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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 for Primetimer, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

This week shows & topics include:

• Sundance Docu-Series Highlights: "God Save Texas" and “ConBody vs. Everybody”
• Sort Of [Season 3, Final Season] (Max)
• Champion (Netflix)
• Death and Other Details (Hulu)
• The Woman in the Wall (Showtime & Paramount+)
• Tedx Talk Actually, Everyone’s Not a Critic - And Why It Matters

Today on AirTalk, Sen. Wiener proposed speed governors legislation . Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Jeff Chemerinsky; remembering filmmaker Norman Jewison; TV-Talk: 4 shows to watch and more.

• Proposed Legislation Would Require Speed-Limiting Devices In New CA Vehicles. Thoughts? (00:17)
• LA County District Attorney Race: Former Federal Prosecutor Jeff Chemerinsky (20:48)
• Remembering Filmmaker And Three-Time Oscar Nominee Norman Jewison (38:09)
• Endlessly Streaming: AirTalk Listeners On Navigating Streaming Services (50:48)
• Consider The Robot: A Look At The State Of Automation (1:07:12)
• TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch, Highlights Out Of Sundance & Importance Of Diversity In Criticism (01:23:59)

Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into OC Supervisor Do. Also on the show, everything you need to know about placenta; California Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff; LA Times newsroom layoffs and more.

• OC Supervisor Quietly Routed Millions More To His Daughter’s Group (00:17)
• LA County District Attorney Race: Deputy District Attorney Maria Ramirez (14:17)
• Placenta: Here's What You Should Know About One Of The Most Important Organs (33:12)
• CA Senate Race: United States Representative Adam Schiff (51:16)
• LA Times Layoffs: What Does It Mean For Our Local Community And The Larger Landscape Of Journalism (1:09:59)

Today on AirTalk, a look at the nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards. Also on the show, are how retailers are rethinking self-checkout kiosks; an interview with Los Angeles County District Attorney Candidate Lloyd Masson; and more.

• 2024 Oscar Nominations: ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Poor Things’ Lead The Way. Plus Surprises, Snubs, And More (00:17)
• Why Retailers Are Rethinking Self-Checkout (31:39)
• Cal State University, Faculty Agree To Tentative Deal To End Strike After Just One Day Of Picketing (50:47)
• Washington Post Experiment Offers Insight Into ‘Gas vs. Induction’ Stoves Debate, Minimization Of Health Impacts (56:32)
• LA County District Attorney Race: San Bernardino Deputy District Attorney Lloyd Masson (1:11:10)
• The Internet Rabbit Holes We've Fallen Down, And What We Learned Along The Way (1:28:28)

Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty launch a weeklong strike. Also on the show, the history of the California Grizzly bear; everything you need to know about migraine headaches; LA County DA candidate Jonathan Hatami and more.

• Cal State Faculty, Students, Staff And Administrators Weigh In As Weeklong Planned Strike Begins (00:17)
• SoCal History: The California Grizzly Bear (21:27)
• Migraine Headaches And Those Who Suffer From Them Might Finally Be Getting The Attention They Deserve (34:53)
• Checking In On Kern County As It Weighs Becoming A Carbon Capture Hub (51:07)
• LA County District Attorney Race: Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami (1:08:16)
• The High Stakes World Of The Illegal Cactus And Succulent Trade (1:25:42)

Today on AirTalk, Austin breaks down new state public health guidelines on Covid-19 Isolation. Also on the show, how black investors are dominating the stock market; a taste of Greek cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell,’ ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ and more.

• Making Sense Of New State Public Health Guidelines That Say Asymptomatic COVID Patients Don’t Need To Isolate If Symptoms Are Improving (00:17)
• Could Chinese-Made Cars Soon Drive Their Way Into US Markets? (16:34)
• Why Black Americans Are The Biggest New Group Of Investors In The Stock Market (33:29)
• Kali Orexi! On This Food Friday, A Taste Of Greece (41:43)
• FilmWeek: ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell,’ ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ And More (51:01)
• Larry Mantle Interviews MICHAEL MANN About His New Film FERRARI (1:22:07)

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 Steve Greene, freelance TV critic, and Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon.

This week’s shows include:

• All Creatures Great and Small [Season 4] (PBS & PBS App)
• Death and Other Details (Hulu)
• Monsieur Spade (AMC & AMC+)
• Reacher [Season 2] (Amazon Prime Video)
• Detective Forst (Netflix)

Today on AirTalk, local bookstores Vroman’s and Book Soup go up for sale. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Eric Siddall; everything you need to know about Guatemala’s new president; fan etiquette and more.

• Iconic Local Bookstores Vroman’s, Book Soup To Be Sold, Owner Says (00:17)
• LA District Attorney Race: Deputy DA Eric Siddall (18:09)
• How To Properly Fan Over A Celebrity You Admire (34:36)
• After A Long Fight, Guatemala Has a New President – Can He Deliver On His Promises? (51:36)
• WSJ Investigation Sheds Light On Boeing Manufacturing Issues That To Alaska Airlines Incident (1:07:08)
• TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘All Create Great and Small’ & ‘Death and Other Details’ (1:20:54)

Today on AirTalk, 30th Anniversary of the Northridge quake. Also on the show, Larry talks with LAPD Chief Moore; NPR Science Correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce on her new book; listeners share memories of the Northridge quake and more.

• Larry Mantle, AirTalk Listeners Remember Northridge Quake 30 Years Later [Part 1] (00:17)
• LAPD Chief Moore On Retirement And More (19:00)
• Chief Debrief With LAist Civics And Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze (51:04)
• NPR Science Correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce Explores The ‘Transient And Strange’ Of Our Lives, And How Science Connects To It All (1:05:48)
• Larry Mantle, AirTalk Listeners Remember Northridge Quake 30 Years Later [Part 2] (1:22:38)

Cover any beat long enough in the world of journalism, and you’re bound to start viewing your own life through the lens of the topic you cover. In her new book “Transient and Strange: Notes on the Science of Life,” NPR Science Correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce does exactly this in a collection of personal essays, weaving together the clarity and matter-of-fact style of a science writer with the personal prose of a memoirist. The result is an intimate portrait of her life, and how the subjects she’s covered in her science reporting over the years connect to personal events that have shaped her, from seeking advice from meteorologists and storm chasers on how to calm her children’s fear of tornadoes to how modern science and medicine both saved her husband’s life and yet was unable to help her bear longed-for children.

Today on AirTalk, Nell joins Larry to talk about her new book.

Today on AirTalk, SCOTUS agrees to hear homelessness case. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Judge Debra Archuleta; the history of RMS Queen Mary; remembering the legacy of MLK and more

• Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Homelessness Case Over Right To Camp In Public Spaces (00:17)
• LA District Attorney Race: Judge Debra Archuleta (16:03)
• Larry Mantle Interviews Actor Andrew Scott On His New Film ALL OF US STRANGERS (32:02)
• SoCal History: The Rise, Fall, And Promising Revitalization of The Queen Mary (51:38)
• Larry Mantle Interviews Actor Willem Dafoe About His New Film POOR THINGS (1:07:18)
• Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy As The Civil Rights Icon Turns 95 (1:26:08)

The minister and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia. Maybe most remembered by his famous “I have a dream…” speech or the march from Selma, King was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, fighting for the equality of Black Americans. Although he is revered today as an American icon, King remained a controversial figure throughout his lifetime and several years after his death amongst much of white America. Today, we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. 's impact by opening the phones to listeners to share their memories of the historical figure. What does King’s legacy mean to you? What part of King’s life or achievements do you remember the most? Share with us at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Today on AirTalk, How the IRS gets millionaires to pay their taxes. Also on the show,  everything you need to know about energy vampires; Luca Servodio on the best sandwiches in Los Angeles; FilmWeek: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘The Book of Clarence,’ ‘Role Play’ and more.

• How Does The IRS Get Millionaires To Pay Their Taxes? (00:17)
• How To Identify An Energy Vampire And What To Do If You’re In An Emotionally Draining Relationship? (17:25)
• The Barcode Turns 50 This Year. Could Its Time As The Standard Product ID Be Limited? (31:58)
• One Man’s Year-Long Mission To Eat 100 Sandwiches In LA And Rank Them (41:45)  
• FilmWeek: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘The Book of Clarence,’ ‘Role Play’ And More (51:30)
• Larry Mantle Interviews Director Celine Song About Her New Film PAST LIVES (1:21:34)

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 Roxana Hadadi, television critic for Vulture, and Angie Han, television critic for The Hollywood Reporter.

This week’s shows include:

• Grimsburg (Fox & Hulu)
• Echo (Disney+ & Hulu)
• Ted (Peacock)
• The Brothers Sun (Netflix)
• For All Mankind (Apple TV+)

Today on AirTalk, New legislation takes aim at youth tackle football. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the presidential election in Taiwan; Andersen’s Split Pea Soup to close after a century; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch including ‘Grimsburg,’ ‘Echo’ and more.

• Could Tackle Football Be Banned In California? A Law Advancing Through The Legislature Could Make It The First To Do So (00:17)
• A Preview To Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election And How Taiwanese Angelenos Are Staying Involved (20:09)
• Andersen’s Split Pea Soup To Split From Buellton After 100 Years (36:21)
• Breaking Down Gov. Newsom’s State Budget Proposal And What It Means For Education, Climate And More (50:48)
• The Rams Head To Detroit To Face Jared Goff-led Lions In NFL Wild Card Matchup (1:09:02)
• TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Grimsburg,’ ‘Echo’ & More (1:23:10)

Today on AirTalk, LAist/KNPR Simulcast. Also on the show, the state of local journalism in Los Angeles and San Quentin State Prison reform.

• From Los Angeles To Las Vegas: An LAist/KNPR Simulcast (00:17)
• LA Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida Is Stepping Down (50:56)
• As San Quentin State Prison Debates Transforming Into A Rehabilitation Center, Retraining Correctional Officers Could Be At The Core Of That Process (1:19:14)

The metro Las Vegas area continues to be a popular destination for folks looking to leave Southern California. According to an analysis from the online real estate brokerage Redfin at the end of 2023, Vegas is the number two spot that folks using their services are looking to move -- and the majority of people looking to do so are coming from L.A. In 2020, according to Nevada DMV data reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal, 43 percent of out-of-state drivers licenses surrendered when obtaining a Nevada license were from California. So, why are so many people leaving the Golden State for the Silver State? Reasons vary depending on who you ask, but for many, it comes back to the cost of living -- home prices in California are rising and taxes are high compared to other states, while Nevada does not levy an income tax and it simply costs less to buy a house. The median price of a home in Nevada as of November 2023, according to Redfin, was $435,000. In California, Redfin says the median price was $793,700.

This morning on AirTalk, we’re partnering with fellow NPR member station KNPR in Las Vegas for a joint broadcast looking at the population pipeline between Southern California and Southern Nevada, and we want to hear from you! If you’ve recently moved between the two regions, what prompted you to relocate? What do you like and/or dislike about your new home? Join our live conversation by calling us at 866-893-5722 or by emailing us at atcomments@laist.com.

Today on AirTalk, LA Times increases newspaper delivery rates. Also on the show, listeners share their haircut horror stories; Larry talks with Director Michael Mann about his new film “Ferrari”; what does the moon mean to you? and more.

• As LA Times Announces Increase In Home Delivery Rates, AirTalk Asks When Listeners Pulled The Plug On Newspapers To The Door (00:17)
• According To New Research California's Mountain Lion Population Is Far Less Than Previously Reported (24:46)
• Haircut Horror Stories And How To Have More Successful Trips To The Salon (33:58)
• CES 2024: New Technology Shows Advancements From TVs to EVs (51:23)
• Larry Mantle Interviews Director Michael Mann About His New Film “Ferrari” (1:11:04)
• As NASA Pushes Moon Missions, Listeners Share Thoughts On What It Means To Pursue A Modern Lunar Landing (1:28:04)

Today on AirTalk, Everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet blowout. Also on the show, weighing the painful pros and cons of IUDs; the history of Southern California smog; author Judith Tick on her new biography of Ella Fitzgerald and more.

• Authorities Ground Some Boeing 737s And Begin Investigation Following Alaska Airlines Emergency Landing (00:17)
• DFS Explainer: Is This Daily Sports Life? Or Is It Just Gambling? (19:36)
• IUDs – Worthy Contraceptive Or Painful Hassle? (33:46)
• SoCal History: How Los Angeles Became Smogtown (51:25)
• ‘Becoming Ella Fitzgerald’ Provides A Fresh, Deeply-Researched Look At The Life And Career Of The Inimitable ‘Queen of Jazz’ (1:21:25)

Today on AirTalk, Ventura County is asking you not to share homegrown fruit. Also on the show, how to talk about healthy food substitutions; Austin tries Rosca de Reyes cake from La Monarca;  Larry interviews actor Coleman Domingo about Rustin and more.

• Ventura County Alerts Agriculture Community Of HLB Outbreak, We Discuss Its Impacts (00:17)
• What If ‘Ghosting’ People Isn’t Just Rude, But Psychologically Harmful? (16:45)
• New Year, New Food: Let’s Talk Healthy Food Substitutions (32:50)
• Food Friday: Rosca de Reyes, A Cake Fit For Kings (42:57)
• FilmWeek: ‘Good Grief,’ ‘Mayhem!,’ ‘Occupied City’ And More (51:27)
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Actor Colman Domingo About His New Film RUSTIN (1:21:59)