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Today on AirTalk, the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August — what that means for the economy. Also on the show, we stay cool with tom yum sorbet and golden egg threads gelato from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe; the owner of Pie n’ Burger drops by to talk about the best autumn pies; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we examine the return of the erotic drama at this year’s film festivals; and more.

• What the August jobs report tells us about the U.S. economy & housing market (00:17)
• We stay cool with tom yum sorbet from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe (17:50)
• We talk autumn pies with the owner of Pie n’ Burger (37:38)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:26)
• A look at festival season (1:23:10)

What is this? A center for….coffee? Exactly. UC Davis has opened a first-of-its-kind center for coffee research and teaching. The seedlings for the center were planted back in 2013 when professors of chemical engineering William Ristenpart and Tonya Kuhl co-taught a course called “The Design of Coffee.” Its popularity led to a coffee lab, established in 2015 and almost ten years later, the initiative has its own building which opened this past May. Joining us to discuss the aim of the center and how they got to this point are professors of chemical engineering at UC Davis and co-directors of the new Coffee Center, Bill Ristenpart and Tonya Kuhl.

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Hanh Nguyen, senior editor of culture at Salon.com, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.

Today’s shows include:

• The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
• Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (HBO/Max)
• Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
• Pachinko (Apple TV+)
• Love Next Door (Netflix)

Today on AirTalk, listeners share how encampment clearings have affected their neighborhoods. Also on the show, UC Davis opens first of its kind research center dedicated to studying coffee; we talk best Happy Hours in Los Angeles with Brain De Los Santos, host of the LAist podcast, How To LA; we examine why Rancho Palos Verdes is prone to landslides; author Michael Connelly joins us to talk about his new podcast docuseries ‘The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood;’ our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

• How have encampment clearings affected your area? (00:17)
• UC Davis opens coffee research center (23:36)
• The best happy hour spots in LA (34:37)
• Why Rancho Palos Verdes is prone to landslides (51:22)
• Michael Connelly talks new docuseries ‘The Wonderland Massacres’ (1:09:34)
• TV-Talk (1:26:09)

Today on AirTalk, listeners share their opinions on a bill that would require all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit. Also on the show, we discuss the rise of deepfake nudes and what you can do to protect yourself; Los Angeles Times opinion writer Karin Klein talks about her new book ‘Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree;’ we preview the latest season of LAist studios’ podcast Imperfect Paradise; author Mike Madrid on his new book ‘The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy;’ Larry interviews author, journalist, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz; and more.

• Listeners on new CA speed limit bill (00:17)
• Deepfake nudes – how to protect yourself (19:30)
• New book explore thriving without a college degree (34:43)
• Preview: new season of Imperfect Paradise (51:47)
• Mike Madrid on his book ‘The Latino Century’ (1:09:42)
• Larry interviews Fran Lebowitz (1:25:50)

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how LA’s food culture has changed since Larry was a kid, bringing more authentic, wide-ranging, and inventive cuisine to the city.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face; Larry interviews LA LOM about their debut album and their move from playing hotel lobbies to opening for Vampire Weekend; and more.

• Latest: Rancho Palos Verdes land movement (00:17)
• Remembering Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter (16:31)
• Checking-in on entertainment workers (26:01)
• ‘Go Fact Yourself’ comes to LAist (42:46)
• CA passes cell phone ban in schools (51:48)
• Larry interviews LA LOM on their debut album (1:18:08)

Today on AirTalk, from AI to cellphone bans, we take a closer look at California bills that you should be aware of. Also on the show, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday warning about the stresses of parenting; we celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews film historian Nat Segaloff on his new book ‘The Naughty Bits;’ and more.

• From AI to Cellphone bans — a closer look at CA bills (00:17)
• The stress of parenting is becoming a mental health crisis  (18:02)
• We celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels (38:58)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)
• Censorship during the Hays Code (1:22:33)

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the sports streaming market. Also on the show, Lucia Knell and Gabriel Reilich talk about their new book ‘GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity;’ we celebrate the movies that put labor and its workers front-and-center; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

• Why the future of the sports streaming market is under scrutiny (00:17)
• Upworthy’s latest book “Good People” documents the best of humanity (21:33)
• The movies that capture labor & the workplace (50:56)
• Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:22:56)