Today on AirTalk, the Directors Guild reached a tentative contract agreement. Also on the show, how Los Angeles boxers can access their pensions; the growing symptoms and effects of long COVID; we talk to Council District 6 candidates Imelda Padilla and Marisa Alcaraz; and more.

• The Directors Guild Has Reached A Deal With The Studios – How Will This Affect The Writers And Actors Unions? (0:15)
• Long Beach & Los Angeles Ports Update As Disruptions Occur Following Rough Labor Negotiations (6:38)
• California’s Boxers’ Pension Plan Needs More Boxers To Fight For Their Back Pay (11:45)
• Study Shows Insight Into The Significant Health Toll Of Long COVID (23:26)
• Council District 6 Candidate Debate: Who Will Replace Nury Martinez? (33:24)
• Celebrating The KPCC/LAist “Backbone Staff” -- Chief Engineer Lance Harper (59:16)