In Depth

Hal Eisner speaks with AI expert Chris Mattmann about the sudden explosion of interest in Artificial Intelligence. Then, entertainment and tech attorney Jonathan Handel joins Hal to talk about the impact of AI in entertainment. Also, hear from Susie Bash, MD, a neuroradiologist with Radnet, on how AI is changing the medical field. 

Guest host Marla Tellez talks with Nick Kush, the co-founder of Legacy Expeditions, about the project to raise funds for the families of fallen military members. Marla also speaks with Judge Craig Mitchell and Mario Ocampo about the Skid Row Running Club. 

Hal is joined by Ryan Boyd, co-founder of Free Animal Doctor, to talk about how crowdfunding assistance has helped nearly a thousand animals with health issues. Hal then speaks with the co-founder of Working Dogs for Warriors about the program that brings rescue dogs and veterans together for their mutual benefit.

Hal is joined by Indigenous Hospitality Advocate Chockie Tom and founder of "Chuntikis" Julio Gutierrez to talk about the history, culture, and popularity of tiki.

Hal is joined by L.A. City Councilman Tim McOsker to talk about the best things about San Pedro. John Warner, the CEO of the Marine Mammal Care Center, joins Hal to talk about what’s going on with that longstanding wildlife hospital. Lastly, Hal is joined by Val James with Jerico Development to talk about the waterfront project known as West Harbor.

Hal is joined by Dr. Matt Waxman, UCLA Emergency medicine physician and professor, to talk about the emerging deadly drug Tranq and how it is affecting patients they see in the ER.

Araksya Karapetyan introduces us to the history and culture of the Armenian people in honor of Armenian History Month. 

Hal is joined by Dr. Adam Smith, Associate Professor in the Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering AT USC. He talks about how the testing works, why it’s important and how it became a standard during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Hal Eisner is joined by Robin Mark of the Trust for Public Land to talk about a recent grant which will allow them to turn a local elementary school into a “green" school.

Hal Eisner is joined by Robert Rico, General Counsel for the LA Police Protective League, to discuss the mistaken release of names and photographs of undercover officers in a FOIA request. Then, we take a look at Hal’s Lifetime Achievement Award honor by the Southern California Radio TV News Association.

In celebration of Women's History Month, Hal Eisner is joined by Desiree Horton, a helicopter pilot for Kern County Fire.  She discusses what led her to choose helicopter aviation as a career. Two women workers for the DWP discuss their roles as well.