AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we examine the White House's announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will operate on a 24/7 basis. Also on AirTalk, we at the latest on COVID-19; how climate change is affecting California's desert plants; and more.

DOC AMA: Latest on Moderna And J&J Boosters, U.S. To Open Land Borders For Vaccinated & More (0:00)

How Climate Change Is Slowly Killing California’s Desert Vegetation (22:17)

White House Announces Los Angeles Ports To Operate Around The Clock To Solve Bottleneck Issues (31:40)

As U.S. Census Measures Its Accuracy, We Detail The Process And Its Impact On Californians (41:59)

Hollywood Crew Union Threatens To Start Striking Monday If Deal Isn’t Reached (53:34)

Celebrating the KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” (58:11)

Today on AirTalk, we breakdown how shortages along the global supply chain will affect holiday shopping this year. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest on COVID-19; Southwest Airline flight cancellations; and more.

DOC AMA: CA COVID-19 Deaths Tops 70,000, Celebrating Halloween Safely & More (0:00)

Global Supply Chains Are Limited, We Breakdown How It Will Affect 2021 Holiday Shopping (32:45)

As Southwest Tries To Get Flights Back On Track, What’s The Impact To Air Travel? (51:24)

Sex Toys Can Now Get A Stamp Of Approval If They Meet Safety Standards. Why Has It Taken So Long? (1:10:57)

In Her New Book “On Animals,” Author Susan Orlean Explores How We Interact With Our Furry Friends (1:23:58)

Today on AirTalk we look at the scheduled maintenance of MacArthur Park and how it will affect the unhoused population living there. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on COVID-19; an update on the Orange County oil spill; and more.

DOC AMA: Pfizer To Vaccinate Entire City, Patients Of Color Receive Less Treatment and More (0:00)

Orange County Oil Spill: Environmental Impacts, What We Know And Whether Charges Could Be Filed And More (33:01)

Hundreds Of New Laws Will Go Into Effect In California (51:24)

Following Bungling Of Echo Park, MacArthur Park Scheduled For Maintenance This Friday (1:09:07)

Triple Play: Dodgers, Giants Trade Haymakers In First Two Games As NLDS Transitions To LA (1:24:52)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news with Tara Vijayan, M.D. Also on AirTalk, we look at the history of SCOTUS majorities and major decisions; wildlife encounters in Los Angeles.

COVID-19 AMA: SF To Lift Mask Mandate For Vaccinated, Natural Immunity & More (0:00)

A Brief History Of Supreme Court Majorities, The Major Decisions They Shepherded And How They Affected The US (26:04)

Seeing More Wildlife In Your Neighborhood? You're Not Alone (36:00)

FilmWeek: ‘No Time To Die,’ ‘Lamb,’ ‘The Rescue’ And More (51:32)

Directors On Developing ‘The Rescue’ Under Significant Constraints And Why They Had To See The Project Through (1:22:06)

Today on AirTalk, we check in on the ongoing wildlife rescue efforts surrounding the Orange County oil spill. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; what regulating big tech would actually look like; and more.

When A Bear Comes to Breakfast (0:00)

DOC AMA: LA County’s Mandate For Large Events, City Council Approves Vaccine Ordinance & More (6:40)

Checking In On Wildlife Rescue Efforts After Orange County Oil Spill (34:49)

Latest On The Orange County Oil Spill And What We Know About The Cargo Ship Anchored Near Pipeline (51:24)

Amid Calls For Change, A Question Remains: What Would The New Facebook Actually Look Like? (58:54)

Legal Scholars Share What They Would Like To See Come Out Of This Supreme Court Term (1:15:36)

L.A. County Will Return Bruce’s Beach to the Black Family It Was Stolen From. But How? (1:33:09)

Today on AirTalk, we examine the practice of offshore oil drilling, and renewed calls to end the practice. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest COVID-19 headlines; high rates of depression during the pandemic; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: LA To Enact Stricter Vaccine Mandate, Why Are Americans Still Wearing Cloth Masks & More (0:00)

Offshore Drilling 101, And The Push For Decommissioning (29:39)

A New CDC Study Finds Elevated Depression And Anxiety Rates Among Americans During Pandemic (51:16)

Why One Former Reagan, Bush Administration Attorney Says The US Supreme Court Has ‘Gone Off The Rails’ (1:10:57)

Triple Play: It’s Time For (Playoff) Dodger Baseball (1:28:03)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on an oil spill off the Orange County coast. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest COVID-19 headlines; how the Supreme Court's shadow docket functions; a podcast on the impact of severe illness on relationships; and more.

The Latest On The OC Oil Spill, What We Know About The Cause, Regulatory Questions And More (0:00)

COVID-19 AMA: AstraZeneca Antibody Drug Submitted to FDA, Southwest Vaccine Requirement For Employees & More (19:25)

Supreme Court “Shadow Docket” 101 (36:42)

Orange County Oil Spill Creates Concern About Wildlife Health, Severe Ecological Effects (55:59)

ChemoSkinny Podcast Explores The Impact Of Severe Illness On A Relationship (1:19:55)

Today on AirTalk, we examine the oil spill off the Orange County coast and its potential impact on Southern California. Also on Airtalk, we examine the latest COVID-19 headlines; Instagram's effect on teens; and more.

A Big Oil Spill Off the Orange County Coast Closes Beaches and Endangers Habitats 

COVID-19 AMA: U.S. “Turning A Corner” On Surge, J&J To Seek Booster Authorization & More (0:00)

Supreme Court Meets To Set New Docket Of Potentially Major Cases (17:25)

What We Know About The Offshore Oil Platform Owner And What Caused Major Spill (35:28)

Results Are In From IATSE’s Strike Authorization Vote (50:05)

Recapping The Latest Backlash Against Facebook And Why There’s Growing Concern About Teens And Social Media (55:51)

Breaking Down The Implications & Impact Of Newsom’s Recent Vaccine Mandate For Students (1:12:55)

Today on AirTalk, we speak with KPCC/LAist criminal justice reporter Emily Elena Dugdale about her year of reporting on sheriffs in Antelope Valley Schools. Also on Airtalk, we look at the rise of parasocial relationships; the latest COVID-19 headlines.

In the Antelope Valley, Sheriff’s Deputies Settle Schoolyard Disputes. Black Teens Bear the Brunt (0:00)

COVID-19 AMA: Merck Develops Experimental Pill, More Parents Willing To Vaccinate Their Children & More (11:47)

Why Do We Love TV Characters Like Our Own Friends? How ‘Parasocial Relationships’ Shape Our Bonds (33:38)

FilmWeek: ‘The Many Saints Of Newark,’ ‘Venom,’ ‘Old Henry,’ And More (51:24)

FilmWeek Flashback: Larry’s Interview With James Gandolfini Of The Hit Series ‘The Sopranos’ (1:32:00)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss SB 2, a bill Gov. Newsom is expected to sign that would reform policing in California, and the impending deadline for L.A. County workers to get vaccinated. Also on the show, we look at land acknowledgments; Machiavelli For Women; an upcoming Sumo Wrestling tournament, and more.

COVID-19 AMA: CDC Urges Those Pregnant To Get Vaccine, Deaths Expected To Decrease & More (0:00)

What Renaissance Philosopher Machiavelli Can Teach 21st Century Women in the Workforce (33:12)

Police Reform in California and Vaccine Deadline for L.A. County Workers. We Get the Latest With KPCC’s Frank Stoltze (51:28)

Land Acknowledgment: What You Need To Know (1:08:45)

US Sumo Open Returns to Los Angeles This Weekend (1:25:26)

KPCC Reporter Sharon McNary On Her New Beat: How Los Angeles Plays (1:34:52)