Today on AirTalk, we learn more about how small businesses are navigating emergency loan applications. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics tell us what they've been watching; we get the latest on COVID-19; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: Latest Numbers, Plus We Take Your Questions
On Thursday afternoon, L.A. County reported 425 new cases and 25 new deaths, marking another rise in the mortality rate to 2.8%. There have now been 7,955 total confirmed cases here.
Read more on LAist.
We talk to a medical expert about the latest in COVID-19 news, plus we answer your questions. Call us at 866-893-5722.
Guest:
Dean Blumberg, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
How Small Businesses Are Navigating Emergency Loan Apps And Unemployment Questions
Many small business owners that have had to close or lay off employees due to coronavirus still have no idea whether they will receive loans from the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
In theory, small businesses were able to begin applying on April 3 for the $349 billion in loans, which Congress created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
But many banks did not begin accepting applications immediately, while others have already shut down after being overwhelmed by the demand. Things are changing so quickly, it’s hard to keep up with the latest and know the correct processes to follow. Today on AirTalk, a panel of experts join to discuss the challenges small businesses are facing during this trying time, some of the main questions the businesses have and recommendations to try to make it easier. Do you have small business related questions? We’d like to hear from you. Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722.
Read the full LAist story from Emily Guerin here.
Guests:
Emily Guerin, senior environment reporter at KPCC; she tweets
Pat Nye, regional director of the L.A. Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, which provides small businesses with business advising services across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Brian Halle, president and CEO of Pacific Enterprise Bank based in Irvine, which specializes in business loans and government guaranteed loans
FilmWeek: ‘Tigertail,’ ‘School Life,’ ‘Love Wedding Repeat’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases and share their recommendations for what to binge-watch while you’re stuck at home during COVID-19.
"Tigertail" on Netflix
"School Life" on Netflix
"Love. Wedding. Repeat." on Netflix
'Stray Dolls" on VOD (AppleTV, Google Play Redbox * FandangoNOW
"Sea Fever" on VOD (Spectrum On Demand, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, Redbox & FandangoNOW)
"Strike" on VOD (Redbox, FandangoNOW & Vudu)
"The Main Event" on Netflix
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine