The Legacy Of Reverend James Lawson Jr.

Gen Z Is Gravitating Towards Blue Collar Jobs

The Best City To Raise A Family

LAist Rent Hike Is Freshly Updated

All Your Earthquake Questions Answered

Why Is Spotify Expanding Beyond Music?

Today on AirTalk, we remember civil rights leader Reverend James M. Lawson Jr. Also on the show, we take a look at what’s behind Gen Z’s rising interest in blue-collar careers; everything you need to know about earthquake insurance; we examine Spotify’s gamble on raising prices and expanding beyond music; and more.
Remembering civil rights leader Reverand James Lawson Jr. (00:17)
What’s behind Gen Z’s interest in the trades? (20:06)
What’s the best city to raise a family? (36:13)
An update on LA rent hikes (51:35)
Is earthquake insurance important? (1:08:37)
Why is Spotify expanding beyond music? (1:29:20)

Today on AirTalk, we remember civil rights leader Reverend James M. Lawson Jr. Also on the show, we take a look at what’s behind Gen Z’s rising interest in blue-collar careers; everything you need to know about earthquake insurance; we examine Spotify’s gamble on raising prices and expanding beyond music; and more.
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<li aria-level="1">Remembering civil rights leader Reverand James Lawson Jr. (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s behind Gen Z’s interest in the trades? (20:06)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s the best city to raise a family? (36:13)</li>
<li aria-level="1">An update on LA rent hikes (51:35)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is earthquake insurance important? (1:08:37)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why is Spotify expanding beyond music? (1:29:20)</li>
</ul>

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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Remembering Reverend James Lawson Jr,  Gen Z Is Interested In Trades, And LA Rent Hike Updates

U.S Prisoner Exchange

What can a song tell us about a candidate?

The history of soap operas

Preview: LAist survey on homelessness

Mars simulation commander on one-year mission

TV-Talk: shows to watch

Today on AirTalk, US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been released from Russian custody in what is being called one of the largest prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West. Also on the show, we explore the history of political campaign songs and how they affect a candidate's brand; we dive into the history of soap operas; listeners share how homelessness has changed since Mayor Karen Bass took office; the commander of the Mars simulation mission on their one-year mission; our TV critics review the latest releases; and more.
Russia releases US journalist in largest East-West prisoner exchange (00:17)
What can a campaign song tell us about a candidate? (27:56)
The history of soap operas (41:38)
Preview: LAist survey on homelessness (31:24)
Mars simulation commander on one-year mission (1:03:32)
TV-Talk (1:26:36)

Today on AirTalk, US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been released from Russian custody in what is being called one of the largest prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West. Also on the show, we explore the history of political campaign songs and how they affect a candidate's brand; we dive into the history of soap operas; listeners share how homelessness has changed since Mayor Karen Bass took office; the commander of the Mars simulation mission on their one-year mission; our TV critics review the latest releases; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Russia releases US journalist in largest East-West prisoner exchange (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What can a campaign song tell us about a candidate? (27:56)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The history of soap operas (41:38)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preview: LAist survey on homelessness (31:24)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mars simulation commander on one-year mission (1:03:32)</li>
<li aria-level="1">TV-Talk (1:26:36)</li>
</ul>

The U.S Prisoner Exchange With Russia, History of Soap Operas, And TV: Talk

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 Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Cristina Escobar, TV critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co. 

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 Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Cristina Escobar, TV critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

TV Talk: ‘Unstable,’ ‘Omnivore,’ ‘Women in Blue’ and more

Today on AirTalk, Disneyland workers have avoided a strike after agreeing to a new deal that will increase wages by 31% and improve sick leave. Also on the show, we check in on the state of the video game industry; we explore the legal gray area of deepfakes and how to safely regulate the technology; we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris is rebranding herself in her presidential campaign; we check-in with Los Angeles restaurants and get their thoughts on the Al Fresco ordinance extension; and more.
Disneyland workers avoid strike (00:17)
Checking-in on the video game industry (12:17)
Are deepfakes protected under free speech? (43:35)
A look into VP Kamala Harris’ presidential rebrand (53:02)
Checking-in on LA restaurants (1:13:24)
The best kid-friendly restaurants in SoCal (1:28:40)

Today on AirTalk, Disneyland workers have avoided a strike after agreeing to a new deal that will increase wages by 31% and improve sick leave. Also on the show, we check in on the state of the video game industry; we explore the legal gray area of deepfakes and how to safely regulate the technology; we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris is rebranding herself in her presidential campaign; we check-in with Los Angeles restaurants and get their thoughts on the Al Fresco ordinance extension; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Disneyland workers avoid strike (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Checking-in on the video game industry (12:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are deepfakes protected under free speech? (43:35)</li>
<li aria-level="1">A look into VP Kamala Harris’ presidential rebrand (53:02)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Checking-in on LA restaurants (1:13:24)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The best kid-friendly restaurants in SoCal (1:28:40)</li>
</ul>

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