In Depth: Skydivers and Skid Row Runners
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.
In Depth: Helping Dogs
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.
In Depth: Tiki
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.
In Depth: San Pedro
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.
In Depth: Tranq, Fentanyl, Vaping
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.
In Depth: Wastewater and Disease
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.
In Depth: Water and School Greening
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.
In Depth: LAPD release of officer information
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 Depth: Women in Non-Traditional Jobs
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.
In Depth: Glendale
Hal Eisner is joined by Mayor of Glendale Ardy Kassakhianm, who talks about what makes the city unique. Then hear from Corrie Siegel, the Executive Director of the Museum of Neon Art, who talks about the museum's exhibits and history. Finally, Hal speaks with Shant Sahakian, Executive Director of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center, about the construction of the museum.
In Depth: Congressman Brad Sherman, Pet Safety
Hal Eisner is joined by Congressman Brad Sherman to talk about the impact of the dispute over raising the U.S. debt ceiling. Hal also speaks to dog trainer Larua Nativo and Lindsey Wolko, the founder of the Center for Pet Safety about ways to keep our pets safe.
In Depth: Oscars
Hal Eisner is joined by songwriter Diane Warren, who has been nominated for an Oscar for best song for the 14th time. Then, Amanda Salas and Jenn Lahmers join Hal to talk about their picks for the Oscars.
In Depth: Epilepsy
Hal Eisner speaks with Dr. Shaun Hussain, an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA. Then he's joined by Francesca Calloway, whose daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy shortly after birth. Hal also speaks with Dr. Laura Lubbers, the Chief Scientific Officer for the organization "CURE Epilepsy."
In Depth: Black Aviation
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum at the Compton/Woodley Airport serves as both a display of Black aerial history, but also as a classroom for training in aeronautics and other STEM subjects
In Depth: Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins Hal Eisner to talk about the firearm and ammunition restrictions passed this week and what impact they might have on violent crime in LA County.
In Depth: Long COVID
Hal Eisner is joined by pulmonologist Martin Schlusselberg, M.D, Long COVID sufferer Joey Jones, and Survivor Corps founder Diana Guthe to talk about the mysterious ailment known as “Long COVID.”
In Depth: Mass shooting aftermath
Hal Eisner is joined by Christina Yang, the general counsel and pro bono director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice in Southern California. She talks about how the Monterey Park community is coping with the impact of this mass shooting.
In Depth: Learning loss and tutoring
Hal talks with teachers and students about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning.
In Depth: New California laws
Attorney Ugo Lord joins Marla Tellez to discuss some of California’s new laws for 2023.
In Depth: Thanksgiving Special
Hal Eisner looks back at the positive stories covered by "In Depth" over the past year.