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.
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<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>

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.

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Disneyland Workers Make A Deal, Are Deepfakes Protected By Free Speech?, And Kid Friendly Restaurants

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

CA wildfire updates

Biden's remaining months explored

What fast food joint should SoCal get next?

Can tech solve the LA homeless crisis?

'Join or Die' directors talk new documentary

What song would you beam into space?

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the wildfires affecting California communities. Also on the show, we look at how President Biden might utilize his remaining months in office; we explore how technology can be used to help solve Los Angeles’s homeless crisis; directors Pete and Rebecca Davis talk about their new documentary ‘Join or Die;’ why NASA beamed a Missy Elliot song to Venus; and more.
The latest on CA wildfires (00:17)
A look into President Biden's remaining months (13:24)
What fast food joint should SoCal get next? (34:55)
Can tech solve the LA homeless crisis? (49:19)
'Join or Die' directors talk new documentary (1:06:33)
What song would you beam into space? (1:25:55)

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the wildfires affecting California communities. Also on the show, we look at how President Biden might utilize his remaining months in office; we explore how technology can be used to help solve Los Angeles’s homeless crisis; directors Pete and Rebecca Davis talk about their new documentary ‘Join or Die;’ why NASA beamed a Missy Elliot song to Venus; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The latest on CA wildfires (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">A look into President Biden's remaining months (13:24)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What fast food joint should SoCal get next? (34:55)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can tech solve the LA homeless crisis? (49:19)</li>
<li aria-level="1">'Join or Die' directors talk new documentary (1:06:33)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What song would you beam into space? (1:25:55)</li>
</ul>

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