The days are longer and the nights are shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get cozy for summer’s best new television series. Each week, we 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, we discuss with Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon and Eric Deggans, TV critic for NPR.

The days are longer and the nights are shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get cozy for summer’s best new television series. Each week, we 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, we discuss with Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon and Eric Deggans, TV critic for NPR.

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: ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘House Of The Dragon,’ ‘The Boys’ And More

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>

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

SoCal Wildfire Updates

Is Covid Causing Cancer Flare Ups?

The History Of Gay Neighborhoods In LA

What To Know About The CA Budget

Battling Covid-19 Misinformation

New Book Examines The Role Of Chance

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the wildfires burning through Southern California and what it means for this year’s fire season. Also on the show, we examine if COVID is exacerbating cancerous cell growth; we visit some of the lesser known LGBTQ+ landmarks and neighborhoods of Los Angeles; we look into the California budget and what to expect for the new fiscal year; and more.
Latest on the SoCal wildfires (00:17)
Is COVID causing rare cancer flare ups? (17:48)
The historical gay neighborhoods of LA (33:18)
What to know about the CA budget (51:53)
Battling COVID misinformation (1:06:42)
New book 'The Random Factor' explores the crucial role of chance (1:23:33)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the wildfires burning through Southern California and what it means for this year’s fire season. Also on the show, we examine if COVID is exacerbating cancerous cell growth; we visit some of the lesser known LGBTQ+ landmarks and neighborhoods of Los Angeles; we look into the California budget and what to expect for the new fiscal year; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Latest on the SoCal wildfires (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is COVID causing rare cancer flare ups? (17:48)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The historical gay neighborhoods of LA (33:18)</li>
<li aria-level="1">What to know about the CA budget (51:53)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Battling COVID misinformation (1:06:42)</li>
<li aria-level="1">New book 'The Random Factor' explores the crucial role of chance (1:23:33)</li>
</ul>

SoCal Wildfire Updates, The History Of Gay Neighborhoods In LA, A New Book On Chance

Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King. She also never understood why her mother insisted on keeping the business going, especially after the Uprising. As an adult, a personal crisis prompts Carol to finally start processing that event and her place in history. 

Content Warning: This episode contains racial slurs and discusses police brutality. 

How can I support? Inheriting is entirely funded by supporters like you. If you want to hear future seasons of the show, go to LAist.com/Inheriting and click on the orange box to donate.

Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King. She also never understood why her mother insisted on keeping the business going, especially after the Uprising. As an adult, a personal crisis prompts Carol to finally start processing that event and her place in history. 
Content Warning: This episode contains racial slurs and discusses police brutality. 
How can I support? Inheriting is entirely funded by supporters like you. If you want to hear future seasons of the show, go to <a href="http://laist.com/Inheriting">LAist.com/Inheriting</a> and click on the orange box to donate.

TV-Talk: ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘House Of The Dragon,’ ‘The Boys’ And More

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