We’re a little over halfway through the year and while there’s no shortage of new TV to watch, we thought we’d take inventory of 2024’s best TV thus far. From the hit historical drama “Shogun,” to the biographical comedy “The Vince Staples Show,” our critics take you through their top picks. Joining us for this week’s TV Talk is Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly and Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline.

We’re a little over halfway through the year and while there’s no shortage of new TV to watch, we thought we’d take inventory of 2024’s best TV thus far. From the hit historical drama “Shogun,” to the biographical comedy “The Vince Staples Show,” our critics take you through their top picks. Joining us for this week’s TV Talk is Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly and Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline.

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TV Talk: What's the best TV of the year so far? Our critics weigh in

Understanding the Google antitrust ruling

Listeners share their street memories

Austin tries DimSum from Lunasia Dim Sum Hous

FilmWeek critics review the latest releases

Austin talks with the directors of ‘War Game’

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling. Also on the show, we look back on when kids used to play in the street; we enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum house; Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Austin Cross talks with the directors of the new documentary ‘War Game;’ and more.
What you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling (00:17)
Listeners share their memories of playing in the streets (18:50)
We enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum House (38:39)
FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)
Austin talks with the directors of ‘War Game’ (1:21:01)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling. Also on the show, we look back on when kids used to play in the street; we enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum house; Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Austin Cross talks with the directors of the new documentary ‘War Game;’ and more.
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<li aria-level="1">What you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Listeners share their memories of playing in the streets (18:50)</li>
<li aria-level="1">We enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum House (38:39)</li>
<li aria-level="1">FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Austin talks with the directors of ‘War Game’ (1:21:01)</li>
</ul>

The Google Antitrust Ruling, Lunasia Dim Sum, And FilmWeek Reviews

Checking in on the Salton Sea

Getting acquainted with the spiders of SoCal

Is sleep training right for your family?

OC demands millions in refunds from nonprofit

Latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Our TV critics review the latest shows

Today on AirTalk, we check in on what the future holds for the community of the Salton Sea. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the spiders of SoCal; we look into best methods and practices of sleep training your child; Orange County demands millions in refunds for tax dollars given to a nonprofit; we get the latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
Checking in on the Salton Sea (00:17)
Getting acquainted with the spiders of SoCal (16:29)
Is sleep training right for your family? (34:22)
OC demands millions in refunds from nonprofit (51:53)
Latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (1:08:43)
Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:26:40)

Today on AirTalk, we check in on what the future holds for the community of the Salton Sea. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the spiders of SoCal; we look into best methods and practices of sleep training your child; Orange County demands millions in refunds for tax dollars given to a nonprofit; we get the latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Checking in on the Salton Sea (00:17)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting acquainted with the spiders of SoCal (16:29)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is sleep training right for your family? (34:22)</li>
<li aria-level="1">OC demands millions in refunds from nonprofit (51:53)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (1:08:43)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:26:40)</li>
</ul>

Checking In On The Salton Sea, What Is Sleep Training?, 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 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>

TV Talk: What's the best TV of the year so far? Our critics weigh in

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