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Today on AirTalk, Panera Bread wage scandal. Also on the show, listeners share how they vote on Super Tuesday; Hollywood-Burbank Airport gets a facelift ; Larry interviews LA Mayor Karen Bass; and more.

Today on AirTalk, Breaking down Tuesday’s local primary elections. Also on the show, a new bill targets legacy admissions in higher education; the future of sports journalism; Larry Interviews Nisha Pahuja on her new documentary ‘To Kill A Tiger’; and more.

Today on AirTalk, The latest on Covid-19. Also on the show, everything you need to know about hearing aids; FilmWeek: ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “The Reverend,’ ‘Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate’; and more.

COVID Update: Confusing Guidelines, New Studies, and CDC recommendations

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. COVID-19 is leading hospital admissions among the respiratory viruses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms. That’s down from 37 states the week before, the CDC said. Still, the CDC says that Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot. In making the recommendation, the agency endorsed guidance proposed by an expert advisory panel earlier in the day.

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How To LA is kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House.  We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.

Independent movie theaters are having a moment. Many just turned — or are turning —  100 years old and several have reopened after extensive remodels.

This matters because movie history is LOS ANGELES history. Some of these older venues can tell us a lot about the early days of Hollywood and this city. But what’s cool is that they continue to create spaces for community, to come together and watch a film on the big screen.

So today we’re kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House.  We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.

Our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro. our Los Feliz girly who loves to explore entertainment and the arts in LA. 

In this episode, she talks about she wants to put the spotlight on all these places, from The Vista to The Nuart to Braindead Studios, housed in The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax 

Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay

Guests: How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro with tape from film theater historian Ross Melnick and programmer for The New Beverly Cinema, Jules McLean, plus moviegoers from all over L.A. 

Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; 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 Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer, and Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon.

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Today on AirTalk, Macy’s to close 150 stores. Also on the show, Listeners weigh in on accompanying minors in Torrance mall; everything you need to know about measure HLA; late in life therapy; and more.

Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.

Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.