AirTalk

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March 22, 2024Matt Szabo On City Budget Challenges, History of the SigAlert, And FilmWeek
Today on AirTalk, city administrative officer Matt Szabo outlines the budgetary challenges facing the city. Also on the show, LAist’s Reporter Caitlin Hernandez stops by to share the history of SoCal’s SigAlert system; The hosts of the ‘Masters Of Taste’ food festival dish out what attendees can expect; and more.
LA’s city administrator follows up on the city's budget challenges (00:17)
A brief dive into the history of SoCal’s SigAlert system (12:29)
Food Friday: ‘Masters of Taste’ hosts dish out on returning food festival (22:08)
FilmWeek: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Shirley,’ ‘Late Night with the Devil’ And More (32:15)
1 hr 3 min
March 22, 2024 HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 3 - Vidiots Brings 60,000 DVDs and a New Theater to a Historic Space
Neon! Mullets! Video stores! Relive the 80s with us...
As we continue our series "Revival House," How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to Eagle Rock to check out Vidiots. The iconic video store opened in Santa Monica in the 80s, and closed its doors in 2017. But, Vidiots reopened last year in the historic Eagle theater. And yes, all of its 60,000 DVDs made the move too.

Vidiots has made renting a movie cool again – and you can check out any DVD in their massive catalog for just $3.
And, the renovated theater will be hosting screenings as part of the new Los Angeles Festival of Movies this coming April.
Check out the past and present of Vidiots and the Eagle theater with us.
Guests: Executive director Maggie Mckay, founding member and filmmaker Noah Segan, programmer Saila Reyes, and film professor and theater historian Ross Melnick.
23 min
March 21, 2024TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Palm Royale,’ ‘Chicken Nugget’ & More
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 freelance TV critic Steve Greene.
Today’s shows include:
Palm Royale (Apple TV+)
Coppola, the Agent (Hulu)
Chicken Nugget (Netflix)
Extraordinary [Season 2] (Hulu)
9 min
March 21, 2024LA Considers Nixing 2,000 Vacant Jobs, LAUSD Launches AI Chatbot, And TV-Talk
Today on AirTalk, the city of Los Angeles considers eliminating 2,000 vacant jobs. Also on the show, the latest on the Ohtani Translator scandal; A deep-dive on entertainment jobs and the creative jobs draught; LAUSD launches “Ed,” a new A.I. chatbot platform for parents and students; and more.
Why LA wants to nix 2,000 vacant city jobs (00:17)
Double Play: Dodgers & Angels previews, Ohtani translator allegations (11:43)
Hollywood's creative jobs drought (21:49)
LAUSD launches AI chatbot “Ed” (29:32)
Local koto virtuoso June Kuramoto (38:51)
TV-Talk: 4 shows to watch (49:31)
57 min
March 20, 2024Texas Immigration Law In Limbo, LAPD Interim Chief Choi, And Hometown Banking
Today on AirTalk, a Texas immigration law has been blocked hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict immigration law to take effect. Also on the show, LAPD interim Chief Dominic Choi talks with Larry; Why people are turning to smaller community banks; A look into a new course on ‘Culinary Medicine” for patient care; and more.
Federal Appeals Court blocks Texas immigration law — again (00:17)
Larry interviews LAPD Interim Chief Choi (9:28)
Should CA public schools offer Personal Finance Education? (33:26)
Why people are making the switch to hometown banks (43:19)
A new course examines ‘Culinary Medicine’ for patient care (55:33
1 hr 4 min
March 19, 2024A Check-In On LA's Primary Election Results, The Latest On Boeing's Safety Issues, And Preview Of NCAA Tournaments
Today on AirTalk, a check-in on the March 5th Primary Election results. Also on the show, the latest on LAX’s Automated People Mover; an update on Boeing’s safety issues; a preview of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments; and more.
Election Results Updates (00:17)
What's The Latest With LAX's Automated People Mover? (12:18)
Report: Nail Salon Workers Are Some Of The Worst Paid In California. Now They Want Change. (22:04)
Breaking Down LA’s Homelessness Audit (32:28)
Boeing’s Safety Issues – What’s The Latest? (44:06)
Can You Feel The Madness? Previewing The Men’s And Women’s NCAA Tournaments (57:01)
1 hr 3 min
March 18, 2024Should Local Governments Take Positions On Global Issues, New Settlement To Change The Real Estate Market, And The LA Marathon
Today on AirTalk, Pasadena City Council will decide whether or not they will take any official position on the conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, the shifting influence of Northern California politics; What makes the LA Marathon special; How an asthma medication could treat severe food allergies; and more.
Should Local Governments Declare Positions On Global Issues? (00:17)
Is Northern California Losing Its Political Dominance? (11:57)
How You Can Help Scientists Study SoCal’s Iconic Parrots (22:15)
A New Settlement Is About To Change The Real Estate Market (31:47)
What’s Makes The LA Marathon Special? (42:38)
Could An Asthma Medication Treat Severe Food Allergies? (53:01)
1 hr 1 min
March 15, 2024Judge Rules on DA Fani Willis, Grief Dreams, And FilmWeek
Today on AirTalk, Judge rules on Fulton County DA Fani Willis conflict of interest. Also on the show, your guide to grief dreams; Chef Rashida Holmes of Bridgetown Roti; FilmWeek: ‘American Dreamer,’ ‘Irish Wish,’ ‘The Animal Kingdom’; and more.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis Must Step Aside Or Remove Special Prosecutor In Trump Case, Judge Says (00:17)
Grief Dreams: What Dreaming Of The Deceased Can Tell Us About The Bereavement Process (17:24)
Beard Award Semifinalist Rashida Holmes On Bringing Flavors From Her Caribbean And West Indian Roots To LA (40:51)
FilmWeek: ‘American Dreamer,’ ‘Irish Wish,’ ‘The Animal Kingdom’ And More (51:26)
Larry Mantle’s Interview With Christopher Nolan, writer and director of “OPPENHEIMER” (1:22:28)
1 hr 36 min
March 15, 2024 HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 2 - The New Beverly Cinema, Always On Film
As we continue our series "Revival House," How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to The New Beverly Cinema over in Fairfax, where movies are always on film.
The theater, owned by Quentin Tarantino, has a long history as complex as LA's. Join us as we explore the building's history and discover what makes it a special place to catch a double feature today.
Guests: Theater and operations manager Jules McLean, projectionist Danielle Wakin, and film professor and theater historian Ross Melnick.
18 min
March 14, 2024Waymo Expands To LA, Burnout Explained, And TV Talk: 6 Shows To Watch
Today on AirTalk, Waymo Robotaxi lands in LA. Also on the show, tips to help you recognize burnout; the death of peak TV; TV Talk: Girls5Eva,’ ‘The Girls On The Bus,’ ‘Quiet On Set’; and more.
Waymo’s Robotaxi Service Expands Into Los Angeles (00:17)
It’s Easy To Burn Out. But It Can Be Hard To Recognize The Signs. This Burnout Coach’s New Book Can Help (33:55)
As Streaming Services Embrace Ads, Who’s Winning The Revenue Game? (52:30)
How Ozempic Is Changing Hollywood And Awards Season (1:01:30)
The Slow Death Of Cable Network Television (1:27:06)
TV-Talk: ‘Girls5Eva,’ ‘The Girls On The Bus,’ ‘Quiet On Set’ And More (1:42:51)
1 hr 41 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.