Director Kenneth Branagh Gets Personal In His New Movie “Belfast” (1:22:00)
    1 hr 42 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 18, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what's behind surges in the price of gas, and what it could mean for the Biden administration. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; we answer your Thanksgiving meal prep questions; and more.
    From Overspending To Traffic Jams: How LA Will Deal With The 2028 Olympics (0:00)
    We Answer Your Qs About Thanksgiving Meal Prep, Recipe Suggestions And More (22:36)
    Gas Prices Are Soaring. Why? And What Could It Mean For The Biden Administration And Dems? (51:25)
    COVID-19 AMA: Thanksgiving Travel, Booster Shots, and Vaccinating L.A. Students (1:18:57)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 17, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the mixed reactions to the Staples Center getting renamed to the Crypto.com Center. Also on the show, an update on the OC oil spill; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Overdose Deaths Reach Record High Numbers Under The Weight Of The Pandemic (0:00)
    Is America Headed For Another Civil War? (20:57)
    After 22 years, Staples Center Will Soon Be Crypto.com Arena-- Fans Unsurprisingly Don’t Approve (38:13)
    The Latest On The Oil Spill Off The Coast of Huntington Beach (51:24)
    DOC AMA: Pfizer Boosters For All Adults Could Be Coming Soon, Requirements For LAUSD Students In Spring 2022 And More (1:16:25)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 16, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the newly (and narrowly) approved IATSE contract. Also on the show, we discuss the effects of perceived generational differences; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Hollywood Union Members Narrowly Approve New IATSE Contract. We Hear Members’ Reactions (0:00)
    Why Stereotypes About Generational Differences Might Be Doing More To Widen The Gap Than Connect Generations (26:23)
    The Camp Fire Destroyed The Town Of Paradise. The Football Team Helped Inspire Survivors To Go On (51:28)
    NASA “Outraged” By Russian Weapons Test That Sent Space Debris Hurtling Toward International Space Station (1:08:40)
    DOC AMA: 70% Of Californians Have Gotten Vaccine, Other Manufacturers Allowed To Make Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill & More (1:19:46)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Monday November 15, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the practice of iBuying and its effects on the real estate market. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; navigating family conflicts during a pandemic Thanksgiving; and more.
    Is The Backlog At The LA And Long Beach Ports Improving And What Does It Mean For Supply Chain? (0:00)
    Are Vaccine Disagreements Leading To Family Conflicts This Thanksgiving? Tell Us How You’re Navigating The Situation (30:42)
    Are Algorithms Taking Over The Real Estate Market? (51:28)
    COVID-19 AMA: Experts Worry About Potential COVID-19 Swell In CA, Europe Battling Surge And More (1:14:04)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday November 12, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at a new LAist series highlighting the issues facing unhoused LGBTQ+ identifying people. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at COP26 as it wraps up; and more.
    Big Takeaways From COP26 As The Weeks-Long UN Climate Conference Winds Down In Glasgow (0:00)
    COVID-19 AMA: All Californians 18 And Over Can Get A Booster, What We Know About Waning Vaccine Effectiveness, And More (11:53)
    New LAist Series Highlights The Hardships Faced By Unhoused Members of The LGBTQ+ Community (33:02)
    FilmWeek: ‘Belfast,’ ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!,’ ‘A Choice Of Weapons’ And More (51:20)
    Decorated Film Composers On Developing Music And Evoking Emotions For The Screen (1:21:54)
    1 hr 41 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 11, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we examine newly changed grading standards in the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; police returning to Pomona schools; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: California Says Adults Who Want Boosters Can Get Them (0:00)
    In “Misfire,” NPR’s Tim Mak Details The Downfall Of The NRA (33:38)
    On Veterans Day, Military Families Share How History Of Service Has Shaped Their Lives And Values (51:22)
    Pomona Unified School District Is Bringing Back Police - Will It Work? (1:09:57)
    Southern California Schools Are Changing Attitudes Towards Grading (1:26:29)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 10, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the approved redistricting map draft for new city council district boundaries in LA. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at Latino college attendance and graduation rates; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Pfizer Asking For Approval Of Boosters For All Adults, A Look At Case Rates In LA, California, And Nationwide And More (0:00)
    Los Angeles City Council Has A New Redistricting Map (34:44)
    A New Report Highlights Disparities in Attendance And Graduation Rates For California’s Latino Students (51:20)
    Author, Journalist Sam Quinones Returns To Look At Systems That Need Reimagining To Deal With New Wave Of Synthetic Drugs (1:09:34)
    The Controversial Study That Divided Twins And Triplets, And What It Teaches Us (1:24:48)
    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.

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