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March 14, 2024 TV-Talk ‘Girls5Eva,’ ‘The Girls On The Bus,’ ‘Quiet On Set’ And 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 Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline.
16 min
March 13, 2024House Bill Bans TikTok, Listeners Dish On Book Clubs, And Interview With Author Kurt Wagner
Today on AirTalk, the House passes a bill banning TikTok. Also on the show, listeners dish on their book clubs; TikTok and Universal Music Groups beef explained; interview with ‘Battle For The Bird’ author Kurt Wagner; and more.
House Passes Bill That Would Lead To A TikTok Ban If Chinese Owner Doesn’t Sell (00:17)
California Pilots Program To Pay Community College Students (18:11)
All Hail The Book Club! Let’s Hear About Yours (35:27)
COVID Past And Present: Lessons Learned Four Years In, Plus New Research Into (53:00)
Artists' Songs Remain Silent As TikTok and Universal Music Group Continue Licensing Negotiations (1:05:56)
‘Battle For The Bird’ Chronicles The Struggle For Twitter’s Soul (1:25:04)
1 hr 41 min
March 13, 2024TikTok Ban Passes In The House, Listeners Dish On Their Book Clubs, And An Interview With Author Kurt Wagner
Today on AirTalk, the House passes a bill banning TikTok. Also on the show, listeners dish on their book clubs; TikTok and Universal Music Groups beef explained; interview with ‘Battle For The Bird’ author Kurt Wagner; and more.
House Passes Bill That Would Lead To A TikTok Ban If Chinese Owner Doesn’t Sell (00:17)
California Pilots Program To Pay Community College Students (18:11)
All Hail The Book Club! Let’s Hear About Yours (35:27)
COVID Past And Present: Lessons Learned Four Years In, Plus New Research Into (53:00)
Artists' Songs Remain Silent As TikTok and Universal Music Group Continue Licensing Negotiations (1:05:56)
‘Battle For The Bird’ Chronicles The Struggle For Twitter’s Soul (1:25:04)
1 hr 41 min
March 12, 2024Disneyland Expands, The Truth About Red Wine, and Heirloom Jewelry
Today on AirTalk, Disney is one step closer to breaking ground on expansion. Also on the show, a new report on LAPD’s ‘less lethal’ weapons; red wine might not be so good for you after all; AI could help us communicate with animals; and more.
Disneyland Expansion Clears Anaheim’s Planning Commission (00:17)
New Report Outlines LAPD’s Use Of ‘Less Lethal’ Launchers (17:57)
A Glass Of Red Wine A Day May Not Keep The Doctor Away After All (37:33)
Examining The State Of Civic Education During Civic Learning Week (53:28)
All Creatures Great And Small: Will AI Help Humans Communicate With Animals One Day? (1:08:47)
How Has Your Relationship To Heirloom Jewelry Changed? (1:26:27
1 hr 39 min
March 11, 2024Oscars Highs And Lows, The Future Of California Almond Crops, And The Dangers Of Exercise Add
Today on AirTalk, 96th Academy Awards highlights. Also on the show, check up on California almonds; a garbage dump makeover in Sun Valley; everything you need to know about exercise addiction; and more.
Oppenheimer’s Photo Finish – We Break Down Hollywood's Biggest Night (00:17)
Checking In On One Of California's Most Important Crops: The Almond (18:50)
New Gottman Institute Book Teaches Romantic Partners How To “Fight Right” (32:02)
Pave A Garbage Dump And Put Up A Paradise: Will A Restored Wetland Project In Sun Valley Ever See The Light Of Day? (53:33)
Exercise Addiction: When A Healthy Habit Becomes An Unhealthy Dependence (1:08:15)
‘Magic Hour’ Celebrates 1974 – The Year That Los Angeles Dominated Culture (1:26:15)
1 hr 40 min
March 08, 2024Recapping President Biden's State Of The Union Address, Small Talk As A Conversational Gateway, FilmWeek's 22nd Annual Oscar Preview Show And More
Today on AirTalk, key takeaways from the State of the Union address. Also on the show, the art of small talk; FilmWeek’s 22nd Annual Academy Awards Preview Show; and more.
Takeaways From President Biden’s State Of The Union Address (00:17)
Small Talk: How The Misunderstood Form of Communication Can Be A Gateway & Not Filler (15:37)
Beard Award Outstanding Chef Semifinalist Jeremy Fox (40:28)
FilmWeek’s 22nd Annual Academy Awards Preview Show (51:22)
1 hr 41 min
March 08, 2024 HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 1 - The Nuart Theater
In this episode, our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro is taking us to a midnight movie at the historic Nuart Theatre.

The Nuart Theatre's art deco marquee lights up Santa Monica and Sawtelle — so head west with us to a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and discover cult cinema past and present.
Guests: Austin Fresh and Nina Minnelli, performers in the Nuart's "Rocky Horror" shadow cast; longtime, retired Nuart film programmer Mark Valen; president of Landmark Theatres Kevin Holloway; and theater historian Ross Melnick.
Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay
20 min
March 07, 2024 TV-Talk: ‘The Gentlemen,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,’ And 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 Marcus Jones, awards editor for Television and Film at Indiewire and Kathryn VanArendonk, television critic at Vulture.
17 min
March 07, 2024'Rust' Armorer Found Guilty Of Manslaughter, History of Latino Politics In Los Angeles, TV-Talk And More
Today on AirTalk, ‘Rust’ manslaughter verdict. Also on the show, listeners share their favorite quintessentially Californian films; history of SoCal Latino politics;TV-Talk: ‘The Gentlemen,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’; and more.
‘Rust’ Armorer Found Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter (00:17)
Hoboken Has Seemingly Eliminated Traffic Fatalities–Can LA Do The Same? (17:31)
Lights, Camera, Green Juice! What Movies Are Quintessentially Californian? (33:41)
You Can Capture Stormwater On Your Own Property. Here’s How To Do It (51:00)
History Of Latino Politics In Los Angeles Explored In Gustavo Arellano’s New Four Part Series ‘Power y Glory’ (1:03:09)
TV-Talk: ‘The Gentlemen,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,’ And More (1:24:51)
1 hr 39 min
March 06, 2024What The Early Results Of Yesterday's Primary Looks Like In Los Angeles, How Do Californian's Feel About The Open Primary System, Bad Movies You Can't Help But Love And More
Today on AirTalk, LAist reporters breakdown LA primary election results. Also on the show, listeners share how they feel about California’s jungle primary; bad movies that you can’t help but love; and more.
It’s The Day After Primary Elections, What Do The Early Results Look Like In Los Angeles? (00:17)
It’s A Jungle Primary Out There. How Do Californians Feel About The Open Primary System? (34:06)
Second Update On The Day After Primary Elections And What The Early Results Look Like In Los Angeles (50:49)
Trainwrecks, Campfests & Head-Scratchers – What Are The Bad Movies You Can’t Help But Love? (1:17:42)
1 hr 39 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.