What recent Trump proposals mean for Homelessness funding and services in Los Angeles
L.A. County is bracing for a potentially devastating shortfall in funding for homelessness services in the years ahead as the federal government signals cuts, officials said Thursday. The county’s financial concerns come amid a perfect storm of local, state and federal funding reductions, said Sarah Mahin, director of the county’s new homelessness department. Her warning came on the same day President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness, prompting more local concerns. At the same time, the Section 8 housing choice voucher program which more than 50,000 low-income families rely on to pay rent will see reductions — leaving many tenants with fewer places to go. Officials with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles say Trump administration budget cuts have forced them to reduce how much rent they can subsidize moving forward. Starting Aug. 1, rent limits for new Section 8 leases will decrease by 10%. Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the state of homelessness funding in Los Angeles from Los Angeles city councilmember representing District 4 Nithya Raman and LAist housing reporter David Wagner.
With files from LAist
The bite that broke you: The science behind food aversion
We all need to eat–and some of us absolutely love to. But even food lovers have their limits. Whether you ate a chalky egg, set your eyes on an over-oxidized avocado, or possess the ‘cilantro tastes like soap' gene–sometimes one bad experience means we just can’t enjoy that food ever again. Now, scientists have a clearer understanding of why exactly that happens. A new study out of Princeton reveals how our gut feelings are real and actually replay meal-related trauma to our brains. Joining us is one of the lead authors of this study, Christopher A. Zimmerman, a Neuroscientist with the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. Plus, we want to hear from you: What food do you still avoid — and why? Give us a call at 866-893-5722, or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.
LA’s ice cream shop that’s the creme de la Creamy Boys
While the rest of the world is going through a heatwave, California's temperature has stayed relatively mild this week. But it's still summer and the sun is still out, so what better way to take advantage of LA's good weather than a cup of ice cream? Not just any ice cream, though. Today on AirTalk, we're trying New Zealand-style ice cream with Creamy Boys, a perfect blend of fresh fruit and vanilla ice cream. Joining us is the founder and CEO of Creamy Boys, Duncan Parsons. Maybe we'll get to the bottom of what makes their soft serve so creamy.
FilmWeek: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' 'Oh, Hi!' 'BTS Army: Forever We Are Young,' and More!
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Wide Release
Oh, Hi! In Select Theaters
Heightened Scrutiny Laemmle Noho July 26|Laemmle Monica Film Center Jul. 27|Laemmle Glendale Jul. 29
The Ride Ahead Streaming on PBS
Last Swim Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Available on VOD
Diciannove Laemmle Glendale|Laemmle Monica Film Center
BTS Army: Forever We Are Young Wide Release [5-Days Only; July 30 to August 3]
Shari and Lamb Chop Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
Death & Taxes Laemmle Royal [West LA]
JAWS actor Robert Shaw’s life story is told in a new book
Although nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Henry VIII in the 1966 film A Man for All Seasons, audiences now may know Robert Shaw best for his role as Captain Quint in the 1975 film Jaws. Having been released a decade later, Shaw’s performance as the grizzled shark hunter served as an important role in the Hollywood blockbuster, mixing a drunken tone with a confident look that sold viewers on the idea that he could help defeat any animal. Shaw’s life story— from his work in theatre to his time making movies— is all referenced in a new book written by his nephew titled Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life On The Set Of Jaws And Beyond. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we sit down with book author Christopher Shaw Myers about his uncle’s work and his new book.
