Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May hold a joint press conference – we bring you the latest on their statements, as well as the Mexican President’s meeting cancellation; AirTalk will be moving to 10am, starting Monday – we chat with Terry Gross, who will be taking the noon slot; plus Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases. TGI-FilmWeek!
What to know about President Trump’s meeting with Theresa May, phone call with Enrique Peña Nieto
President Trump rounded out his first full week as President of the United States with his first meeting with a foreign head of state.
British Prime Minister Theresa May joined Trump at the White House on Friday morning for a chat and a press conference, following which would be a working lunch. May and Trump are said to have discussed trade, security, and the future of the two countries’ relationship.
Another head of state, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto was also scheduled to visit the White House to meet with President Trump, but that meeting was scuttled after President Trump’s claims that Mexico would pay for the border wall on which he directed construction to begin in an executive order earlier this week. The White House followed up by threatening a 20 percent tariff on imports from Mexico, though it walked back and said it was just one option to pay for the wall. Trump and Peña Nieto reportedly spoke on the phone for an hour Friday morning, though details of the discussion weren’t made public.
Guest:
Shane Goldmacher, chief White House correspondent for POLITICO; he tweets
Law professors debate Trump’s executive actions on immigration, how CA might fight back
For the last two days on AirTalk, we’ve been discussing different aspects of President Trump’s executive actions on immigration, including the directive to begin construction on a border wall with Mexico and a threat to pull federal funding from sanctuary cities.
A number of cities, including Los Angeles, have responded by saying local law enforcement won’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Today, we’ll hear from opposing viewpoints on what legal standing President Trump has to issue these executive orders, whether he’ll really be able to enforce them, how the state of California might respond, and the tools available to push back against the federal government.
Guests:
Seth Davis, assistant professor of law at the UC-Irvine School of Law; he recently co-authored an op-ed for The Washington Post on President Trump's immigration plans
John Eastman, professor law and community service and director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence at Chapman University
Terry Gross joins Larry to talk about KPCC's new schedule
Hey AirTalk listeners!
In case you haven't heard, on Monday, Jan. 30th, AirTalk is moving up to an earlier time slot - 10am to noon. We'll still be bringing Southern Californians together every weekday for two hours of the largest and most interesting conversation in the region. And we're excited, because the earlier hours will help us stay more on top of the day's news and keep you informed.
The move is part of broader programming changes that will sharpen KPCC's morning news focus.
It also means you can now have lunch with Terry Gross as Fresh Air will now air weekdays at noon in addition to its usual 8 pm slot.
To kickoff the new schedule, Terry joins Larry on the show today to talk about the art of the interview, standout moments from her 40-year career, and to take your questions.
Have a question for Terry? Call us at 866-893-5722, tweet @AirTalk, and let us know what your favorite Terry Gross interview has been.
FilmWeek: ‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ ‘Gold,’ ‘The Salesman’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major, Lael Lowenstein and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases including: furry actors in “A Dog’s Purpose;” adventure-drama “Gold” starring Matthew McConaughey; Iranian thriller “The Salesman;” and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Wade's Hits
- "The Salesman"
- "I Am Michael"
- "Un Padre No Tan Padre"
- "They Call Us Monsters"
- "Sophie and the Rising Sun"
- "The Marseille Trilogy" (restoration and reissue)
Lael's Hits
Mixed Reviews
- Wade:"Gold" & "Kung-Fu Yoga"
- Lael: "A Dog's Purpose" & "Gold"
- Charles: "They Call Us Monsters" & "Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions"
This Week's Misses
- Wade: "A Dog's Purpose"
- Charles: "Kung-Fu Yoga"
Guests:
Wade Major, Film Critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Lael Lowenstein, Film Critic for KPCC
Charles Solomon, Film Critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Despite freezing, political climate, Sundance 2017 highlights shine through
Robert Redford’s annual Park City festival is here to excite the world of film critics, lovers and makers with its line up of independent talent - yet again.
This year, that talent includes comedy “The Big Sick,” based on real-life couple Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani and their tumultuous romance - where Nanjiani breaks his Pakistani parents’ wish for an arranged marriage by falling for a girl who is not only not Muslim, but also in a coma. On day nine of Sundance, “The Big Sick” is still the biggest sale of the festival's 2017 run thus far, with a price tag of $12 million for Amazon's distribution rights.
Other movies catching critical buzz are Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your Name,” post-World War II drama “Mudbound,” Marina Zenovich’s chilling documentary “Water & Power: A California Heist” and more.
Host John Horn of The Frame and KPCC Film Critic Justin Chang join Larry Mantle to talk Sundance highlights in the midst of its post-Inauguration climate.
Guests:
John Horn, host of The Frame; he tweets
Justin Chang, Film Critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets