As CSU Faculty Prepare For Vote On New Deal, Many Wonder If There's A Better Option
From Feb. 12–18, CSU faculty will vote by simple majority on the tentative agreement. If accepted, the deal would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. CSU is the nation's largest university system. The California Faculty Association represents its 29,000 coaches, counselors, lecturers, librarians, and professors. Leading up to the strike, CFA had been pressing for a 12% salary increase; CSU had offered a series of three 5% raises, two of which would be contingent on state funding. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss is LAist Community Colleges Reporter, Julia Barajas, who has been covering the story.
Read the full LAist story here.
New Book Gets Into The History, Stories Of Central Americans Seeking Asylum In The U.S.
The U.S.-Mexico border has been a topic of great discussion over a long period, asylum seekers from Central America now being the topic of New Yorker staff writer Jonathan Blitzer's new book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis." For either political or economic reasons, many of these migrants have sought asylum in the United States, and over the years it's become an issue for everyone involved. Nonetheless, it's been a humanitarian crisis that's forced hands of U.S. policymakers as past decisions come to a head. Today on AirTalk, Austin Cross talks to Blitzer about his new book and it's chronicling of a decades-long issue.
Gusto Bread Co-Owners Talk James Beard Outstanding Bakery Semifinal Nomination & Making That Bread In Long Beach
Semifinalists for the highly-coveted James Beard Awards were announced last week. The honors recognize outstanding chefs and restaurants across the country, and of course, Southern California is well represented among the nominees. Among the semifinalists for Outstanding Bakery is the LBC's own Gusto Bakery, which offers fresh loaves of bread, baked goods, and cafecito to customers. Today on AirTalk, Austin Cross talks to Arturo Enciso, baker and founder of Gusto Bread bakery in Long Beach's retro row, about their life's work and notable recognition.
FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’ And More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“The Taste of Things” Laemmle Royal [West LA]| Expands Wide Release Feb. 14th
“Bob Marley: One Love” Wide Release
“Out of Darkness” Wide Release
“Lisa Frankenstein” Wide Release
“Suncoast” Streaming on HULU
“The Monk and the Gun” In Select Theaters
“The Space Race” Streaming on NatGeo, Disney+, and HULU on Feb. 12th
“Float” Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills] + Available on VOD
“Disco Boy” Laemmle Glendale + Laemmle Royal [West LA]
FilmWeek Feature: Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Samy Burch Shares Her Process For ‘May December’
Despite what began as a shocking affair, then 36-year old Gracie (Julianne Moore) and 13-year old Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly picture-perfect suburban life some 20 years later. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous actress, arrives to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle sits down with the screenwriter of ‘May December’ Samy Burch to talk about the film, her writing process, and being nominated for Best Original Screenplay (‘May December’) at this year’s Academy Awards.
