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The government continues to be shut down — we check in on its impacts across industries
Travelers look at the flight information display system at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay citing staffing shortages in Southern California's airspace, causing flight delays at LAX.
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Today on AirTalk: Government shutdown; Political movements and political figures; Food Friday; FilmWeek; and an interview with Sir Roger Deakins
The government continues to be shut down, checking in on its impacts across industries
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Republican senators are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes. It is unclear whether their plan will work. Democrats have voted 14 times not to reopen the government as they demand an extension of expiring health care subsidies, which are not expected to be part of the legislation. Many said Thursday they would continue to hold out until President Donald Trump and Republican leaders negotiate with them on an extension. Joining us to get into the current state of the government shutdown is Riley Beggin, congressional economic policy reporter for the Washington Post.
With files from the Associated Press
How political moments uplift certain political figures
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What makes a politician capable of riding the wave and evolution of a political movement? Is “it” purely their messaging or does “it” linger somewhere beyond their likability? Whether we’re talking about Zohran Mamdani’s sweeping victory in this week’s New York City mayoral race, Senator Bernie Sanders' rise from political obscurity to the defining voice in America’s progressive movement, or President Barack Obama’s campaign slogan of hope — these figures appeared almost carved out by the political moment of their time. Today on AirTalk, we’re looking at how these moments uplift and shape the success of certain political figures. To talk about it, we’re joined by Matt Dallek, political historian and professor of political management at George Washington University.
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Miya Miya is a shawarma pop that’ll have you spinning as much as their chicken
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Nothing feels more Los Angeles pop-up than a vendor selling well-marinated meat, with a rotating spit serving as a noticeable invitation for customers. The only difference for Miya Miya is that instead of selling al pastor, they’re providing Jordanian-style chicken shawarma. Not only that, but owner Yazeed Soudani, also known as “Chef Yaz,” wraps his chicken with imported saj bread, garlic sauce, and signature pomegranate molasses. Joining us to talk about his pop-up and upcoming brick-and-mortar location is Miya Miya chef-owner Yazeed Soudani.
FilmWeek: ‘Predator: Badlands,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and more!
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Predator: Badlands, Wide Release
Sentimental Value, In Select Theaters
Train Dreams, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 21
Die My Love, In Select Theaters
Nuremberg, Wide Release
Christy, In Select Theaters
Lost & Found in Cleveland, In Select Theaters
Peter Hujar’s Day, Laemmle Royal [West LA]
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Feature: Sir Roger Deakins talks about his life and career in a new memoir
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Sir Roger Deakins is the award-winning cinematographer behind the films Bladerunner: 2049, 1917, and No Country for Old Men (just to name a few). Although those behind the camera often do not reach the heights of mainstream recognition, Deakins is the rare case of a cinematographer becoming a household name, considered one of the greatest of all time. In his new book Reflections: On Cinematography, Deakins steps into the light, sharing memories from his time in art school and working on music videos, to his longstanding career in film, working alongside directors such as the Coen Brothers and Denis Villeneuve. Larry Mantle speaks with cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins about his memoir and his decades spent behind the camera on some of the most influential films.
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