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Professionals Advise on Ways to Conquer Zoom Fatigue, And How It Affects Introverts And Extroverts Differently
March 09, 2021 20:22 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBZoom fatigue, or burnout resulting from excessive videoconferencing for work, quickly became a staple in the lives of those who have spent the last year working from home. Depending on a variety of factors, the impact of this emerging fatigue can vary from person to person. According to reporting in the Wall Street Journal, some medical experts say the toll of these video tools might be harder on extroverted personalities who prefer socializing in person. Health professionals like Dr. Rita B...
As More People Become Eligible For The Vaccine, How Are You Dealing With Feelings Of Vaccine Envy
March 09, 2021 20:22 - 17 minutes - 16 MBMore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are slowly becoming available to more and more groups of people, but the majority of Americans are still waiting their turn in line to get vaccinated while others at higher risk of exposure to or serious illness from the virus are given their shots first. If you’re one of those people who is still waiting in line but have watched others in your orbit get the vaccine, you might have felt a twinge of potentially unwelcome vaccine envy if you started to think a...
COVID-19 AMA Are SoCal Counties Close To Wider Reopening Plus Spring Break Surge Concerns
March 09, 2021 20:22 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Timothy Brewer with UCLA. Topics today include: SoCal Counties moving toward wider opening Many long-hauler patients didn’t have initial symptoms Officials urge continued mask usage due to dangerous variants Kaiser Permanente criticized over its vaccine program Could spring break lead to another surge? Study confirms higher risks for those with severe obesity Are men ...
What Harry And Meghan’s Interview, Allegations About Royal Family Portend For The Monarchy
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBBritain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide. In a two-hour soul-baring interview by Oprah Winfrey, the couple painted a deeply unflattering picture of life inside the royal household, depicting a cold, uncaring institution that they had to flee to save their lives. Meghan told Winfrey ...
Black Churches Have Long Been An Important Part Of African-American Life. How Is That Evolving
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBChurches and mosques have held an important role in the lives of many Black Americans, whether as sites of racial solidarity in the fight for civil rights or as spaces for community building. But a new study out of Pew Research Center found that the relationship younger Black Americans have to religion is changing. Researchers found that while just 11% of Baby Boomers and 5% of the Silent Generation are religiously unaffiliated, 28% of Black Gen-Zers and 33% of Black Millenials are unaffilia...
The Legal Considerations And Challenges As George Floyd Murder Trial Begins
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd on Monday paused jury selection for at least a day while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. As hundreds of protesters gathered outside the courthouse to call for the conviction of Derek Chauvin, Judge Peter Cahill said he does not have jurisdiction to rule on whether the third-degree murder charge should be reinstated against the former o...
COVID-19 AMA What New CDC Guidelines Say Fully Vaccinated People Can (And Still Can’t) Do
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, infectious disease specialist at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Topics today include: C.D.C. issues new guidelines on activities safe for fully vaccinated people 1,313 new cases reported Sunday in L.A. County as positivity rates keep declining CA counties pushing back on Blue Shield handling vaccine distribution Biden team working on first national COVID ...
AirTalk Episode Monday March 8, 2021
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss challenges the prosecution and defense face in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second-degree murder following the death of George Floyd. Also on the show; we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the evolution of black churches; and more.
Compton Mayor Aja Brown On Universal Basic Income, Her Tenure In Office
March 08, 2021 20:18 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAfter serving two terms and becoming the youngest mayor in city history at age 31 when she was elected in 2013, Compton Mayor Aja Brown announced earlier this year that she would not be seeking a third term in office. Among other things during her tenure as Compton mayor, Brown focused on implementing a 12-point program designed to help advance the city and also launched a universal basic income pilot, the Compton Pledge, which has helped 800 city residents over two years. Today on AirTalk...
Checking In With Local Schools In The Process Of Reopening For Hybrid And In-Person Learning
March 05, 2021 20:07 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBLos Angeles Unified School District may still be in the process of working out its return to in-person instruction as the district and its teachers’ union attempt to work out their differences so students and teachers can return, but meanwhile other districts in the area have already started the process of bringing some younger students back with hybrid in-person learning models, and others already targeting a return for their middle and high school students if coronavirus case numbers in Sou...
Amazon Workers At An Alabama Warehouse Are Pushing To Unionize, With Far-Reaching Implications
March 05, 2021 20:05 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBPresident Joe Biden said workers in Alabama and across the country have the right to join a union without intimidation from their companies. His comments come as Amazon workers in the state are voting on whether they should unionize. In a two-minute video posted to Twitter, Biden didn’t mention Amazon by name, or say how workers should vote, but he stressed that they should be given a choice. At the Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse, Amazon has been holding classes, telling workers that the uni...
COVID-19 AMA Racial Disparities In Vaccination, Double Masking, Covid Tongue And More
March 05, 2021 20:05 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with UCLA’s Dr. Annabelle De St. Maurice. Topics today include: Yesterday, California officials decided that they would target 40 percent of vaccine supply to underserved areas - will this effectively address racial disparities in vaccination? Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials are endorsing double masking The Pasadena Unified School District yesterday joined some other Los Angeles Coun...
AirTalk Episode Friday March 5, 2021
March 05, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBToday on AirTalk, we talk to officials in local school districts to hear how they are phasing in in-person learning. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news; breakdown the implications of Amazon warehouse workers unionizing in Alabama; and more.
AirTalk Episode Thursday March 4, 2021
March 04, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news from Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss "Framing Britney Spears" and examine the cultural issues surrounding the documentary; and more.
What Is A SPAC And Why Are Celebrities Getting Involved
March 04, 2021 22:03 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBShaquille O’Neal has one, as does Serena Williams and former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. What exactly are SPACs, the investment trend that’s grown popular among the wealthiest Americans during the pandemic? SPACs— or special-purpose acquisition companies— are shells of companies whose purpose is to find a private company to buy and take public quickly. The result, at least ideally, is a huge payday for everyone involved. They are sometimes referred to as “blank check companies” because i...
Reflecting On A Year Of Pandemic Coverage
March 04, 2021 22:02 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBWe sit down with KPCC health reporter Jackie Fortiér to discuss her coverage of the pandemic in the last year: the major stories she’s followed, the challenges and her personal and professional takeaways. Guest: Jackie Fortiér, health reporter at KPCC and LAist; she tweets @JackieFortier
The Britney Spears Doc That Sparked A Reexamination Of Misogyny, Media Coverage And Complicity
March 04, 2021 22:02 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBLast month, the documentary “Framing Britney Spears” reignited a cultural conversation about misogyny, the superstars’ treatment by a ruthless tabloid press and the complicity of all of us who consumed the story. We sit down with the director of the doc Samantha Stark as well as Vox writer Constance Grady to dive into the documentary and how it’s forced us to re-examine our treatment of female celebrities in the nineties and early aughts. Guests: Samantha Stark, director of “Framing Brit...
COVID-19 AMA Equity In Vaccine Distribution, Effects Of Winter Surge And More
March 04, 2021 22:02 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, we speak with nurse and UCLA professor Kristen R Choi. Topics today include: CA officials say they’ll be reserving 40 percent of vaccines to areas that are hardest hit by COVID, to help address racial disparities LA’s winter COVID surge killed Latino and Black people two to three times the rate of white people There’s a school nurse shortage - what does that mean for the prospects and success of school...
DC Latest House Cancels Session Due To Security Concerns, But Senate Stays On The Hill To Vote On COVID Relief
March 04, 2021 22:01 - 21 minutes - 20 MBLaw enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after authorities said intelligence had uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building again. The alert came two months after Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden's victory. The threat appeared to be connected to a far-right conspiracy theory, mainly promoted by supporters of QAnon, that former President Trump wou...
A New Virtual Speaker Series Seeks To Explore The Past, Present And Future Of East Hollywood
March 03, 2021 22:07 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBLA journalists Jimmy Recinos and Samanta Helou Hernandez are hosting a new Zoom event series on East Hollywood, covering topics including gentrification, redlining and housing. The first event: “Past: Redlining, Internment, and Resilience,” taking place March 4, will explore inter-ethnic solidarity before and during World War II. The next, “Present: Documenting Gentrification,” will gather journalists, community organizers, and activists to talk about gentrification and displacement, while t...
Thousands Of Doctors In America Can’t Get Into Residency Programs. What Will It Mean For America’s Physician Shortage
March 03, 2021 22:06 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn recent years, medical schools have been producing more doctors, but hospital residency programs— a crucial step doctors must take to become fully licensed in the states— can’t keep up. The result is that many young doctors are “chronically unmatched” and hold degrees that are effectively useless. Many residency programs use filters to sift through applications, which may automatically eliminate Americans who hold degrees from international medical schools or who have taken breaks (no matt...
Looking Back At The Rodney King Beating, 30 Years Later
March 03, 2021 22:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe beating of Rodney King by police officers took place 30 years ago on this day, March 3, 1991. It wasn’t until several days later that the world saw the attack which was videotaped by a private citizen and brought the attention of the whole city to the hearing of the four officers involved. After three of the officers were cleared by a mostly white jury, the city ignited into six days of protest and violence. We look back at the beating and the events that followed. Plus, if you rememb...
COVID-19 AMA President Biden Says US To Have Enough Vaccine Doses For American Adults By End Of May
March 03, 2021 22:03 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center. Topics today include: Biden says U.S. will have enough vaccine doses to vaccinate all adults by the end of May C.D.C. says small, maskless gatherings of vaccinated people will soon be allowed How CA virus numbers compare to TX as the latter lifts its mask mandate and opens up ...
It’s Been A Year Since The Pandemic Reached The US, But Violence And Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans Are Still Prevalent
March 03, 2021 22:03 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBEarly in the pandemic in Los Angeles, an elderly Korean woman who'd been verbally harassed and pelted with rocks in Koreatown went to her local police station to report the incident in her limited English. But as the woman later told community advocates, police opted not to take a report and provided no follow-up or referrals to organizations that provide counseling or legal advice. A year later, the woman cries talking about the attack and sought counseling on her own, according to Connie C...
How Has The Pandemic Impacted Your Family Planning Tell Us Your Stories
March 03, 2021 22:02 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAt the start of the coronavirus pandemic (a year ago, sigh), some wondered whether a baby boom would be inevitable. But research is now showing that it may be a baby bust instead of a boom. Birth rates have declined across the country. Experts say, there’s no “perfect” time to have a baby. But it’s not hard to imagine why the current times may be throwing a wrench into plans to start or expand a family. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you! How has the pandemic impacted decisions arou...
AirTalk Episode Wednesday March 3, 2021
March 03, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we look back at the beating of Rodney King, which took place 30 years ago. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; discuss the prevalence of hate crimes against Asian Americans throughout the entire span of the pandemic; and more.
AirTalk Interviews: Mayor Eric Garcetti And Councilmember Curren Price
March 02, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we talk to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about the city's vaccination plan and with councilmember Curren Price about funding for a universal basic income pilot program. Also on the show, we answer your questions on CA's COVID-19 relief package; answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.
Governor Gavin Newsom Strikes New School Reopening Deal With California Lawmakers
March 01, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss Gavin Newsom's deal with California legislators to reopen schools. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; discuss the future of U.S.-Saudi relations following an intelligence report on journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: FDA Meets On Johnson & Johnson Emergency Approval, Who’s Eligible For The Vaccine Come Monday And More
February 26, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBToday on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions. Also on the show, we preview the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels as we near the start of spring training; KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: California Tops 50,000 Deaths From Winter Surge, The New Variant Spreading In New York And More
February 25, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we breakdown how president Joe Biden's administration plans to fight disinformation; look back at the Peace Corps as it nears its 60th anniversary; and more.
DOC AMA: FDA Says Johnson & Johnson Shot Prevents COVID-19, Growing Evidence Vaccines Reduce Transmission And More
February 24, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss Joe Biden's reopening of a migrant facility in Texas; breakdown how real-time communication with lucid dreamers is possible; and more.
LAUSD Plans To Hire Climate Coaches Instead Of Cops. What Will That Look Like?
February 23, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the LAUSD decision to hire climate coaches and how they plan to implement the policy. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; discuss Los Angeles County's Master Plan to build on the LA River; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: US Approaches Half A Million COVID Deaths, Why Some Experts Say LA May Be Gaining Herd Immunity And More
February 22, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the push to recall California governor Gavin Newsom; talk about Los Angeles's history of odd tourist attractions; and more.
DOC AMA: LA Cancels Thousands Of Vaccinations Due To Shortage, Pfizer Highly Effective After One Dose & More
February 19, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer; KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
DOC AMA: COVID-19’s Effect On American Life Expectancy, Identifying Phony N95 Masks & More
February 18, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to the president of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County about DA George Gascón’s reforms; discuss president Biden's proposed immigration bill; and more.
Rush Limbaugh: The Impact Of The Conservative Radio Host
February 17, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the passing of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; breakdown the extension of Project Roomkey; and more.
Elementary Schools In LA County Now Cleared To Reopen. What Does That Really Mean?
February 16, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss health officials clearing elementary schools to reopen and its impact on ongoing negotiations with LAUSD officials and the teachers union. Also on the show, we recap the second impeachment of former president Donald Trump; answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.
DOC AMA: AstraZeneca Vaccine Not Effective Against The South Africa Strain, Some California Churches Reopen & More
February 08, 2021 17:17 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the Superbowl and where Tom Brady ranks in the pantheon of greatest sports athletes; talk to Metro CEO Phil Washington; and more.
From The Archives: Christopher Plummer Talks About Winning The Oscar At 82
February 05, 2021 18:55 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChristopher Plummer, who died Friday at the age of 91, talked with AirTalk in 2013 about his legendary career and his resurgence in film late in life.
COVID-19 AMA: After A Bad Winter, LA County COVID Numbers Decline. Are Medical Experts Expecting A Spring Surge?
February 05, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss Los Angeles County's method of counting unhoused people and its effectiveness; KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
Teachers Face Increasing Pressure To Return To The Classroom Without Full Vaccinations
February 04, 2021 17:24 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss how teachers' unions are handling the ongoing pressure from politicians and pediatricians to return to classroom instruction. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk to history teachers about their approaches to Black History Month; and more.
LA’s Battle Over ‘Hero Pay’ For Grocery Store Workers
February 03, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss the latest efforts from Los Angeles County legislators to offer $5 hazard pay raises to grocery store workers. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; breakdown how the pandemic has affected high school student-athletes; and more.
COVID-19 AMA: Super Bowl Super Spreaders, Equity In Vaccine Rollout And More
February 02, 2021 17:37 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down Joe Biden's latest executive orders on immigration; discuss the latest news surrounding Gamestop stocks and Reddit; and more.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón On Sentencing Enhancements, Bail Reform And More
February 01, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBToday on AirTalk, we talk to Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon about the latest news surrounding his office. Also on the show, we give you the latest stimulus check updates coming from Washington D.C.; answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.
Pets, Embryos, Debt: How Millennials Are Doing Prenups Differently
January 29, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss how millennials have used pre-nuptial agreements to settle post-divorce finances and other issues. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
LA County Restaurants Can Reopen Outdoor Dining Tomorrow. But Are Restaurants Prepared?
January 28, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we check in with restaurant owners and workers to hear their plans as counties across California allow outdoor dining. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how a Biden executive order may be used to help unhoused people in Los Angeles; and more.
Should CA ‘Cancel’ Rent? Stakeholders Discuss Rent Relief Options Amid The Pandemic
January 27, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we discuss potential rent relief options for Californians. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; breakdown what's going on between Reddit, Gamestop, and the stock market; and more.
Power-Sharing, Reconciliation, Filibuster: Here’s The 101 On The Political Terms Of The Week
January 26, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C. while also breaking down the importance of budget reconciliation and the filibuster during a 50-50 senate split. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the issues with California's vaccine rollout; and more.
Politics: Biden Pushes Coronavirus Relief Bill, FBI Considers Charges In Insurrection, Impeachment Proceedings And More
January 25, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss the passing of broadcast legend Larry King; and more.
Politics Roundup: Biden’s ‘Wartime Effort’ To Curb Pandemic, Impeachment Trial Timeline
January 22, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBToday on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news from Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we talk to Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia to see how his city is faring with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the pandemic; we discuss the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron; and more.