Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums.Ann Powers,NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new bookTraveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.

Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums.<a href="https://www.npr.org/people/140955737/ann-powers"> Ann Powers</a>, NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new book<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Path-Mitchell-Ann-Powers/dp/0062463721"> Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell</a>. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.

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Joni Mitchell's life, influence and music as told by NPR's Ann Powers

The latest on Ukraine’s push into Russia

Paramount Global lays off 15% of workforce

New book explores the history of Hanna-Barbera

How LAX is addressing ride hailing concerns

Preview of next week’s DNC in Chicago

TV-Talk reviews

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia. Also on the show, Paramount Global begins restructuring, cuts 15% of their workforce; author Greg Ehrbar drops by to talk about his new book “Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids;” we look into how Los Angeles World Airports is addressing raid hailing concerns at LAX; we get a preview of next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago; out TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
The latest on Ukraine’s push into Russia (00:17)
Paramount Global lays off 15% of workforce (16:25)
New book explores the history of Hanna-Barbera cartoons (26:35)
How LAX is addressing ride hailing concerns (49:17)
Preview of next week’s DNC in Chicago (1:09:02)
TV-Talk reviews (1:25:11)

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia. Also on the show, Paramount Global begins restructuring, cuts 15% of their workforce; author Greg Ehrbar drops by to talk about his new book “Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids;” we look into how Los Angeles World Airports is addressing raid hailing concerns at LAX; we get a preview of next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago; out TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The latest on Ukraine’s push into Russia (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Paramount Global lays off 15% of workforce (16:25)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New book explores the history of Hanna-Barbera cartoons (26:35)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How LAX is addressing ride hailing concerns (49:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preview of next week’s DNC in Chicago (1:09:02)</li>
<li aria-level="1">TV-Talk reviews (1:25:11)</li>
</ul>

Updates From Ukraine, The History Of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch

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 Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer, and Steve Greene, freelance TV critic.



This week’s shows include: 
Emily in Paris [Season 4]
Chimp Crazy
Bel-Air [Season 3] 
The Tyrant 
Bad Monkey

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 Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer, and Steve Greene, freelance TV critic.
 
This week’s shows include: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Emily in Paris [Season 4]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chimp Crazy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bel-Air [Season 3] </li>
<li aria-level="1">The Tyrant </li>
<li aria-level="1">Bad Monkey</li>
</ul>

TV-talk: ‘Emily in Paris,’ ‘Chimp Crazy,’ ‘Bel-Air’ and more

Latest on Encino burglaries

Undecided voters on Harris' candidacy

The history of synchronized swimming

Gov. Newsom warns to pull funding over encampm

COVID designated as ‘endemic’

New book explores the business of baby eels

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the recent string of property crime hitting Encino residents and neighboring communities. Also on the show, we explore what undecided voters are feeling about Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy; we dig into the history of synchronized swimming in Vicki Valosik’s new book “Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water;” Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redirect funds if cities don’t remove homeless encampments; COVID has been designated as an ‘endemic;’ and more.
Latest on Encino burglaries (00:17)
Undecided voters on Harris' candidacy (19:16)
New book on the history of synchronized swimming (37:14)
Gov. Newsom warns to pull funding over encampments (51:25)
COVID designated as ‘endemic’ (1:08:20)
New book explores the business of baby eels (1:24:02)

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the recent string of property crime hitting Encino residents and neighboring communities. Also on the show, we explore what undecided voters are feeling about Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy; we dig into the history of synchronized swimming in Vicki Valosik’s new book “Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water;” Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redirect funds if cities don’t remove homeless encampments; COVID has been designated as an ‘endemic;’ and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Latest on Encino burglaries (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Undecided voters on Harris' candidacy (19:16)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New book on the history of synchronized swimming (37:14)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gov. Newsom warns to pull funding over encampments (51:25)</li>
<li aria-level="1">COVID designated as ‘endemic’ (1:08:20)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New book explores the business of baby eels (1:24:02)</li>
</ul>

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