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Revival House is breaking format for this episode, and we’re saying goodbye to a historic first-run movie theater.

The Highland Theatre in Highland Park was one of the only movie theaters in Northeast LA. A designated historic cultural monument, the exterior will remain intact, but its future is uncertain. 

In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro chats with host Brian De Los Santos about community memories, the history of the theater, and what might be next…

Links we mentioned in this episode:

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Los Angeles Theatres

Guests: Highland Park Independent Film Festival co-founder and executive director, Marita De La Torre; historian and film professor Ross Melnick, and local employee Denise Hernandez

Today on AirTalk, the 99 Cents Only retailer has announced they’ll be closing all of their 371 stores across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas . Also on the show, what to consider when moving in with a romantic partner; our FilmWeek critics review the newest releases; and more. 

• What the 99 Cents Only closures means for SoCal communities (00:17)
• Things to consider when moving in with a partner (21:23)
• Food Friday: The delicious world of empanadas (40:36)
• Our critics review the latest film releases (51:29)
• Larry Interviews the directors of the new documentary ‘Girls State’ (1:22:33)

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 Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture.

This week’s shows include:

• Ripley (Netflix)
• Sugar (Apple TV+)
• George & Mary (Starz) 
• Loot [Season 2] (Apple TV+)
• Dinosaur (Hulu) 
• Curb Your Enthusiasm [Series Finale]

Today on AirTalk, California Assemblymember Matt Haney has introduced a new bill that would guarantee California workers the ‘right-to-disconnect’ from employers after work hours. Also on the show, the invisible work of ‘Emotional Labor’ in romantic relationships; Scotland’s new hate speech law and its potential impact on free speech; and more.

• Should CA workers have a "right to disconnect?" (00:17)
• Pros and cons of adaptive reuse (19:37)
• Emotional labor 101 (32:14)
• LA Public Library takes on book publishing (51:28)
• Scotland’s controversial new hate speech law (1:07:28)
• Our TV critics on what to watch this weekend (1:23:23)

A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious views or tasteless jokes. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act makes it an offense to stir up hatred with threatening or abusive behavior on the basis of characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity. Racial hatred was already banned under a law dating from 1986. The maximum sentence is seven years in prison. Critics argue that the law will have a chilling effect on free speech, making people afraid to express their views. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss the new law and criticisms of it is Eugene Volokh, professor of law at UCLA where he teaches First Amendment law.

Today on AirTalk, what California’s above-average April snowpack tells us about the year to come. Also on the show, Oakland is set to deploy surveillance cameras to track vehicles and battle crime; what became of Marlon Brando’s private island ‘Eco-Resort’ Tetiaroa; and more.

• Latest on Hwy 1 collapse (00:17)

• CA April snowpack results (7:14)

• The world of eclipse tourism (16:27)

• What makes your neighborhood special? (28:44)

• Are vehicle-tracking cameras effective? (51:18)

• What became of Marlon Brando's island resort? (1:09:58)

• Why hairstyling is so expensive (1:24:51)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Disney shareholder shakeup and its potential impact on the company. Also on the show, Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the long legacy of Black country musicians; California unions allege misuse of voter-approved funds for Arts Education; and more.

• Disney's looming shareholder vote (00:17)
• LED headlights' increasing popularity (16:22)
• Legacy of Black country music (31:48)
• Why CA unions allege misuse of arts ed funds (1:07:34)
• New skin test to help diagnose Parkinson's (1:24:50)
• How 'growth mindset' can transform organizations (1:33:20)

Surprise! Producers, friends of the program and longtime listeners help celebrate AirTalk’s 39th anniversary by calling in and expressing their appreciation to host Larry Mantle. Patt Morrison, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and longtime friend of the program, helps kick things off. And we hear from other surprise special guests. Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email [email protected].  

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the latest with the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Also on the show, why California jail deaths are increasing; the lost SoCal community of Terminal Island; on AirTalks 39th anniversary, listeners share with us what the program has meant to them; and more. 

• Latest on the Women’s NCAA Tournament (00:17)
• Why are CA jail deaths increasing? (18:21)
• The lost community of Terminal Island (33:41)
• There’s a Latin American immigrant business boom (51:28)
• Happy 39th Anniversary AirTalk! Listeners share what AirTalk means to them (1:11:25)

Today on AirTalk, Spring showers might rain on your parade this weekend. Also on the show, should we be worried about lab grown meat; why samosas are a Ramadan favorite; FilmWeek: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ ‘DogMan,’ ‘Femme’; and more.

• Spring Showers might damper your weekend (00:17)

• The history of SoCal Tsunami’s (09:59)

• Lab grown meat: what you need to know (23:52)

• Food Friday: Why samosas are beloved during Ramadan (41:16)

• FilmWeek critics discuss this weeks releases (51:06)

• Larry chats with the author of new Billy Wilder book (1:22:10)