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  • AirTalk Episode Monday November 20, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted as CEO at OpenAI. Also on the show, cellphone bans in school;  Larry talks with LA Mayor Karen Bass; the best Deli’s in LA and more.

     

    • Rosalynn Carter, Champion For Mental Health, Dies At 96 (00:17)
    • Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Days After OpenAI Ousts Him As CEO (07:05)
    • Schools Are Banning Cellphones In Classrooms. How Far Will Enforcement Go? (21:51)
    • Mayor Karen Bass: I-10 Opens Way Ahead Of Schedule, Plus The Latest On Housing Efforts (51:38)
    • Pastrami On Rye With A Side Of Sunshine: LA’s Best Delis (1:17:00)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Friday November 17, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, Why California is facing a maternity crisis. Also on the show, the future of the weight loss drug market; FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite,’ ‘Saltburn’, FilmWeek Feature: Larry Interviews Taika Waititi and more.

      • Maternal Mortality Rates Steadily Climb In California As The State Faces A Maternity Care Crisis (00:17)
      • Is Zepbound Bound For Glory? A Look At The Latest Weight Loss Drug, And The Future Of The Market (16:54)
      • Should You Break Up With That Long-Time Friend Of Yours? Here’s What To Consider (36:03)
      • FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite,’ ‘Saltburn’ And More (50:58)
      • FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Taika Waititi About NEXT GOAL WINS (01:22:35)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 16, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, exploring how the U.S Census calculates Indigenous or Native American identity. Also on the show, new research from Pew examines American tipping culture; the history of TB in Los Angeles; TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ and more.


        • The Native American Population Skyrocketed For The 2020 Census – How The United States Counts Native Americans And Indigenous Peoples (00:17)
        • Gratuities Galore! New Study Examines Attitudes Towards Tipping (28:27)
        • LA County Has A Long History With Tuberculosis (51:27)
        • CPUC Vote Thursday Could Slash Solar Incentives. What Could This Mean For Renters And Schools? (01:08:45)
        • TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ (01:21:22)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’

          TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’

          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’re going to 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.

           

          Today’s shows include: 

          • Julia [Season 2] (Max)
          • The Crown [Season 6, Final Season] (Netflix)
          • Fargo [Season 5] (FX & Hulu next day)
          • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix)
          • Kennedy (History Channel)
          • A Murder at the End of the World (FX & Hulu)
          • News: SAG Vote On Tentative Contract
          • 20 min
          • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 15, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, the latest on the SAG-AFTRA tentative deal. Also on the show, Larry talks with LAPD Chief Moore; No Labels co-founder Holly Page on the organizations intentions for the 2024 elections; UCLA study finds Gen Z wants less sex on screen and more.

               

              • Latest On SAG Tentative Details As Voting Instructions Reach Its Union Membership (00:17) 
              • LAPD Chief Moore: Arson At The 10, Crime Report, Stalking Allegations And More (17:49)
              • No Labels Co-Founder Holly Page Explains Why Her Organization Is Pushing For a 'Common Sense' Candidate In 2024 (51:09)
              • UCLA Study Finds Gen-Z’s Media Interest Include More Interest In Platonic Relationships, Less In Romantic (01:09:21)
              • Peeling Back The Layers Of ‘The Rarest Common Food’ -- The Onion (01:22:39)
              • 1 hr 40 min
              • AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 14, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, How to navigate conversations about the conflict overseas over the holidays . Also on the show, the growing popularity of homeschool education; CA legislature passes bill to improve media literacy in K-12; how to access mental health benefits plans through your employer; an interview with bestselling author Michael Connelly and more

                • Conflict Overseas May Bring Discord At Home This Holiday. How Will You Navigate It? (00:17)
                • The Rise In Homeschooling Seems To Be A Lasting And Booming Trend (17:09)
                • New Book Gets Into The Legacies Of Film Criticism Legends Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert (34:39)
                • New Bill Passed By CA Legislature Could Improve Media Literacy In K-12 Education (51:21)
                • Federal Law Says Insurers Must Cover Mental Health And Substance Abuse Disorder Benefits The Same Way They Cover Medical Ones. Here’s How To Navigate It. (1:01:03)
                • Bestselling Author Michael Connelly On ‘Bosch: Legacy” Season 2 And His New Novel ‘Resurrection Walk’ (01:17:16)
                • 1 hr 40 min
                • AirTalk Episode Monday November 13, 2023

                  Today on AirTalk, The latest on the I-10 freeway closure. Also on the show, looking back at five years since the Woolsey Fire; Professor Molly Manning on her new book The War of Words: How America's GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II; an update on the Santa Ana recall election; the importance of the Tustin Hangars and more.

                  • I-10 Freeway Closure (00:17)
                  • Climate Monday: It’s Been Five Years Since The Woolsey Fire, Plus Major Rain Expected This Week (19:07)
                  • Extra, Extra! Read All About It! How American GIs Told Their Own Stories in Newspapers During World War II (32:40)
                  • Latest On Santa Ana Recall As Voting Ends Tuesday (51:35)

                  • SoCal History: The Significance Of The Tustin Airfield Hangars (57:32)
                  • 1 hr 26 min
                  • AirTalk Episode Friday November 10, 2023

                    Today on AirTalk, Veteran Series Part V: the issues facing millions of women who return home from service. Also on the show, celebrating Diwali with these sweet treats; how this viral test tells if your relationship is meant to last; FilmWeek: ‘The Marvels’ ‘Your Lucky Day,’ ‘Bella’ and more.

                     

                    • Veteran Series Part V: What Issues Do Millions Of Women Veterans Face Returning Home From Service? (00:17)
                    • Food Friday: Celebrating Diwali In Greater LA With Traditional Sweets (23:37)
                    • Can The ‘Bird Test’ Tell You Whether Your Relationship Is Meant To Last? (38:26)
                    • FilmWeek: ‘The Marvels’ ‘Your Lucky Day,’ ‘Bella’ And More (51:28)
                    • FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle’s Interview With Scott Eyman On His New Book ‘Charlie Chaplin Vs. America’ (1:22:19)
                    • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 9, 2023

                      Today on AirTalk, Hollywood strikes end as SAG-AFTRA reaches a deal with studios. Also on the show, author Sarah Royal discusses her biography A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball; Veterans Series IV: Kai Ryssdal discusses his experience as a U.S. Navy veteran; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ and more.


                      • SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios Ending Hollywood Strikes (00:17)
                      • GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate In Miami – Here's What Happened (18:07)
                      • A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball (34:12)
                      • Veterans Series Part IV: Camaraderie, Purpose, And The Civilian-Military Divide (51:30) 
                      • TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ & More (1:22:17)
                      • 1 hr 40 min
                      • TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ & 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’re going to 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 TV critic for the New Yorker Inkoo Kang.

                        Today’s shows/news include:

                        • The Curse (Showtime & Paramount+)
                        • For All Mankind [Season 4] (Apple TV+)
                        • Fellow Travelers (Showtime & Paramount+)
                        • Pact of Silence (Netflix)
                        • Everyone Else Burns (CW & CW App)
                        • Colin From Accounts (Paramount+)
                        • 20 min

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