Today on AirTalk, we look into how former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict may impact battleground House races in California. Also on the show, how to go about telling your friend you dislike their partner; South Pasadena’s Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain brings us to the yard with their milkshakes; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews Ron Howard on his new documentary ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man;’ and more.

• How will Trump’s guilty verdict impact battleground House races in CA? (00:17)
• Dislike a friend’s partner? How to let them know easy (19:27)
• Bringing Angelenos to the yard: milkshakes from Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in South Pasadena (40:45)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:31)
• FilmWeek Feature: Ron Howard on Jim Henson doc (1:22:35)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to review insurance price increases. Also on the show, we remember composer Richard Sherman and listen back to an interview with Sherman from 2012; we talk with author Grace Jung on her new book ‘K-Drama School;’ Mayor Karen Bass visits us in the studio to talk about the latest happenings in the city; our TV critics review the latest show; and more.

• Update on CA’s home insurance crisis (00:17)
• We remember composer Richard Sherman (19:61)
• New book ‘K-School Drama’ on Korean Television (29:11)
• Larry interviews Mayor Karen Bass (51:24)
• Center Theatre Group returns for new season (1:13:14)
• Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:24:44)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with freelance TV critic Steve Greene. Joining us today on AirTalk is Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly and Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline.

Today’s shows include:

• Eric (Netflix)
• Clipped (FX on Hulu)
• We Are Lady Parts (Peacock)
• The Outlaws (Amazon Prime Video)
• Hacks (Max)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the MLB’s incorporation of Negro League statistics. Also on the show, how a tiny beetle is threatening California’s giant sequoias; from box-office woes to the potential end to loan outs, we check-in on the entertainment industry; we explore the challenges of aging with down syndrome; Larry interviews the author ‘Facing the Unseen;’ and more.

• MLB incorporates Negro League statistics into database (00:17)
• How a tiny beetle is threatening CA’s sequoias (15:39)
• Entertainment industry check-in (34:19)
• The challenges of aging with down syndrome (50:54)
• New book explores U.S. healthcare system & mental health (1:18:41)

Today on AirTalk, we dig into a recent study from UC San Francisco on California’s aging homeless population and examine the unique issues facing older populations regarding housing insecurity. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the NCAA agreeing to share revenue with college athletes; we explore a new exhibition showcasing the artistry of lowriders at the Petersen Automotive Museum; Larry interviews the authors of the new book ‘Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War;’ and more.

• Why are older unhoused Californians staying unhoused longer? (00:17)
• The latest on paying college athletes (17:56)
• Listeners share what keeps them in LA (33:17)
• The history and artistry of lowriders (51:30)

• Larry interviews the authors of new book ‘Send me’ (1:20:29)

Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the Metro Board’s decision Thursday to increase security on buses and trains. Also on the show, we take a look at the ‘grief tech’ that’ll keep you in touch with your deceased loved ones; we stay cool this summer with La Michoacana’s refreshing paletas; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; live from Vidiots in Eagle Rock, Larry sits down with film critic Claudia Puig and film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver to talk about the film noir classic ‘Double Indemnity;’ and more.

• LA Metro Board to increase security – what you need to know (00:17)
• New AI tech looks to keep you in touch with deceased loved ones (17:36)
• La Michoacana Superior keeps us cool this summer with paletas (40:46)
• Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:25)

• FilmWeek Feature: Double Indemnity Live! (1:22:31)

Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. 

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA producer Victoria Alejandro jumps into the history of these movie theaters and this programming group to shine a light on a little L.A. moviegoing history and spotlight the future of the American Cinematheque in this city.

Check out our deep dive into the Egyptian Theatre's history and reopening here:  https://omny.fm/shows/howtola/revival-house-the-egyptian-theater-redux

Guests: Professor and historian Ross Melnick, American Cinematheque artistic director Grant Moninger, Programmers Imani Davis and Cindy Flores, Senior Film Programmer Chris Lemaire

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Department of Justice’s sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment. Also on the show, why a well known vegan restaurant is introducing meat to its menu; Rick Steves gives us the 411 on summer travel tips; we preview LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting;’ our TV critics review the latest shows on tv and streaming; and more.

• Why is the DOJ suing Live Nation & Ticketmaster? (00:17)
• Why your favorite vegan spot is serving meat (11:10)
• The latest tips on summer travel (33:55)
• LA Times Editor Terry Tang (51:23)
• Preview: LAist’s newest podcast ‘Inheriting’ (1:11:19)
• Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:23:16)

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, Larry talks television with Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire, and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture.

This week’s shows include:

• Evil [Season 4] (Paramount+)
• The Sympathizer (HBO / Max) 
• The Jinx: Part Two [Season 2] (Max) 
• Top Chef [Season 21] (Bravo / Peacock)
• Gaga Chromatica Ball (HBO / Max)
• We Are Lady Parts [Season 2] (Peacock)  

Today on AirTalk, we look into how the recent campus protests are affecting alumni and donor relations. Also on the show, we dig into the future of cannabis cafes in California; we look into why fewer men are enrolling in college; former Assemblymember Mike Gatto drops by to discuss his new book ‘Noir By Necessity;’ and more.

• Have campus protests affected donor relations? (00:17)
• The future of cannabis cafes in CA (18:02)
• Should kids share a room with siblings? (33:57)
• CA age verification bill advances (51:32)
• Why are fewer men going to college? (1:10:18)
• New book by former Assemblymember Mike Gatto (1:25:52)