Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with two economists to discuss the issues behind millennials becoming homeowners and how these issues could effect the future of the housing market. We also examine where the landmark ruling in the Dynamex case stands as well as analyze who the winners and losers are; and more.
Who Loses In The Case Of Dynamex? We Get An Update On Where The Legislation Stands
The California Supreme Court issued the landmark Dynamex ruling in 2018, which makes it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Labor unions backed the decision, but corporations, and specifically the technology sector, which relies heavily on independent contractors, are concerned about the potential financial burden and liability this decision will impose on them as employers.
Currently, the conversation between stakeholders is whether the decision applies retroactively.
Governor Gavin Newsom, who is supported by both labor unions and tech companies, is urging the two groups to negotiate a compromise.
The California Legislature is also in the process of considering Assembly Bill 5 to clarify Dynamex.
While workers are theoretically at an advantage with this decision, some independent contractors and employers could be impacted negatively.
We get an update on where the ruling stands and who the winners and losers are.
If you are an independent contractor and you have questions or concerns about Dynamex, we want to hear from you at 866-893-KPCC.
Guests:
Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle reporter covering business, tech and the on-demand economy ; she tweets
Michael Bernick, counsel for Duane Morris LLP where he practices in the area of employment law; former director of California’s labor department and a Milken Institute research fellow
Buying A House... Difficult For Millennials, Or Everyone? And What Does It Mean For The Future Economy?
It’s not necessarily easy to buy a house today, especially for younger generations. Wages aren’t keeping up with the rising home prices and the median age of a homebuyer is at its oldest since the National Association Realtors started tracking in the 1980s.
Economists say it’s the aftermath of the financial crisis. Young adults who came of age during the crisis and are now looking to buy homes are quickly realizing they’re priced out of the market. Although mortgage rates are considered low, economists say young adults often can’t afford the down payment.
And some are starting to wonder if that could have larger implications on the general economy by reshaping numerous decisions young adults make, including their willingness to spend, the places their willing to move to, and whether or not to have children.
But some argue the problem is completely overstated and isn’t tied to one specific generation. And housing supply could be the real culprit behind the issue.
Larry sits down with two economists to discuss the issue and what it could mean for the future.
Have you had trouble buying a home? Join the conversation and share your experience.
Guests:
Richard Green, housing policy expert; director of Lusk Center for Real Estate Chair at USC; former senior advisor at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Obama administration.
Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics, his focus includes economic forecasting, employment and labor markets and economic policy
FilmWeek: 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,' 'Love, Antosha,' 'Luce' & More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer & Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases:
"Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" in wide release
"Love, Antosha" at the Nuart Theater
"Luce" at the ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
"Them That Follow" at The Landmark
"The Nightingale" at the Arclight Hollywood
"A Faithful Man" at Laemmle's Royal Theater
"Otherhood" at Laemmle's Noho & on Netflix
"The Ground Beneath My Feet" at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, Laemmle’s NoHo & Laemmle’s Playhouse
CRITICS' HITS:
Amy: "Luce," "Them That Follow" & "The Nightingale"
Peter: "Love, Antosha" & "A Faithful Man"
MIXED FEELINGS:
Amy: "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"
Peter: "The Ground Beneath My Feet"
Guests:
Amy Nicholson, film critic for KPCC, film writer for The Guardian and host of the podcasts ‘Unspooled’ and the podcast miniseries “Zoom”; she tweets
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
The Porn Industry, The Valley And The Costumes: Our Post-‘Boogie Nights’ Screening Conversation
This past Saturday July 27 at the theater at Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A., our latest FilmWeek screening presented Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 “Boogie Nights.”
“‘Boogie Nights’ is one of my favorite movies of the 90s. Having interviewed actors and directors of adult films of the 70s, I was familiar with how quickly the business shifted from larger budget movies shown in theaters to cheaper home videos. Paul Thomas Anderson puts us right in the middle of that transition, in its home, the San Fernando Valley. He also creates highly-developed and poignant characters, giving his superb ensemble cast strong material with which to work. Though ‘Boogie Nights’ is a terrific re-creation of a time in LA, it’s those performances and characters that linger most for me.”
– Larry Mantle
This is an edited version of our post-screening conversation.
Guests:
JoAnne Sellar, Academy Award nominated producer of “Boogie Nights”; she’s produced all of Paul Thomas Anderson’s films since “Boogie Nights”
Mark Bridges, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer; he’s worked on all of Paul Thomas Anderson’s films, including “Boogie Nights”
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide, and CineGods.com; he tweets
Shira Tarrant, professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies at California State University, Long Beach, and author of several books, including "The Pornography Industry: What Everyone Needs To Know” (Oxford University Press, March 2016)