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September 28, 2023 Iconic Roxy Theatre Celebrates 50 Years 9.28.23
17 min
September 28, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday September 28, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Could Congress save struggling theaters? Also on the show, Simi Valley GOP debate recap; Roxy celebrates 50 years; a preview of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me at the Greek from host Peter Segal; TV Talk 7 shows to watch and more.
Could Congress Step In To Help Struggling Theaters? Big Names Are In Washington Today To Make Their Case (00:17)
Second GOP Debate Devolves Into Chaos As Candidates Steamroll Moderators To Snipe At Each Other (19:47)
Iconic Roxy Theatre Celebrates 50 Years (34:46)
What’s Going On With The New California Department Of Insurance Deal And What Does It Mean For My Home? (51:25)
Quiz ‘Em At The Greek: ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me’ Host Peter Sagal Previews First Live Taping In LA In Five Years (1:07:57)
TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ ‘Gen V,’ Beckham & More (1:23:10)
1 hr 40 min
September 27, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday September 27, 2023
Today on AirTalk, The WGA’s deal with the AMPTP. Also on the show, the true story of the AR-15 Rifle in America; the latest on the explosion in Nagorno - Karabakh Region; comedian Tim Meadows on the truthfulness of standup; and more.
The Writers Strike Has Ended. Here's The WGA's Deal With The AMPTP (0:17)
Nury Martinez Speaks For The First Time About Racist Recordings On LAist’s ‘Imperfect Paradise' (17:15)
The True Story Of The ‘American Gun’ And How It Came To Symbolize Freedom For Some And Evil For Others (31:44)
Can An Academic Decathlon Help Orange County Become The ‘Sustainability Capital Of The World?’ These Professors Hope So (51:30)
At Least 20 Killed In Explosion In Nagorno-Karabakh Region (1:07:10)
Does Comedy Have To Be True To Be Funny? (1:23:40)
1 hr 40 min
September 26, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 26, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Uber and SoCal cabs strike a deal. Also on the show, hat you need to know about full body MRI; the hidden history of black civil rights; deciding if becoming a parent is right for you; and more.
Uber And SoCal Taxi Companies Reach A Deal To Combine Forces (0:17)
Full-Body MRIs: An Improvement On Preventive Medicine Or A Path To Unnecessary Tests And Procedures? (14:25)
Why The True History Of Black Civil Rights Must Be Traced Back To The Days Of Slavery (35:05)
CA Water Update: New Study Finds Central Valley Groundwater Wells Are Running Low Quickly (51:34)
Ozempic Is Red-Hot – Behind The Off-Brand Versions Flooding The Market (1:07:53)
Deciding Whether To Have Kids Can Overwhelming. Here’s What To Consider If You’re Considering (1:24:07)
1 hr 40 min
September 25, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday September 25, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the end of the WGA strike. Also on the show, state efforts to remove Donald Trump from ballots; workplace happy hours on the decline; and more.
WGA Suspends Striking As Tentative Agreement Is Underway (0:15)
Could Trump Be Off People’s Ballot This Primary Season? Some Ongoing Cases Across The Country May Decide That (23:15)
Are Workplace Happy Hours And Off The Clock Socializing Things Of The Past? (32:25)
The Importance Of The Spanish Language To The Latino Identity (50:15)
Actor John C. Reilly On His One-Man Show "Mister Romantic" At WeHo's Largo (1:22:20)
1 hr 40 min
September 22, 2023AirTalk Epiosde Friday September 22, 2023
Today on AirTalk, El Niño is on the way. Also on the show, The art of a good comeback line; the history of the cesar salad; Filmweek; and more.
El Niño Weather Patterns Are Increasingly Unpredictable – But Climate Scientists Agree This Winter Could Be One Of The Wettest (0:15)
‘I Know You Are But What Am I:’ The Art Of A Good Comeback Line (17:00)
Hail Caesar (Salad)! The Surprising History And Many Lives Of A Restaurant Staple (35:08)
FilmWeek: ‘Expend4bles,’ ‘It Lives Inside,’ ‘Flora And Son,’ ‘No One Will Save You’ And More (50:49)
FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Writer And Film Historian Nat Segaloff (1:21:54)
1 hr 40 min
September 21, 2023TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Young Love,’ ‘Sex Education’ Season 4, ‘The Continental’ & 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 Larry talks to Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Steve Greene, freelance TV critic.
Today’s shows include:
Young Love (Max)
Sex Education [Season 4, Final Season] (Netflix)
The Continental (Peacock)
Dear Child (Netflix)
Still Up (Apple TV+)
17 min
September 21, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday Septmebr 21, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Writers and studios continue negotiations. Also on the show, an interview with Sushi Tuesday author Charlotte Maya; new methods of desalination tested out by LA Water District; and more.
Negotiations Resume Between Writers And Studios. Could They Reach A Deal Soon? (0:15)
LA Water District Testing New Methods Of Desalination – Could It Help Solve Water Insecurity? (17:05)
K Is For Kale: Why Some School Districts Are Getting Creative With Menus (34:12)
Local Author Charlotte Maya On Navigating The Aftermath Of An Unexpected Suicide (51:18)
TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Young Love,’ ‘Sex Education’ Season 4, ‘The Continental’ & More (1:23:55)
1 hr 40 min
September 20, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Today on AirTalk, new sand in the O.C. Also on the show, an interview with LAPD Chief Moore; the latest from LAIST-APM Research Lab Report on mental illness in nursing homes; and more.
Some Orange County Beaches Are Getting A Facelift With New Sand Produced By Recent Storms (0:15)
LAPD Chief Moore: A New Union Contract, Robot Dogs, Smash And Grabs, And More (13:35)
LAist-APM Research Lab Report Finds CA Nursing Homes Treating More Serious Mental Illness, Lacking Sufficient Resources To Do So (51:29)
Former City Council President Nury Martinez Speaks On Racist Tapes For First Time In Upcoming Season Of ‘Imperfect Paradise’ (1:33:09)
1 hr 40 min
September 19, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 19, 2023
Today on AirTalk, we talked to a climate researcher who set off a debate about science publishing. Also on the show, a conversation with SAG-AFTRA’s Chief Negotiator; a new documentary on literacy in America; Kool & The Gang's Album 'Wild And Peaceful’ turns 50; and more.
A Conversation With The Climate Researcher Who Set Off A Debate About Science Publishing (0:15)
SAG-AFTRA’s Chief Negotiator Takes Us Inside The Actors’ Strike And The Efforts To Reach A Deal With Studio (19:02)
The Unseen Ways Roads Affect Everything Around Us (34:37)
How Reading Instruction Became A Battlefield (51:22)
Remembering Kool & The Gang's Album 'Wild And Peaceful’ After 50 Years (1:23:58)
1 hr 40 min

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