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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.

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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.

    TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘X-Men 97’ ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ & More

    TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘X-Men 97’ ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ & More

    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 Angie Han, tv critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly.

    This week’s shows include:


    X Men 97 (Disney+)
    The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO & Max)
    We Were The Lucky Ones (Hulu)
    Diarra from Detroit (BET+)
    Homicide: New York (Netflix)
    Manhunt (Apple TV+)
    The Girls on the Bus (Max)
    Renegade Nell (Disney+)

    • 17 min
    The Broad Museum Is Expanding, Netflix Is A Joke Fest, And TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch

    The Broad Museum Is Expanding, Netflix Is A Joke Fest, And TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch

    Today on AirTalk, The Broad museum in DTLA is expanding. Also on the show, Nick Croll and Robbie Praw talk with Larry about Netflix is a Joke Fest; listeners share their favorite US television remake; TV Talk: eight shows to watch this week; and more.



    The Broad museum is expanding (00:17)



    Netflix is a Joke Fest (16:38)



    Double Play: The Dodgers latest news (43:17)



    Hollywood’s child labor issue (51:31)



    Listeners dish on American TV remakes (1:10:07)



    TV Talk: eight shows to watch (1:23:19)

    • 1 hr 39 min
    LA’s Comedy Scene Is Having A Moment. Just Ask Nick Kroll

    LA’s Comedy Scene Is Having A Moment. Just Ask Nick Kroll

    One of the biggest comedy festivals returns to Los Angeles this May, featuring more than 500 shows at more than 35 venues throughout the city. The 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest will feature some of the biggest and up and coming names in comedy, demonstrating L.A.’s current influence on the comedy scene. Today, we talk about the festival and the state of comedy in the region. Joining to discuss is Robbie Praw, vice president of Stand-up and Comedy Formats at Netflix, and actor and comedian Nick Kroll. Are you in the comedy scene? What are your thoughts about the state of comedy in SoCal? Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.

    Netflix is a Joke Fest runs from May 1-12 in Los Angeles. Learn more at Netflixisajokefest.com. 

    • 26 min
    Double Play: Previewing Dodgers Home Opener & Latest On Ohtani-Mizuhara Situation

    Double Play: Previewing Dodgers Home Opener & Latest On Ohtani-Mizuhara Situation

    Shohei Ohtani’s life will be fundamentally different in the coming weeks and months without Ippei Mizuhara, his interpreter and constant companion ever since he moved to the majors from Japan. Although the changes caused by Mizuhara’s firing amid allegations of gambling and theft could be jarring to a baseball star who thrives on routine, LA Dodger manager Dave Roberts told reporters the upheaval could have a positive impact on the team, with Ohtani likely to confide with his teammates more as a result of the situation. This all comes just prior to the Dodgers home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals today at 1 PM.

     

    Today on AirTalk, we briefly get into the latest surrounding the Dodgers with Nick Roman, host of LAist’s “All Things Considered.”

     

    With files from the Associated Press

    • 7 min
    California's Fast Food Wage Increases April 1, Breaking Down BDSM And Kinks, And LAist Report On Affording Family Housing

    California's Fast Food Wage Increases April 1, Breaking Down BDSM And Kinks, And LAist Report On Affording Family Housing

    Today on AirTalk, California’s fast food wage increase. Also on the show, everything you need to know about kinks; new LAist report on the lack of affordable family housing; author Becky Nicolaides on LA’s suburban melting pot; and more.



    California’s fast food wage increase (00:17)



    Breaking down BDSM and kinks (28:43)



    LAist report on lack of affordable family housing (51:01)



    Legal landmines of online dating (1:10:15)



    New book on LA suburbia (1:25:06)

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Hearing From Fast Food Workers & Franchisees As Statewide Wage Increases Loom

    Hearing From Fast Food Workers & Franchisees As Statewide Wage Increases Loom

    April 1 will see fast-food workers’ minimum wage reach $20 an hour, following the passing of AB 1228 through the state legislature in September. The wage increase, now slightly under the cost of living in the state, is a shift that fast-food franchisees across the state are now trying to adapt to through changes in hiring and hourly staffing. Some workers may start to see their hours shortened and their shifts more demanding, while franchisees struggle to balance their books to the new normal. With a lot of change coming up–what’s the pulse of the state’s fast food industry now and what are their expectations for the future? Today on AirTalk, we’ll check in with listeners who are part of the industry and talk to a panel of experts. Joining us today is Tia Koonse, legal & policy research manager at the UCLA Labor Center, Michaela Mendelson, Southern California El Pollo Loco franchisee, and Anneisha Williams, Jack in the Box worker & member of the California Fast Food Workers Union.

    • 27 min

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