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Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face; Larry interviews LA LOM about their debut album and their move from playing hotel lobbies to opening for Vampire Weekend; and more.Listen • 1:39:55 -
Today on AirTalk, from AI to cellphone bans, we take a closer look at California bills that you should be aware of. Also on the show, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday warning about the stresses of parenting; we celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews film historian Nat Segaloff on his new book ‘The Naughty Bits;’ and more.Listen • 1:39:20 -
Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the sports streaming market. Also on the show, Lucia Knell and Gabriel Reilich talk about their new book ‘GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity;’ we celebrate the movies that put labor and its workers front-and-center; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Listen • 1:39:19 -
Today on AirTalk, a California bill would give doxxing victims the right to sue. Also on the show, we check-in on the cleantech industry and the challenges they’re facing; authors Vanessa Wood and Brian Hare talk about their new book ‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog;’ we examine the future of the California Dream for All program; Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade stops by to talk about her upcoming Hollywood Bowl shows; and more.Listen • 1:39:26 -
Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the landslides affecting Rancho Palos Verdes. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the California bills that would ban plastic film bags; listeners share their most transformative concert experiences; we discuss the pollution at LA beaches; author Jamil Zaki talks about his new book ‘Hope For Cynics: The Surprising Science Of Human Goodness;’ and more.Listen • 1:39:42 -
Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the fraud investigation into Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the new COVID vaccine; author and journalist Carol Mithers talks about her new book ‘Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets;’ we dive into the history of SoCal’s drive-in movie theaters; the new book ‘The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory’ explores the players behind the California all-state champion team; and more.Listen • 1:39:57 -
Today on AirTalk, we dig into the final night of the DNC and Vice President Kamala Harris’ first speech as the democratic nominee. Also on the show, we talk about love and AI companionship; we chow down on some New York style pizza with the chef and owner of Danny Boy’s Pizza; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson on his new book ‘Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema;’ and more.Listen • 1:51:41 -
Today on AirTalk, California partners with Tech companies to fund AI research and local journalism. Also on the show, how to support LGBTQ+ students heading back to school; author Molly A. Schneider talks about her new book ‘Gold Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture;’ we dig into the convenience and concerns surrounding digital driver’s licenses; Larry Mantle interviews Larry Mizell and Adrian Younge on the upcoming “Jazz Is Dead” concert series at The Ford; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Listen • 1:37:15 -
Today on AirTalk, a new report finds electricity bills continue to rise. Also on the show, we remember The Beatles pivotal 1964 Hollywood Bowl performance; what to know about a new policy change that could impact real estate commissions; we get the latest on the weight loss medication shortage and alternative drugs; author and roboticist Daniela Rus talks about her new book ‘The Mind’s Mirror: Risk and Reward in the Age of AI;’ and more.Listen • 1:39:42 -
Today on AirTalk, the city of Long Beach began clearing out unhoused encampments this week, joining a list of cities who say they’ll ticket unhoused people for camping or sleeping in public. Also on the show, the latest on the Israel-Gaza war; New York Times contributing opinion writer Frank Bruni on his new book ‘The Age of Grievance;’ Cal State and UC systems announce ban on encampments; we get the latest in baseball and the 2028 Olympic sports; and more.Listen • 1:39:26
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