AirTalk

AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Monday July 26, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-1`9 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the environmental impacts of electric vehicles and the mining for its battery components; talk to listeners about their favorite pies; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Rise In LA County Cases, Booster Shots And More (0:00)
    California Is Leading The Global Charge On EVs, But The Gathering Metals Needed For Batteries Could Have Unintended Consequences (34:08)
    California Could Limit Water Access To Farmers Amid The Drought. What Are The Implications? (51:41)
    Is LA Losing The Fight Against Slum Housing? (1:15:33)
    Eyes On The Pies: What’s Your Favorite Pie And The History Behind it? (1:24:58)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday July 23, 2021
    DOC AMA: LA County COVID-19 Numbers Continue Upward Trend (0:00)
    2020 Olympics: Latest On Opening Day & What Local Athletes To Look Out For This Year (18:11)
    There’s More Tax Credits For Film And TV In This Year’s Budget (33:12)
    FilmWeek: ‘Old,’ ‘Snake Eyes,’ ‘Jolt’ And More (52:34)
    ‘Ailey’ Director Jamila Wignot On The Lasting Legacy Of Dancer, Choreographer And Activist Alvin Ailey (1:22:58)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Thursday July 22, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the process of recycling wastewater and the science behind it. Also on the show, answer your COVID-19 questions; update you on the latest news surrounding the capitol insurrection investigation and cases; & more.
    DOC AMA: Rare ‘Breakthrough’ Cases, Alarming One-Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases & More (0:15)
    As Drought Dries Up the West, Could Recycling Wastewater Be a Solution? (28:37)
    It’s Been More Than Six Months Since The Insurrection At The Capitol--Here’s Where The Investigation Stands (52:14)
    The Olympic Debut of Surfing and Skateboarding, Their Ties With California Culture (1:11:40)
    Summer Travel Segment Is Back— Where Is It Most Concentrated, And How Has Travel Been Affected By Restrictions? (1:29:20)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 21, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest. Also on the show, we discuss the recent trends of retail theft; the latest rules for Olympic athletes that choose to protest; and more.
    DOC AMA: California Sees Hospitalizations Rise To Highest Point In Months (0:00)
    As Governor Newsom Signs Retail Theft Bill, A Look At Whether Shoplifting Is On The Rise And How Retailers Are Fighting It (33:50)
    In Light Of UC Vaccine Requirement, LA County Indoor Mask Mandate, Exploring The Potential For Vaccine Verification (51:29)
    The IOC’s Rules On Protest At The Olympics (1:08:46)
    Latest News In Tech: A New Way To Restore Loss Of Speech An Answer To Energy Efficiency (1:25:53)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 20, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DACA recipients following a recent District judge ruling; update you on the latest surrounding LAPD's botched firework detonation; and more.
    COVID AMA: Pasadena Reinstates Masking Mandate, LA County Reports ‘Significant’ Increase In COVID Hospitalizations And More (0:00)
    What The Latest DACA Ruling Means For Recipients, The Outlook Of The Program And Where The Legal Process Goes From Here (34:16)
    LAPD Chief Moore’s Response To Department’s Botched Fireworks Detonation And Investigation Into Mistakes (51:27)
    Race And Gender Issues At The Olympics: Soul Caps And Testosterone Levels (1:13:37)
    The “Triple Play” Reconvenes to Talk All-Star Break, Dodgers vs. Giants, and Shohei Ohtani (1:27:20)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Monday July 19, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with Eric Garcetti about his tenure as Los Angeles mayor. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the likelihood and science behind the four-day work week; and more.
    One-on-One with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (0:00)
    DOC AMA: Los Angeles County Now Requires Masks Indoors As Area Cases Rise (29:57)
    State Politics Check-In: End Of The Legislative Session, Latest On Newsom’s Recall And The Field Of Candidates And More (51:24)
    The Last Pandemic Olympic Games Were Almost 100 Years Ago (1:09:19)
    Would A Four Day Work Week Make You More Productive, Plus What’s The Likelihood We See It Happen In The US? (1:25:48)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Friday July 16, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show; we analyze LA County's blind removal pilot program; break down the history and future of Southern California's swimming pools; and more.
    A Look At “Blind Removal” In Child Welfare Cases After LA County Supervisors Vote To Support Pilot Program (0:00)
    COVID-19 AMA: What Do You Think Of LA County Reinstating Its Indoor Mask Mandate? (19:07)
    The History And Future Of The Southern California Swimming Pool (34:43)
    FilmWeek: ‘Roadrunner,’ ‘Pig,’ ‘Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D-Man In The Waters’ (52:27)
    Morgan Neville On Portraying Anthony Bourdain’s Mental Health In New Doc And The Impact Of Living A Life For The Unknown (1:23:00)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTlk Episode Thursday July 15, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Why COVID Is Rebounding In SoCal Suburbs And More (0:00)
    Why Women Have Long Kept Early Parts Of Pregnancy A Secret And The Arguments For Moving Away From The ‘12-Week Rule’ (27:05)
    The Latest On Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle And How California’s Conservatorship Laws Work (1:02:57)
    Many Boomers Retired Early Because Of The Pandemic. What Are The Implications? (1:17:02)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 14, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more.
    DOC AMA: COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In LA County, National Cases Double Over 3 Weeks And More (0:00)
    Jazz Saxophonist & Band Leader Kamasi Washington On His Return To The Hollywood Bowl (33:20)
    Preliminary Data Finds That United States Drug-Overdose Deaths Increased By Nearly 30% In 2020 (51:29)
    What's Driving Up The Cost Of Cars?(1:10:07)
    The Evolution Of Teen Girls’ Influence And Power Throughout Music And Pop Culture (1:24:46)
    1 hr 43 min
  • AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 13, 2021
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Another Day Of 1,000 New Cases In LA County, The FDA’s New Warning About The J&J Vaccine (0:00)
    Emmy Nomination Roundup: Which Shows Are Vying For Top Categories And How Will Streaming Services Stack Up? (25:13)
    Some California Wineries Lost Their Fire Insurance (33:29)
    Latest On EDD, Plus Answering Your Questions On Navigating Claims (51:33)
    A New Book Tells The Story Of Pioneering Turn-Of-The-Century ‘Girl Stunt Reporters’ (1:25:26)
    1 hr 43 min

About AirTalk

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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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