AirTalk dives into the local implications of Trump’s expected decision to rescind DACA, which could come as early as Friday morning. We also hear from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Forster on their experiences shooting “Jackie Brown” on FilmWeek; what does it mean for California to go cage-free?; and more.
What does halting DACA mean for Los Angeles businesses and employees?
Today, President Donald Trump was expected to announce his decision regarding the program that would protect from children from deportation.
Put in place by President Barack Obama, DACA, or the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program, shields undocumented people who were brought to the U.S. illegally at a young age. As the current administration plans to terminate the program, advocacy groups are urging the White House to at least postpone the decision until terms are renegotiated.
DACA recipients, as well as businesses who employ them, will feel an immediate impact if the program is eliminated. Employers working with DACA recipients will be vulnerable to legal battles for hiring undocumented workers.
Host Larry Mantle checks in with immigration law experts as well as local advocacy groups on the future of “dreamers.”
Guests:
Leslie Berestein Rojas, KPCC’s immigration and emerging communities reporter; she joins us from the CHIRLA and UndocuMedia-organized “Rally to Defend DACA & TPS (Temporary Protected Status)” in Downtown LA; she tweets
Michael Kaufman, staff attorney specializing in immigrants’ rights at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California
Claude Arnold, a consultant at Frontier Solutions, a crisis management firm based in LA; he is also a retired special agent in charge of U.S. ICE investigations at their LA office
Chicken or Egg? What does it mean for California to go cage-free?
Earlier this week, animal rights activists filed an initiative that would ensure laying hens live cage-free.
Spearheaded by the Humane Society of United States, the initiative would require space to roam for farm chicken by 2022. Currently, about two-thirds of egg producing hens are confined in some form of cages in California. This initiative, if passed, could mean more costly eggs for consumers, opposition argues.
Host Larry Mantle sits down with Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of Human Society of United States, and Kenneth Klippen, National Association of Egg Farmer, on the future of egg production.
Guests:
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of Humane Society of United States
Ken Klippen, president of the National Association of Egg Farmers
AirTalk asks: What is your favorite Angels Flight experience?
Angels Flight reopened Thursday morning following a four-year closure and a $5 million renovation.
The funky funicular is billed as "the shortest railway in the world,” and a one-way trip costs just $1.
KPCC's transportation reporter Megan McCarty Carino attended the grand re-opening of Angels Flight and had a chance to ride the rails Thursday morning. She called it a "symbol of old L.A.," one with "a storied history."
Meghan joins Larry to talk about the relaunch. And we want to hear your Angels Flight stories and memories. Call us at 866-893-5722.
Read Meghan’s story here.
Guest:
Meghan McCarty Carino, reporter covering commuting and mobility issues for KPCC; she tweets
FilmWeek: ‘The Layover,’ ‘Unlocked,’ ‘Viceroy’s House’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases including:
- "The Layover" at Pacific's The Grove Stadium
- "Unlocked" at AMC Dine-In Sunset
- "Viceroy's House" at Laemmle's Royal Theatre
- "California Typewriter" at ArcLight Hollywood, The Landmark and United Artists Long Beach
- "After Love" at Laemmle's Monica Film Center
- "The Nile Hilton Incident" at Laemmle's Playhouse, Laemmle's Royal Theatre and Laemmle's Town Center
- "Goon: Last of the Enforcers" at Vintage Los Feliz Theatre
- "Polina" at Nuart Theatre
- "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977 re-release and 4K restoration) in select theaters including many of the AMC Theaters
Critics' Hits
- Tim: "The Nile Hilton Incident" & "California Typewriter"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfK3yXo389k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgJ3kSOHMiU
- Christy: "After Love" & "The Nile Hilton Incident"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-zxQXzSpbM
Mixed Feelings
- Tim & Christy: "Viceroy's House"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id_ZyNdvXKQ
Misses!
- Christy: "The Layover" & "Unlocked"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ-Qs0zelic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCqISHuTgHE
- Tim: "The Layover"
Guests:
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC and RogerEbert.com; co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?;” she tweets
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt-Film Guide; he tweets
‘Jackie Brown’ star Robert Forster looks back on the performance that earned him an Oscar nomination
Last weekend, FilmWeek celebrated the 20th anniversary of one of Larry’s favorite movies, “Jackie Brown,” with a screening at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DiNiro and Robert Forster, the film is a Quentin Tarantino adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s 1992 novel “Rum Punch.”’
Robert Forster’s performance as bail bondsman Max Cherry earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He stopped by FilmWeek’s studio recently and sat down with Larry to talk about how he met director Quentin Tarantino, his palpable on-screen chemistry with co-star Pam Grier and what his role in the film meant for the rest of his career.
Guest:
Robert Forster, actor, producer and director; he played bail bondsman “Max Cherry” in the film “Jackie Brown”
Quentin Tarantino on Pam Grier, Elmore Leonard and the making of ‘Jackie Brown’
FilmWeek’s KPCC In Person “Jackie Brown” screening event was graced by a special surprise guest: director Quentin Tarantino himself.
Following the film, which stars Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DiNiro and Robert Forster, Larry hosted a Q&A with Tarantino, joined by Filmweek critics Wade Major and Tim Cogshell.
You can watch a video of the full Q&A from the Theater at Ace Hotel by visiting here.
Guests:
Quentin Tarantino, writer and director of “Jackie Brown”