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Today on AirTalk, Shohei Ohtani signs a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Also on the show,  everything you need to know about the Southern California to Vegas high speed rail project; historian Jennifer Burns on her biography of Milton Friedman; the history of the Salton Sea; Taylor Swift course to begin next year at Harvard and more.

• Triple Play: Two-Way Free Agent Star Shohei Ohtani Chooses Dodgers, Signs Massive Deal Worth $700 Million (00:17)
• Southern California to Vegas High Speed Rail Project Gets $3 Billion Pledge (18:02) 
• ‘The Last Conservative:’ Influential Economist Milton Friedman’s Contributions To Modern Day Money Policy (32:01)
• SoCal History: The Saga Of The Salton Sea (51:30)
• Data Breach At 23andMe Raises More Questions Around Genetic Privacy (1:07:19)
• Next On The Course Syllabus? Taylor Swift (1:22:25)

Today on AirTalk, what to know about California’s budget deficit. Also on the show,  a new book from columnist Taylor Lorenz explores the rise of society's online culture; Nancy Silverton shares the cookie that changed her life; FilmWeek: Poor Things,’ ‘Fast Charlie,’ ‘The Peasants’ and more.

• California Faces $68 Billion Budget Deficit – Here’s What You Should Know (00:17)
• From Myspace To TikTok, How Our Society Became 'Extremely Online' (11:56)
• Ever Had A Life-Changing Cookie? Expert Nancy Silverton Shares Hers And More (33:46)
• FilmWeek: Poor Things,’ ‘Fast Charlie,’ ‘The Peasants’ And More (50:55)
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Talks With The FilmWeek Critics About LAFCA Voting And The Ubiquitous Award Show (1:23:01)

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 Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.

This week’s shows include:

• My Life With The Walter Boys (Netflix)
• Archie (Britbox)
• Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix)
• Doctor Who [60th Anniversary Specials] (Disney+)
• The Buccaneers (Apple TV+)
• Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (Apple TV+)
• Faraway Downs (Hulu)

Today on AirTalk, Kevin McCarthy will exit Congress by year’s end. Also on the show, a new Stanford study examines the science of reading; husband and wife duo’s new book questions if we should colonize space; listeners share their favorite Hanukkah traditions; TV-Talk: 7 shows to watch and more.

• What Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Retirement Means For The Republican Party (00:17)
• New Stanford Study Shows The “Science-Of-Reading” Method Is Efficacious (12:03)
• Space Is Cool, But Should We Colonize It? Two Scientist Spouses Argue, Probably Not (32:44)
• Doctors Are Warning Of A ‘Tripledemic’ – What You Need To Know (51:29)
• Better Latke Than Never: What Are Your Favorite Hanukkah Traditions? (1:08:18)
• TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘My Life With The Walter Boys,’ ‘Archie,’ & More (1:26:53)

Today on AirTalk, TV sitcom genius and activist Norman Lear dies at 101. Also on the show, Emmy Award winning showrunner Jeff Melvoin tells us about his job in a new book; Actor Patrick Stewart chats with Larry about his new memoir and more.

• Norman Lear, Activist and TV Sitcom Pioneer, Dies at 101 (00:17)
• Showrunning 101: Everything You Need To Know About Hollywood’s Most Demanding Job (34:00)
• Newly Appointed LA County Board Of Supervisors Chair On Homelessness, Sea Level Rise And More (51:36)
• Actor Patrick Stewart On His New Memoir, ‘Making it So’ (1:02:47)

Today on AirTalk, L.A Times investigation finds Animal shelters are overwhelmed. Also on the show, sleeping pods in Reno Nevada are combating homelessness; using hypnosis to treat IBS and other ailments; share with us the most embarrassing object you’re emotionally attached to and more

• Animal Shelters Across U.S. Get Overcrowded As Adoptions Rates See Slight Decrease (00:17)
• Could Sleeping Pods Be Part Of The Solution For Homelessness? Here's How It's Working In Reno (13:33)
• Hypnosis Has Been Used To Treat Many Ailments, But It Still Has A Reputation To Battle (33:43)
• Teens Might Be Getting More Help With Mental Health. But What's The Right Approach? (51:26)
• As NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals Tip Off, The League’s Gamble On The Midseason Competition Shows Signs It’s Paying Off (1:08:44)
• What’s The Most Embarrassing Object You’re Emotionally Attached To And Never Parting With? (1:20:08)

Today on AirTalk, LA City Council puts redistricting on the 2024 ballot. Also on the show, AAA survey shows that drivers know they engage in risky behavior; the history of Southern California citrus; cultural critic Peter Biskind on his new book Pandora's Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV, and more

• LA City Council Places Independent Redistricting On 2024 Ballot (00:17)
• A Need for Speed? Drivers Admit Engaging in Risky Behaviors Behind the Wheel (13:28)
• How To Create More Internet Free Spaces And Truly Unplug (36:20)
• SoCal History: How Citrus Farming Became SoCal’s Main Squeeze & What’s Happened Since (51:34)
• Small Screen, Big Players: ‘Pandora’s Box’ Details How TV Became Peak TV (1:25:48)

Today on AirTalk, first female Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93 . Also on the show, bringing Californians and Floridians together with Miami’s WLRN in a special joint broadcast; the mighty Cubano sandwich;  FilmWeek: ‘Monster,’ ‘Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer,’ ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill’ and more.

• Reflecting on The Legacy of Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (00:17)
• Sports Illustrated Accused Of Using AI-Generated Writers. Does This Spell Doom For Journalism? (12:49)
• Following Newsom-DeSantis Debate, A Special Joint Broadcast With Miami NPR Station WLRN To Bring Californians And Floridians Together (20:21)
• Is There A Sandwich Hall Of Fame? If So, The Cubano Is In It (39:31)
• FilmWeek: ‘Monster,’ ‘Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer,’ ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill’ And More (50:59)
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle’s Interview With Author Jeremy Arnold (1:22:31)

Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into O.C Supervisor Andrew Do. Also on the show, LA County to Launch CARE Court tomorrow; Professor Robert Sapolsky on his new book Determined; TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3 ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘De La Calle’ and more.

• LAist Investigation Reveals Another Failure By OC Supervisor To Disclose Relevant Family Relationship In Official Proceeding (00:17)
• LA County Launches CARE Court. What Lessons Can LA Learn From Riverside and Orange County? (17:26)
• New Book ‘Determined’ Argues That Humans Don’t Have Free Will (35:17)
• The Problems With Long-Term Care Insurance (51:26)
• TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3 ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘De La Calle’ & More (1:08:15)
• What’s Your Go-To Holiday TV Special? (1:23:33)

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’re going to 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 Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co, and Steve Greene, freelance TV critic.

This week’s shows include:

• Slow Horses [Season 3] (Apple TV+)
• De La Calle (Paramount+)
• Black Cake (Hulu)
• High on the Hog (Netflix)
• A Murder at the End of the World (FX & Hulu)

Today on AirTalk, LA City Council will vote on an independent redistricting commission proposal. Also on the show, the meaning of “eldest daughter syndrome”; how restaurant workers are dealing with mental health; new series of LAist’s ‘Imperfect Paradise’ explores the secrets of the Magic Castle;  new research shows how taking paternity leave helps fathers brain adapt to parenthood and more.

• LA City Council To Vote On Independent Redistricting
  Commission Proposal (00:17)
• Is There Such A Thing As “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”? If So, What Is It? (17:10)
• A Cheery, Limited Time Offer: What Makes For A Memorable Holiday Commercial? (36:31)
• Is There A Mental Health Crisis Among Restaurant Workers? (50:55)
• LAist’s ‘Imperfect Paradise’ Peeks Behind The Curtain At The Magic Castle (1:09:14)
• Research Shows Taking Paternity Leave Helps Fathers’ Brains Adapt To Parenthood (1:25:01)

Today on AirTalk, Concerns about AI remain as actors vote to ratify strike agreement. Also on the show, a new car chase channel debuts on Pluto TV; interest rates may see cuts in 2024; the challenges plaguing workers in the video game industry and more.

• As Actors Vote To Ratify Strike Agreement, Concerns About AI Remain (00:17) 
• LAist’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide (08:05)
• Pluto TV Debuts A New Channel For Car Chase Enthusiasts (20:07)
• Interest Rates May Finally See Cuts After Federal Reserve's 2-Year Battle With Inflation Seemingly Ends (29:40)
• The Video Game Industry Grapples With Walkouts, Layoffs, And A Still Growing Industry (40:14)
• Soul-Jazz Legend Les McCann On New Compilation Album (52:42)
• Using the I-10 Corridor To Examine Some Of The Country's Most Pressing Issues (1:01:33)

Today on AirTalk, comparing California and Florida’s response to COVID-19. Also on the show, author Kliph Nesteroff on comedy culture wars; how the Department of Mental Health is handling LA’s unhoused community; the history of Griffith Park and more.

• COVID Update: A Johns Hopkins Analysis Compares California And Florida’s Response. Who Handled COVID Better? (00:17)
• Fruit Fly.. Don’t Bother Me – How LA County Battles Pesky Invasions (19:14) 
• Kliph Nesteroff Talks New Book ‘Outrageous’ & The History Comedy Plays On Culture Wars (34:16)
• How The Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health Is Taking On The Biggest Challenges Posed By Housing The Unhoused (51:37)
• The Wild History Of Griffith Park (1:22:09)

Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into OC Supervisor who funded daughters organization. Also on the show, today marks sixty years since JFK’s assassination; Thanksgiving cooking flops; FilmWeek: ‘Napoleon,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘American Symphony' ' and more.

• LAist Investigation: OC Supervisor Andrew Do Funded Millions To Daughter’s Org (00:17)
• Sixty Years After JFK’s Assassination, We Look At His Life And Legacy (07:20)
• When The Turkey Is…A Turkey: What’s Your Biggest Thanksgiving Flop? (26:33)
• TV-Talk: 4 Shows To Watch Including ‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ & More (40:14)
• FilmWeek: ‘Napoleon,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘American Symphony” And More (50:55)
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Jeff Yang About His New Book “The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America” (1:24:31)

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’re going to 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, TV critic for Vulture, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.

This week’s shows include:

• Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)
• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+)
• The Golden Bachelor (ABC & Hulu next day)
• Faraway Downs (Hulu)

Today on AirTalk, California Democrats divided over the Biden Administration's handling of the war in Gaza. Also on the show, Rockefeller Foundation president Dr. Rajiv Shah on his new book; challenges drivers over 70 face at the DMV; tips and tricks for Thanksgiving cooking and more.

• California Dems Are Divided Over War In Gaza, Handling By Biden Admin (00:17)
• How LA County’s Seawater Infrastructure Has Helped Prevent Cross-Contamination To Our Water Supply (17:17)
• Rockefeller Foundation President, Former USAID Head Raj Shah On Taking On The World's Biggest Challenges (31:05)
• Reporting Has Found Roadblocks For Drivers Over 70 Dealing With The DMV License Renewal Process (51:26)
• Turkey Acquired…What Now? Tips And Tricks For Your Thanksgiving Table (1:22:07)

Today on AirTalk, Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted as CEO at OpenAI. Also on the show, cellphone bans in school;  Larry talks with LA Mayor Karen Bass; the best Deli’s in LA and more.

• Rosalynn Carter, Champion For Mental Health, Dies At 96 (00:17)
• Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Days After OpenAI Ousts Him As CEO (07:05)
• Schools Are Banning Cellphones In Classrooms. How Far Will Enforcement Go? (21:51)
• Mayor Karen Bass: I-10 Opens Way Ahead Of Schedule, Plus The Latest On Housing Efforts (51:38)
• Pastrami On Rye With A Side Of Sunshine: LA’s Best Delis (1:17:00)

Today on AirTalk, Why California is facing a maternity crisis. Also on the show, the future of the weight loss drug market; FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite,’ ‘Saltburn’, FilmWeek Feature: Larry Interviews Taika Waititi and more.

• Maternal Mortality Rates Steadily Climb In California As The State Faces A Maternity Care Crisis (00:17)
• Is Zepbound Bound For Glory? A Look At The Latest Weight Loss Drug, And The Future Of The Market (16:54)
• Should You Break Up With That Long-Time Friend Of Yours? Here’s What To Consider (36:03)
• FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite,’ ‘Saltburn’ And More (50:58)
• FilmWeek Feature: Larry Mantle Interviews Taika Waititi About NEXT GOAL WINS (01:22:35)

Today on AirTalk, exploring how the U.S Census calculates Indigenous or Native American identity. Also on the show, new research from Pew examines American tipping culture; the history of TB in Los Angeles; TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ and more.

• The Native American Population Skyrocketed For The 2020 Census – How The United States Counts Native Americans And Indigenous Peoples (00:17)
• Gratuities Galore! New Study Examines Attitudes Towards Tipping (28:27)
• LA County Has A Long History With Tuberculosis (51:27)
• CPUC Vote Thursday Could Slash Solar Incentives. What Could This Mean For Renters And Schools? (01:08:45)
• TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ (01:21:22)

TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’

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’re going to 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 Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline.

Today’s shows include: 

• Julia [Season 2] (Max)
• The Crown [Season 6, Final Season] (Netflix)
• Fargo [Season 5] (FX & Hulu next day)
• Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix)
• Kennedy (History Channel)
• A Murder at the End of the World (FX & Hulu)
• News: SAG Vote On Tentative Contract