In Depth: Too Good To Go and Waymo
Sarah Soteroff with Too Good To Go tells Hal about the app that lets businesses make good use of their excess food so that it doesn’t go to waste. Also, Lauren Schwendimann with Waymo talks about how the driverless car service is being received in LA and Santa Monica.
In Depth: AI, Nudes, and TikTok
AI expert Chris Mattmann joins Hal to talk about the recent rash of AI nudes that teens have been sharing at local high schools and middle schools and how easy they are to create. Then, California State Senator Josh Becker weighs in on new legislation that could help curb abuses of artificial intelligence. Also, USC professor Karen North discusses the future of TikTok.
In Depth: Celebrating The Armenian Spirit
Araksya Karapetyan fills in for Hal Eisner for a special show devoted to Armenian culture.
In Depth: New Tax Laws, Money and Investments, Real Estate
In segment one, Hal speaks with financial expert Shinobu Hindert about changes in the tax laws.
In Depth: Courthouse Troubles, Scaling Peaks
Hal speaks with Samantha P. Jessner – Presiding Judge, Superior Court of LA County, about the serious shortage of court reporters in the court system. Also, Jenn Drummond, a mountaineer and now an author who set a record by summiting the seven second-highest peaks in the world, talks about her new book.
In Depth: LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto
Hal speaks with Feldstein Soto about an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, the task force that cracked down on a major LA hub for prostitution and human trafficking, and a lawsuit against H&R Block.
In Depth: Mudslides, Mentors, Freedom, and Fashion
In segment one, Joshua West, professor of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies at USC, joins Hal to talk about the earth movement brought on by the recent storm system, and why it seems that Southern California is always dealing with this problem.
In Depth: Valentine's Day
Dr. Jared Smith, distinguished engineer at Security Scorecard, joins Hal to talk about romance scams. Then, divorce attorney Sarah Intelligator discusses the dangerous "F words." Also, Michele Nealon from The Chicago School talks to Hal about the recent "epidemic" of loneliness.
In Depth: Stealing Copper, 'California Dream for All'
Councilmember Kevin de León joins Hal to talk about the task force he is working to establish to investigate the rash of copper wire thefts plaguing Los Angeles. Then, hear from Tony Olmos, the Public Works director in Pasadena, on the city’s approach to the copper thefts. Also, real estate expert Suzanne Seini joins Hal to talk about the 2024 California Dream for All program.
In Depth: Retail Theft
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur talks with Hal about the newly-formed Select Committee on Retail Theft. Then, hear from Sergeant Ron Salary of the Torrance PD and Lieutenant Mike McComas of the LAPD about the law enforcement role in battling retail theft. Also, retail entrepreneur Rick Caruso joins Hal to talk about the retail perspective on these thefts.
In Depth: Culture and Institutions
In segment one, Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and artist Rey Sepúlveda join Hal to talk about the creation of the SELA Cultural Center. Then, learn about the renovation of the Warner Grand theater as well as Wilmington's Banning Museum.
In Depth: Fentanyl, Snapchat, and Social Media Dangers
In segment one, Sam Chapman, Perla Mendoza and Matt Capelouto join Hal to talk about the parents’ suit against Snapchat over the deaths of their children from fentanyl poisoning. Then, hear from DEA LA Head Bill Bodner on the fight against fentanyl. Finally, Dr. Michele Nealon of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology about the recent change by Meta.
In Depth: New Laws
From minimum wage changes to new concealed carry restrictions, California has a host of new laws in effect. Hal speaks with attorney Ugo Lord about the Golden State's new laws for the new year.
In Depth: CARE Court
In segment one, LACDMH Director Lisa Wong and the Honorable Samantha P. Jessner of the California Superior Court join Hal to talk about LA County's CARE Court. Then, Public Defender Ricardo D. Garcia discusses how the Public Defender's office will be assisting people who are referred to the system. Also, Diego Cartagena, Bet Tzedek CEO joins Hal to talk about the 50 years of free legal assistance the organization has provided to vulnerable Angelenos.
In Depth: Organ Transplants
Hal speaks with Steve Kammerer Jr., who received a heart transplant about two years ago. Hear from Dr. Irene Kim about the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Program. Then, E’Tiffany Jones joins Hal to talk about the nonprofit tasked with the challenging but important role of sourcing organs for transplantation.
In Depth: Thanksgiving Special
In segment one, In Depth looks back at the good news over the past year. Then, Marla Tellez is joined by Nick Kush, the co-founder of Legacy Expeditions. Also, take a look back at Debbie Pearl with Dream Fetchers.
In Depth: Scams and hacks
Hal talks to cybercrime experts and the Better Business Bureau about how scams and hacks can affect business, kids, and you.
In Depth: NASA Techrise and Wisk Air Taxi
In segment one, Hal is joined by Anh Nguyen, Technical Lead for NASA Techrise. Then, Hal speaks to a student group from Connecticut who were one of last year’s winners of the Techrise challenge. Also, hear from Becky Tanner, the Chief Marketing Officer for Wisk Aero.
In Depth: Farms
In segment one, Hal is joined by Ben Collier, CEO of The Farmlink Project. Then, Hal speaks to Mary Maranville, the founder and CEO of SEEAG, which stands for Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture. Finally, Hal talks with Chris Sayer, the Manager of Petty Ranch. They are one of the participants in Ventura County Farm Day.
In Depth: Icons of LA
Hal talks with Jeff Zarrinnam about the history of the Hollywood Sign. Then, hear from Dedan Brozino about how the Venue Restoration and Resiliency act will benefit the Rose Bowl and other venues. Also, Hal speaks with the President of Magic Castle Enterprises, Erika Larsen.