AirTalk LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new report from College Futures Foundation that examined how long it took California college students to receive a return on their academic investment. Also on the show, we explore the phenomena of children who claim to recall their past lives; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews the author of a new book that uncovers the creative and comedic spirit behind the iconic film ‘The Blues Brothers;’and more.


New report looks at the return of investment for CA college students (00:17)
Real or imagined? Some children claim to recall their past lives (13:43)
We get the tea on Pasadena’s Callisto Tea House (38:59)
FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:14)
 FilmWeek Feature: New Book Looks At The Blues Brothers (1:22:20)

Go back to the movies with us!

It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen along to find out.

Learn more about the cemetery tour here: https://www.cemeterytour.com/

Find more about Cinespia here: https://cinespia.org/

Guests: Cemetery tour guide Karie Bible, Cinespia founder John Wyatt.

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 Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.

 

This week’s shows: 


Doctor Who (Disney)
Interview With the Vampire [Season 2] (AMC)
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (Netflix)    
Hollywood Con Queen (Apple TV+) 
Bodkin (Netflix)
The Asunta Case (Netflix)

Today on AirTalk, as pro-Palestinian student protests continue across U.S. college campuses, we dig into their unified demand for divestment from Israel and what challenges that may raise for universities. Also on the show, we look into one of the ways farmers are hoping to restore groundwater; we explore what the future holds for Downtown Los Angeles; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.


What is divestment and can it work? (00:17)
How farmers are looking to recharge groundwater (18:09)
New book maps the transformation of the NBA (34:07)
What’s in store for the future of DTLA? (51:16)
How is AI changing filmmaking? (1:10:32)
Our critics review the latest TV shows (1:22:24)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about a recent study on Project Roomkey, the state’s massive effort to house Californian’s during the pandemic. Also on the show, we dive into how mRNA vaccines could lead the way to a cure for cancer; we explore new research that shows how DDT is impacting SoCal marine life; we look into a new bill that would ease Joshua Tree protections; and more.


Was Project Roomkey a success? (00:17)
Will mRNA vaccines lead to a cure for cancer? (18:30)
What’s your ride or die cookbook? (33:17)
How is DDT impacting SoCal marine life? (51:33)
New bill seeks to ease Joshua Tree protections (1:08:16)
Dating: who should make the first move? (1:24:14)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the upcoming November ballot measure known as the Taxpayer Protection Act. Also on the show, FilmWeek critic Justin Chang drops by AirTalk to talk about winning a Pulitzer for criticism; we take a peek at the upcoming summer schedule at the Hollywood Bowl; author Marie Arana discusses her new book Latinoland: A portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority; and more.


FilmWeek critic Justin Chang on Pulitzer win (00:17)
Hollywood Bowl's 2024 summer schedule (21:27)
Navigating relationships with ex in-laws (34:50)
Latest on Taxpayer Protection Act (51:27)
Trumpet legend Herb Alpert (1:08:12)
'LatinoLand' explores U.S.'s fastest-growing minority (1:24:31)