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Today on AirTalk, LAist reporters breakdown LA primary election results. Also on the show, listeners share how they feel about California’s jungle primary; bad movies that you can’t help but love; and more.

• It’s The Day After Primary Elections, What Do The Early Results Look Like In Los Angeles? (00:17)

• It’s A Jungle Primary Out There. How Do Californians Feel About The Open Primary System? (34:06)
• Second Update On The Day After Primary Elections And What The Early Results Look Like In Los Angeles (50:49)
• Trainwrecks, Campfests & Head-Scratchers – What Are The Bad Movies You Can’t Help But Love? (1:17:42)

Today on AirTalk, Panera Bread wage scandal. Also on the show, listeners share how they vote on Super Tuesday; Hollywood-Burbank Airport gets a facelift ; Larry interviews LA Mayor Karen Bass; and more.

• Everything You Need To Know About ‘Paneragate’ (00:17)

• Mail-In Or March To The Polling Center; How Are You Voting These Days? (16:01)

• UCLA Basketball’s Bumpy Road To College Hoops Immortality Mapped Out In Scott Howard-Cooper’s New Book ‘Kingdom on Fire’ (36:51)

• The Hollywood Burbank Airport Is Getting A Glow Up Whether You Like It Or Not. Frequent Fliers Weigh In (51:15)
• Mayor Karen Bass: Housing And Homelessness, Olympics Prep, City Budget And More (1:11:47)

Today on AirTalk, Breaking down Tuesday’s local primary elections. Also on the show, a new bill targets legacy admissions in higher education; the future of sports journalism; Larry Interviews Nisha Pahuja on her new documentary ‘To Kill A Tiger’; and more.

• Previewing Tuesday’s Local Primary Elections Across Southern California (00:17)
• A New Bill Is Targeting Legacy Admissions In California (18:34)

• Sports Journalism Is Being Gutted. What Does The Future Hold? (34:43)

• Previewing The Statewide And National Landscape Ahead Of Election Day  (51:31)

• ‘To Kill A Tiger’ Director Nisha Pahuja Talks Oscar Nod And Her Most Challenging Project Yet (1:07:18)

• ‘Rapper’s Deluxe’ Chronicles Hip Hop’s Rich History (1:23:13)

Today on AirTalk, The latest on Covid-19. Also on the show, everything you need to know about hearing aids; FilmWeek: ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “The Reverend,’ ‘Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate’; and more.

• COVID Update: Confusing Guidelines, New Studies, And CDC Recommendations (00:17)
• Apple Lets Go Of EV Manufacturing Dreams— What’s The Next Innovation The Tech Giant Is Planning? (16:59)
• A Deep Dive On Hearing Aids (34:25)
• FilmWeek: ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “The Reverend,’ ‘Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate’ And More (51:28) 
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle And The FilmWeek Critics Discuss The Best International Feature Category Ahead Of The 96th Academy Awards Ceremony (1:22:30)

COVID Update: Confusing Guidelines, New Studies, and CDC recommendations

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. COVID-19 is leading hospital admissions among the respiratory viruses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms. That’s down from 37 states the week before, the CDC said. Still, the CDC says that Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot. In making the recommendation, the agency endorsed guidance proposed by an expert advisory panel earlier in the day.

We talk to:

• Dr. Kimberly Shriner, director of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.

How To LA is kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House.  We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.

Independent movie theaters are having a moment. Many just turned — or are turning —  100 years old and several have reopened after extensive remodels.

This matters because movie history is LOS ANGELES history. Some of these older venues can tell us a lot about the early days of Hollywood and this city. But what’s cool is that they continue to create spaces for community, to come together and watch a film on the big screen.

So today we’re kicking off a new 10-part series we’re calling Revival House.  We are going to take you inside these spaces — the vintage spots and some newer ones — to explore their past and their present…and help you connect with some indie theaters in YOUR neighborhoods.

Our guide is How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro. our Los Feliz girly who loves to explore entertainment and the arts in LA. 

In this episode, she talks about she wants to put the spotlight on all these places, from The Vista to The Nuart to Braindead Studios, housed in The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax 

Read her love letter to LA's indie theaters: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/revival-house-movies-hollywood-essay

Guests: How to LA producer Victoria Alejandro with tape from film theater historian Ross Melnick and programmer for The New Beverly Cinema, Jules McLean, plus moviegoers from all over L.A. 

Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.

• Entertainment Thursday Roundup: Is Disney Bailing On Big IP Reboots? Plus, The Future Of Netflix’s Film Division And Takeaways From Paramount’s Earnings Call (00:17)
• Revival House: LA’s Vintage Theaters And Independent Movie Theaters (15:55)
• Denis Villeneuve Talks Filming Dune: Part Two (30:23)
• Will Artificial Intelligence Turn The Porn Industry Upside-Down? (51:24)
• TV-Talk 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘Shogun,’ ‘Extraordinary,’ & More (1:23:00)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer, and Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon.

This week’s shows/topics include:

• News Item: Richard Lewis passes away at 76
• News Item: Controversy surrounding Lifetime documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?”
• Shogun (Hulu & FX)
• Extraordinary [Season 2] (Hulu)
• Avatar The Last Airbender (Netflix)
• The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Amazon Prime Video)
• The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC & AMC+)
• The Tourist [Season 2] (Netflix)
• Sense and Sensibility (Hallmark & Hallmark Movies Now)

Today on AirTalk, Macy’s to close 150 stores. Also on the show, Listeners weigh in on accompanying minors in Torrance mall; everything you need to know about measure HLA; late in life therapy; and more.

• Macy’s Downsize To Include 150 Stores, Including Its City Block-Wide Store In San Francisco (00:17)
• Minors Will Have To Be Accompanied By An Adult At Torrance Mall – What Do You Think? (18:50)
• Leading Impeachment Scholar Tours History of American Presidential Impeachments In New Book (33:02)
• Measure HLA Would Require The City Of LA To Redesign Streets To Be Safer But Not Everyone Is Onboard (51:28)
• AirTalk Webpage At KPCC.org To Merge With LAist.com. We Explain The Change (1:10:54)
• Late-In Life Therapy: How Does Ageism Stop Us From Seeking Change & Geriatric Therapy? (1:17:38)

Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.

• What’s Behind The FTC’s Suit To Block The Kroger And Albertsons Merger (00:17)
• Falling Behind In The Streaming Wars, Paramount Looks For A Buyer (18:49)
• Should Americans Have The Right To Vote? A New Book Makes The Case For Amending The Constitution To Affirm It (33:15)
• What Job Cuts And Reduced Production Forecast At Rivian Say About EV Market At Large (51:29)
• What About Dating Apps Make Them Worth Paying For & How Do They Impact Our Social Behavior? (1:08:40)
• ‘20 Days In Mariupol’ Director Mstyslav Chernov Discusses His Oscar Nomination And His Struggle To Document The Atrocities Of War (1:22:39)

Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.

• A Vital Ocean Current Could Be Vulnerable To Climate Change – We Explain (00:17)
• A Check In With Local Registrars Ahead of Next Week’s Election (16:25)
• SoCal History: The Story Of The Academy Awards (31:27)
• Post-Atmospheric Rivers, Where Does California’s Snowpack Stand? (51:20)
• California’s Endangered Monarch Butterfly Population Sharply Declines (57:31)
• Ahead Of The March Primary Next Week, What Votes Are You Still Considering? (1:09:25)
• Pour Me A Glass Of Scamernet Fraudignon – New Book Details Wine Fraud Through The Ages (1:24:18)

Today on AirTalk, Dodger’s Gondola project is one step closer to approval. Also on the show, what happened to our social connections; FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion; Larry Interviews “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara; and more.

• The Dodger’s Gondola Inches Closer To Approval, But Controversy Persists (00:17)
• Americans Are Spending Less Time Hanging Out Than Ever. What Happened To Our Social Connections and How We Can Strengthen Them. (19:16)
• This Sunday, Melrose Will Be Car-Free for CicLAvia – We Check In With Restaurants On The Route (34:41)
• FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion’ And More (51:21)
• FilmWeek Feature: Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Tony McNamara Takes Us Into The World Of “Poor Things” (1:21:43)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Inkoo Kang, tv critic for the New Yorker, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

This week’s shows/topics include:

• News Item: Hulu's 'This Fool' canceled after 2nd season
• News Item: Episode counts & return of written network TV
• Abbott Elementary [Season 3] (ABC & Hulu next day)
• Will Trent [Season 2] (ABC & Hulu next day)
• Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional (Amazon Prime Video)
  One Day (Netflix)
• The Traitors [Season 2] (Peacock)

Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more.

• Once an Economic Engine For The Region, The Inland Empire’s Warehouse Industry Enters a Downturn (00:17)
• Why Hollywood Is Once Again Turning To Faith-Based Films And Content For Growth And Investment (19:05)
• First-time Directors Christopher Sharp And Moses Bwayo Share What It Means To Have An Oscar-Nominated Documentary (29:32)
• From 213 To 310 To…738? As LA Gets Set To Dial Up A New Area Code In 2024, We Explain Their Importance To Southern Californians’ Identity (51:20)
• TV-Talk: 5 TV Shows To Watch Including ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 and ‘Will Trent’ Season 2 (1:17:47)

Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more.

• Latest On Palos Verdes Peninsula Landslides As Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Asks For State Emergency Declaration (00:17)
• LAPD Chief Moore On The New Interim Chief, High Rise Graffiti, Retail Theft And More (18:50)
• Introducing LAist’s New Podcast – Imperfect Paradise: Stripper’s Union (50:55)
• The Pain, Shame And Loneliness Of Vulvovaginal Disorders Are Real And Overlooked. We Examine The Solutions (1:11:45)

Today on AirTalk, Huntington Beach residents vote on ID at polls. Also on the show, the history of LA street art; the worst parking in LA; turning down promotions; and more.

• Voter ID At Polls? Huntington Beach Residents Will Vote On Controversial Measure To Require It In March Primary (00:17)
• SoCal History: Los Angeles’ Guerrilla And Street Art (15:39)
• L.A. Has Some Nightmare Parking Lots. But Fixing Them Isn’t Rocket Science. (50:48)  
• Freakonomics Radio’s Stephen Dubner (1:08:22)
• Thanks, But No Thanks - Let's Talk About Why You Turned Down That Promotion (1:24:51)

Today on AirTalk, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany has died. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her new book on groundbreaking Black television; Austin Cross samples Wedding Cakes from Sweet Pea Cakery LA; FilmWeek reviews; and more.

• What The Death Of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s Biggest Political Adversary, Means For The Campaign To Oppose His Regime (00:17)
• From Flip Wilson And Diahann Carroll To ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Black-ish’ ‘Black TV’ Looks Back On A Half Century Of Groundbreaking Television (18:46)
• Food Friday: Wedding Cakes For The Win (40:54)
• FilmWeek: ‘Madame Web,’ ‘Drift,’ ‘Monolith’ And More (51:28)
• FilmWeek Feature: Oscar-Nominated Actress Sandra Huller Discusses “Anatomy Of A Fall” (1:22:32)

Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.

The stunning news of Navalny’s death — less than a month before an election that will give Putin another six years in power — brought renewed criticism and outrage directed at the Kremlin leader who has cracked down on all opposition at home. People laid flowers at monuments to victims of Soviet-era political repressions in some Russian cities, but there was no immediate indication that Navalny’s death, which will deal a heavy blow to the beleaguered and fractured opposition, would spark large protests.

Joining us to discuss is Daniel Roher, director of the 2022 documentary Navalny and Regina Smyth, professor of political science at Indiana University and author of “Elections, Protest, and Authoritarian Regime Stability: Russia 2008–2020.”

With files from the Associated Press

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly, and Jen Chaney, tv critic for Vulture.

This week’s shows include:

• The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)
• The Daily Show [Season 29] (Comedy Central & Paramount+)
• Love is Blind [Season 6] (Netflix)
• The New Look (Apple TV+)
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
• One Day (Netflix)

Today on AirTalk, The National Weather Service reports more rain heading to Southern California starting this weekend. Also on the show, we dive into the often dreaded ‘Friend Zone’ and what it means; everything you need to know about the rise of ‘Digital Nomads’; TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch; and more.

• More Rain Is Coming To SoCal (00:17)
• Is It Time To Move Away From ABA Therapy To Treat Autism? (9:12)
• Love Series: Digging Into What Is ‘The Friend Zone’ & If Its Possible To Climb Out Of It (37:29)
• The ‘Digital Nomad’ Lifestyle Is Gaining Momentum – It Could Signify Bigger Cultural Shifts (50:50)
• Can Income Differences Make Or Break A Friendship? (1:11:32)
• TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch Including ‘The Vince Staples Show,’ ‘The Daily Show’ & ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 6 (1:26:36)