Latest on mpox as the WHO declares it a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. The announcement by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came after a meeting of the U.N. health agency’s emergency committee. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a public health emergency on the continent on Tuesday. WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year’s figures.
Today on AirTalk, Austin talks to Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, MD, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center, about the implications of mpox as a global health emergency and what this’ll mean in tackling the problem.
With files from the Associated Press
Is being a perfectionist helpful, harmful, or both? We ask a psychologist to break it down.
How many times have you heard someone say “When it comes to such and such…I’m kind of a perfectionist.” Or maybe you know someone who has never said they’re a perfectionist but…all signs point to it. Turns out, “perfectionism” has been steadily rising since the mid-1990s. That’s according to a 2017 study by psychologist Thomas Curran. But what exactly is perfectionism? Can it actually help you achieve a goal? Or is perfectionism purely harmful? Well, Thomas Curran joins us today from the UK where he’s associate professor of Psychology at The London School of Economics and Political Science and author of the book “The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough.”
Mezcal: the lesser known staple of Oaxacan cuisine
Oaxacan cuisine and culture made its way to Los Angeles years ago. And although the community and various restaurants here have popularized aspects of Oaxacan cuisine like mole, the tradition of mezcal has yet to be fully embraced by the city. Ivan Vasquez, chef and owner of the Oaxacan restaurant and mezcalería Madre, aims to change that. Mezcal is a liquor made from agave, but unlike its close counterpart tequila, it's not typically used in cocktails, but enjoyed as its own drink in Oaxaca. Vasquez opened Madre in 2013, with the hopes of representing Oaxaca and the unique culture of mezcal. Now, Madre has the largest selection of mezcal in the United States, and Vasquez hopes to further educate Angelenos about the unique alcohol at a new festival Mezcal Por Siempre. The festival will take place Saturday, September 14, at L.A. River Studios and bring together over 50 visiting mezcal producers from Mexico. Today on AirTalk, Ivan Vasquez joins us today to share some Oaxacan cuisine and teach us about the rich culture of mezcal.
For more information about the upcoming 'Mezcal Por Siempre' event, including a link for tickets, click here.
FilmWeek: ‘Alien: Romulus,’ Close to You,’ ‘Sugarcane,’ and more
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. We also honor the passing of actress Gena Rowlands, who died at 94 and is best known for her creative partnership with her late, ex-husband, John Cassavetes.
“Alien: Romulus” Wide Release
“My Penguin Friend” Wide Release
“Jackpot!” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Close to You” Laemmle Royal | Monica Film Center | Laemmle NoHo 7 | Laemmle Glendale
“Skincare” In Select Theaters
“Sugarcane” Laemmle Royal
“Rob Peace” Monica Film Center | Town Center 5 | NoHo 7
“Untold: The Murder of Air McNair” Streaming on Netflix
“The Union” Streaming on Netflix
FilmWeek presents ‘The Fast and the Furious’: post-screening conversation with special guests
“I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” In Los Angeles, many drivers can relate to that famous quote from “The Fast and the Furious,” said by character Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel. The original film brings together a host of references that many Southern California could probably point out. From scenes taking places in areas like Dodgers Stadium, to what is now the San Bernardino Airport, the film has a host of references that locals will get a kick out of seeing on the big screen. Not just that, but it’s fast-paced action sequences and focus on family is why the film has garnered such universal interest.
So LAist thought it’d be great to bring the film to big screen for our most recent FilmWeek screening, this time in partnership with The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana. Following the screening, Larry spoke to film critics Amy Nicholson and Christy Lemire about the film to discuss its significance in our culture. They were also joined the film’s racing consultant, Craig Lieberman, and 2nd unit director Mic Rodgers, to understand all the effort that went into making this movie a high octane blockbuster.
