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, guest host, Julia Paskin, talks to Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

Today’s show includes:

• The Bear (FX on HULU)
• Land of Women (Apple TV+)
• My Lady Jane (Amazon Prime)
• WondLA (Apple TV+)
• 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials (USA/NBC/Peacock)

Today on AirTalk, an update on COVID-19 funding and the latest on the future of vaccination efforts, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports a slight increase in breast reduction procedures; ESPN and FOX merge and UFC moves to Paramount+ as new low-price subscription models enter the market and our celebration of AirTalk's 40th anniversary continues at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Today on AirTalk

COVID-19 update on funding and vaccines (00:15)

An increase in breast reduction procedures (18:44)

ESPN-FOX bundle, UFC to Paramount+ and more (37:55)

AirTalk 40th: Live at Skirball Cultural Center (51:45)

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Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums. Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.

Today on AirTalk, fast food chains are starting to see a decline in revenue; the superior court struck down the LAUSD charter school system policy; a new book connects environmental impacts to serial killers in the west; the latest on Andrew Do; AOL shuts down; and the 60th anniversary of the Watts Rebellion.

Today on AirTalk,

Fast food sales decline (0:15)

LAUSD charter school policy struck down (20:01)

Environmental impacts may be connected to serial killings (37:11)

Latest on Andrew Do (50:51)

AOL shuts down (1:05:58)

60th anniversary of the Watts Rebellion (1:26:29)

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Today on AirTalk, President Trump deploys the National Guard in the nation's capital; what is the latest update on the feud between Trump and college campuses; a look back into the history behind Japanese-American car culture in LA; SoCal school district academic year preview; Ballona Wetlands Restoration and 60th Anniversary of the Watts Rebellion.

Today on AirTalk:

The president deploys National Guard in DC (0:15)

Latest on threats to college funding (10:02)

Japanese-American car culture in LA (28:11)

SoCal school districts prep ahead of academic year (51:18)

Ballona Wetlands Restoration (1:11:37)

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Today on AirTalk, a new study calculates an increase in deaths from the Eaton and Palisades fires; Austin Cross is becoming a dad! We ask an expert about what he and new dads should expect; Modu Cafe's Korean-inspired pastries and FilmWeek.

Today on AirTalk:

New study finds an increase in LA fire casualties (00:15)

New dad advice! (12:01)

Korean-inspired pastries (37:01)

FilmWeek (50:54)

New documentary looks at musician Jeff Buckley (1:23:12)

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Today on AirTalk, LA fire survivors voice frustration with debris removal; the misconceptions around antidepressant use during pregnancy; what is an old-fashioned skill you hold on to?; an update on the redistricting efforts taking place around the nation; what is your favorite TV reboot and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

LA fire survivors frustrated by debris removal (00:15)

Use of antidepressants during pregnancy (24:05)

Old-fashioned skills (34:54)

Redistricting efforts around the country (51:13)

TV reboots (1:06:42)

TV Talk (1:22:12)

Today on AirTalk, we go over LA County's latest count of unhoused people as of July; why NASA is fast-tracking a plan to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon; which one of your teachers had a lasting impact on you?; LA County budget pressures; how couples find intimacy and sexual fulfillment after having children, and what makes a good airplane movie?

Today on AirTalk:

LA County's latest homelessness count (00:15)

NASA's plans for nuclear Moon reactors(17:38)

Which teacher had a lasting impact on you? (32:37)

LA County budget update (51:17)

Intimacy after having kids (1:05:37)

What makes a good airplane movie? (1:24:49)

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