AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Wednesday November 8, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, new research from UCLA examines the conditions of young California workers. Also on the show, how deepfake AI pornography is influencing your life; an interview with The Doors drummer John Densmore on his new book ; Veteran Series: understanding VA benefits and more.


    • Young People In California Are Working A Lot. But Many Are Struggling To Make Ends Meet (00:17)
    • Deepfake AI Pornography Is Exploding Online, What Can Be Done To Prevent Its Spread? (23:18)
    • 'The Doors' Drummer John Densmore Flips The Bird To Greed In New Book 'The Doors Unhinged' (31:08)
    • Veterans Series: Getting Into The Impact Of VA Benefits, G.I. Bills, Healthcare & Predatory Companies (51:15)
    • SAG Strike Update: AI Protections Still Needing To Be Ironed Out Following Long Days Of Negotiating This Week (1:34:22)
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • AirTalk Episode Tuesday November 7, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, CalMatters investigation into EDD. Also on the show, SCOTUS hears arguments today on Second Amendment gun rights; a new book examines the life of Mollie Moon; Veteran Series: mental health and PTSD.

      • California’s Unemployment Crash: A CalMatters Investigation (00:17)
      • Why History Is At The Center Of SCOTUS Case Looking At Gun Rights And Domestic Abusers (17:13)
      • New Book Offers Look Into The Life Of Mollie Moon & Her Influence On The Civil Rights Movement (32:21)
      • Veterans Series: Mental Health, PTSD, And Other Unseen Wounds Of War (51:39)
      • 1 hr 40 min
      • AirTalk Episode Monday November 6, 2023

        Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA reviewing ‘Last, Best, and Final Offer’ from studios. Also on the show, theoretical physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran on their new book The Warped Side of Our Universe; introducing the Veterans Series: taking a look at the challenges vets face in Southern California; the history of SoCal programmatic architecture and more.

        • SAG-AFTRA Strike Update: Actors' Union Is Reviewing 'Last, Best And Final Offer' From Studios (00:17)
        • New Options For Wildfire-Resilient Homes Are Rising, We Get Into Their Unique Architecture And Implications (16:35)
        • Art And Science Collide In New Book “The Warped Side of Our Universe,” An Illustrated Exploration Of Theoretical Physics In An Epic Poem (32:46)
        • Veterans Series: The Biggest Challenges Vets Face In Southern California (51:31)
        • From Donuts to Chili Bowls: SoCal’s Long History Of ‘Programmatic’ Architecture (1:26:18)
        • 1 hr 40 min
        • AirTalk Episode Friday November 3, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger. Also on the show, radio's wartime role; testing bargain burgers for food friday; FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,’ ‘Four Daughters,’ ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ and more.

          • Cedar Fair And Six Flags Will Merge To Create A Playtime Powerhouse (00:17)
          • The Role Radio Plays In Times Of War (16:01)
          • Are Bargain Burgers Better? We Put The $6 Smash Hit Smashburger To The Test (35:13)
          • FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,’ ‘Four Daughters,’ ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ And More (51:29)
          • FilmWeek Feature: The Depiction Of Girls And Young Women In Anime with Charles Solomon (01:22:33)
          • FilmWeek Feature: The Future of Marvel With Variety Editor Tatiana Siegel (01:32:53)
          • 1 hr 40 min
          • AirTalk Episode Thursday November 2, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, Local safety concerns amid the war in Gaza. Also on the show, our hangup with the word cougar; everything you need to know about the Beatles new A.I. song; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Bodies’ & ‘Invincible;’ Talking The Latest TV News and more.

              • Incidents Of Hate And Feelings Of Grief Locally Amid War In Gaza (00:17)
              • Why The Term ‘Cougar’ Is Still Used Conversationally, And What That Tells Us About Persisting Stereotypes About Age Differences In Relationships (28:29)
              • Insurance Companies Are Threatening Policy Cancellations If Ojai Residents Don't Trim Their Trees (51:36)
              • Come Together For A “New” Beatles’ Song Today, Thanks To Artificial Intelligence (01:14:37)
              • TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Bodies’ & ‘Invincible;’ Talking The Latest TV News (01:25:58)

                1 hr 40 min
              • TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Bodies’ & ‘Invincible;’ Talking The Latest TV News

                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 Eric Deggans, television critic for NPR, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor for Consequence.

                Today’s shows/news include:

                • Matthew Perry passes away at 54
                • Disney acquires majority stake of Hulu
                • HBO executive uses burner accounts to troll TV critics
                • Invincible [Season 2] (Amazon Prime Video)
                • Bodies (Netflix)
                • Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+)
                • Black Cake (Hulu)
                • 16 min
                • Airtalk Episode Wednesday November 1, 2023

                  Today on AirTalk, People with foreign passports enter Rafah crossing. Also on the show, SCOTUS to hear Vidal v Elster trademarking case; the history of gossip; Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya discusses her new memoir and more.

                   

                    • The Latest In Gaza Plus Efforts To Get People Out Through Egypt (00:17)
                    • SCOTUS Case Could Decide Whether Discretion, Consent Is Needed For Trademarking Someone’s Name (16:38)
                    • Got Gossip? The Evolution And Importance Of ‘Spilling Tea’ Throughout History (33:27)
                    • A 16th Century Indigenous Text Will Now Be Online For 21st Century Readers (51:57)
                    • Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Runner Caster Semenya On The Biggest Race Of Her Life -- The One To Be Herself (01:17:32)
                    • 1 hr 40 min
                    • AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 31, 2023

                      Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty voted to strike if necessary. Also on the show, author David Kipen discusses his new book on California; a new study finds a link between joint bank accounts and happy marriages; using sick days for time off and more.

                         

                        • Cal State Faculty Approves Plans To Strike If Necessary (00:17)
                        • Has Community College Enrollment Recovered Since The Pandemic? (16:07)
                        • Love The Golden State? David Kipen’s New Book ‘Dear California’ Might Be Just For You (25:14)
                        • Couples Who Bank Together, Stay Together: Link Between Joint Accounts And Happy Marriages (51:33)
                        • Do You Use Sick Days For Things Other Than Being Sick? You Might Not Be Alone (01:27:50)
                        • 1 hr 40 min
                        • AirTalk Episode Monday October 30, 2023

                          Today on AirTalk, UAW reached a deal with GM ending a six week strike. Also on the show, Sierra Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep; Larry interviews authors of KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell book; the history of SoCal water; the climate crisis impact on local trails and more.

                            • General Motors Reaches Tentative Deal With The United Auto Workers, Ending Six-Week Strike (00:17)
                            • The State Of Bighorn Sheep In The Sierra Nevadas And Why It Matters (16:15) 
                            • Agent Of KAOS: How Local Multimedia Artist Ben Caldwell’s Vision Of Creating A Nucleus For Black Art In Leimert Park Became A Reality (33:54)
                            •  SoCal History Monday: A Deep Dive Into The SoCal Waters Of Aqueducts, Aquifers And Underground Basins (50:39)
                            • Electric Vehicle Prices Are Dropping. Is Consumer Demand Waning? (1:11:32)
                            • How The Climate Crisis Is Impacting Local Trails (1:22:51)
                            • 1 hr 40 min
                            • AirTalk Episode Friday October 27, 2023

                              Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, the legal and moral considerations of civilian death toll in Israel-Hamas war; Treats For Día De Los Muertos; FilmWeek interview with director Alexander Payne and more.

                              • COVID-19 Latest: FDA Study Looks Into Risk Of Stroke For Those Pairing COVID & Flu Vaccinations (00:17)
                              • Civilian Costs Of War: International Legal And Moral Considerations (17:56)
                              • A Feast Fit For The Dead: The Pan De Muerto And Other Treats For Día De Los Muertos (37:17)
                              • FilmWeek: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’ ‘Priscilla’ And More (51:04)
                              • FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Talks To Director Alexander Payne About THE HOLDOVERS (1:22:40)
                              • 1 hr 40 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.

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