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This is the time of year to get the grill fired up! We talk barbecue on this edition of Food Friday - all the styles - from Texas to Memphis to Georgia and beyond. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share the secrets of this wide and saucy culinary world.
We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to expound upon the joys of plant-based eating. Ray Graf hosts.
1st Hour: Chris catches us up on current news and events.2nd/3rd Hour: Jeremiah Osego Pacaw's Chicken Wings on Food Friday, and Mark Van Buren counts down the Top 10 College Movies to celebrate the graduation season!
We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. We'll talk about cooking from your pantry - and how to stock your pantry so you have plenty of options when you need a quick meal at the end of the day. Ray Graf hosts.
April showers bring May barbecue? The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, which means that enjoying a rack of ribs at a weekend family BBQ is a must. Of course when you think of BBQ the next thought is Texas or Louisiana or Tennessee. But LA has some notable smokes of their own. For the whole month of May, AirTalk's Food Friday is showcasing the best that SoCal has to offer. Today, we're joined by Ray's BBQ, a family-run joint in Huntington Park where brothers Sebastian and Raul Ramirez man the grill just as their father taught them.
Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei are back, this time putting a spotlight on their favorite single subject cookbooks. What's yours? Ray Graf hosts.
Taste of Rhinebeck returns Wednesday, May 7. The event will spotlight about two dozen purveyors of fine food and beverages and will feature appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts. And here to tell us about it are Josh Kroner, Jennifer Ann Berry and Cathy Naor. Ray Graf hosts.
It was the event they said could never happen. Well, Ray Graf said it could never happen. And he was almost correct.
Today on AirTalk, the Lost Angeles County Department of Public Health have released preliminary soil testing results from areas impacted by January’s wildfires. Also on the show, we look into whether we can change our personality; we get a taste of the all-American diner with Le Hut Dinette for Food Friday; our Filmweek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza on their new film ‘Warfare;’ and more. Lead and other contaminants found in soil after recent wildfires (00:17) Can we change our personality? (19:11) We get a taste of the All-American diner with Le Hut Dinette (40:30) LAist film critics review this weekend’s new movie releases (52:49) Directors Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza discuss ‘Warfare’ (1:15:23)
It is always a treat when Aneesa Waheed stops by. Aneesa is an entrepreneur, world traveler, author, and an expert in Moroccan cooking. She'll tell us about her latest culinary endeavors and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
She is one of our favorite guests... and she really likes grain! Amy Halloran is back to talk grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.
We talk about the art of brewing with Christian Weber, Geoff Wenzel and John Fischer. Ray Graf hosts.
It's Food Friday! Today Chris is joined by Felipe Garcia of Visit Tucson and Shaun McClusky of Rincon Ventures to talk with the teams of Tucson's best Mexican restaurants!7am- El Antojo Poblano 7:30am- Amelia's Mexican Kitchen8am- Charro Steak & Del Rey / El Charro Cafe8:30am- El Taco Rustico
Today on AirTalk, as recent storms accelerate the Palos Verdes landslide, the city looks for solutions. Lower back pain: the bane of your (and your doctor's) existence. A new study details why lower back pain is so difficult to treat. Joining us for Food Friday are Argentinian production designers turned empanada-making restauranteurs who recently opened Fuegos in South L.A. Today on AirTalk: Storms accelerate Palos Verdes landslide, officials search for solutions (0:15) Study explains why your lower back pain won't go away (17:13) Food Friday: Argentinian production designers turned empanada makers (37:00)
We welcome back one of our all-time favorites, Rocco DeFazio, owner and grand poobah of DeFazio's Pizza. Your host doesn't know exactly what Rocco intends to talk about. It's possible that Rocco doesn't either. Let's find out!
Today on AirTalk, attorneys have descended upon Los Angeles in the wake of the devastating wildfires. Law firms have been rolling out massive marketing campaigns in search of names to add to their lawsuits. If you lost your home in the fires, have you been contacted by a lawyer for representation? If so, call us, we want to hear about your experience. Though today's Food Friday happens to land on Pi Day, we like to keep you on your feet, so we're having cobbler. Listen in as we try some slices from a legendary Pasadena bakery. Today on AirTalk: Widespread law firm campaigns to represent LA wildfire victims are in full effect. Have you been contacted? Food Friday: Happy Pi day! We're having cobbler.
Alright, we know it. Pi Day has nothing to do with pies. On the other hand, who needs an excuse for PIE? Ellen Gray is back to dish on the subject. Ray Graf hosts.
Happy Friday! Today's guests:6:00 Reflections of Raul Grijalva 7:00 Gabe Blacktop Grill for Food Friday 7:30 Melissa Bell - Founder of GRIT Marketing, Ft. Worth TX 8:00 Shaun McClusky Rincon Ventures 8:30 State Senator Vince Leach (LD 17-AZ)
Today on AirTalk, an independent audit exposed inadequate tracking of LA City homelessness spending. How did this happen and what will officials do to rectify it? A new book takes a hard look at the state of mobility and opportunity in the U.S., and asks the question: Is the American dream stalled? We have a very unique Food Friday today in that there won't be food! Join us as we taste a selection of beers from Boomtown Brewery. Today on AirTalk: Independent audit exposes inadequate tracking of LA City homelessness spending Is the American dream stalled? A look at mobility in the U.S. Brewed Friday? Join us to taste the selection of beers at Boomtown Brewery
Today the guys are ending the week on fire! They are talking about it all! Matt asks the guys for advice about his anniversary but may be in the wrong place for that. Its the intern George's last day and he hosts another Head to Head. Quizzing the guys on music trivia. Rosati's Pizza is Food Friday and brings a feast of Chicago style pizza and much more. The guys talk about Bob's interview with John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival on the afternoon show. Crack a cold one and start your weekend the best way possible. With your favorite radio show!Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of Food Friday, we welcome Haley Whalen and Jennifer Taber VanDerwerken from Edible Capital District. Ray Graf hosts.
Today on AirTalk, U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to flesh out the details of a minerals deal. We have a White House correspondent here to tell us what they know about what Trump calls a 'very big' deal. Why are birthrates declining and what will be the long-term societal impacts of a smaller population of kids? Experts in sociology and demography weigh in. Chef Genet Agonafer has been making Ethiopian food for Angelenos for 25 years at her restaurant 'Meals by Genet.' Today, she's here to share her story and cuisine with us for Food Friday. Today on AirTalk: What we know about the US-Ukraine minerals deal (0:15) Why are birthrates falling worldwide, and what are the long-term effects? (12:26) Food Friday: LA chef shares her legendary Ethiopian food (37:24)
We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
Chef Ric Orlando is back. We'll talk soups and stews. Ray Graf hosts.
We welcome back Tamar Adler to talk about finding happiness in the kitchen. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
Happy Valentine's Day! Today's Guests:7am Shaun McClusky - Rincon Ventures7:30am State Senator Vince Leach 8am Malta Joe for Food Friday
Today on AirTalk, as Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're debating whether or not halftime performer Kendrick Lamar will play his mega-hit diss track, 'Not Like Us,' while the defamation lawsuit over the song is ongoing. What do you think, should he perform it? We also want to hear about your favorite halftime shows in history and what made them stand out. We're talking to a linguistics expert about the place slang holds in our lives. Call in and tell us your favorite slang words or which ones you never want to hear again. For Food Friday, we're trying the reigning champion of Super Bowl foods: chicken wings. Today on AirTalk: A look at legendary Super Bowl halftime shows as Kendrick Lamar is set to perform amid looming lawsuit (0:15) How do slang words come to be and which ones would you bring back? (19:50) Food Friday: Where to get chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday (30:05)
How the Trump administration is affecting child care and transgender health care here in Southern California. It's Food Friday and we're digging into some chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The February Fund Drive ended fast, so here's a bonus Food Friday, thrown together at entirely the last minute. John Fischer joins us to talk about the long and storied history of cocktails. Ray Graf hosts.
It's Food Friday and Movies!1st segment CJ Hamm - Hammbones Meat and Three Joint2nd segment Mark Van Buren with Movies!3rd segment Ted Maxwell - SALC
Nicole Rodriguez returns to offer delicious and healthy ideas for your table. Ray Graf hosts.
Today on AirTalk, we're breaking down the disaster aid coming to California in response to the wildfires. How much is coming, where is it coming from and why has Trump threatened to withhold it? As President Trump takes the first steps toward ending DEI in the U.S., we're talking about the historical context of DEI practices and getting into what exactly it is. This Food Friday, we're joined by the owners of the popular burger joint, Heavy Handed, who have been serving free food to survivors of the L.A. fires. Today on AirTalk: Guide to California fire aid (0:15) The history of DEI and Trump's plans to end it (21:22) Food Friday: Burger joint serves free food to fire victims (40:40)
Chef Gail Sokol returns! We'll talk about baking the perfect Red Velvet cake... and Ermine Frosting. Ray Graf hosts.
If your new year's resolution involves eating more cheese, you're in good company today! We welcome Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl and Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
We welcome back Kizzy Williams-Francisco of Allie B's Cozy Kitchen to discuss soul food, southern cooking, and answer your cooking questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
We welcome back Aneesa Waheed, an entrepreneur, world traveler, author, and an expert in Moroccan cooking. She'll tell us about her latest culinary endeavors and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
We welcome our friend Amy Halloran for the last Food Friday of 2024. Amy is a flour fanatic. We'll talk about grains, flour and baking. Ray Graf hosts.
We take a look at some of the best cookbooks of 2024 with Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei. Ray Graf hosts.
We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. Today we'll talk about the great cooking traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah. Ray Graf hosts.
Chef Gail Sokol is back and so are the holidays! Today Gail will teach us all about Buche de Noel. A lovely sponge cake roll filled with chocolate cream and made to look just like a log. Call in and join the conversation. 800-348-2551. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
Local immigrant advocates have recommendations for DACA recipients ahead of another Trump administration. Reporter Makenna Sievertson investigates the working conditions of Amazon delivery drivers. We visit halal food trucks for Food Friday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Today on AirTalk, we are finishing off our week-long series on how the incoming Trump administration might impact California by discussing the future of education here in the Golden State. Actor John C. Reilly is also with us to talk about his one-man show, Mister Romantic, which is described as a vaudeville-themed “evening of love and longing” as well as his new short film, An Almost Christmas Story. With Thanksgiving coming up, we want to hear from immigrants about their first Thanksgiving experience or anyone who has spent the holiday away from home. For this week's Food Friday, we are in for a Thanksgiving-themed treat with a selection of pies made by the baker and owner of The Village Bakery and Cafe in Atwater. Today on AirTalk: - How another Trump admin may impact CA education (0:15) - John C. Reilly new holiday short An Almost Christmas Story (16:30) - Have you ever spent Thanksgiving away from home? (27:38) - Food Friday: Pies from The Village Bakery and Cafe in Atwater (38:05)
Chef Ric Orlando is back to talk turkey about all things Thanksgiving. Ray Graf hosts.
Today on AirTalk, as public school enrollment declines and districts like Inglewood Unified have been forced to close schools, we'll talk about what goes into the decision to close a public school campus. Plus, do you have trouble finding the line between oversharing and healthy vulnerability? You're not alone. We'll get into the psychology of oversharing and how to connect with others without making your trauma theirs. And the owner of the iconic Los Angeles institution Randy's Donuts joins us for Food Friday. Today on AirTalk: Is there a good way to equitably close a public school? (0:15) Did you just overshare or were you being vulnerable? A therapist shares the difference. (16:47) Food Friday: L.A. institution Randy's Donuts is opening a new location (39:30)
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Frenchman and Mountain Fires — the latter has claimed thousands of acres and over 200 structures. Also, as Governor Newsom convenes California lawmakers to strategize post-election, we'll look into how California might push back against the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda. And for Food Friday, we'll talk with the founder and owner of HomeState, a restaurant serving cuisine from the Lone Star State. Today on AirTalk: Latest on the Mountain and Frenchman Fires (0:15) What will a second Trump presidency mean for SoCal? (7:11) How California might resist Trump administration policies (17:39) HomeState serves up Texas-style tacos for Food Friday (38:32)
The damaging mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres, is about seven percent contained now. Today is the last day that residents whose homes have been affected by land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes can apply for a buyout. Highland park has an excellent sandwich scene -- we check it out. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Today on AirTalk, on the heels of the Andrew Do fraud scandal, LAist's reporter Nick Gerda has new information on a former colleague of Do's on the OC Board, now a member of Congress, who directed over a million dollars in pandemic relief money that was meant to feed senior citizens to the printing company that handled her campaign mailers. As our parenting series comes to a close we'll talk about co-parenting and how to get on the same page with someone with a different parenting style from your own. And on Food Friday, the owner and founder of a local pizza joint bringing New Haven-style pizza -- what they call “apizza” -- to L.A. Today on AirTalk: Congresswoman and former OC Supervisor directed millions in pandemic relief money to the company that made her campaign mailers (0:15) Parenting philosophies and finding middle ground between co-parents (16:54) New Haven style “apizza” takes on NoHo (39:24)
Today on AirTalk, we will cover the latest developments in the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom as LA County DA recommends resentencing. We will hear from the son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce, A.J., who is currently on a Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary tour in which he honors his father through music. On this week's Food Friday, the rivalry between NYC and LA reaches the kitchen with an LA restaurant called Bodega Park making a mean chopped cheese. Today on AirTalk: L.A. County DA announces recommendation of resentencing for the Menendez Brothers. What does this mean? (0:15) A.J. Croce honors his legendary folk singer father, Jim Croce, on tour (17:21) Bodega Park is serving up breakfast sandwiches (42:48)
Today on AirTalk, we have the latest on the Andrew Do investigation as a federal grand jury investigates his daughter's nonprofit, we will break down the results of the recently released L.A. County Youth Sports Survey, and for Food Friday, we will have on co-owners of the new Santa Monica sandwich joint, Bread Head, Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder. Latest on the Andrew Do fraud investigation (0:15) The state of play for youth sports in L.A. County and California as a whole (11:10) Larry is joined by chefs Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder of the popular new sandwich shop Bread Head (23:15)
Today on AirTalk, we will cover the history and significance of National Coming Out Day with a licensed marriage and family therapist on K-12 post-pandemic test scores, and we will meet Danny Rodriguez, the founder and chef of Pablito's Tacos. National Coming Out Day (0:15) California test scores are on the rise (21:34) Pablito's Tacos: a Peruvian twist on Mexican street food (39:20)