AirTalk

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  • AirTalk Episode Monday October 16, 2023

    Today on AirTalk, Nightmare fire potential in Topanga Canyon. Also on the show, R.I.P Dodgers 2023 Season; California Newsroom finds a major loophole in the Clean Air Act; the history of SoCal organized labor and more.

    • The Ever-Present Risk Of Wind-Driven Wildfire In Topanga Canyon, And How Local Experts Are Working To Mitigate It (00:17)
    • Triple Play: Remembering The 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers (23:22)
    • New Investigation Reveals Loophole In The ‘Clean Air Act’ (33:05)
    • Exploring The History Of Organized Labor In Southern California (44:06)
    • 1 hr 4 min
    • AirTalk Episode Friday October 13, 2023

      Today on AirTalk, Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Gaza. Also on the show, Highland Park Chef Teresa Montaño gives us a taste of Spanish-Portuguese cuisine, FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Story Ave’ And More.

      • As A Ground Invasion Looms, Israel Orders Palestinians To Evacuate North Gaza (00:17)
      • Food Friday: Spanish Portuguese Food With Highland Park-Based Chef Teresa Montaño (20:58)
      • FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Story Ave’ And More (32:31)
      • 1 hr 3 min
      • TV Talk: 3 Shows To Watch Including ‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams’ And ‘Bodies’

        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 Larry talks to Roxana Hadadi, television critic for Vulture.

        This week’s shows include:

        • Frasier reboot (Paramount+)
        • John Carpenter's Suburban Screams (Peacock)
        • Bodies (Netflix)
        • 9 min
        • AirTalk Episode Thursday October 12, 2023

          Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP negotiations come to a halt. Also on the show, a prolific LA law firm faked cases in court; an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca; TV Talk: 5 Shows To Watch and more.

          • Negotiations Break Down Between SAG-AFTRA And The AMPTP – What’s Next? (00:17)
          • A Prominent LA Eviction Law Firm Cited Fake Cases In A Court Filing. Did AI Play A Role? (11:25)
          • Exploring the So-Called Child Care Cliff With New LAist Early Childhood Education Reporter Elly Yu (23:06)
          • ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ Correspondent On Launching Season 4 Of His ‘Mobituaries’ Podcast About His Favorite Gone-Too-Soon People And Things (32:30)
          • TV Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,’ ‘Bodies’ & More (55:34)
          • 1 hr 3 min
          • AirTalk Episode Wednesday October 11, 2023

            Today on AirTalk, Netanyahu forms unity government. Also on the show, an interview with ATF Director Steve Dettelbach; triple play discusses Dodgers game 3; national coming out day; and more.

            • Israel Forms Unity Government As Strikes Continue On Gaza (00:17)
            • One On One With Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco And Firearms Director Steve Dettelbach (12:06)
            • With The Dodgers On The Brink Of Elimination, The Triple Play Digs Into How They Can Survive Game 3 (24:09)
            • Episode 3 Of New ‘Imperfect Paradise’ Series Gets Into Racist Comments Made By LA City Officials (32:41)
            • National Coming Out Day: 35 Years Ago An Awareness Campaign Was A Matter Of Life And Death (43:59)
            • 1 hr 4 min
            • AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 10, 2023

              Today on AirTalk, the latest as Israel and Hamas war enters its fourth day. Also on the show, how American theaters are fighting financial hardship post pandemic; ad-based streaming is picking up steam; and more.

              • The Latest In The Middle East As Israeli Hammers The Gaza Strip (00:17)
              • How Regional Theaters Are Working Together To Solve Financial Woes And Win Back Audiences (10:03)
              • Ad-Based Streaming Services Are Growing In Interest, What’s Leading To This Transition? (35:25)
              • 50 min
              • AirTalk Episode Monday October 9, 2023

                Today on AirTalk, Israel declares state of war following Hamas attack; exploring the history of Southern California’s Indigenous People; horror stories from landlords and tenants; and more.

                • Israel Declares War On Gaza Following A Bloody Attack By Hamas (00:17)
                • Exploring The History Of The Indigenous Peoples Of Southern California (34:08)
                • October Is For Horror Stories – Tenants And LandLords Tell Us Theirs (51:43)
                • New Documentary Follows Acclaimed Chef’s Rise, And Her Struggles To Open A New Restaurant (1:21:32)
                • 1 hr 40 min

                About AirTalk

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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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