AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we discuss USC awarding posthumous degrees to incarcerated Japanese American Students. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at fusion restaurants around LA; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: F.D.A. Looking At Pfizer Vaccine For Kids, Paying People To Get The Shot Doesn't Work, And More (0:00)

USC To Award Posthumous Degrees To Incarcerated Japanese American Students (25:53)

Previewing The 2021 U.N. Climate Summit And What’s At Stake (50:57)

Fusion Food In SoCal: We Talk To Restaurants About How They Bring Food Cultures Together (1:15:51)

Today on AirTalk, we breakdown all the best Halloween attractions this side of the Grapevine. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; how safety protocols fell through on the set of 'Rust'; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: Fauci Says Vaccinations For Kids 5-12 Could Come Soon, Moderna (0:00)

Pandemic Halloween 2021: We Talk The Best Halloween Attractions SoCal Has To Offer (33:34)

One-On-One With Los Angeles Zoo Director Denise Verret On Plans To Expand Zoo’s Attractions (51:19)

‘Rust’ Film Set Shooting: How Safety Protocols Can Slip Through The Cracks, The Challenges With Enforcement And More (1:09:15)

Has The Pandemic Robbed Us Of A Sense Of Shared Humanity? How Polarization Over Pandemic Safety Measures Has Created A More Aggressive Public (1:21:36)

Today on AirTalk, the Triple Play reconvenes to discuss the Dodger's 11-2 victory against the Braves in Game 5 of the NLCS. Also on the show, we go over the latest on COVID-19; and more.

DOC AMA: Pfizer Says It Is 90 Percent Effective In Young Children, California Prepares To Give Out Vaccines For Kids And More (0:00)

Triple Play: Backs To The Wall, Dodgers Send NLCS Back To Atlanta With 11-2 Drubbing Of Braves (21:14)

FilmWeek: ‘Dune,’ ‘The French Dispatch,’ ‘Passing,’ And More (31:50)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the potential outcomes and alternatives of a plan to expand the LA Zoo. Also on the show, we break down the harassment women at the LAFD say they endure; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

DOC AMA: FDA Approves Booster Shots Of Moderna And Johnson & Johnson, OKs Mixing Vaccines (0:00)

Women At Los Angeles Fire Department Say Harassment And Retaliation Keep Them Quiet About Abuse (21:41)

As LA Zoo Plans Controversial Expansion, We Discuss Potential Outcomes And Alternatives (31:08)

On The 150th Anniversary of LA’s Chinatown Massacre, Calls For The City To Erect A Memorial To The History (41:30)

Celebrating The KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (52:53)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the L.A. City Council's vote to suspend Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas and its potential impact on his district. Also on the show, we explore the superstitions of baseball; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

COVID AMA: White House Unveils Vaccination Plan For Young Children, City Officials Likely To Have More Time To Get Shots And More (0:00)

Why Is Baseball Such A Superstitious Sport And What’s Your Superstition? (21:50)

City Council Votes On Mark Ridley-Thomas Suspension, And What The Move Could Mean For The Councilman’s District (31:08)

As Power Plant Closures Loom, What’s The Impact To California’s Electricity Supply? (41:21)

Celebrating the KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (52:45)

Today on Airtalk, we take a look at a class-action complaint against California's independent study framework. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; the Triple Play convenes to discuss the Dodger's lackluster NLCS performance; and more.

DOC AMA: FDA Will Okay "Mix And Match" Booster Shots, California Transmission Improves To "Moderate" Level & More (0:00)

Triple Play: Dodgers Return To LA For NLCS Game 3 In 2-0 Hole (22:07)

Class-Action Complaint Against CA’s Independent Study Framework Argues Special Ed Students Are Left Out (31:32)

Celebrating the KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (53:27)

Today on AirTalk, we ask listeners to share their thoughts on former joint chiefs chairman Colin Powell, who died Monday of COVID-19 complications. Also on the show, we discuss the latest on the pandemic; how telemetrics could determine auto insurance rates; and more.

DOC AMA: Colin Powell Dies Of COVID-19 Complications, LA County Pushes Vaccine Mandate Trainings And More (0:00)

Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell Dies Of COVID-19 Complications (22:12)

Hollywood Unions Reach Deal To Avert Strike That Would Have Ground Film & TV Production To A Halt (31:41)

The Potential Benefits (And Drawbacks) Of Using Telematics To Determine Car Insurance Premiums (42:14)

Celebrating the KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff" (53:40)

Today on AirTalk, the Triple Play is back to discuss the Dodgers' victory over the Giants in the NLDS. Also on the show, we go over the latest in COVID-19 news; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics.

COVID-19 AMA: Mix-And-Matching Doses, FDA Discusses J&J Booster Authorization & More (0:00)

Triple Play: Dodgers Beat Out Giants 2-1 In NLDS Game 5, Advance To NLCS (21:56)

FilmWeek: ‘The Last Duel,’ ‘Halloween Kills,’ ‘The Velvet Underground’ And More (31:35)

Today on AirTalk, we examine the corruption charges brought against Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas. Also on the show, the Triple Play convenes to hash out the Dodgers vs. Giants series finale; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges (0:00)

COVID-19 AMA Pt. 1: J&J Recipients May Benefit From Different Boosters, Families Delay Care & More (20:37)

Triple Play: Dodgers, Giants Square Off In Winner-Take-All Game 5 (10:49)

COVID-19 AMA Pt. 2 (32:26)

Checking In On Afghan Refugee Resettlements In SoCal (43:06)

Celebrating the KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (54:20)