What The Hal?

The holiday season is upon us, a season of cheer, gift-giving, and time spent with family. But this year, threats lurk around every corner. This week on “FOX 11 News In Depth,” Hal Eisner explores the best ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Hal Eisner looks back at the positive stories covered by "In Depth" over the past year and shares some good news for the holiday season.

Hal is joined by family members of young people who have died from fentanyl. They share their emotional stories of how the synthetic opioid took their lives. 

Hal is joined by Scott Keyes, the founder of ScottsCheapFlights.com to discuss travel during the upcoming holiday season. Also, the two discuss whether business travel is keeping pace with vacation travel.

Hal talks with local experts about the mental health of young people after a new study revealed the mental health of kids as young as 13 has taken a serious hit since the start of the pandemic. Also, hear from a teen mental health expert and advocate who runs the Wellness Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA.

Hal talks about all things Halloween fun for the entire family. Special guests include 'Descanso Gardens' director Somer Sherwood-White and David Markland, the creator of Cemetery Lane. Plus, illusionist David Carlo performs a couple of tricks for Hal.

In this week's episode, Hal talks with local leaders about propositions on the November ballot, Hurricane Ian and LA Red Cross volunteers whose mission it is to assist in many ways.

Hal looks into two of the most talked-about propositions on the November ballot and how they could change gambling in California.

Hal discusses how Southern California prepares for fire season, the health effects of living near fire areas, and more.

Hal is joined by Return Home CEO Micah Truman to talk about human composting. Then, Pisces Aquamation CEO Christopher Taktak talks to Hal about the Aquamation process. Also, Celestis CEO Charles Chafer joins Hal to talk about the company which launches ashes, DNA or other mementos into space.