Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on vaccinations and cybersecurity; discuss the latest movie releases with our KPCC film critics; and more.
COVID-19: California COVID-19 Cases Plummet To New Lows, CDC Lifts Mask Order For Vaccinated People In Transportation Hubs And More
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil from UC Irvine’s School of Medicine.
Topics today include:
California COVID-19 cases plummet to new lows
CDC lifts masking order for vaccinated individuals in transportation hubs
LA Teachers Union tentatively agree to mandate masks in LA Schools during the fall semester
Many J&J doses to be tossed out
Pfizer is effective in battling worrisome variants
Why some in the Orthodox Jewish community are vaccine hesitant
Guest:
Shruti Gohil, M.D., professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine
Department Of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas On Vaccinations, Cybersecurity And More
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is in Los Angeles for a visit centered on cybersecurity, domestic extremism and immigration policy.
Secretary Mayorkas has also been spreading the word about vaccinations and immigration status— namely, that undocumented people can get the vaccine at any site, and that ICE will not be present at any vaccination sites.
Today on AirTalk, we’re learning more about Secretary Mayorkas’ visit to Los Angeles and what undocumented immigrants should know about vaccinations.
Guest:
Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; he tweets
Celebrating KPCC’s Backbone: Facilities & Human Resources
While most of you probably know KPCC by the voices you hear on air every day, our station requires the contributions of so many talented, unique individuals whose names aren’t said at the end of a news story or even in the production credits at the end of the week. These are the people who truly make KPCC -- who keep our broadcast equipment running, who put on our pledge drives and help secure sponsorships and major donations, who put together the pre-recorded spots you hear between shows, who make sure that our facilities at the Mohn Broadcast Center are operating smoothly
This week on AirTalk, we’re highlighting some of these amazing people who work at KPCC who might not be as familiar with but whose tireless efforts are critical to what you hear on the air every day. Today, we’re featuring Facilities Manager Yolanda Ware, who makes sure that our office building and all its infrastructure are running like a well oiled machine, and Talent Acquisition Manager Cello Sawyer, who works with all KPCC departments in helping to identify and interview potential job candidates.
Guests:
Yolanda Ware, KPCC facilities manager
Marcello Sawyer, KPCC talent acquisition manager
FilmWeek: ‘In The Heights,’ ‘Holler,’ ‘Wish Dragon’ And More
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Angie Han, Andy Klein, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
"In the Heights," on wide release & HBO Max
"Holler," at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center (Santa Monica), Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 (Pasadena); VOD (including FandangoNow, Google Play & VUDU)
"A Perfect Enemy," in select theaters (check your local listings)
"Wish Dragon," on Netflix
"Sublet," at Laemmle theaters (Playhouse 7, Town Center 5, Royal); Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema on June 18; VOD on July 9
"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," on wide release June 16 (they also have select earlier showtimes June 11 & 12)
"Censor," Laemmle’s Glendale, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (DTLA) and Landmark Westwood; VOD (including iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube) on June 18
"La Dosis (The Dose)," on VOD/Digital (including iTunes & FandangoNow)
"Revolution Rent," on HBO Max on June 15
"The Misfits," In select theaters (including Universal Cinema AMC and Cinemark 18 & XD); VOD/Digital (including Vudu, Google Play) on June 15
"Queen Bees," at Laemmle’s Virtual Cinema, Laemmle’s Theaters (including Glendale, Playhouse 7, Monica Film Center, Newhall & Town Center 5); VOD (including Vudu, Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV)
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
Andy Klein, KPCC film critic
Angie Han, film critic for KPCC and deputy entertainment editor at Mashable; she tweets
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine