AirTalk LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the Metro Board’s decision Thursday to increase security on buses and trains. Also on the show, we take a look at the ‘grief tech’ that’ll keep you in touch with your deceased loved ones; we stay cool this summer with La Michoacana’s refreshing paletas; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; live from Vidiots in Eagle Rock, Larry sits down with film critic Claudia Puig and film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver to talk about the film noir classic ‘Double Indemnity;’ and more.


LA Metro Board to increase security – what you need to know (00:17)
New AI tech looks to keep you in touch with deceased loved ones (17:36)
La Michoacana Superior keeps us cool this summer with paletas (40:46)
Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:25)


FilmWeek Feature: Double Indemnity Live! (1:22:31)

Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. 

 

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro jumps into the history of these movie theaters and this programming group to shine a light on a little L.A. moviegoing history and spotlight the future of the American Cinematheque in this city.

 

Check out our deep dive into the Egyptian Theatre's history and reopening here:  https://omny.fm/shows/howtola/revival-house-the-egyptian-theater-redux

 

Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, American Cinematheque artistic director Grant Moninger, Programmers Imani Davis and Cindy Flores, Senior Film Programmer Chris Lemaire

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Department of Justice’s sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment. Also on the show, why a well known vegan restaurant is introducing meat to its menu; Rick Steves gives us the 411 on summer travel tips; we preview LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting;’ our TV critics review the latest shows on tv and streaming; and more.

 


Why is the DOJ suing Live Nation & Ticketmaster? (00:17)
Why your favorite vegan spot is serving meat (11:10)
The latest tips on summer travel (33:55)
LA Times Editor Terry Tang (51:23)
Preview: LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting’ (1:11:19)
Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:23:16)

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’re going to 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, Larry talks television with Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire, and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture.

 

This week’s shows include:


Evil [Season 4] (Paramount+)
The Sympathizer (HBO / Max) 
The Jinx: Part Two [Season 2] (Max) 
Top Chef [Season 21] (Bravo / Peacock)
Gaga Chromatica Ball (HBO / Max)
We Are Lady Parts [Season 2] (Peacock)  

 

Today on AirTalk, we look into how the recent campus protests are affecting alumni and donor relations. Also on the show, we dig into the future of cannabis cafes in California; we look into why fewer men are enrolling in college; former Assemblymember Mike Gatto drops by to discuss his new book ‘Noir By Necessity;’ and more.


Have campus protests affected donor relations? (00:17)
The future of cannabis cafes in CA (18:02)
Should kids share a room with siblings? (33:57)
CA age verification bill advances (51:32)
Why are fewer men going to college? (1:10:18)
New book by former Assemblymember Mike Gatto (1:25:52)

Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new LAist analysis that has found that since 2017, 31% of people shot at by police were perceived by LAPD officers at the scene to be struggling with mental illness. Also on the show, everything you need to know about ultra-processed foods; a look into how the California Supreme Court might decide on Prop 22; and more.


LAist report: 31% of LAPD shootings involved a person in a mental health crisis  (00:17)
The 101 on ultra-processed foods (19:03)
Listeners share their animal rescue stories (42:06)
CA Supreme Court to rule on Prop 22 (51:26)
New book on ‘The Other Significant Others’ (1:17:49)