AirTalk LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the USC and UCLA student encampment protests. Also on the show, a look into the California Public Utilities Commission’s vote this week on a new proposal that would create a fixed rate system for customers based on income; we dive into the history of the Chavez Ravine and the broken promise of affordable housing made to former residents; Los Angeles’ city charter is turning 100; and more.


The latest on the USC & UCLA student protests (00:17)
Should electricity rates be based on income? (19:33)
New book on three jazz titans (33:49)
The history of Chavez Ravine (51:21)
LA’s City Charter turns 100 (1:12:10)
What are the best steakhouses in LA? (1:26:19)

Today on AirTalk, a look into the role online sleuthing and digital vigilantism is playing within the protests against the war on Gaza on college campuses. Also on the show, chef Jordan Kahn drops by to discuss reopening his famed Culver City restaurant Vespertine; our film critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Jane Schoenbrun and actor Justice Smith on their new film ‘I Saw The TV Glow;’ and more.


A peek into the rise of online vigilantism (00:17)
New book examines how Hitler solidified his grip on power (20:51)
Chef Jordan Kahn on the reopening of his beloved restaurant Vespertine (39:18)
FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (1:06:20)
FilmWeek Feature: I Saw The TV Glow  (1:22:22)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on this morning's UCLA encampment dispersal led by hundreds of police in riot gear. Also on the show, a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows shifting expectations for those heading into retirement; our critics review the latest shows on TV and streaming; and more.


Police in riot gear clear UCLA encampment (00:17)
What's in store for Paramount? (17:33)
New book on sports broadcaster Vin Scully (28:22)
The Steelhead trout moves to 'endangered list' (51:22)
New survey on retirement expectations (1:09:15)
Our critics review the latest TV shows (1:25:08)

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 freelance tv critic, Steve Greene, and tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co, Cristina Escobar. 

 

This week’s shows include:


Hacks [Season 3] (Max) 
The Veil (FX on Hulu) 
Acapulco [Season 3]
Big Mood (Tubi)
Fiasco (Netflix)

Today on AirTalk, a look into the violent clashes that brokeout overnight at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counterprotesters, leading UCLA to call in LAPD for help. Also on the show, LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin joins us to talk about the new Imperfect Paradise series on California’s Colorado River negotiations; what the data says about how crime trends affects our behaviors; and more.


Overnight clashes strike UCLA protesters (00:17)
US may ease marijuana restrictions (9:00)
New series on CA's water negotiations (19:44)
The Latest On Protests From UCLA  (33:31)
How climate change affects where we live (1:02:45)
How high-profile crime alters our behaviors (1:18:48)
LAist's ‘Tournament of Cheeseburgers’ (1:33:53)

Today on AirTalk, an update on the USC encampment protests and what you need to know about USC President Carol Folt’s meeting yesterday with pro-Palestienian protesters. Also on the show, New York Times media reporter Benjamin Mullin drops in to discuss his recent article on the behind-the-scenes issues at NPR; what the LA County Superior Court’s strike down of Senate Bill 9 means for the future of single-family zoning laws; and more.


An update on USC's student protests (00:17)
A look into NPR's internal issues (21:15)
What the SB 9 strike down means for LA housing (36:35)
Is the future of coffee beanless? (1:07:02)
New book examines the shifting makeup of the GOP (1:23:45)