208: In Depth: Stealing Copper, 'California Dream for All'
Councilmember Kevin de León joins Hal to talk about the task force he is working to establish to investigate the rash of copper wire thefts plaguing Los Angeles. Then, hear from Tony Olmos, the Public Works director in Pasadena, on the city’s approach to the copper thefts. Also, real estate expert Suzanne Seini joins Hal to talk about the 2024 California Dream for All program.
23m Feb 04, 2024
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207: In Depth: Retail Theft
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur talks with Hal about the newly-formed Select Committee on Retail Theft. Then, hear from Sergeant Ron Salary of the Torrance PD and Lieutenant Mike McComas of the LAPD about the law enforcement role in battling retail theft. Also, retail entrepreneur Rick Caruso joins Hal to talk about the retail perspective on these thefts.
23m Jan 28, 2024
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206: In Depth: Culture and Institutions
In segment one, Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and artist Rey Sepúlveda join Hal to talk about the creation of the SELA cultural center. Then, learn about the renovation of the Warner Grand theater as well as Wilmington's Banning Museum.
23m Jan 21, 2024
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205: In Depth: Fentanyl, Snapchat, and Social Media Dangers
In segment one, Sam Chapman, Perla Mendoza and Matt Capelouto join Hal to talk about the parents’ suit against Snapchat over the deaths of their children from fentanyl poisoning. Then, hear from DEA LA Head Bill Bodner on the fight against fentanyl. Finally, Dr. Michele Nealon of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology about the recent change by Meta.
23m Jan 14, 2024
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204: In Depth: New Laws
Learn more about the new California laws for 2024.
23m Jan 07, 2024
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203: In Depth: CARE Court
In segment one, LACDMH Director Lisa Wong and the Honorable Samantha P. Jessner of the California Superior Court join Hal to talk about LA County's CARE Court. Then, Public Defender Ricardo D. Garcia discusses how the Public Defender's office will be assisting people who are referred to the system. Also, Diego Cartagena, Bet Tzedek CEO joins Hal to talk about the 50 years of free legal assistan...
23m Dec 24, 2023
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202: In Depth: Organ Transplants
Hal speaks with Steve Kammerer Jr., who received a heart transplant about two years ago. Hear from Dr. Irene Kim about the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Program. Then, E’Tiffany Jones joins Hal to talk about the nonprofit tasked with the challenging but important role of sourcing organs for transplantation.
23m Dec 10, 2023
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201: In Depth: Contractors and Shop Local
In segment one, Phil Washington explains what the EIP pledge is all about. Then, hear from Juan Garcia and Bethany White about how the LA Regional Contractor Development and Bonding program has helped their businesses compete with bigger businesses. Finally, Kelly LoBianco tells Hal about the county’s plan to get people to shop at and support local businesses.
23m Dec 03, 2023
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200: In Depth: Thanksgiving Special
In segment one, In Depth looks back at the good news over the past year.  Then, Marla Tellez is joined by Nick Kush, the co-founder of Legacy Expeditions. Also, take a look back at Debbie Pearl with Dream Fetchers.
23m Nov 19, 2023
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199: Scams and hacks
Hal talks to cybercrime experts and the Better Business Bureau about how scams and hacks can affect business, kids, and you.
23m Nov 12, 2023
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198: In Depth: NASA Techrise and Wisk Air Taxi
In segment one, Hal is joined by Anh Nguyen, Technical Lead for NASA Techrise. Then, Hal speaks to a student group from Connecticut who were one of last year’s winners of the Techrise challenge. Also, hear from Becky Tanner, the Chief Marketing Officer for Wisk Aero.
23m Nov 05, 2023
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197: In Depth: Farms
In segment one, Hal is joined by Ben Collier, CEO of The Farmlink Project. Then, Hal speaks to Mary Maranville, the founder and CEO of SEEAG, which stands for Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture. Finally, Hal talks with Chris Sayer, the Manager of Petty Ranch. They are one of the participants in Ventura County Farm Day.
23m Oct 29, 2023
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196: In Depth: Icons Of LA
Hal talks with Jeff Zarrinnam about the history of the Hollywood Sign. Then, hear from Dedan Brozino about how the Venue Restoration and Resiliency act will benefit the Rose Bowl and other venues. Also, Hal speaks with the President of Magic Castle Enterprises, Erika Larsen. 
23m Oct 22, 2023
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195: In Depth: October Events
Hal is joined by Rick Polizzi, creator of Boney Island, to talk about its return to the Natural History Museum. Then, Hal speaks to Angie Jimenez, the Altar director for Hollywood Forever’s Dia De Los Muertos event. Also,  Babette Pepaj discusses the Bake Camp competition.
23m Oct 15, 2023
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194: In Depth: Doing Good: Teeth, Adaptive Sports, Music
Hal is joined by Dr. Jay Grossman, the founder and CEO of Homeless Not Toothless, as well as Andrew Skinner, the founder of Triumph Foundation. Also, Hal speaks with Marcy Sudock, the founding director of Musique Sur La Mer, which offers lessons and an opportunity to make music for both children and adults.
23m Oct 08, 2023
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193: In Depth: Animal Rescues, Rock & Roll Radio Theater
In segment one, Hal speaks with Brittany Thorn, executive director of Best Friends Animal Society about the local crisis involving homeless pets. Then, hear from Jennifer sims, a volunteer who assists dogs and cats on Skid Row. Finally, Hal speaks with Maureen Davis about a project to get money into the pockets of striking actors and writers.
23m Sep 24, 2023
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192: In Depth: Student Loans, Green Dot Schools
Hal speaks with Amber Miller of Greenpath Financial Wellness about repaying student loans. He also discusses charter schools with Cristina de Jesus, the President and CEO of Green Dot Schools.
23m Sep 17, 2023
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191: In Depth: Suicide Prevention Month
Hal is joined by Shari Sinwelski, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Vice President of Crisis Care for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and Karla Zenteno, a Bilingual Spanish Program Coordinator and 988 Crisis Counselor for Didi Hirsch. They talk about the impact the 988 Suicide Hotline has had over the past year.
22m Sep 10, 2023
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190: In Depth: Alzheimers and Music
Hal is joined by neuroradiologist Dr. Suzie Bash of RadNet, Inc. They talk about the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi. Then, Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses things that work on Alzheimer’s disease even better than drugs. Finally, Allen Sanford joins Hal to discuss next month’s Beachlife Festival in Redondo Beach.
23m Aug 27, 2023
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189: In Depth: LAX Modernization
Hal is on location at LAX. He is joined by LA World Airports CEO Justin Erbacci, who gives us an overview of the $30 billion Capital Improvement project that will transform LAX.
23m Aug 21, 2023
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188: In Depth: LA Metro
In segment one, Hal is joined by LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins to talk about some of the recent changes and challenging issues affecting the Metro. Then, Metro Art Executive Officer Maya Emsden joins Hal to talk about the art sponsored by the transit agency.
23m Aug 13, 2023
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187: In Depth: Gas Stoves
Hal is joined by Yannai Kashtan, a Ph.D. candidate in Earth System Science at Stanford, to talk about a recent study that showed the dangers in the emissions from gas stoves. Then, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, Internal Medicine Physician and Managing Director at Big Bold Health, talks to Hal about indoor pollution and how it differs from outdoor air pollution, as well as the health impact of food and...
23m Aug 06, 2023
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186: In Depth: Long Beach attractions bouncing back
Hal is joined by the Managing Director of the Queen Mary, Steve Caloca, to talk about the reopening of the ship and its hotel after a three-year shutdown during the pandemic. Then, Dr. Peter Kareiva, president and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, joins Hal to talk about the aquarium’s 25th anniversary.
23m Jul 30, 2023
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185: In Depth: Summer of Strikes
Hal is joined by entertainment attorney and journalist Jonathan Handel to talk about the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Then, Kevin Klowden, the Chief Global Strategist with the Milken Institute think tank, joins Hal to talk about the economic impact of the labor actions. Personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell joins Hal to give us some examples of coping strategies that could be used by...
22m Jul 23, 2023
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184: In Depth: Disability Pride Month
Hal is joined by Nic Novicki, a disabled comedian, actor, and producer who launched the Disability Film Challenge in 2013. Then, Debbie Pearl with Dream Fetchers talks about her nonprofit that benefits both disabled dogs and disabled humans. Finally, Drew Long discusses her invention "Caroline’s Cart."
23m Jul 16, 2023
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183: In Depth: Catalytic Converters, Travel, Vehicles
Hal is joined by Auto Club of Southern California spokesman Doug Shupe  and DMV Supervising Investigator Ricardo Hernandez to talk about the increase in catalytic converter thefts over the past few years.
23m Jul 09, 2023
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182: In Depth: Theater
Hal is joined by Meghan Pressman, the CEO of Center Theater Group, to discuss the abrupt end of the Mark Taper Forum’s season. Then, Lois Neville and Ellen Boudreau Den Herder join Hal to talk about the Hollywood Fringe Fest. Also, Laemmle theater chain owners Greg and Tish Laemmle discuss what has changed in movie theaters since the pandemic.
23m Jul 02, 2023
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181: In Depth: Cancer Survivor Month
Good Day LA's Amanda Salas hosts. Amanda shares her cancer battle and triumph. She also speaks with cancer survivor Tesha Ofelira and Milton Liu as well as mother and caregiver Vanessa Henriques. Then, Amanda is joined by a young filmmaker who is exploring her cancer battle through a short film.
23m Jun 25, 2023
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180: In Depth: Artificial Intelligence
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.
23m Jun 18, 2023
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179: 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.
23m Jun 04, 2023
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178: In Depth: Helping Dogs
Hal is joined by Ryan Boyd, Co-Founder of Free Animal Doctor. Boyd and rescue pup Princess show Hal how Princess is recovering after being treated for serious eye injuries and partial paralysis.
23m May 28, 2023
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177: 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.
23m May 21, 2023
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176: 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.
23m May 14, 2023
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175: 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.
27m May 07, 2023
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174: In Depth: Celebrating Armenian History
Araksya Karapetyan hosts for Hal Eisner. Araksya introduces us to the history and culture of the Armenian people in honor of Armenian History Month.
24m Apr 30, 2023
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173: 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.
23m Apr 23, 2023
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172: 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.
23m Apr 16, 2023
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171: 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.
23m Apr 02, 2023
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170: 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.
22m Mar 26, 2023
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169: 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.
21m Mar 19, 2023
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168: 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.
22m Mar 12, 2023
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167: 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.
20m Mar 05, 2023
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166: 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."
23m Feb 26, 2023
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165: Black aviation
Hal visits Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum at the Compton/Woodley Airport, which serves as both a display of Black aerial history, but also as a classroom for training in aeronautics and other STEM subjects.
23m Feb 20, 2023
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164: In Depth: Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Hal Eisner is joined by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to talk about the firearm and ammunition restrictions passed by the Board this week and what impact they might have on violent crime in L.A. County.
23m Feb 12, 2023
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163: 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."
23m Feb 05, 2023
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162: 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.
23m Jan 29, 2023
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161: In Depth: Rockhaven Sanitarium
This week, Hal Eisner is joined by Joanna Linkchorst, the President of Friends of Rockhaven.
23m Jan 21, 2023
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160: Learning loss and tutoring
Hal talks with teachers and students about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning, as well as the CEO of a software company aimed at tutoring children.
23m Jan 16, 2023
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159: In Depth: New California laws
Marla Tellez fills in for Hal Eisner. She is joined by Attorney Ugo Lord to discuss some of California’s new laws for 2023.
23m Jan 08, 2023
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