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 restaur ..read more

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 ..read 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 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)&n ..read more

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 ..read more

At the University of Southern California, student protesters set up an encampment at Alumni Park for the second time over the weekend after their first one was broken up by law enforcement last week. Ninety-three people were arrested. The campus remains closed to the public and access to the campus is limited to those with a valid campus ID. The university is also facing criticism from various groups of faculty including from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and the Department of Gender & Sexuality Studies for their handling of the student protests. Booker Prize-nomina ..read more

Following layoffs in the last year and a critical opinion piece by former editor Uri Berliner, the New York Times has offered more context into the issues the major radio outlet is dealing with. In a world where television and radio are declining in audience size, news outlets invested in these mediums like NPR are having trouble finding innovative ways to stay afloat. Along with its own issues, financially or socially, the news broadcaster also is having issues such as with its relationship to local member stations.   Today on AirTalk, we’re joined by New York Times media reporter Benjam ..read more

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the charges filed Wednesday against a top aide to Los Angeles DA George Gascón. Also on the show, a conversation with Karla Vasquez on her new cookbook highlighting Salvadoran cuisine; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. What to know about the charges filed against longtime aide in DA’s office (00:17) What’s behind the allure of ‘Millenial Gray?’ (16:27) Karla Vasquez on her new Salvadoran cookbook (41:43) FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (1:06:27) FilmWeek Feature: Seven Samurai 70 years later (1:22:27 ..read more

Go back to the movies with us! We're still profiling LA's repertory theaters in Revival House cause there are SO MANY to check out! In this episode, we explore a cool space with some deep, messy history. Fashion label Brain Dead has taken over a site that some would consider....a little cursed. Originally opened in the 1940s as The Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax, the venue was home to premieres and parties. Until a theft and murder shut the theater down. In the 2000s, it was taken over by Cinefamily, which programmed in that space until allegations of abuse came to light in 2017. But today, B ..read more

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the student camp-in movement and the pro-Palesteinan protests happening across California universities. Also on the show, a look at the Supreme Court case that considers immunity for former President Trump; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down to talk about her city budget proposal; and more.   The latest on the student camp-in movement at CA universities (00:17) The push to let undocumented students work on campus (21:57) Retired WaPo editor Marty Baron talks new book (36:12) What to know about Trump's immunity case (53:25) Mayor Bas ..read more

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at Mayor Bass’ new city budget proposal. Also on the show, a new ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll finds that Americans are more angry than proud when asked about recent news events and American politics; breaking down the concealed carry permit process; and more.   A look at Mayor Bass' new budget proposal (00:17) The latest on Bird Flu cases (17:11) New 'Mood of the Nation' poll finds an angry America (34:47) Is 'Broadband for All' working? (51:56) Breaking down the concealed carry permit process (59:57) What happens to an unclaimed body? 1:31:24 ..read more