AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Monday August 9, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest climate assessment report compiled by the United Nations. Also on the show, we talk about the return to in-person learning; sit down with new Los Angeles Times executive editor Kevin Merida to talk about his vision for the paper; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Local Hospitalizations Slowing, J&J Works Well Against Delta And More (0:00)
    Back-To-School: How LAUSD Is Preparing, Plans To Keep Students Safe And More (32:49)
    The New Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times on the Paper’s Future (51:26)
    Code Red:’ Diving Into Climate Change Report From United Nations (1:12:07)
    As The School Years Nears, How Are College Students Faring With Their Mental Health? (1:25:03)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday August 6, 2021
    COVID-19 AMA: Rise In Infections For Kids, FDA’s Vaccine Booster Plan And More (0:00)
    Apple Announced It Will Scan Users’ Phones For Child Abuse Imagery. What Are The Privacy And Legal Implications? (17:58)
    Businesses React To LA City Motion To Require Vaccine Proof At Indoor Public Spaces (32:37)
    FilmWeek: ‘The Suicide Squad,’ ‘Whirlybird,’ ‘Ailey’ And More (52:29)
    The Couple That Revolutionized Breaking News In LA Hid A Dark Secret For Years. ‘Whirlybird’ Brings It All To The Surface (1:22:50)
    1 hr 42 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday August 5, 2021
    LAPD Report On Echo Park Homeless Camp Sweep, Plus The Situation Now (0:00)
    COVID-19 AMA: Delta Variant, Potential Vaccine Mandate And More (27:33)
    California Republicans Hold First Debate in Effort to Recall Governor Newsom, but Some Key Figures Are Missing (51:21)
    American Bureaucracy Brings With It Paperwork, Long Hours And A ‘Time Tax’ (1:19:15)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 3, 2021
    COVID-19 AMA: Latest On Delta & Lambda Variants, Vaccine Mandates And More (0:00)
    LA County Department Of Public Health Just Approved A Tamale Cart, What’s Next For Street Food Vendors? (27:31)
    Problems Persist At Hyperion Water Treatment Plant (51:27)
    LA’s Transportation System Is ‘Failing Women’ (1:26:30)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Monday August 2
    COVID-19 AMA: Fauci Says Lockdowns Unlikely As Cases Rise, Additional LA Restaurants Requiring Vaccination Or Negative COVID Tests & More (0:00)
    SoCal’s Housing Market Is Heating Up This Summer -- What To Know If You’re Buying Or Selling (38:38)
    Los Angeles Is In The Midst Of Redistricting. What Could It Mean For The City? (51:28)
    Finger Pointing Begins As Federal Eviction Moratorium Expires. What Are The Implications And Where Do Protections Stand In California? (1:15:44)
    QR Codes Have Become Ubiquitous At Bars And Restaurants In The Pandemic. But What Do They Mean For Consumer Privacy? (1:35:29)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday July 30, 2021
    COVID-19 AMA: Variant Transmissibility, LAUSD To Require Weekly Testing, and More (0:00)
    Why Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney Over The Streaming Release Of ‘Black Widow’ (25:30)
    South Los Angeles Community Group Loses Bid For Crenshaw Mall (33:15)
    FilmWeek: ‘Jungle Cruise,’ ‘Stillwater,’ ‘The Green Knight’ And More (52:31)
    Director Tom McCarthy On Moral Ambiguity And Reassessing The Cinematic American Hero In ‘Stillwater’ (1:23:04)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday July 29, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest post surrounding governor Gavin Newsom's recall election. Also on the show, we break down the city of Los Angeles requiring employees to provide vaccination proof; talk to Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett on his new book "Covid Curveball;" and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: California Urges Masking, Spikes In LA County Workplaces And More (0:00)
    California May Implement A Form Of ‘Climate Insurance’ To Protect Against The Effects Of Climate Change (34:54)
    Rethinking Public Safety at the University of Southern California (51:32)
    After City Council Approves Anti-Camping Ordinance, Stakeholders Weigh In On Implementation, Enforcement And Long Term Solutions For LA’s Unhoused (1:09:30)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 28, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest post surrounding governor Gavin Newsom's recall election. Also on the show, we break down the city of Los Angeles requiring employees to provide vaccination proof; talk to Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett on his new book "Covid Curveball;" and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Recent Cases, Third Dose And More (0:00)
    A New Poll Finds California Voters Almost Evenly Split On Newsom Recall Election (34:22)
    LA County To Pursue 'All Legal Remedies' For Oversight On Sheriff Villanueva And His Department (51:24)
    The City of Los Angeles Joins California, Will Require Employees To Provide Proof of Vaccination, or Follow Testing Mandate (1:01:39)
    “Covid Curveball: An Inside View of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Season” (1:27:53)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 27, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks with congressman Adam Schiff about the latest surrounding the January 6 commission. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the future of fashion as folks go back to their workplaces; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: CDC Guidance On Masking Indoors, Strategies For Reopening K-12 Schools, And More (0:00)
    Rep. Adam Schiff On House Committee To Investigate January 6 Insurrection (29:49)
    LA Real Estate Developer Rick Caruso On AMC Reopening Theaters At Americana And The Grove, The State Of The Mall Business And More (37:36)
    After Simone Biles Cites Mental Health In Withdrawing From Women’s Gymnastics Final, How Professional Athletes Cope With Extreme Pressure Of Competition (58:39)
    The Future Of Workplace Fashion As Some Slowly Return To The Office (1:12:35)
    1 hr 29 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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