Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we discuss Biden's move to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11; talk about Facebook's move to create a kid-friendly Instagram app; and more. 

Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we discuss Biden's move to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11; talk about Facebook's move to create a kid-friendly Instagram app; and more.&nbsp;

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.

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.

Lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts, and more.

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AirTalk Episode Thursday April 15, 2021

Should LA restrict masks at demonstrations?

Is extreme heat a natural disaster?

New book highlights three jazz titans

A look at the state of dams in CA

How AI impacts hiring

The space junk dilemma

Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is impacting hiring practices; the growing concern around space junk; and more.
Should LA restrict masks at public demonstrations? (00:17)
Is extreme heat a natural disaster? (19:15)
New book ‘3 Shades of Blue’ highlights jazz titans (34:20)
The state of CA dams (51:13)
AI’s impact on hiring (1:06:11)
What should we do about space junk? (1:24:02)

Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is impacting hiring practices; the growing concern around space junk; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Should LA restrict masks at public demonstrations? (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is extreme heat a natural disaster? (19:15)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New book ‘3 Shades of Blue’ highlights jazz titans (34:20)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The state of CA dams (51:13)</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI’s impact on hiring (1:06:11)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What should we do about space junk? (1:24:02)</li>
</ul>

Banning Masks During Public Demonstrations, A New Book On Jazz Titans, And Everything You Need To Know About Space Junk

LA adds two new venues for 2028 Summer Olympic

Is automotive voter registration just?

Mayor Karen Bass responds to weekend violence

Inland Empire's warehouse development

SCOTUS to hear arguments on transgender rights

Adam Nimoy on his memoir ‘The Most Human’

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles has added two venues to the 2028 Summer Olympics games – we look into the new venues and the history behind LA’s oldest stadium. Also on the show, a new bill looks to utilize the DMV to automatically register California voters; how Inland Empire’s warehouse development is impacting the local community; Larry Mantle interviews Adam Nimoy on his new memoir ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy;’ and more.
LA adds two new venues for 2028 Summer Olympics (00:17)
Is automotive voter registration just? (34:24)
Mayor Bass responds to weekend violence (50:53)
How warehouse development is impacting Inland Empire (58:40)
SCOTUS to hear arguments on TN’s gender-affirming ban (1:09:49)
Adam Nimoy on his memoir ‘The Most Human’ (1:21:54)

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles has added two venues to the 2028 Summer Olympics games – we look into the new venues and the history behind LA’s oldest stadium. Also on the show, a new bill looks to utilize the DMV to automatically register California voters; how Inland Empire’s warehouse development is impacting the local community; Larry Mantle interviews Adam Nimoy on his new memoir ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy;’ and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">LA adds two new venues for 2028 Summer Olympics (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is automotive voter registration just? (34:24)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mayor Bass responds to weekend violence (50:53)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How warehouse development is impacting Inland Empire (58:40)</li>
<li aria-level="1">SCOTUS to hear arguments on TN’s gender-affirming ban (1:09:49)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Adam Nimoy on his memoir ‘The Most Human’ (1:21:54)</li>
</ul>

LA 2028 Summer Olympics Updates, Automatic Voting In California, And Adam Nimoy Talks New Memoir

Amber Ruffin on her musical 'Bigfoot!'

How does heat affect our brains?

Food Friday: SoCal Veggie Burger Spots

FilmWeek Reviews

Larry Mantle interviews Yorgos Lanthimos

Today on AirTalk, comedian Amber Ruffin stops by to talk about her new musical ‘Bigfoot!’ Also on the show, with a heat wave hitting Southern California this weekend, we look into how heat affects our brains; we chow down on some Vegan Burgers with the general manager of Beelman’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews director Yorgos Lanthimos on his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness;’ and more.
Comedian Amber Ruffin talks about her musical ‘Bigfoot!’ (00:17)
How does heat affect our brains? (21:45)
We chow down on SoCal veggie burger spots with DTLA restaurant Beelman’s (39:00)
Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (50:04)
Yorgos Lanthimos talks about his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ (1:21:08)

Today on AirTalk, comedian Amber Ruffin stops by to talk about her new musical ‘Bigfoot!’ Also on the show, with a heat wave hitting Southern California this weekend, we look into how heat affects our brains; we chow down on some Vegan Burgers with the general manager of Beelman’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews director Yorgos Lanthimos on his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness;’ and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Comedian Amber Ruffin talks about her musical ‘Bigfoot!’ (00:17)</li>
<li>How does heat affect our brains? (21:45)</li>
<li aria-level="1">We chow down on SoCal veggie burger spots with DTLA restaurant Beelman’s (39:00)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (50:04)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Yorgos Lanthimos talks about his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ (1:21:08)</li>
</ul>

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