In Depth: Propositions, Red Cross volunteers
In this week's episode, Hal talks with Fernando Guerra, a Political Science Professor at Loyola Marymount University, about propositions on the November ballot. Also, hear from Hurricane Ian and LA Red Cross volunteers who have stepped up to help.
In Depth: Preps for fire season
Hal discusses how Southern California prepares for fire season, the health effects of living near fire areas, and more.
In Depth: Alternate Endings
Hal is joined by Return Home CEO Micah Truman to talk about human composting. Then, Pisces Aquamation CEO Christopher Taktak talks to Hal about the Aquamation process. Also, Celestis CEO Charles Chafer joins Hal to talk about the company which launches ashes, DNA or other mementos into space.
In Depth: Cannabis
Hal is joined by Dr. Ziva Cooper to talk about the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Also, Hal speaks to Lauren Fontein, the founder of The Artist Tree Studio Lounge.
In Depth: Old Los Angeles
Segment One: Hal is joined by Author Mimi Slawoff, who wrote the book "Oldest Los Angeles." We start at Glendale’s Rockhaven Women’s Sanitarium.
In Depth: The beauty and danger of lightning
Although lightning is a beautiful, natural phenomena, it is also very powerful, dangerous, and sometimes even deadly. Hal talks with KTTV meteorologist Rick Dickert about the causes and types of lightning, and hear from Dr. Meg Haworth, who talks about her personal experience as a lightning strike victim.
In Depth: Student Loan Crisis
Alan Collinge, the founder of Student Loan Justice, joins Hal to talk about the growing problem of student loans in the U.S. Then, Lisa Ansell with the USC Casden Institute alks to Hal about the impact of student loans on California students. Finally, hear from Dr. Liz Maines, a psychotherapist who finds herself crippled by student loan debt.
In Depth: Monkeypox, AI and imaging, International Medical Corps in Ukraine
Hal is joined by UCLA Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Matt Waxman to talk about Monkeypox. Then, Dr. Gregory Sorensen, Founder and CEO of DeepHealth Radnet, Inc. joins Hal to talk about new Artificial Intelligence software that helps doctors read screening images more accurately. Also, Todd Bernhardt, Senior Director of Global Communications for International Medical Corps, describes what the situation is like on the ground in Ukraine.
In Depth: California and the Space Race
Hal is joined by Peter Beck, the CEO of Long Beach based Rocket Lab. They talk about how the recent “space race” is affecting Southern California, which used to be the base of the aerospace industry during the boomtimes of the 1940’s thorough the 1970’s.
In Depth: COVID therapies and transplants
Hal talks to several doctors about the spike in COVID cases, some of the new vaccines and treatments, and the impact the pandemic has had on transplantation. Hal also talks about his own bout with COVID-19.
In Depth: Parks and butterflies
Bob DeCastro guest hosts for Hal.
In Depth: Travel Woes
In this week's In Depth, Marla Tellez guest hosts for Hal. She talks with experts about travel woes amid the summer vacation season.
In Depth: The future of food
Guest host Bob DeCastro talks to guests about the future of the food service industry, from what's changed in restaurants since the COVID-19 pandemic, to restaurants selling their wares, and more.
In Depth: Saving LA's Gems
Hal talks to 1933 group Co-owner Bobby Green about the designer group that has renovated many of L.A.’s historic eateries and bars. Also, Andrew Meieran, the Owner of Clifton’s and Founder of The Neverlands joins Hal to discuss the renovation and re-launch of Clifton’s Republic. Nick Griffin, Executive Director of Downtown Center Business Improvement District joins Hal to talk about the function of the BID.
In Depth: Saving LA's Gems
Hal talks to 1933 group Co-owner Bobby Green about the designer group that has renovated many of L.A.’s historic eateries and bars. Also, Andrew Meieran, the Owner of Clifton’s and Founder of The Neverlands joins Hal to discuss the renovation and re-launch of Clifton’s Republic. Nick Griffin, Executive Director of Downtown Center Business Improvement District joins Hal to talk about the function of the BID.
In Depth: Coming back from COVID-19
Hal is joined by two volunteers striving to get the vaccine word out to Angelenos; Dr. Matt Waxman, a UCLA emergency medicine professor and doctor; Thomas Wilkins, the principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
What the Hal? Overcoming the fear of doctor visits during the pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more and more people are trying to get back to normal. That includes going back to work, school and even in-person doctor visits.
What the Hal? How the neighborhood of Tarzana got its name
Tarzana is a little beautiful neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. It’s named after a famous star—Tarzan! The Tarzana Community Cultural Center on Ventura Blvd. is a museum that honors Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. We caught up with Helen Baker who founded the center almost 20 years ago.
What the Hal? Learn the history of Downey and the city's aerospace background
The city of Downey is nestled in-between Los Angeles and Orange counties and is often times considered part of the gateway cities. What makes Downey so interesting is it’s the birthplace of the aerospace industry—home to the Columbia Memorial Space Center.
What the Hal? The significance of the Goodyear blimp and its role in the city of Carson
The city of Carson was incorporated in 1968 and was created on land that had gone from farms, to oil derricks to waste disposal facilities, all utilizing the city’s wide open spaces.