What The Hal?

Hal Eisner is joined by Congressman Brad Sherman to talk about the impact of the dispute over raising the U.S. debt ceiling. Hal also speaks to dog trainer Larua Nativo and Lindsey Wolko, the founder of the Center for Pet Safety about ways to keep our pets safe.

Hal Eisner is joined by songwriter Diane Warren, who has been nominated for an Oscar for best song for the 14th time. Then, Amanda Salas and Jenn Lahmers join Hal to talk about their picks for the Oscars.

Hal Eisner speaks with Dr. Shaun Hussain, an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA. Then he's joined by Francesca Calloway, whose daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy shortly after birth. Hal also speaks with Dr. Laura Lubbers, the Chief Scientific Officer for the organization "CURE Epilepsy."  

Hal visits Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum at the Compton/Woodley Airport, which serves as both a display of Black aerial history, but also as a classroom for training in aeronautics and other STEM subjects.

Hal Eisner is joined by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to talk about the firearm and ammunition restrictions passed by the Board this week and what impact they might have on violent crime in L.A. County.

Hal Eisner is joined by pulmonologist Martin Schlusselberg, M.D, Long COVID sufferer Joey Jones, and Survivor Corps founder Diana Guthe to talk about the mysterious ailment known as "Long COVID."

Hal Eisner is joined by Christina Yang, the general counsel and pro bono director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice in Southern California. She talks about how the Monterey Park community is coping with the impact of this mass shooting. 

This week, Hal Eisner is joined by Joanna Linkchorst, the President of Friends of Rockhaven.

Hal talks with teachers and students about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning, as well as the CEO of a software company aimed at tutoring children.

Marla Tellez fills in for Hal Eisner. She is joined by Attorney Ugo Lord to discuss some of California’s new laws for 2023.