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  • Lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts, and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LAUSD reached a tentative agreement with the support staff. Also on the show, Southern California’s coast shows dangerous levels of DDT; we find out if Los Angeles is truly a walkable city; how can you make having fun a habit?; and more.


    • LAUSD Reached A Deal With Support Staff Following Strike – What’s In The Agreement?
    • New Research Shows DDT Off SoCal’s Coast Remain Dangerously High and Potent
    • ‘Everybody Looks What’s Going Down’: What’s Your Favorite Protest Song?
    • Walking On (LA) Sunshine: What’s Your Favorite Street To Walk In LA? 
    • We're Burnt Out And Bad At Leisure -- Here's How To Create Fun Habits And Make Them Stick
  • Reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussion.
    Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.

    • FilmWeek: ‘A Good Person,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Jacir’ and More
    • John Horn’s Interview with Willem Dafoe
  • A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases, including the go-to movie for the weekend.
    Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

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