Triple Play: Dodgers win the World Series
Late homers by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings Saturday night — one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history.
Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become baseball’s first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees won three titles in a row. Joining us this morning on AirTalk is Nick Roman, former LAist host and host of the podcast Roman on the Radio, A Martinez, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, and Molly Knight, sportswriter and author of the The Long Game baseball newsletter.
With files from the Associated Press.
Would an iron fence make MacArthur Park safer and accessible?
Last month, the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the conceptual phase of a $2.3-million iron fence around MacArthur Park. Those in favor of the proposal argue the fence would help keep the historic park accessible and safe for everyone. However, some advocacy groups have raised their concern that the project could negatively impact health and homelessness services provided in the area. Joining us on AirTalk to discuss the new proposal is Jimmy Kim, General Manager for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
The best TV shows to share with your kids
Everyone loves a good TV show, especially those we remember fondly from our youth. But if you were to slim the very best down to the most influential or socially significant shows that raised you, which would you select to share with your kids? From spending time with The Golden Girls, exploring The Twilight Zone, or saving the world with Captain Planet, we want to hear from you! Do you have a favorite TV show you’d pass on to your kids or younger relatives? Which must-watch shows have you introduced to your young-ones? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
At the end of a historical Dodgers season, a look back at all the other historical Dodgers moments
Although every Dodgers championship has held some history, this year’s postseason will be hard to beat. Having been one of the few World Series to go not just to 7 games, but also have extra innings in that deciding game, the Dodgers' victory marks the second time a road team was able to win under all those circumstances. Not just that, but the Game 7 victory also happened on Fernando Valenzuela Day, a California-designated holiday to honor the late pitching icon. November 1st will hold further significance, with the World Series MVP honors going to another Dodgers pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Joining us to discuss where this World Series fits into Dodgers history is Nick Roman, host of ‘Roman on the Radio,’ and Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Considering SoCal Edison’s recovery program? Here’s what you should know
Last week on AirTalk, SoCal Edison announced a recovery compensation plan for victims of the Eaton Fire that company officials said would provide “fast payments and fair resolutions.” The program will accept claims from homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire in a variety of ways. That includes total or partial structure losses, homes with smoke and ash damage, commercial property loss, business interruption and more. Today on AirTalk, we’re joined by Amanda Riddle, liaison counsel for Eaton Fire survivors, and Adam Sorells, a lawyer who represents personal injury and fire victims, to talk about the recovery program and what Eaton Fire survivors should consider when deciding whether to apply for the program. We also want to hear from you! Do you have questions about the program? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
With files from LAist.com
SoCal History: German exiles find their way to the Palisades
Under the California sun, a community of displaced artists found new life among the palm trees. Far from the turmoil that had driven them from Europe, German exiles rebuilt fragments of their old world in an unfamiliar landscape. In his new book “Weimar Under the Palms,” author Thomas Blubacher recounts how the Pacific Palisades became a hub for German and Austrian-speaking exiles from the Weimar Republic. Later on, another wave of immigrants came, fleeing the Nazi regime. This immigrant community would make significant contributions to Hollywood and transform exile into art. He joins us today on AirTalk to discuss his new book. Also joining AirTalk is Claudia Gordon, director of Villa Aurora, the historic landmark in the Pacific Palisades, which offers artist-in-residencies.
