The Dodger’s Gondola Inches Closer To Approval, But Controversy Persists
Yesterday, the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted 11-0 to approve the environmental analysis of the proposed gondola between Dodger Stadium and Union Station. The project, first proposed in in 2018, would aim to alleviate congestion during Dodger’s games. Critics, many of whom live in the communities the gondola would pass over, say this is another act of gentrification and displacement that will ruin skylines and attract luxury housing. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss the project is Rachel Uranga, covering transportation and mobility for the Los Angeles Times Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Supervisor who represents its 4th District, she’s also the 1st Vice Chair of the Metro Board of Directors.
Americans Are Spending Less Time Hanging Out Than Ever. What Happened To Our Social Connections and How We Can Strengthen Them.
When was the last time you hung out with a friend? If you’re finding it hard to remember your last hang out session, you are not alone. In person socializing has been in decline for decades across all demographics, according to the American Time Use Study. American men reduced their average hours of face-to-face socializing by about 30 percent between 2003 to 2022. For unmarried Americans, the decline was even bigger—more than 35 percent. For teenagers, it was more than 45 percent. The COVID 19 pandemic only increased the amount of social isolation.Why are we spending less time with friends than we did in years past? How can we improve our social connectedness? Joining us to discuss is Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, author of Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection and Anna Goldfarb, author of “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.”
This Sunday, Melrose Will Be Car-Free for CicLAvia – We Check In With Restaurants On The Route
CicLAvia is this Sunday, February 25th on Melrose Avenue. From 9am-3pm, the street will be closed to cars, and Angelenos will be free to cycle the 4.5 miles between Fairfax and Vermont. Should strollers and cyclers get peckish, there’s no shortage of spots to choose from. Today on AirTalk, we highlight a couple of them. Osteria La Buca on Melrose and Wilton Place serves farm-to-table Italian food. Co-owner Stephen Sakulsky joins us to discuss the restaurant’s history, its farm in West LA, and its innovative pandemic survival strategy. Also joining the program is Daniel Matho, chef and owner of Maison Matho, a French takeout spot between Harvard Boulevard and North Kingsley Drive. He serves sandwiches and pastries out of a 225 square foot space near the 101 Freeway.
FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion’ And More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“Dune: Part Two”Preview
“Drive Away Dolls” Wide Release
“Ordinary Angels” Wide Release
“The Arc of Oblivion” Laemmle NoHo 7 [North Hollywood]
“About Dry Grasses” Laemmle Royal [West LA]
“Io Capitano” In Select Theaters
“Ennio” Laemmle NoHo 7
“Veselka: The Rainbow On The Corner At The Center Of The World” Laemmle NoHo 7
“Stopmotion” In Select Theaters
“As We Speak: Rap Music On Trial” Streaming on Paramount+ Feb. 27th
FilmWeek Feature: Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Tony McNamara Takes Us Into The World Of “Poor Things”
Poor Things is a 2023 science fantasy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara. It stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef. Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, the plot focuses on Bella Baxter, a young woman living in Victorian era London. After being resurrected by a scientist named Godwin Baxter, following her suicide, she runs off with a debauched lawyer, played by Mark Ruffalo, to embark on an odyssey of discovery and liberation. Today, Larry Mantle sits down with “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara to talk about the Oscar-nominated film and the process behind adapting the screenwriting.
