Today on AirTalk, we give updates on the latest COVID-19 news, including Los Angeles county's new stay-at-home orders. Also on the show, we talk to healthcare workers about their experiences with burnout since the start of the pandemic; check in with the housing and rental markets; and more.
COVID-19: As International Vaccine Race Progresses, Los Angeles Residents Hunker Down Amid County Stay-At-Home Order
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center. Plus, with Los Angeles County’s stay-at-home order officially taking effect Monday, we want to hear from you -- how is this going to impact your life? What changes will you have to make to your daily routine as a result of this? Join the live conversation by calling us at 866-893-5722.
Today’s topics include:
- L.A. County stay-at-home order goes into effect today
- Moderna asking U.S., European regulators to OK virus shots
- Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
- LAT: California sets record with most COVID-19 hospitalizations since pandemic began
- Las Vegas Review Journal: L.A. to Vegas travelers pack I-15 with 12 mile backup
- WSJ: CDC data estimates more than 15 percent of Americans have had COVID
- WSJ: COVID-19 vaccine studies may suffer as volunteers consider dropping out
Guest:
Peter Chin-Hong, M.D., infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center; he tweets
Healthcare Worker Burnout: What Are Frontline Workers Experiencing
It’s been eight months of pandemic, and with LA County’s rates getting worse, frontlines workers aren’t getting a break.
Whether it’s because of COVID-19 or because of an influx of re-scheduled procedures and appointments, nurses, doctors, and other hospital and administrative staff are under a great amount of pressure.
If you’re a healthcare worker, we want to hear from you. How are you handling burnout? How has your hospital handled the last few months? What has helped and what hasn’t? Call us at 866-893-5722.
Guest:
Linda Rosenstock, MD, MPH, dean emeritus of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and currently professor of health policy and management and environmental health sciences and medicine; she ran the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (1994-2000)
What The Census Case In Front Of SCOTUS Means For California
President Donald Trump’s attempt to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to divvy up congressional seats is headed for a post-Thanksgiving Supreme Court showdown.
The administration’s top lawyers are hoping the justices on a court that includes three Trump appointees will embrace the idea, rejected repeatedly by lower courts. It’s the latest, and likely the last, Trump administration hard-line approach to immigration issues to reach the high court.
We recap today’s arguments and dive into what this case means for California.
With files from the Associated Press
Guests:
Kimberly Robinson, U.S. Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg Law and co-host of Bloomberg Law’s podcast “Cases and Controversies”; she tweets
Justin Levitt, professor of law at Loyola Law School; he is a former deputy assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where his focus included voting rights; he tweets
Checking In On SoCal’s Housing & Rental Markets: Rents Fall In Los Angeles, Prices Rise In The Suburbs & More
According to a recent piece in the Los Angeles Times, rents in Los Angeles are falling during the COVID-19 pandemic and steadily rising in the Inland Empire.
The shift appears to signify that people might be migrating out to the suburbs for more space during the pandemic. However, housing prices in Los Angeles are rising, as those who can afford to continue to buy homes. One study found that this phenomenon is not unique to Los Angeles— 27 out of 30 large U.S. metro areas saw large rent declines or less growth than the suburbs. But whether these shifts will remain permanent, or significantly alter the suburban/ urban rental divide in the long term, remains to be seen.
What is happening to the rental markets in SoCal? And what about housing generally? Have you considered moving during the pandemic? We’re hearing more now. Join the conversation by giving us a call at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Gary Painter, professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy and Director of the USC Price Center for Social Innovation and the Homelessness Policy Research Institute; he tweets
Oscar Wei, senior economist and director of research at California Association of Realtors; he tweets
Britain’s Culture Minister Wants A Fiction Disclaimer On ‘The Crown.’ What Obligation Should Fictionalized Shows Have In Depicting True Events?
Britain’s culture minister made waves on social media this weekend after he said that Netflix’s series “The Crown” should carry a disclaimer that it is a work of fiction.
The series’ fourth season, which depicts the political and social events of 1980s Britain through the lens of the royal family, have proven particularly divisive. New characters include former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana, whose premature death in 1997 shocked the nation.
One of the major storylines of the series centers on the troubled relationship between Princess Diana and Prince Charles, a depiction which saw fans of the show flooding the social media accounts of Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, with negative comments.
The newest controversy has brought up a familiar debate: what ethical considerations should be taken by a fictionalized show when representing true events? And what bearing do film and television have on public perceptions of history?
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the historical bearing that film and television have on public understanding of true historical events. Questions? Comments? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Patt Morrison, columnist with the Los Angeles Times; she tweets
Steven Fielding, professor of political history at the University of Nottingham and a coauthor of “The Churchill Myths” (Oxford University Press 2020), which addresses Churchill’s legacy in part through his depiction in media and the culture; he tweets