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Join us for a conversation between Washington Post columnist and bestselling author David Ignatius and veteran broadcast journalist Larry Mantle. In this episode of America at a Crossroads, they explore America's role in a rapidly shifting global landscape, the state of U.S. intelligence and foreign policy, and the challenges facing democracy at home and abroad.

Join Jennifer Rubin, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, and Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk on KPCC, for a timely conversation about the evolving media landscape and its impact on democracy and the free press.Jennifer Rubin, known for her political commentary across major media outlets, brings her insights on the shifting political climate and media influence. Larry Mantle, a trusted voice in Southern California since 1985, leads the discussion on how billionaire ownership of media outlets could shape public discourse and democracy.

At long last, the radio debut of Go Fact Yourself is upon us! On Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. Pacific, you can tune in to LAist 89.3 FM if you're in the Los Angeles area; and if you're anywhere else in the world, just go to LAist.com and click on the button at the top that says “Listen.”And while you're listening, go to GoFactYourPod.com to chat along J. Keith, Helen, and other listeners to celebrate the big day. The episode will re-air Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific and Sunday at 8 p.m. Pacific.Finally, be sure to keep an eye on GoFactYourPod.com/liveshows to find out more about our upcoming shows in Pasadena before the end of the year.

In 1940, a principal snapped and went on a shooting spree at his Southern California junior high school. Who or what was to blame?Sources:Barer, Burl and Frank Giradot Jr.. A Taste For Murder (Denver: Wildblue Press, 2016).Ban, Thomas A. “Bromides” International Network for the History of Neuropsychopharmacology. 24 October 2013. https://inhn.org/inhn-projects/drugs/bromidesChurch, John. Pasadena Cowboy: Growing up in Southern California and Montana, 1925 to 1947 (Novato: Conover-Patterson Publishers, 1996).Cropeley, Thomas and Zachary Theroux. “The Old Bromides and Their 21st Century Refreshment.” JAMA Network. 2017. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2629878Faith, Laura. “The Backstory: Mad School Principal Kills 5, Wounds 1.” Iloveyoupug (blog about Margie Alman). http://www.iloveyoupug.com/2011/01/backstory-mad-school-principal-kills-5.html“John Ernest Alman.”Grave Spotlight. https://www.cemeteryguide.com/gotw-johnalman.htmlPeters, William F. “The History of South Pasadena High School” SPHSAA. https://www.sphsaa.org/000/3/0/5/5503/userfiles/file/History%20of%20SPHS.pdfPlummer, Mary. “South Pasadena Students Recall 1940 Murder Spree.” KPCC. 19 September, 2014. https://archive.kpcc.org/blogs/education/2014/09/19/17256/pasadena-school-students-recall-murderous-rampage/Rai, Dr. Vandana. “What is Bromide Toxicity?” icliniq. 16 May, 2023. https://www.icliniq.com/articles/vitamins-and-minerals/bromide-toxicityRasmussen, Cecilia. “A Principal's Bloody Rampage.” Los Angeles Times. 20 July 1997. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-jul-20-me-14688-story.htmlUnderwood, Agness. Newspaperwoman (New York: Harper, 1949).Williams, Janette. “After 72 years, notorious South Pasadena school shootings still resonate.” Pasadena Star News. 29 August, 2017. https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2012/09/15/after-72-years-notorious-south-pasadena-school-shootings-still-resonate-with-survivors/Newspapers:The Los Angeles TimesSan Pedro News PilotSan Bernardino SunMadera TribuneCalexico ChronicleMusic: Credits to Holizna, Fesilyan Studios & Virginia ListonFor more information, visit www.oldbloodpodcast.com

NPR host A Martinez joins Mase & Sue on the CULTURE POP PODCAST to talk about the arc of his unique career. From his early days as a board operator on Mason & Ireland to the time he spent traveling with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his job doing pre & post for the ESPN LA Lakers Basketball Network, A was known for sports. We talk about his challenging transition from sports to LA's great public radio station KPCC and his big promotion to co-hosting MORNING EDITION and UP FIRST. 

Mike Roe had been helping build KPCC's website for the last 15 years. He even helped build its union. Then in this last wave of cuts, he was shown the door. In this episode we talk about some of his favorite moments there, and living in Echo Park back in the day.

Journalists have been detained, beaten, and targeted by the government -- right here in Los Angeles.  It has happened to freelance, independent journalists, as well as journalists with major organizations, such as the Los Angeles Times, KPCC, and Spectrum One News. How bad and how comprehensive are efforts to handcuff the press? What impact is it having on hard-hitting coverage in Southern California?  Mike talks with Lexis-Olivier Ray of L.A. TACO,  Ben Camacho a reporter and photographer often published at Knock LA, and Adam Rose of the Los Angeles Press Club.Further Reading:Reporters for Committee for Freedom of the PressU.S. Press Freedom TrackerReporters, legal observers cry foul after being caught up in LAPD's mass arrests at Echo Park protest (LA Times)When Police Cracked Down on Reporters on One Chaotic Night in LA's Echo Park (NPR)Los Angeles Sues Reporter Ben Camacho Over Documents the LAPD Gave Him (Daily Beast)D.A. Won't Prosecute Reporter Arrested While Covering Shooting of Deputies (NYT)A journalist accused the LAPD of assault. Then police tried to have him prosecuted (LA Times)Sheriff Alex Villanueva Targets L.A. Times Journalist in Criminal Investigation (LA Magazine)

Mike Sonksen aka Mike the Poet is a 3rd-generation Southern Californian. Poet, professor, journalist, historian & tour-guide, his book Letters to My City was published by Writ Large Press. For 25 years Mike has given tours through the City of Los Angeles. He earned his Bachelors' Degree at UCLA in 1997. In June 2014, he completed an Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in English and History from the California State University of Los Angeles. Following his graduation Mike has published over 500 essays and poems with publications and websites like Poets & Writers, Metropolis, KCET, Alta, Wax Poetics, PBS, LA Taco, LA Review of Books, LAist, Boom and the Academy of American Poets. His poetry's been featured on Public Radio Stations KCRW, KPCC & KPFK & Spectrum News. Mike is currently the Coordinator of the First Year Experience Program at Woodbury University and he has been awarded by the Los Angeles Press Club. Twitter: @mikethepoetLAInstagram: @mikethepoetLA__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

The Florida Madcaps discuss all things Florida Keys with Elizabeth Harryman Lasley who hosts the Florida Keys Traveler podcast.  We cover a few out-of-the-way and lesser-known areas on the keys that focus on Nature, Preservation, Conservation, and History.  A little bit more about Elizabeth: She and her late husband, Paul Lasley, hosted live talk-radio shows about travel on KABC in Los Angeles and on Southern California Public Radio station KPCC, and they later hosted daily radio shows that aired to 1 million listeners in 167 countries on the American Forces Network. Their radio shows have won two Gold and one Silver Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism awards. Elizabeth recently retired after 21 years as Travel Editor of Westways magazine (circ. 4 million). The magazine won seven Lowell Thomas awards during her tenure, and she continues to write and edit for Westways and AAA Explorer.  Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: the_fl_excursionistChris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

In this episode, I spoke with poet, journalist, and educator Mike Sonksen a.k.a Mike the Poet. In our conversation, we talk about how Mike got into writing, the importance of poetry in self expression and in connecting with place, learning how to feel, how to develop and grow in a craft, and much more.Mike is a 3rd-generation Los Angeles native. He teaches at Woodbury University and serves as the Program Coordinator of the school's First Year Experience Program. He has published over 500 essays and poems with publications like Academy of American Poets, Alta, KCET, Poets & Writers Magazine, PBS, BOOM, Wax Poetics, Southern California Quarterly, LA Weekly, OC Weekly, Lana Turner, Metropolis, The Architect's Newspaper, LA Alternative Press, Los Angeles Review of Books, Angel City Review, LA Taco, LAist, LA Parent and more. One of his KCET essays received an Award from the Los Angeles Press Club. Over the last two decades, Sonksen has delivered more than 2,000 poetry readings across the country in a wide range of venues including bookstores, museums, galleries, secondary schools, and literary festivals. He's been a guest speaker at over 100 universities and high schools and presented his poetry on public radio stations KCRW, KPFK and KPCC and TV stations like Spectrum News. In 2013, the Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center honored Sonksen for "Distinguished Service to the Los Angeles Poetry Community." Show links:Follow Mike on Instagram @mikethepoetlaFollow Mike on Twitter @mikethepoetlaBe sure to purchase Mike's book Letters To My CityHere is a link to Mike's Linktree, which includes links to his many author pages and latest writings.

Comedians Darren Carter and Daniel Lobell have a nice chat in Daniels backyard in West LA. In this episode you'll hear roosters crowing, birds chirping and both of laughing. We talk a little religion, comedy, fatherhood, how podcasting has changed since he started in the early 2000's, his comic book, his movie Reconquistador that will be playing at the Laemmle theatre in Encino, CA April 26th, 2023. and much much more!Daniel Lobell is a Los Angeles based comedian, comic book creator, and podcast host. He is the host of the Modern Day Philosophers podcast, which features comedians like Bill Burr, Brian Regan, Maria Bamford, Aisha Tyler, and Fred Armisen talking philosophy, and Tipping the Scales, a podcast about body image and health. He is also the creator of the “Fair Enough” autobiographical comic book series, and has two albums out on Stand Up! Records: “Some Kind of Comedian” (2013) and “The Nicest Boy in Barcelona” (2017). In 2017, Daniel made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his one man show “Broke As A Joke,” which received accolades from critics and fans alike. He returned with his breakout hit “Tipping the Scales” at the Underbelly in 2019. He has appeared on WTF with Marc Maron, This American Life, The Howard Stern Wrap Up Show, Dr. Drew's podcast, Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!, Risk!, KPCC, and The Artie Lange Show.In 2015, he gave a TEDx Talk, and he has toured all around the world doing standup comedy. He is a graduate of The Second City improv program and the creator of the first comedy podcast to feature interviews with comedians, Comical Radio. He is married to writer Kylie Ora Lobell, and is a proud papa to two dogs, a tortoise, and five lovely chickensPLEASE SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review to this podcast. THANK YOU!Keep moving forward and do something positive for yourself everyday.Thanks for watching my comedy clips, Pocket Party Podcast and Vlogs. Have a great day! Every time you tell someone about me, share a video, or click the "Like" button It helps.So THANK YOU!Have a great day and keep shining!

Today on AirTalk, what KPCC's rebranding means for us? We explain. Also on the show, how could SoCal prepare for an destructive earthquake?; the key to sleeping better; and more. KPCC Will Now Be Known As LAist 89.3. Here's What You Need To Know About The Rebrand (0:15) What If A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hit SoCal? It Could Happen And Here's What It Would Mean (22:11) Socializing At Work -- A Benefit To Workplace Culture Or A Dreaded Annoyance? (33:28) Some LA Officials Question The City's Unarmed Crisis Response In Wake Of Police Killings (51:23) Hollywood Bowl Announces Summer 2023 Season Featuring Janet Jackson, The Beach Boys, Gustavo Dudamel And More (1:09:14) What Do You Think President Biden Should Address In His State Of The Union Speech? (1:23:40)

**Come see our live-audience show at KPCC's Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena on February 11! Reserve your seats now!**Have an old friend for dinner and get ready for a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Brad Rutter has won more money on “Jeopardy!” than anyone in the history of the show, turning his knowledge into a trivia career, which includes ABC's “The Chase.” What's the secret to his trivia prowess? Turns out, it's not studying! Brad will also tell us about how his career also led to becoming not-quite-best-friends with Catherine O'Hara.Muffy Marracco has also turned her trivia prowess into a career – now on GSN's “Master Minds.” Despite her TV game show fame, when she's recognized these days, it's for her quizzes on TikTok. She'll tell us about some of her adventures on TV and why trivia is one of the only things she's truly competitive about. And be careful, she's ready to shank!Our guests will answer trivia on movies about terror and teenagers. What's the Difference: A Pair-a-"para"What's the difference between paranormal and supernatural?What's the difference between a paramedic and an EMT?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongBrad RutterMuffy MarraccoWith Guest ExpertsWiley Wiggins: Artist, designer, and actor, who appeared as Mitch in the film Dazed and Confused.Ed Saxon: Chair of USC's graduate producing program who won a Best Picture Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics  Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Knock At The Cabin,' ‘80 For Brady,' ‘Baby Ruby' And More (0:15) “Knock At The Cabin,” Wide Release “80 For Brady,” Wide Release “Sword Art Online-Progressive: Scherzo Of Deep Night,” Wide Release “The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic,” Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria “Bill Russell: Legend,” Streaming on Netflix Feb. 8 “The Civil Dead,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Available On Demand February 17 “Facing The Laughter: Minnie Pearl,” At Select AMC & Regal Theaters Feb. 6 “Let It Be Morning,” Laemmle Royal [West LA] “Baby Ruby,” In Select Theaters; Available to Stream “The Amazing Maurice,” Wide Release   Larry Mantle's Conversation With Author Bruce Davis (31:48) The Academy Awards never fail to bring spectacle and criticism to the world of film each year. Yet, despite its prestige and near-fanatic attention, the organization behind the awards has never produced a thorough account of its origins and early development. In his new book “The Academy and the Award: The Coming of Age of Oscar and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences” (Brandeis University Press, 2022), Bruce Davis details the Academy's birth and maturation to become the Hollywood staple we know today. Larry Mantle speaks with Davis, who served as director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 20 years and as a staff member for 30, to discuss Davis' book as a critical piece of filmmaking history. 

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major and Tim Cogshell review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.   FilmWeek: ‘Close,' ‘You People,' ‘Shotgun Wedding,' ‘Infinity Pool' And More (0:15) “Close,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City “You People,” IPIC Theater [Westwood] & Harkins Theater [Cerritos]; Streaming On Netflix “Pamela: A Love Story,” Streaming On Netflix January 31 “Children Of The Mist,” Laemmle Claremont, Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] January 30 “The Quiet Epidemic,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “Shotgun Wedding,” Streaming On Prime Video “Infinity Pool,” Wide Release “Kompromat,” Laemmle Glendale; Available To Stream & On VOD “The Man In The Basement,” Laemmle Royal [West LA], Laemmle Town Center [Encino] & Regal Theater [Aliso Viejo] “Life Upside Down,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “The Mission,” On VOD & Digital Larry Mantle Talks To KPCC's John Horn About SUNDANCE (31:48) The Sundance Film Festival returned in person this year for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. The festival is known for its showcase of independent films and diverse filmmakers, many of which struck distribution deals with some of the industry's largest buyers such as Netflix, Apple TV+ and A24 in the festival's first few days. KPCC's John Horn joins Larry today to discuss this year's biggest Sundance premieres and the current landscape of independent filmmaking.

The nation is now processing a second mass shooting involving Asian Americans in California in the midst of the Lunar New Year. Connie Chung Joe, CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, talks about the community impact. Then, Elizabeth Day, a senior teaching fellow in geophysics at Imperial College London, talks about new research that shows the Earth's core is spinning at a rate slightly slower than the rest of the planet. And, the Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning. "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" led the way with 11 nominations, including Best Picture. KPCC's John Horn runs down some of the top nominees.

Lunar New Year is supposed to be a time of joy for Asian cultures. But it's off to a somber start for Monterey Park residents after a shooting over the weekend killed at least 10 people and left at least another 10 injured. Josie Huang reports on Asian American communities in Southern California for KPCC and joins us. And, protests abound in Atlanta, Georgia over constructing a police training facility. A protestor and member of the Forest Defenders, a group of activists living in the South River Forest to protest the facility, was shot and killed recently. WABE's Chamian Cruz joins us. Then, an Earth scientist reportedly lost her job after participating in climate activism protests. Rose Abramoff joins us to talk about being let go from her position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Our Body Politic joined KPCC's Public Radio Palooza for a special live taping featuring Farai in discussion with Dr. Safiya U. Noble, Professor of Gender Studies and African American Studies at UCLA, board member of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, and author of Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism, about how to address inequities caused by the tech industry. Farai also interviews Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best-selling author of How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success and Palo Alto councilmember about her goals to address wealth disparity and community displacement. We also feature live performances by singer-songwriter, Monica Martin, who opens up about her journey to becoming a musician.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘When You Finish Saving The World,' ‘Missing,' ‘Beautiful Beings' And More (0:15) “When You Finish Saving The World,” In Select Theaters “Missing,” Wide Release “Beautiful Beings,” Laemmle Glendale “The Super 8 Years,” Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & Laemmle Claremont January 23 “JUNG_E,” Streaming on Netflix “Chess Story,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime The Movie,” Wide Release “Out Of Exile,” Galaxy Theater Mission Grove; On Digital & On Demand “Bezos: The Beginning,” On VOD January 24 “New Gods: Yang Jian,” In Select Theaters “Blaze,” Cinelounge Sunset; Available to Stream “Brotherhood Of The Wolf,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] “Flying Boat,” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] John Horn's Interview with filmmakers Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu at a Netflix event held at The Academy Museum (31:49) In recent years, Netflix has become a platform known for its foreign films and television series, as streaming platforms allow more opportunities for foreign filmmakers to reach wider audiences. Just this year Mexican filmmakers Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu partnered with Netflix on the respective projects of “Pinocchio” and “Bardo,” and in 2019 Alfonso Cuarón won an Oscar for his film “Roma” which was also produced by Netflix. All three filmmakers, who share a friendship spanning their film careers, sat down with KPCC's John Horn at a Netflix event earlier this month to discuss their various projects in this new age of movie-making.

Police body camera footage released this week shows police trying to detain 31-year-old Keenan Anderson in Venice, California, earlier this month, at one point tasering him for 30 seconds uninterrupted. He died hours later, the police say after suffering cardiac arrest. KPCC's Robert Garrova joins us. And, viewers of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" watched Jennifer Shah plead guilty to charges related to a decade-long telemarketing scheme that stole money from hundreds of people, mainly working-class elderly. Legal analyst Emily D. Baker weighs in on this reality TV first. Then, on Jan. 1, farmers in Pinal County, Arizona, lost the last remaining access they had to Colorado River water due to drought. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visited a farmer who must come up with a new plan to keep his family farm alive.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘No Bears,' ‘Saint Omer,' ‘Plane,' ‘Skinamarink' And More (0:15) “No Bears,” Laemmle Royal [West LA] “Saint Omer,” Wide Release “Jethica,” Lumiere Cinema Music Hall [Beverly Hills] “Plane,” Wide Release “Skinamarink,” Wide Release “The Offering,” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] & VOD “The Seven Faces Of Jane,” Laemmle Glendale & Cinelounge Sunset Theater; Available to Stream “Dog Gone,” Streaming on Netflix   John Horn's Interview with RIAN JOHNSON (31:49) After the huge success of his first murder mystery Knives Out, writer and director Rian Johnson proves his talent once again for crafting narrative puzzles that test the audience's perception with his follow up film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Becoming one of Netflix's most popular films after premiering on the streaming site in December, Glass Onion stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc who, like the audience, tries to piece together the layered story Johnson has set up.  KPCC's John Horn spoke with Johnson about his new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story and the process behind creating a film that aims to keep its viewers guessing.   

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘M3GAN,' ‘January 6th,' ‘The Invisible Extinction,' ‘Alcarras' And More (0:15) “M3GAN,” Wide Release “January 6th,” Streaming on Discovery+; Special airing on CNN this Saturday at 5pm PST/8pm EST “The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” Streaming on Netflix January 10 “The Invisible Extinction,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Available  on Apple TV “Landlocked,” On Digital & VOD “Alcarras,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Glendale; Streaming on MUBI February 24 “Mars One,” Streaming on Netflix “The Old Way,” In Select Theaters; On Digital & On Demand January 13 “Last Resort,” Laemmle Glendale; Available on VOD January 10 “Candy Land,” Lumiere Music Hall[Beverly Hills]; On Demand ‘But Have You Read The Book?' Explores The Art Of Faithfully (Or Not) Adapting A Book To Film (31:49) Studios have adapted novels since the start of film itself, but how closely do the films follow their source material? In But Have You Read the Book? by Kristen Lopez, from Turner Classic Movies & Running Press; on-sale March 7, 2023 but available for pre-order now, film buffs and literature lovers alike are treated to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration, such as: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,' ‘The Last Picture Show,' ‘Blade Runner,' ‘The Princess Bride,' ‘Goodfellas,' ‘If Beale Street Could Talk' and so many more. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss her new book “But Have You Read The Book? 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films” is Kristen Lopez, film editor for The Wrap.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein, Amy Nicholson and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Babylon,' ‘A Man Called Otto,' ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish' And More (0:15) “Babylon,” Wide Release “A Man Called Otto,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City December 29; Wide Release January 13 “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish,” Wide Release “Living,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] “Women Talking,” AMC The Grove & AMC Century City “Corsage,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] December 30; Laemmle Claremont & Laemmle Town Center[Encino] January 6 “Matilda The Musical,” Bay Theater[Palisades]; Streaming On Netflix “Broker,” Landmark Nuart Theater[West LA] December 28 “Whitney Houston: I wanna Dance With Somebody,” Wide Release “The Pale Blue Eye,” Landmark Westwood Theater, Bay Theater[Palisades] & American Cinematheque Los Feliz Theater; Streaming On Netflix January 6 “Alice, Darling,” In Select LA Theaters December 30; In AMC Theaters Nationwide January 20 “This Place Rules,” Streaming on HBO MAX December 30 “Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro And Robert Gottlieb,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] December 30; Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] January 13 “Wildcat,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Glendale; Streaming on Prime Video December 30 “Joyride,” Laemmle Glendale; On Digital “The Rules Of The Game,” American Cinematheque Los Feliz Theater December 29 “Shadow Of A Doubt,” Available On Digital & VOD

Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year's resolutions; FilmWeek; and more. A New Breed of Robot Dog Enters The Debate Over Policing Technology (0:15) Why Are New Year's Resolutions So Enticing Yet So Hard To Stick With? (19:14) KPCC's John Horn's Interview With Director Sarah Polley About ‘Women Talking' (31:56) FilmWeek: ‘Babylon,' ‘A Man Called Otto,' ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish' And More (51:31)

Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more. LA County Eviction Moratorium Faces Another Extension While Its Future Remains Uncertain (0:15) ‘Inside Safe' Is Mayor Karen Bass's Plan To House Thousands. What Can We Expect? (16:57) As Documentary ‘18th & Grand' Ends Debut TV Run, We Remember The Tale Of The Tape For The Olympic Auditorium (35:16) What Is Title 42, Why Is The Supreme Court Involved In Its Fate And What Does It Mean For Immigration Policy And Asylum Seekers? (51:29) No, You Don't Need to Drink 8 Cups of Water a Day.(1:08:57) KPCC's John Horn's Interview With Director James Cameron About Avatar: The Way Of Water (1:22:17)

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water,' ‘Bardo: False Chronicle of A Handful Of Truths,' ‘The Quiet Girl' And More (0:15) “Avatar: The Way Of Water,” Wide Release “Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths,” The Landmark Theater & Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades]; Streaming on Netflix  “The Quiet Girl,” AMC Sunset[West Hollywood] “Little Nicholas: Happy AS Can Be,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] “Who Killed Santa?: A Murderville Murder Mystery,” Streaming on Netflix “The Runner,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino] “The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari,” Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades]; Streaming on Netflix Larry Mantle's Interview about HOLLYWOOD: THE ORAL HISTORY (31:48) Since 1969, the American Film Institute in Los Angeles has held a series called the Harold Lloyd Master Seminars, where industry professionals would discuss the trade with AFI students. In the new book ‘Hollywood: The Oral History,' written by film scholar and professor Jeanine Basinger and film historian Sam Wasson, these recordings are put to page. The book contains stories from over 300 industry professionals ranging from make-up artists to cinematographers, from the silent movie era to contemporary blockbusters. Larry speaks with co-writer Sam Wasson about the process of bringing spoken history to paper and the evolution of Hollywood from its conception to present day.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Empire Of Light,' ‘Emancipation,' ‘The Whale' And More (0:15) “Empire Of Light,” Wide Release “Emancipation,” Wide Release & Streaming on Apple TV+ “The Whale,” AMC Burbank, AMC The Grove & AMC Century City “One Fine Morning,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] “Second Chance,” AMC Burbank & Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] “Blanquita,” Laemmle Glendale “I Am DB Cooper,” Cinelounge Sunset December 11[Sunday] & VOD “Loudmouth,” Laemmle NoHo{North Hollywood], AMC Burbank Town Center & Regal Theater in South Gate   John Horn's Interview with actor Anna Diop from ‘Nanny' (31:48) The new film Nanny follows Aisha, an undocumented immigrant from Senegal, who is hired by a wealthy couple to care for their young daughter. The couple makes no attempt to learn about Aisha's personal life, treating her simply as ‘the help,' even demanding she work overtime with no pay. The film is directed by Nikyatu Jusu, and the character Aisha is portrayed by Sengalese-American actor Anna Diop who spoke with KPCC's John Horn about the thriller and the issue of representation in Hollywood.    John Horn's Interview With Director Laura Poitras of ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' (43:51) The Sackler family is known for their pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma and their contribution to the opioid crisis, in which they created and heavily marketed the painkiller OxyContin knowing it was highly addictive. Possibly far less known, however, is photographer and activist Nan Goldin, who staged public protests at museums bearing the Sackler name as they tried to artwash their image through generous donations. The new documentary ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' tells the story of Goldin and her quest to take down the Sacklers. KPCC's John Horn spoke with the film's director Laura Poitras about bringing Nan Goldin's life and career to the screen. 

Sky-high gas prices this year prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a new law limiting how much oil companies can charge at the pump. Newsom's proposal would put a cap on how much companies can charge for a gallon of gas and penalize those that charge more. But it doesn't include specific profit ceilings yet.  Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio  Popular countertops made from synthetic stone are making the people who cut and process them sick. Some of these workers – most of whom are immigrants – are dying. The problem is particularly bad in Los Angeles. Reporter: Leslie Berestein Rojas, KPCC in collaboration with Public Health Watch

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘The Eternal Daughter,' ‘Lady Chatterley's Lover,' ‘Spoiler Alert' And More (0:15) “The Eternal Daughter,” LOOK Dine-In Cinemas[Glendale] & Laemmle Royal[West LA] “Lady Chatterley's Lover,” Streaming on Netflix “EO,” Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] & Multiple Laemmle Locations “Killing Me Softly With His Songs,” Laemmle Town Center[Encino] “Lowndes County And The Road To Black Power,” Laemmle Monica Town Center[Santa Monica] “All The Beauty And The Bloodshed,” AMC Sunset[West Hollywood] “Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon A Time,” At Regal & AMC Theaters December 6, 8, 11 “Spoiler Alert,” Multiple AMC Locations; Wide Release December 9 “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” Streaming On Disney+ “Four Samosas,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood], Harkins Theaters Cerritos; Available On Demand “Hunt,” Alamo drafthouse Cinema[DTLA] & CGV Cinemas[Buena Park]; On Digital & On Demand “The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie,” Wide Release “Christmas With The Campbells,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]; Streaming on AMC+   John Horn's Interview with actor Emma Corrin from ‘Lady Chatterley's Lover' (40:50) D.H. Lawrence's novel “Lady Chatterley's Lover”  has been suppressed and censored since its initial release in 1930 due to its candid descriptions of sex and sensuality. The story, which has been adapted for the screen several times, follows a young aristocratic woman as she begins an affair with the hired gamekeeper. KPCC's John Horn speaks with actor Emma Corrin who portrays Lady Chatterley in the latest film adaption of this controversial tale.

Workers at Zhengzhou, China's big Foxconn factory are protesting against COVID restrictions. The factory produces half of the world's iPhones. China Labor Bulletin researcher Aidan Chau joins us. Then, even after laying off thousands of employees, Facebook's parent company Meta is still on track to spend millions of dollars on virtual reality. Why is Meta betting so heavily on VR and how does gaming fit into the picture? Here & Now's James Perkins Mastromarino joins us. And, following a poor Thanksgiving box office, there's still much to look forward to in terms of movie releases this holiday season. NPR's Aisha Harris and KPCC's John Horn join us to give their new movie recommendations, from "Glass Onion" to "Pinnochio."

Elaine Cha begins as host of "St. Louis on the Air" on Thursday. We're excited! She has a wealth of community engagement and journalism experience. Most recently she came from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri where she was the senior manager of external communications and before that, for nearly five years, the nonprofit's founding storyteller and journalist. Her media experience includes work for Nine PBS in St. Louis and KPCC in Southern California. Listen to hear about how she's approaching the role as host of STLPR's flagship show.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer and Amy Nicholson review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' ‘Devotion,' ‘Nanny' And More (0:15) “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” In Wide Release for One Week; Streaming on Netflix December 23 “Devotion,” Wide Release “Nanny,” Regal LA Live; Select Laemmle Locations December 2; Available on Prime Video December 16 “White Noise,” Landmark's Nuart Theater[West LA] & Bay Theater[Pacific Palisades] November 25; Streaming on Netflix December 30 “Memories Of My Father,” Laemmle Royal[West LA] & Laemmle Town Center[Encino] November 25 “The Son,” AMC Sunset & Laemmle Royal[West LA] November 25 “Sr.,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica]; Streaming on Netflix December 2 “Leonor Will Never Die,” Alamo Drafthouse[DTLA] November 29; Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] & Laemmle Glendale December 2 “2020 Chaos and Hope,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] John Horn's Interview with director Noah Baumbach of ‘White Noise' (31:49) Writer-director Noah Baumbach is known for his deeply personal films, often inspired by his own life experiences. His new film, ‘White Noise,' however, is an exception. Based on Don DeLillo's 1985 novel of the same name, the movie follows an ordinary family dealing with ordinary problems along with what is called “an airborne toxic event,” a chemical spill of deadly gasses. KPCC's John Horn spoke with Baumbach about how he brought this previously “unadaptable” story to the screen.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘She Said,' ‘The Menu,' ‘Bones And All' And More (0:15) “She Said,” Wide Release “The Menu,” Wide Release “The Inspection,” At Multiple AMC Locations “Bad Axe,” Laemmle NoHo[North Hollywood]; On Demand “Bones And All,” In Amc Theaters; Wide Release November 23 “I Am Vanessa Guillen,” Streaming on Netflix “Fisherman's Friends: One And All,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]; On Digital “Only In Theaters,” At All Laemmle Locations “Mickey: The Story of A Mouse,” Streaming on Disney+ “The Swimmers,” In Select Theaters; Streaming on Netflix November 23   John Horn's Interview with Zoe Kazan from ‘She Said' (31:48) In 2017, New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey wrote an article about their investigation into Harvey Weinstein's long history of sexual assaults. Along with Ronan Farrow's work in the New Yorker, Kantor and Twohey helped launch the Me Too movement. The new film ‘She Said' chronicles Kantor's and Twohey's investigation that eventually led to Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction in New York, with Carey Mulligan as Twohey and Zoe Kazan as Kantor. KPCC's John Horn spoke with Kazan about the film and her own history of speaking out against sexual harrassment in Hollywood.

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon  review this weekend's new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms. FilmWeek: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' ‘The Fabelmans,' ‘Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio' And More (0:15) “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Wide Release  “The Fabelmans,” Wide Release “Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio,” Laemmle Royal[West LA]; Streaming on Netflix December 9 “Spirited,” Regal La Live Theater & regency Bruin Theater; Streaming on AppleTV+ November 18 “Falling For Christmas,” Streaming on Netflix “The 22nd Animation Show of Shows,” Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] November 14 & Laemmle Glendale November 16 “Sam & Kate,” Laemmle Town Center[Encino] “My Father's Dragon,” Streaming on Netflix “Poker Face,” Laemmle Noho[north Hollywood] November 15; Laemmle Glendale & Laemmle Monica Film Center[Santa Monica] November 18 John Horn's Interview with ‘Armageddon Time' director James Gray (31:49) Set in Queens in the 1980s, ‘Armageddon Time' tells the semi-autobiographical story of James Gray's childhood. Paul, a Jewish kid, befriends Johnny, one of the few Black kids at their school. As their friendship grows, Paul wrestles with issues of privilege, race and class and allows the intolerant norms of the time to come between him and Johnny. KPCC's John Horn speaks with ‘Armageddon Time' writer and director James Gray about bringing these personal experiences to the screen. 

Prosecutors are expected to announce charges against the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi. The suspect, 42-year-old David DePape, is facing attempted murder charges as well as assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. Just like in the 2020 election, there are claims of fraud this election cycle, particularly in northern California's Shasta County. While some call for a full independent review of the ballots to eliminate cheating, others worry these fraud worries are making it hard to build trust in the election system, no matter how safe it actually is. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Nearly a third of Black Californians questioned in a statewide survey say they feel they have been treated unfairly while trying to get health care because of their race. Most respondents change how they act at doctor's offices to minimize negative experiences. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC

Alex Villanueva, an underdog maverick, runs for LA County Sheriff as a progressive reformer in 2018 and wins, surprising everyone. After taking office, he turns into a vindictive leader who mocks reform, protects his friends and attacks his enemies. And now he's up for re-election. Follow veteran KPCC correspondent Frank Stoltze as he pieces together this story in a 5-episode season of Imperfect Paradise. Visit laist.com/imperfectparadise to listen to all 5 episodes, available now. 

Next month, voters will decide whether or not to increase arts funding to public schools across the state. We look at what it could mean for one school in the Bay Area.  Reporter: Julia McEvoy, KQED  The racist conversation between three members of the Los Angeles City Council and a labor executive have struck a familiar chord with Black and Afro Latinos struggling to gain political representation. Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC

There's a lot to unpack when it comes to Alex Villanueva's path to becoming the top cop in Los Angeles County. And that's exactly what LAist Studios and KPCC do in a new five-part podcast series hosted by Frank Stoltze. Today, we play episode 1 of “Imperfect Paradise: Sheriff.”The show begins with a scene of a very strange press conference: Villanueva is threatening to open a criminal investigation into L.A. Times reporter Alene Tchekmedyian and Stoltze questions the sheriff about it. From there, Stoltze reflects on his time covering policing in L.A. County and explains how Villanueva is the product of a department that has been riddled with scandals for decades: racial profiling, jail violence and deputy gangs.Host: Frank StoltzeMore reading:Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff election: Alex Villanueva vs. Robert LunaDozens of Sheriff Villanueva's donors received permits to carry guns in publicColumn: L.A. County's sheriff leans on his Latino identity. Does he exemplify our worst traits? 

Today's regularly scheduled Los Angeles city council meeting has been canceled because two council members who are at the center of a scandal over a leaked racist conversation have not yet resigned. Both Gil Cedillo and Kevin De León have issued apologies, but nothing more. They haven't been seen in the City Council chambers since Monday, when they were shouted at by an outraged crowd who demanded their resignations. Reporter: Jackie Fortier  Every day, children across the country – some as young as two and three years old – are forced out of their preschools and daycares. And more often than not, it's children of color who are expelled. A law signed late last month by Governor Gavin Newsom aims to reduce the number of expulsions in state-funded preschool settings. Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED In a preview of The California Report Magazine, we hear from the first episode of “Imperfect Paradise: The Sheriff,” a new podcast from LAIST studios. In it, KPCC's Frank Stolze takes a deep dive into the tenure of controversial LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Reporter: Frank Stolze, KPCC

What happens in Vegas will be recorded for a podcast – again! Once more, live from the Game Show Boot Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, it's a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Amy Schneider has a 40 game win streak on “Jeopardy!” It's the second-longest streak in the history of the show; and yet, she and her classmates in 8th grade predicted she would go on to appear on the show. Amy will tell us everything that went into her time as a trivia champion, including perfecting her buzzer technique. Brandon Blackwell is also a “Jeopardy!” winner. In fact, he's competed in trivia all around the world. What's the difference between winning a competition in the U.S. vs. winning one in the U.K.? It all comes down to the bottom line. Brandon will also tell us why understanding his physical limitations as a child led to his career in trivia. Our guests will compete to answer trivia about graduate-level science and high school-era TV shows.What's the Difference: Betting the FarmWhat's the difference between betting and gambling?What's the difference between a farm and a ranch?Areas of Expertise:Amy: The book Moby Dick, the Dutch war for independence, and theTV show “Daria”Brandon: The Periodic Table, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, and things Paulie Walnuts has said on the TV show “The Sopranos.”Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongAmy SchneiderBrandon BlackwellWith guest experts:Dr. Eric Scerri, UCLA professor and author of the book The Periodic Table: Its Story and its Significance.Susie Lewis, Co-creator of the MTV series “Daria” Tracy Grandstaff, voice of DariaGo Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

The mid-term elections are a little more than a month away, and officials here in California and across the country are working to make sure the election process is safe and secure. But there are also concerns about threats levied against election workers and voters at the polls. Guest: Neal Kelley, Chairman, Committee for Safe and Secure Elections As the weather cools, the U.S. could be headed into a severe flu season. Experts say small children who haven't been exposed due to pandemic restrictions and masking may be most at risk.  Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC

Viva Las Vegas! Live from the Game Show Boot Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!James Holzhauer is one of the all-time great “Jeopardy!” champions, racking up a 32-game win streak. It helped that he approached the game with his skills as a professional gambler. He'll explain more about that and tell us about how he's now banned from most casinos on the Las Vegas strip. You'll also hear more about James' charity work with Project 150 to help unhoused students in Las Vegas.Victoria Groce is also a “Jeopardy!” champion and one of the only people whose trivia knowledge intimidates James. She'll tell us about how her first day on “Jeopardy!” was part of a whirlwind of life changes that could only be fueled by tea and energy drinks. Plus we finally find where the worlds of trivia and knitting overlapOur guests will compete to answer trivia about baseball, bargaining, and boys with violins.What's the Difference: Dealer's ChoiceWhat's the difference between haggling and bargaining?What's the difference between a choice and a decision?Areas of Expertise:James: 1990s Major League Baseball, the NES game “Tecmo Super Bowl” and “The Simpsons” seasons one through eight.Yesika: The movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, the musician Kishi Bashi, and celiac disease.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJames HolzhauerVictoria GroceWith guest experts:Kishi Bashi, musician and subject of the film Omoiyari.Greg Maddux, Hall-of-Fame baseball player, who led the MLB in wins and Cy Young Awards in the 1990s.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

It's time to have the time of your life on a brand new live-audience episode of Go Fact Yourself!Drew Carey is no stranger to the world of game shows. In 2007 he became Bob Barkers' successor as host of “The Price is Right.” He'll tell us the special advice Bob gave him when he took over, and explain why he doesn't expect to match the 50-year tenure of his predecessor. You can also hear Drew's “Friday Night Freakout” weekly on Stevie Van Zandt's Sirius XM channel “Little Steven's Underground Garage.”Yesika Salgado is a poet and activist, whose work has been featured in many publications. She also has a strong presence on social media. She'll explain why she refers to her fans as “mangos” instead of “followers.” Plus, she'll tell us about the secret science (and lack thereof) behind slam poetry.This episode was produced in conjunction with KPCC and recorded live at the Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about dirty dancing to garage rock.What's the Difference: Home plateWhat's the difference between ceramic plates and porcelain plates?What's the difference between a “plate appearance” and an “at-bat” in baseball?Areas of Expertise:Drew: The movie The Producers, garage band rock, and Cleveland.Yesika: The movie Dirty Dancing, the show “Sex in the City,” and Catholocism.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongDrew CareyYesika SalgadoWith guest experts:Miranda Garrison, starred as Mrs. Pressman and worked as an assistant choreographer on Dirty Dancing.Don Caverhill, rock musician, composer and producer – and original member of The Kingsmen.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live show in LA by YOU!

**Come see us LIVE in Las Vegas on August 21! Go to gofactyourpod.com/vegas for tickets!**Prepare to run from the undead on this episode of Go Fact Yourself!Alex Goldman just wrapped up eight years of hosting the podcast “Reply All.” Even though he's naturally curious as a storyteller, he says he's happy to finally have a break from the grind of his old show. Alex also has a lot of thoughts about how the culture of the internet has changed in the near-decade that he's been podcasting and what his next project might be.Liz Miele has been a comedian since she was 16. She says that the secret to going for the job at such an early age is not having friends. But she still had to deal with performing in a lot of venues that she wasn't legally allowed to spend too much time in, like bars and strip clubs. Liz's new special “The Ghost of Academic Future” will be available on September 6th, and her book Why Cats are A**holes is available now.Our guests will compete to answer trivia about medicine, marathons and monsters.What's the Difference: Doctor Doctor!What's the difference between a doctor and a physician?What's the difference between a PhD student and PhD candidate?Areas of Expertise:Alex: The Evil Dead movie franchise, 90s indie rock in Southeastern Michigan, and early hip-hop.Liz: Rom-coms with Meg Ryan, marathon running and training, and taking care of curly hair.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongAlex GoldmanLiz MieleWith guest experts:Des Linden, two-time US Olympian, world-record holder in the 50k, and winner of the Boston Marathon.Bruce Campbell, prolific actor, author and producer who played Ash in the Evil Dead franchise.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Sending friends to see us in Las Vegas by YOU!

**Come see us LIVE in Pasadena and Las Vegas! Go to gofactyourpod.com for tickets!**We're playing the hits this week on Go Fact Yourself! Audie Cornish made a name for herself as a longtime host on NPR. In January, she decided she was ready for a new challenge: producing audio and television content for CNN. She'll tell us about some of the bumps in the road of her new journey and tell us the secret to conducting a good interview. Audie's upcoming podcast will appear on CNN Audio.Chrisitan Finnegan is a comedian who made his mark by making fun of celebrities on TV – an industry that he says has completely tanked thanks to Twitter. Christian has a new special out now called “Show Your Work.” He explains that it's one part stand-up special and one part documentary about keeping an independent venue alive in the middle of a pandemicOur contestants will have a trivia battle about classic comedy and masters of music.What's the Difference: Broken Down!What's the difference between “biodegradable” and “compostable”?What's the difference between “fix” and “repair”?Areas of Expertise:Audie: ‘60s-'70s Vintage Stax Records, Ethan Hawke movies, and Dystopias.Christian: 1980s MTV, the 1993-2022 New York Knicks basketball teams, and the movie Better Off Dead.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongAudie CornishChrisitan FinneganWith guest experts:Diane Franklin, actor, who's appeared in several iconic movies, including The Last American Virgin and Better Off Dead.Sam Moore, the legendary “Soul Man,” and one part of Sam & Dave, whose long career includes several enormous hits with Stax RecordsGo Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Continuing to be vigilant about COVID by YOU!

Franklin Leonard is founder of The Black List, a company and production studio that searches for the best screenplays that aren't getting attention from Hollywood execs. In a pod exclusive, Leonard joins Meghna Chakrabarti for a special live event at KPCC's Public Radio Palooza series in Pasadena, California.

It's the return of in-person live audiences on Go Fact Yourself! Larry Wilmore has been seen in everything from “The Office,” “Black-ish,” “The Nightly Show,” and so much more. He'll tell us how his illustrious career as an actor started on “The Facts of Life,” where he played a Greek cop. As he's built up his body of work, he's developed a passion for conversations and (well-intentioned) disagreements. You can hear some of those on his podcast “Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air.”Denise Crosby is best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on “Star Trek.” She's also known for her role on “The Walking Dead” where she played a mother… who happened to be a cannibal. She'll tell us about that and what it was like to pose for “Playboy” magazine in the 80s.Our contestants will have a trivia battle about music from across the pond and swimming down the pool!What's the Difference: CoaxWhat's the difference between “convince” and “persuade”?What's the difference between “Diet Coke” and “Coke Zero Sugar”?Areas of Expertise:Larry: Beatles lyrics, the original Star Wars trilogy, and the Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers.Denise: Pitbulls, the movie Airport, and how to make the perfect flip-turn at the wall while swimming.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongLarry WilmoreDenise CrosbyWith guest experts:Peter Asher, multiple Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and singer.Kimberly Vandenberg, Olympic medalist swimmer with team USA.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Continuing to be vigilant about COVID by YOU!

Go Fact Yourself returns to a live audience! Join us on Saturday June 18th at KPCC's Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena. Tickets are free!It's a wickedly good morphin' time on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Jeff Hiller is an actor and comedian who's latest work is on HBO's “Somebody Somewhere.” He considers the role a special one; in addition to his character sharing a lot of his interests and personality traits, it's the first time that he's gotten to portray a person who's likable! Plus we'll learn more about his work with Shakespeare in the Park… and his cat's instagram page.Krystina Arielle made a name for herself by cosplaying as some of her favorite franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. She knew eventually that her fandom would lead her to working in these universes as a professional– which she does now! You can hear her latest webseries about the Star Wars: The High Republic book series on StarWars.com.Our guests will answer trivia about teenage superheroes and misunderstood villains.What's the Difference: Bed BugsWhat's the difference between the standard sizes of a King bed and a California King bed?What's the difference between an insect and a bug?Areas of Expertise:Jeff: The musical Wicked, the movie Soapdish, and public health response to HIV prevention in traditionally high risk groups, but only in the 80s and 90s.Krystina: The TV show “One Tree Hill,” the film Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie, and the feud between Pumas and Adidas sneakers. Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJeff HillerKrystina ArielleWith guest experts:Steve Cardenas, martial artist, musician and actor whose body of work includes playing the red Power Ranger in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie.Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz, award-winning writers of the book, music, lyrics, and screenplay of the musical Wicked.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Continuing to be vigilant about COVID by YOU!

How the experience of living in his car years ago helped reporter Ethan Ward focus his coverage of homelessness and housing in Los Angeles.  Guest: Ethan Ward, unhoused communities reporter for KPCC and LAist. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the experience of living in his car years ago helped reporter Ethan Ward focus his coverage of homelessness and housing in Los Angeles.  Guest: Ethan Ward, unhoused communities reporter for KPCC and LAist. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices