LAUSD Considers Cellphone Ban

Americans Are Holding On To Their Old Cars

New 'Imperfect Paradise' Series

Biden To Announce Protections For Immigrants

Actor Griffin Dunne On His New Memoir

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles Unified School district this morning considers whether to ban cellphones on school campuses. Also on the show, we look into why Americans are holding on to their cars for longer; we preview the latest Imperfect Paradise series ‘Return to Mexico;’ actor Griffin Dunne stops by to talk about his new memoir ‘Friday Afternoon Club;’ and more.
LAUSD weighs cellphone ban (00:17)
Why Americans are holding onto their old cars (32:41)
Preview: new LAist 'Imperfect Paradise' series (50:43)
New Biden plan will protect undocumented spouses from deportation (1:08:29)
Griffin Dunne on his memoir ‘Friday Afternoon Club’ (1:16:48)

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles Unified School district this morning considers whether to ban cellphones on school campuses. Also on the show, we look into why Americans are holding on to their cars for longer; we preview the latest Imperfect Paradise series ‘Return to Mexico;’ actor Griffin Dunne stops by to talk about his new memoir ‘Friday Afternoon Club;’ and more.
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<li aria-level="1">LAUSD weighs cellphone ban (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Americans are holding onto their old cars (32:41)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preview: new LAist 'Imperfect Paradise' series (50:43)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New Biden plan will protect undocumented spouses from deportation (1:08:29)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Griffin Dunne on his memoir ‘Friday Afternoon Club’ (1:16:48)</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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LAUSD Considers Cellphone Ban, Americans Hold Onto Their Old Cars, And Actor Griffin Dunne On His New Memoir

Hollywood's economic slowdown

Retailers are neglecting sustainable options

Comedy writer Amber Ruffin on Bigfoot

State of the State Recap

NBC expands social media presence for Olympics

New memoir from journalist Nicholas Kristoff

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicolas Kristof talks about his new book ‘Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life;’ and more.
Checking-in on Hollywood (00:17)
Are retailers stocking shelves with sustainable goods?  (20:01)
Amber Rufflin on her Bigfoot musical (29:23)
What to know about Gov. Newsom’s State of the State (51:15)
NBC expanding social media coverage for Paris Summer Olympics (1:02:40)
Journalist Nicolas Kritof talks new book ‘Chasing Hope’ (1:27:26)

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicolas Kristof talks about his new book ‘Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life;’ and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Checking-in on Hollywood (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are retailers stocking shelves with sustainable goods?  (20:01)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amber Rufflin on her Bigfoot musical (29:23)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What to know about Gov. Newsom’s State of the State (51:15)</li>
<li aria-level="1">NBC expanding social media coverage for Paris Summer Olympics (1:02:40)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Journalist Nicolas Kritof talks new book ‘Chasing Hope’ (1:27:26)</li>
</ul>

Hollywood's Economic Slowdown, NBC Expands Social Media Presence For Olympics, And Journalist Nicolas Kristof Reflects On His Career

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>

LAUSD Considers Cellphone Ban, Americans Hold Onto Their Old Cars, And Actor Griffin Dunne On His New Memoir

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