In Depth: How To Travel Smart
Laura Segura with Musicares discusses how the charity pivoted after the January wildfires to help struggling members of the musical community. Then, hear about organizations collecting instruments to give to musicians affected by the fire.
In Depth: Little Tokyo Endangered
Hal speaks with Kristin Fukushima, executive director of the Little Tokyo Community Council, about the endangered status of Little Tokyo as the area deals with rising rents, gentrification and loss of its historical identity. Then, hear from legacy business owners about their optimism and fears for the historic area.
In Depth: Cardiac Health, Human Lifespan, Kindness
In segment one, Hal talks to Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz about cardiac health. Then, Dr. Von Schwarz discusses his new book in segment two. Finally, Leon Logothetis joins Hal to talk about kindness.
In Depth: Community resources during the California wildfires
How community resources like hyperlocal Facebook groups, local radio stations and apps helped keep residents informed during the January wildfires in Southern California.
In Depth: Fire Victims Rights, New Laws, and the Change Reaction
In segments one and two, In Depth legal expert Ugo Lord discusses the rights and opportunities of fire victims. Then, learn more about the goal of the Change Reaction, which is to serve those people who find themselves with an urgent need for immediate cash due to an emergency.
In Depth: Sup. Horvath on post-fire recovery
In segments one and two, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joins Hal to talk about the area of the third district which were destroyed in the fire, and how she is attempting to aid her constituents in their recovery.
In Depth: Insurance questions impact fire recovery process
Insurance expert Karl Susman joins Hal to talk about the insurance issues that are affecting local fire victims.
In Depth: A History of Roses
A look into the history of the Rose Parade, the coverage by KTTV, the stories of the Wrigley Mansion which serves as the Tournament house, and also the details of this year’s parade.
In Depth: Fighting Food Insecurity
In segment one, Chef Supreme Dow talks about The Harvest Academy. Then, Chef Cristela Alvarado and Chef Brian Beasley discuss how a program with St. Joseph Center and Bread and Roses has helped them. In segment three, Christy Dawson, Founder and Manager of Christy’s Foundation, talks to Hal about her food banks that are now open in three malls across Southern California.
In Depth: Hate Crimes Report, Fighting Child Sex Trafficking
Robin Toma, Executive Director of the LA County Human Relations Commission, talks to Hal about the report on hate crimes for 2023. Also, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto discusses the results of that report and the progress her office is making against child sex trafficking.
In Depth: Best of 2024
In Depth again looks back at some of the favorite stories from 2024.
In Depth: 2024 favorites
In Depth looks back at some of the favorite stories from 2024.
In Depth: Mayor's Fund, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Indigenous Fashion Collective
Hal talks to Conway Collis about the Mayor's Fund and how it helps protect renters from evictions. Then, Edward Gerber joins to talk about the Lestonnac Free Clinic, the only one of its kind in the U.S. Finally, Quannah Chasinghorse and Sarah Eagle Heart explain more on the Indigenous Fashion Collective.
In Depth: Helping Veterans
Hal talks to Randi Shannahan and Sarah Booth from the Shea Center in Orange County. Then, Dr. Kaitlyn Fruin and Navy Veteran Greg Cleghorne talk about the partnership between UCLA and the VA in West LA to recreate the Veteran’s Garden. Also, Vietnam War veteran Larry Anthony joins Hal to talk about his entrepreneurial journey after leaving the service.
In Depth: Firearms Laws, Health and 'Sober October'
Penelope Oliver, a volunteer with Students Demand Action in California, talks to Hal about state laws involving firearms. Then, Dr. Dennis Slamon, an oncologist and chief of the division of hematology-oncology at UCLA, and Teri Boudreaux , a two-time cancer survivor and participant in a clinical trial, discuss that trial with Hal. Also, Mike Diamond, a Certified Addiction Recovery Expert, joins Hal to talk about "Sober October."
In Depth; Ticket Scams, Rescue Groups, Day of the Dead
Hal speaks with Blythe Figurelle with USAA financial services about the risk of ticket scams, especially during the MLB playoff games. Then, Brittany Thorn with Best Friends Animal Society discusses their offer to incentivize local rescue groups to save large dogs from shelters. Finally, learn about Day of the Dead events in Hollywood and San Pedro.
In Depth: Employment
Kyle M.K., Indeed’s Talent Strategy Advisor, discusses a recent publication of the 100 companies with the highest scores for "Workplace Wellbeing. Then, Ramona Schindelheim, the Editor in Chief of WorkingNation, joins Hal to talk about how jobs and preparation for jobs is transforming.
In Depth: Palos Verdes land movement, UCLA Rape Treatment Center
Michael Phipps - geologist and consultant for Rancho Palos Verdes - joins Hal to talk about the land movement in the Palos Verdes peninsula. Then, Terry Bailey, Attorney with ACTS law, talks to Hal about the lawsuit he is filing on behalf of homeowners in the Palos Verdes area.
In Depth: Climate Change, 'Good People'
Hal interviews Board of Water and Power Commission President Richard Katz about the challenges the DWP faces due to climate change and how they prepare for hot weather. Then, Gabe Reilich and Lucia Knell of Upworthy join Hal to talk about their new book “Good People: Stories from the Best of Humanity."
In Depth: Data Breaches, Traffic Stops
In segment one, Hal interviews Steve Cobb, the Chief Information Officer for Security Scorecard about the recent massive data breaches and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Then, attorney Ugo Lord joins Hal to talk about the recent traffic stop and arrest of Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill.