Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news from Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we talk to Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia to see how his city is faring with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the pandemic; we discuss the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron; and more.
Politics Roundup: Biden’s ‘Wartime Effort’ To Curb Pandemic, Impeachment Trial Timeline
Today on AirTalk, we check in on the latest politics news happening in Washington D.C., including President Joe Biden’s coronavirus efforts and the timeline for sending articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the senate. Do you have questions? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.
Today’s topics include:
Biden’s “wartime effort” COVID-19 plan
Biden signs several executive orders to curb pandemic
FEMA to run vaccination sites
Article of Impeachment expected to be sent to Senate Monday
Guest:
Tyler Pager, white house correspondent for POLITICO; he tweets
DOC AMA: LA County Residents Over 65 Can Sign Up For COVID-19 Vaccine, Chance Of Dying In Hospitals Doubles In County
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Dean Blumberg from UC Davis.
Today’s topics include:
Chance of COVID-19 death in the hospital doubles amid LA surge
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti says Dodger Stadium delivered staggering 7,730 COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday
Biden inherits a vaccine supply unlikely to grow before April
L.A. County residents who are 65 and older can sign up to get COVID-19 vaccine this week
Guest:
Dean Blumberg, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Mayor of Long Beach On The City’s Vaccine Distribution
While many cities in Los Angeles County are still trying to vaccinate healthcare workers, the City of Long Beach has already begun vaccinating people over 65 and grocery store workers.
The city converted Long Beach’s convention center into a mass vaccination site beginning Tuesday, after seniors were cleared to receive vaccinations last Saturday.
How is Long Beach executing its ambitious vaccination plan? And what will be the next steps of the process? We’re learning more with Mayor Garcia. Questions? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Robert Garcia, mayor of Long Beach; he tweets
Dean Blumberg, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Triple Play: Hank Aaron, Baseball’s Longtime Home Run King, Dies At 86
Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record and gracefully left his mark as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86. The Atlanta Braves, Aaron's longtime team, said he died peacefully in his sleep. No cause was given.
Aaron made his last public appearance just 2 1/2 weeks ago, when he received the COVID-19 vaccine. He said he wanted to help spread the message to Black Americans that the vaccine was safe. “Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases. But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.
It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan. Before a sellout crowd at Atlanta Stadium and a national television audience, Aaron broke Ruth’s home run record with No. 715 off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Hall of Famer finished his career with 755, a total surpassed by Barry Bonds in 2007 - though many continued to call the Hammer the true home run king because of allegations that Bonds used performance-enhancing drugs. Aaron’s journey to that memorable homer was hardly pleasant. He was the target of extensive hate mail as he closed in on Ruth’s cherished record of 714, much of it sparked by the fact Ruth was white and Aaron was black.
Today on AirTalk, we remember Aaron’s historic baseball career, his inimitable grace both on and off the field, and the trail he blazed for Black baseball players and athletes for generations to come.
With files from the Associated Press
Guests:
Nick Roman, host of KPCC’s “All Things Considered”; he tweets
A. Martinez, host of KPCC’s “Take Two”; he tweets
FilmWeek: 'Penguin Bloom,' 'Our Friend,' The White Tiger' & More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases.
- "Penguin Bloom" on Netflix Jan. 27
- "Our Friend" showing at the Vineland Drive-In (City of Industry); VOD (including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play)
- "The Human Factor" showing in select theaters (check local listings)
- "Coming Clean" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
- "The White Tiger" on Netflix
- "Cowboys" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
- "Spoor" on VOD (including Apple TV & Google Play)
- "Notturno" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
- "You Will Die At 20" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
- "A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem" on VOD (including iTunes & FandangoNOW) Jan. 26
- "Preparations To Be Together For An Unknown Period Of Time" on Laemmle's Virtual Cinema
- "9th Circuit Cowboy" on Vimeo on Demand & Amazon Prime Video Jan. 26
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:
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and film columnist for the Santa Monica Daily Press; she tweets
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and CineGods.com
Actress Carey Mulligan On ‘Promising Young Woman’ And Its Unique Take Against Rape Culture And Sexual Assault
The new film “Promising Young Woman” stars Carey Mulligan. The revenge/thriller and comedy takes on rape culture and sexual assault. Critics have praised Mulligan for her lead role in the film, which is directed by Emerald Fennell. KPCC’s John Horn got the chance to talk with Mulligan following the premiere of the film at the Sundance Film Festival last year.
Guest:
Carey Mulligan, actress who stars in the new film “Promising Young Woman”