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 Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline, and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire.



Shows:
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Throwback (Peacock)
Love Island USA (Peacock)
Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia (Sundance Now)
Hollywood Black (MGM+)
Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)
Yo Gabba GabbaLand (Apple TV+)

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 Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline, and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV &amp; Film at IndieWire.
 
Shows:
<ul>
<li>House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)</li>
<li>Throwback (Peacock)</li>
<li>Love Island USA (Peacock)</li>
<li>Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia (Sundance Now)</li>
<li>Hollywood Black (MGM+)</li>
<li>Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)</li>
<li>Yo Gabba GabbaLand (Apple TV+)</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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TV-Talk: 'Love Island,' House of the Dragon' season finale and more

Today on AirTalk:

- What to know about the possible impending government shutdown (0:15)

- What regions do you think make up the state of California? (15:41)

- 27th Street Bakery’s famous Sweet Potato Pie (32:10)

 

Today on AirTalk:
- What to know about the possible impending government shutdown (0:15)
- What regions do you think make up the state of California? (15:41)
- 27th Street Bakery&rsquo;s famous Sweet Potato Pie (32:10)
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Government shutdown again?, California split up into regions and Sweet Potato Pies!

Today on AirTalk, we're checking in with delivery drivers to see how they are faring during their busiest time of the year. News of a possible merger between Nissan and Honda spread this week. What effect might this decision have on the automobile industry? Professional baker, Nicole Rucker, is here to answer your burning holiday baking questions. San Diego is in a standoff against the federal government on Sanctuary City policies. City officials voted to prohibit the sheriff's department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We're contextualizing the rationale behind the stalemate. The NCAA has made changes to the college football playoff format. What do we know about this year's games? And, for today's TV Talk, our critics share their favorite shows of 2024.

Today on AirTalk:

- Checking in on holiday delivery drivers (0:15)

- Implications of a possible Nissan/Honda merger (8:51)

- Pro answers all your holiday baking questions (30:36)

- San Diego Sanctuary City standoff (50:52)

- Holiday traffic (58:08)

- NCAA playoff format changes (1:07:22)

- TV Talk: The Best of 2024 (1:20:18)

Today on AirTalk, we're checking in with delivery drivers to see how they are faring during their busiest time of the year. News of a possible merger between Nissan and Honda spread this week. What effect might this decision have on the automobile industry? Professional baker, Nicole Rucker, is here to answer your burning holiday baking questions. San Diego is in a standoff against the federal government on Sanctuary City policies. City officials voted to prohibit the sheriff's department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We're contextualizing the rationale behind the stalemate. The NCAA has made changes to the college football playoff format. What do we know about this year's games? And, for today's TV Talk, our critics share their favorite shows of 2024.
Today on AirTalk:
- Checking in on holiday delivery drivers (0:15)
- Implications of a possible Nissan/Honda merger (8:51)
- Pro answers all your holiday baking questions (30:36)
- San Diego Sanctuary City standoff (50:52)
- Holiday traffic (58:08)
- NCAA playoff format changes (1:07:22)
- TV Talk: The Best of 2024 (1:20:18)

LA delivery drivers on Christmas,  Holiday baking, TV Talk and more!

Today on AirTalk, new protections for renters with pets have been proposed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Governor Newsom announces career education plan for Californians without college degrees. In the wake of the United HealthCare CEO murder, public reaction has been favorable to the suspected killer. We're discussing what other areas Americans might find political violence to be justified. California's canine blood supply is supported by controversial "closed colonies" of captive dogs. The state has deemed them inhumane but legislation is on pause. We'll tell you why. Love is Blind reality TV stars lead the charge for unionization. Call in and tell us the secular ways you'll be celebrating the winter season.

Today on AirTalk:

- Proposed pet protections for renters (0:15)

- CA career plan for those without college degrees (18:17)

- Can political violence be justified? (35:51)

- Why captive dogs support CA canine blood supply (51:57) 

- Reality TV stars push for unionization (1:08:14)

- Secular season celebrations (1:26:14)

 

Today on AirTalk, new protections for renters with pets have been proposed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Governor Newsom announces career education plan for Californians without college degrees. In the wake of the United HealthCare CEO murder, public reaction has been favorable to the suspected killer. We're discussing what other areas Americans might find political violence to be justified. California's canine blood supply is supported by controversial "closed colonies" of captive dogs. The state has deemed them inhumane but legislation is on pause. We'll tell you why. Love is Blind reality TV stars lead the charge for unionization. Call in and tell us the secular ways you'll be celebrating the winter season.
Today on AirTalk:
- Proposed pet protections for renters (0:15)
- CA career plan for those without college degrees (18:17)
- Can political violence be justified? (35:51)
- Why captive dogs support CA canine blood supply (51:57)&nbsp;
- Reality TV stars push for unionization (1:08:14)
- Secular season celebrations (1:26:14)
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TV-Talk: 'Love Island,' House of the Dragon' season finale and more

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