• A Look At Grief Tech, Keep Cool With Paletas, And Double Indemnity Live!
    May 24 2024

    Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the Metro Board’s decision Thursday to increase security on buses and trains. Also on the show, we take a look at the ‘grief tech’ that’ll keep you in touch with your deceased loved ones; we stay cool this summer with La Michoacana’s refreshing paletas; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; live from Vidiots in Eagle Rock, Larry sits down with film critic Claudia Puig and film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver to talk about the film noir classic ‘Double Indemnity;’ and more.

    • LA Metro Board to increase security – what you need to know (00:17)
    • New AI tech looks to keep you in touch with deceased loved ones (17:36)
    • La Michoacana Superior keeps us cool this summer with paletas (40:46)
    • Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:25)
    • FilmWeek Feature: Double Indemnity Live! (1:22:31)
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 9 - American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest
    May 24 2024

    Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque.

    Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro jumps into the history of these movie theaters and this programming group to shine a light on a little L.A. moviegoing history and spotlight the future of the American Cinematheque in this city.

    Check out our deep dive into the Egyptian Theatre's history and reopening here: https://omny.fm/shows/howtola/revival-house-the-egyptian-theater-redux

    Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, American Cinematheque artistic director Grant Moninger, Programmers Imani Davis and Cindy Flores, Senior Film Programmer Chris Lemaire

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    20 mins
  • DOJ Brings Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster, Summer Travel Tips, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
    May 23 2024

    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Department of Justice’s sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment. Also on the show, why a well known vegan restaurant is introducing meat to its menu; Rick Steves gives us the 411 on summer travel tips; we preview LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting;’ our TV critics review the latest shows on tv and streaming; and more.

    • Why is the DOJ suing Live Nation & Ticketmaster? (00:17)
    • Why your favorite vegan spot is serving meat (11:10)
    • The latest tips on summer travel (33:55)
    • LA Times Editor Terry Tang (51:23)
    • Preview: LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting’ (1:11:19)
    • Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:23:16)
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • TV-Talk: ‘Evil,’ ‘The Sympathizer,’ ‘Top Chef’ And More
    May 23 2024

    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’re going to 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, Larry talks television with Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire, and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture.

    This week’s shows include:

    • Evil [Season 4] (Paramount+)
    • The Sympathizer (HBO / Max)
    • The Jinx: Part Two [Season 2] (Max)
    • Top Chef [Season 21] (Bravo / Peacock)
    • Gaga Chromatica Ball (HBO / Max)
    • We Are Lady Parts [Season 2] (Peacock)

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    16 mins
  • How Campus Protests Are Affecting Alumni And Donor Relations, The Future of Cannabis Cafes, And California's Age Verification Bill
    May 22 2024

    Today on AirTalk, we look into how the recent campus protests are affecting alumni and donor relations. Also on the show, we dig into the future of cannabis cafes in California; we look into why fewer men are enrolling in college; former Assemblymember Mike Gatto drops by to discuss his new book ‘Noir By Necessity;’ and more.

    • Have campus protests affected donor relations? (00:17)
    • The future of cannabis cafes in CA (18:02)
    • Should kids share a room with siblings? (33:57)
    • CA age verification bill advances (51:32)
    • Why are fewer men going to college? (1:10:18)
    • New book by former Assemblymember Mike Gatto (1:25:52)
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Nearly A Third Of LAPD Shootings Involved A Mental Health Crisis, CA Supreme Court Will Rule On Prop 22 The 101 On Processed Food, ood
    May 21 2024

    Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new LAist analysis that has found that since 2017, 31% of people shot at by police were perceived by LAPD officers at the scene to be struggling with mental illness. Also on the show, everything you need to know about ultra-processed foods; a look into how the California Supreme Court might decide on Prop 22; and more.

    • LAist report: 31% of LAPD shootings involved a person in a mental health crisis (00:17)
    • The 101 on ultra-processed foods (19:03)
    • Listeners share their animal rescue stories (42:06)
    • CA Supreme Court to rule on Prop 22 (51:26)
    • New book on ‘The Other Significant Others’ (1:17:49)
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants, The History Of Santa Monica Pier, And The Car Touch Screen Debate
    May 20 2024

    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Also on the show, we explore a new study that found humans prefer AI answers to moral questions; we dive into the history of the Santa Monica Pier; we examine the downsides and upsides of art repatriation; and more.

    • ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli & Hamas leaders (00:17)
    • Do humans prefer AI morality? (20:44)
    • History of Santa Monica Pier (33:17)
    • Angeles National Forest to get new trees (51:39)
    • What to know about art repatriation (1:11:38)
    • How have car screens impacted drivers? (1:25:19)
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • The 405 Car Chase, Neurodivergence In Relationships, And FilmWeek
    May 17 2024

    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Friday morning’s high-speed car chase that ended abruptly and violently on the 405. Also on the show, we finish our week-long series on neurodiversity, today focusing on how to navigate challenges in relationships; we dig into listeners’ favorite ice cream spots with Pasadena’s Kinrose Creamery; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we remember filmmaker Roger Corman with director Alex Stapleton and film critic Wade Major; and more.

    • The latest on Friday morning’s violent high-speed car chase on the 405 (00:17)
    • Neurodivergence in relationships: navigating and addressing conflicts (16:47)
    • We all scream for ice cream with Pasadena’s Kinrose Creamery (39:25)
    • Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)
    • FilmWeek Feature: Remembering Roger Corman (1:22:01)
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    1 hr and 39 mins