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February 06, 2024AirTalk Episode Tuesday February 06, 2024
Today on AirTalk, L.A battles the atmospheric river. Also on the show, Facebook celebrates its vicennial; everything you need to know about EV infrastructure; LA County DA candidate Dan Kapelovitz; and more.
L.A. Continues To Be Battered By Heavy Rainfall (00:17)
Facebook Turns Twenty And Everything We Once Shared Is Officially ‘Cringe’ (06:46)
The Rise Of Vacationing Solo (22:04)
LA Mayor Karen Bass Shares Updates On Day 2 Of Historic Rainfall In SoCal (39:44)
Checking In On CA’s EV Infrastructure As Greater Emphasis Is Being Set On Maintenance (45:12)
LA County District Attorney Race: Criminal Defense Attorney Dan Kapelovitz (1:01:26)
Why Are Pop Songs Getting Shorter? (1:18:48)
1 hr 28 min
February 05, 2024AirTalk Episode Monday February 05, 2024
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal atmospheric river. Also on the show, LAist Voter Game Plan launch; LA County DA candidate Judge Craig Mitchell; how to sustain the dwindling rice supply; and more.
What To Know About The Atmospheric River Battering Southern California (00:17)
LA County District Attorney Race: L.A. County Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell (34:52)
LAist Launches Its Voter Game Plan: What To Know And Where To Find It! (50:25)
Rice Is One Of The World's Most Eaten Foods--So What's Being Done To Keep The Foundation Of CA's Food Pyramid Climate Resilient? (1:06:58)
‘Murder In Hollywood’ Explores Actress Lana Turner’s Fatal Love Affair In A True Crime Thriller From Tinseltown’s Golden Age (1:23:51)
1 hr 39 min
February 02, 2024AirTalk Episode Friday February 02, 2024
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.
Weather Update: Flooding, Forecast, And How You Can Best Prepare (00:17)
January Saw Jobs Increase By More Than 300,000— What Sectors Of The Economy Will Be Positively Impacted (07:20)
A Couple Pros Train Their Vision On Apple’s Vision Pro (16:56)
Chef And Owner Of Beard Award Semifinalist Barra Santos On Bringing A Taste Of Portugal To Los Angeles (40:07)
FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’ And More (51:16)
FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Director WIM WENDERS About His New Film Perfect Days (1:22:20)
1 hr 40 min
February 01, 2024TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season & 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 Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Dominic Patten, senior editor at Deadline.

This week’s shows include:
Mr & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans (FX & Hulu)
Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story (Peacock)
Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)
Genius: MLK/X (Nat’l Geographic, Hulu & Disney+)
Curb Your Enthusiasm [Season 12, Final Season] (HBO & Max)
15 min
February 01, 2024AirTalk Episode Thursday February 01, 2024
Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.
Take Me To The (Atmospheric) River -- Two Storms Expected To Batter SoCal With Wind And Rain Between Thursday And Sunday (00:17)
Rent Hikes Are Back Today In The City Of Los Angeles After Nearly Four Year Pandemic Pause. Here’s What You Need To Know. (07:33)
Opening Up About Consensual Non-Monogamy (23:26)
SoCal's Illegal Marijuana Market: Violence, Enforcement, Cautionary Tales And More (50:51)
HBCU Grads Remember The College Experiences That Shaped Them In NPR Host Ayesha Rascoe's New Book (1:09:36)
TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season & More (1:25:57)
1 hr 40 min
January 31, 2024AirTalk Episode Wednesday January 31, 2024
Today on AirTalk, Remembering Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Also on the show, understanding prop 1; LA County DA incumbent and candidate George Gascón; listeners share their must have status symbol; and more.
Remembering The Late, Legendary Broadway Triple Threat Chita Rivera (00:17)
California Universities Are Required To Offer Students Abortion Pills. A Lot Just Don't Mention It (16:16)
Understanding Proposition 1: A Two-Part Measure To Amend Mental Health Services Act (26:04)
How Airbnb Restrictions Are Impacting Palm Springs Real Estate (51:28)
LA County District Attorney Race: Incumbent George Gascón (1:06:26)
What Status Symbol Did You Absolutely Have To Have? (1:25:24)
1 hr 40 min
January 30, 2024AirTalk Episode Tuesday January 30, 2024
Today on AirTalk, 23andMe data breach lawsuit. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Nathan Hochman; why restaurants are getting louder; listeners share how they feel about parental financial assistance; and more.
23andMe Data Breach Turns Into Class Action Lawsuit For Failing To Notify Users (00:17)
LA County District Attorney Race: Former Assistant U.S. Attorney General Nathan Hochman (16:55)
How Did Restaurants Become So Loud? And How Do You Deal With It When You Can’t Hear Yourself Chew? (34:39)
Over Half Of Parents Help Their Adult Children Out Financially, According To New Research (51:23)
Could Taylor Swift Use Her Immeasurable Power To Squash Pornographic Deepfakes? (1:08:37)
New Book ‘The Showman’ Chronicles Zelensky’s Leadership During Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine (1:24:37)
1 hr 40 min
January 29, 2024AirTalk Episode Monday January 29, 2024
Today on AirTalk, Endeavour makes its final move to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate John McKinney; Hollywood's film origins; will a mountain lion cross the road?; and more.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Final, Historic Lift Happens Tonight (00:17)
LA County District Attorney Race: Deputy District Attorney John McKinney (10:51)
SoCal History: The Origins Of Hollywood (29:02)
Disney Proposes Major Investment Into Theme Park Expansion, Asks Anaheim To Relax Zoning (51:24)
Bright Lights Could Hinder Effectiveness Of 101 Freeway Wildlife Crossing (1:03:09)
Is Being Your Own Boss A Pipe Dream? (1:13:51)
1 hr 40 min
January 26, 2024AirTalk Episode Friday January 26, 2024
Today on AirTalk, George Carlin AI lawsuit. Also on the show, the art of restaurant menus; what makes your coffee so special; FilmWeek: ‘The Greatest Night In Pop,’ ‘The Underdoggs,’ Sundance updates and more.
A Media Company Used A.I. To Bring Back A Dead Comedian (00:17)
It’s Okay To Say ‘No’ To People. The World Won’t End. Even Research Says (11:45)
Today’s Special: The Art Of Restaurant Menus (30:01)
New Study Finds Your Favorite Coffee Isn’t Genetically Different Than Your Most Hated (39:51)
FilmWeek: ‘The Greatest Night In Pop,’ ‘The Underdoggs,’ Sundance Updates And More (51:24)
FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews The Trio Of Directors For “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” (1:19:58)
1 hr 40 min
January 25, 2024TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch, Highlights Out Of Sundance & Importance Of Diversity In Criticism
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 for Primetimer, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

This week shows & topics include:
Sundance Docu-Series Highlights: "God Save Texas" and “ConBody vs. Everybody”
Sort Of [Season 3, Final Season] (Max)
Champion (Netflix)
Death and Other Details (Hulu)
The Woman in the Wall (Showtime & Paramount+)
Tedx Talk Actually, Everyone’s Not a Critic - And Why It Matters
17 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.