Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk with a mental health expert on how people of color can cope after traumatic events; go over the latest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: Spring Wave, Variants, When The Vaccine Will Be Ready For Kids And More
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil, professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine.
Topics today include:
Spring Wave Of Coronavirus Crashes Across 38 States As Hospitalizations Increase
CDC Identifies Small Group of Covid-19 Infections Among Fully Vaccinated Patients
You’re Vaccinated. Your Kids Aren’t. Now What?
Third Dangerous, More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Identified In Yolo County
Pfizer CEO Says Third COVID Vaccine Dose Likely Needed Within 12 Months
Stanford Begins Testing Pfizer Vaccine In Kids As Young As Two
UCLA Study On How Air Quality Is Fueling Vulnerability To COVID In Some Communities
With guest host Austin Cross
Guest:
Shruti Gohil, M.D., professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine
Mental Health And POC: The Toll Of Seeing Continuous Acts Of Violence At The Hands Of Police
Disturbing bodycam video released Thursday after public outcry over the Chicago police shooting of a 13-year-old boy shows the youth appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before an officer fires his gun and kills him.
The footage of Adam Toledo’s killing comes during the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer charged in the murder of George Floyd.
This week also saw the killing of Daunte Wright, shot by another Minnesota officer during a traffic stop.
Many of these deaths were caught on camera... in videos that are traumatizing to watch, particularly for people of color.
We’ll get the latest on the ground in Chicago, plus we’ll talk to a mental health expert about how people of color can take care of themselves.
With files from the Associated Press
With guest host Austin Cross
Guests:
Chip Mitchell, one of the criminal justice reporters at WBEZ in Chicago who has been covering this story; he tweets
Ayana Jordan M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine; she tweets
FilmWeek: ‘We Broke Up,’ ‘Reefa,’ ‘Hope,’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"We Broke Up," at Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema; VOD (including FandangoNow & Google Play) April 23
"Reefa," on VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video & Google Play)
"Monday," at Laemmle Royal Theatre (Los Angeles) & Palm Spring’s Camelot Theatres; VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU & YouTube)
"Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train," in Wide Release
"Hope," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s PlayHouse 7, Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, & Laemmle’s Town Center 5
"Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street," In Select Theaters (check your local listings) April 23; VOD May 7
"Together Together," at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Claremont 5, Laemmle’s NoHo 7, Laemmle’s Newhall on April 23
"Jakob’s Wife," In select theatres (check your local listings); VOD (including FandangoNow & iTunes)
"Tiny Tim: King For A Day," In select theaters (check your local listings) April 23
"Arlo the Alligator Boy," on Netflix
"My Wonderful Wanda," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, Laemmle’s Town Center 5 & Laemmle’s Royal on April 23
"8 Billion Angels," Laemmle Virtual Cinema on April 23
"The Race To Save The World," Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema on April 22
DURING COVID: Our FilmWeek critics have been curating personal lists of their favorite TV shows and movies to binge-watch during self-quarantine. You can see recommendations from each of the critics and where you can watch them here.
Guests:
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
FilmWeek Critic Charles Solomon On The Art, Music And Stunning Visuals Of The Oscar-Nominated Film ‘WolfWalkers’
The animated feature film “WolfWalkers,” from Cartoon Saloon, is nominated for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards.
FilmWeek, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine critic Charles Solomon’s new book “The Art Of WolfWalkers,” (Abrams, 2020) dives into the visually stunning film and how the elements came together. The book is filled with hand-drawn sketches, paintings, digital renderings and more that exhibit the specific artistic style of Cartoon Saloon. “WolfWalkers” is available to stream on AppleTV+.
Guest:
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine