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    Today on AirTalk, Utah bans kids from using social media. Also on the show, the latest on TikTok CEO’s testimony before Congress; this week’s FilmWeek reviews; and more.


    • Utah Bill Would Restrict Social Media For Utah Teens
    • TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Testifies Before House Committee, Fails To Calm Congressional Concerns
    • Heroes Off The Airwaves: Celebrating LAist’s Backbone Staff
    • FilmWeek: ‘A Good Person,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Jacir’ and More   
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    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
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    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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