Trump's proposed budget doesn't include federal funding for the West Coast earthquake early warning system project - what's the future of the project?; on the eve of Memorial Day weekend, we want to hear your stories of loved ones who served; plus, in the wake of Roger Moore's death, we want to hear about your favorite James Bond iteration; and more.
A look at the fate of California’s earthquake early warning system
What does President Trump's proposed budget mean for the system that alerts West Coast residents when an earthquake hits?
Trump’s plan doesn’t include federal funding to develop ShakeAlert, the earthquake early warning system, reports the Los Angeles Times. Instead, money would go to earthquake monitoring services that are already in place.
Scientists hope the system could alert people via their cell phones as an earthquake is starting, giving them crucial seconds to take cover. The system might also be placed in classrooms, police and fire departments and amusement parks.
How will this new budget plan impact the project? Will the system be able to survive without federal funds?
Guests:
John Vidale, seismology professor at the University of Washington and director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), an organization which monitors earthquake activity across the Pacific Northwest and is developing the earthquake early warning system; he tweets
Steve Gregory, KPCC Environment and Science editor; he tweets
Alzheimer’s expert details CDC report showing deaths from the disease rising in US
As rates of Alzheimer’s disease continue to rise in the United States, a report out from the Centers for Disease Control shows that deaths from the disease are spiking pretty significantly
The CDC’s ‘Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report’ shows a 54.5 percent increase in the number of people reported to have died from Alzheimer’s disease between 1999 and 2014. Significant changes were also noted in the number of people who died at home from Alzheimer’s disease, which rose from 14 percent to 25 percent in the same time period. The report also weighed in on people who take care of Alzheimer’s patients, showing that they would benefit from support and resources.
To what can we attribute the rise in deaths from Alzheimer’s Disease? Is the disease really more prevalent or have advances in technology made it easier to identify? What resources are available for caretakers?
If you are a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient, UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program offers day-long ‘bootcamps’ that provide training, support and resources. You can find more information here.
Guest:
Zaldy Tan, M.D., medical director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
Memories of service: sharing stories of those who served their country
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was first widely recognized in 1868 as a way to honor those who died fighting in the Civil War.
After World War I, it grew to be a celebration to honor those lost in all U.S. wars and officially became a federal holiday 1971, when it was designated to the last Monday of May.
In honor of Memorial Day, AirTalk asks listeners to share stories of service. When was the first time a loved one told you about their time in the military? Is there a specific story that touched you? If you are a veteran, who do you honor on Memorial Day?
Our number is 866-893-5722.
FilmWeek: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Baywatch’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" in wide release
- "Baywatch" in wide release
- "War Machine" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center and on Netflix
- "Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story of The Grateful Dead" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center and on Amazon Prime
Host Alex Cohen also spoke with director Amir Bar-Lev during Morning Edition, you can listen to the interview here.
- "Wakefield"at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
- "Afterimage" at Laemmle's Playhouse and Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- "Buena Vista Social Club: Adios" in select theaters including ArcLight Hollywood, The Landmark, Laemmle's Playhouse and several of the AMC theaters
- "Manifesto" at Nuart Theatre
- "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" at Arena Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood and Arena Cinelounge Santa Monica
- "Black Butterfly" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
Critics' Hits
- Claudia & Wade: "Long Strange Trip" & "Afterimage"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzJFPlLdISo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfzPErD1C0&t=32s
- Claudia: "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltOwbw50wo
Mixed Feelings
- Claudia & Wade: "War Machine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqXRDDdo7c
- Claudia: "Black Butterfly"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9oA9RMjrTI
Misses!
- Claudia & Wade: "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" & "Baywatch"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpFMVcZ4o7U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ5tqzw841s
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and host for IGN’s DigiGods.com
Highlights and controversy from the 70th Cannes Film Festival
FilmWeek critic Justin Chang is in France at the international “Festival de Cannes” getting a very glamorous preview of dozens of films coming in from around the world.
But along with its 70th anniversary edition, the festival is drawing more attention this year for including both Netflix-produced films and TV series. Host Larry Mantle chats with Chang for the latest on all the controversy, plus top film and red carpet highlights.
The 12-day festival runs on the French Riviera from Wednesday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28.
Guest:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
In the wake of Roger Moore’s death, we want to hear about your favorite Bond (James Bond)
Whether it’s the recently departed Roger Moore, Sean Connery in his younger days, the suave Pierce Brosnan or the latest grittier iteration Daniel Craig – we want to know who’s your favorite tuxedo-wearing, martini-sipping secret service agent and why.
Is it the Bond you grew up with? Or the Bond that came after, who subverted your expectations? Or, if none of the existing Bonds are dear to your heart, let us know your ideal casting pick.
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