AirTalk LAist 89.3

It’s that time of year when gardens explode in a palette of colors. After another year of historic rainfalls, mother nature might be painting with more hues than usual. The blooms we often hear about are the “super blooms” on public land, like the Antelope Valley or Lake Elsinore. But flowers don’t discriminate where they grow. Today on AirTalk, we’re talking about the best gardens in SoCal, from the public to the private, Descanso Gardens to San Diego’s Balboa Park. We want to hear from you. What is your favorite garden to visit? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Today on AirTalk, a look into how the role of sex might be taking a backseat in marriage. Also on the show, we celebrate Los Angeles’ Oaxacan food culture with the family run restaurant ‘Quiadaiyn;’our film critics review ‘Abigail’ and the latest movie releases; and more.


Do you tip on takeout? (00:17)
Is the role of sex taking a backseat in marriage? (22:18)
We try out some Oaxacan cuisine with ‘Quiadaiyn’ (45:03)
Our film critics review the latest releases (1:08:43)
Larry interviews the directors of ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ (1:24:48)

We're back with another episode of Revival House, but this time we're not heading to a 100 year old theater...

The David Geffen and Ted Mann theaters at the Academy Museum of Motion Arts and Pictures are a new addition to L.A's revival programming. In this episode, we explore what the theaters, which only opened in 2021, have to offer our city's moviegoing landscape. And hopefully, we demystify what seeing a movie here is actually like! (Did you know that tickets are only $10? And no, they don't just show Oscar winners.)

In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro sits in the red velvet seats of the David Geffen theater with Academy Museum Director of Programming, K.J. Relth-Miller, to talk community access, screening trends, and the power of movie theaters.

If you're curious about the Academy Museum, you can check out our other LAist Studios series, The Academy Museum Podcast here.

Guests: Academy Museum Director of Programming K.J. Relth-Miller 

Today on AirTalk, the latest on USC’s decision to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s graduation speech citing safety concerns. Also on the show, a look into the legal intricacies of what happens to frozen embryos after a couple breaks up; Orange County supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter, Rhiannon Do, speaks out on controversy surrounding millions of taxpayer dollars; and more.


USC community reacts to valedictorian speech cancellation (00:17)
What happened to LA’s bike freeway? (18:25)
The fate of frozen embryos if a couple splits (27:20)
OC Supervisor Do's daughter speaks out (51:07)
Clippers, Lakers playoff preview (1:07:02)
TV critics on what to watch (1:22:51)

LAs two favorite basketball teams are headed to the NBA playoffs. The Lakers have their first game against the Denver Nuggets in Colorado on Saturday, meanwhile the Clippers get home court advantage against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Heading into the playoffs there’s been uncertainty about Kawhi Leonard’s availability for the first game against the Mavs, but coach Tyronn Lue says he’s “preparing to have him on the court”. The Lakers are eager for a chance at redemption in their game against the defending NBA champions, hoping to make up for the 4-0 sweep from last spring’s Western Conference finals.

 

Today on AirTalk we talk about the Lakers and Clippers performances during the regular season and what they tell us about how they’ll do as they both head into the postseason. Joining us to talk about the Clippers is Law Murray, staff writer for The Athletic covering the LA Clippers. Also with us is Dan Woike, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times. Have questions or comments about LAs chances in the NBA playoffs give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.