Clinical trials show Wegovy triples the average weight loss seen with other drugs. Whether it will reach many patients largely depends on whether insurers decide to cover it.

It's A Tricky Balancing Act For Countries Awaiting Vaccine Doses

Jul 5th, 2021 3m 51s

They have to figure out how to distribute the vaccines — and keep their citizens interested in getting their jab — without knowing when supplies will arrive.

A California Town Has No Reliable Running Water During A Heat Wave

Jul 3rd, 2021 3m 50s

Teviston is home to some 700 people, mostly farmworkers. Since early June, residents have been forced to use stored and bottled water after the pump in the town's only functioning well broke down.

Marathons, Triathlons And More: What Motivates Us To Undertake Physical Feats?

Jul 2nd, 2021 16m 25s

Whether you’re new to running or you’ve finished your tenth triathlon, we want to hear from you about what motivates you and how that translates into pushing yourself physically.

With Newsom Recall Election Date Set, We Check In On The Challengers

Jul 2nd, 2021 17m 27s

California on Thursday scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could drive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, the result of a political uprising largely driven by angst over state coronavirus orders that shuttered schools and businesse

FilmWeek: ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business,’ ‘Long Story Short,’ ‘No Sudden Movement,’ And More

Jul 2nd, 2021 30m 33s

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.

COVID-19 AMA: J&J Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against Delta Variant, WHO Says All Authorized Vaccines Should Be Recognized By The West And More

Jul 2nd, 2021 17m 18s

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Annabelle De St. Maurice from University of California Los Angeles/Mattel Children’s hospital.

FilmWeek and Chill: How ‘Airplane!’ Made Its Mark On Parody In The 1980s

Jul 2nd, 2021 19m 2s

The iconic 1980 film “Airplane!” from the ZAZ directing team, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker parodies the plot and characters from the 1957 disaster flick “Zero Hour!”

Business Should Be Booming — If Only There Were Enough Workers For The Job

Jul 2nd, 2021 4m 2s

Small businesses are struggling to find enough workers to keep pace with booming demand.

Domestic Violence Is The Number One Driver Of Homelessness For Women In LA County— Why Is It Rarely Addressed In Policy?

Jul 1st, 2021 29m 34s

The majority of unhoused women across the nation — 57% according to recent data — say domestic violence is the direct cause of losing their permanent home.

COVID-19 AMA: LA County’s New COVID-19 Cases Have Doubled, Vaccinated People Who Got Infected Carry Less Virus, CDC Researchers Say And More

Jul 1st, 2021 21m 53s

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.

The History And Present Of American Indian Boarding Schools, Including In SoCal

Jul 1st, 2021 21m 40s

Earlier this month, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced an effort to search federal boarding schools for burial sites of Native American kids.

The Supreme Court’s Final Rulings Of The Spring 2021 Term, Plus A Retrospective On Some Of Its Biggest Cases

Jul 1st, 2021 18m 20s

The U.S. Supreme Court ends its spring term today with two final decisions expected to come down, one involving a pivotal voting rights case out of Arizona and the other involving so-called “dark money” and campaign finance.

LA City Council to Vote on New Measure to Restrict Homeless Encampments

Jul 1st, 2021 11m 13s

The Los Angeles City Council votes Thursday on a proposal to ban sleeping or camping in certain parts of the city, including near schools, parks, libraries, and other “sensitive” facilities like daycares.

Two New NBA Coaching Hires Create Unwanted Controversy For A Progressive League

Jun 30th, 2021 2m 48s

The Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks have hired new coaches with stellar records as players — but questionable off-court problems. The moves have roiled the typically progressive NBA.

As South Florida Grieves Condo Victims, Miami Beach Cancels Its July 4th Celebrations

Jun 30th, 2021 7m

The city of Miami Beach is cancelling its fireworks and other July 4th festivities out of respect for the families and victims of the condominium collapse in neighboring Surfside, Fla.

Rescue Teams Hold Out Hope Of Finding Survivors In Florida Condo Collapse

Jun 30th, 2021 7m

It's been nearly a week since part of the building in Surfside, Fla., collapsed. "We still remain hopeful because that's who we are," says Leon Roy Hausmann, a representative of one rescue group.

How And Why Was Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned?

Jun 30th, 2021 19m 19s

Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned. Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.

Frank Sinatra’s Life From His Manager’s Point Of View

Jun 30th, 2021 18m 7s

Tony Oppedisano was Frank Sinatra’s friend and manager, and now he’s also an author of “Sinatra and Me: In the Wee Small Hours,” which dives into Sinatra’s life. We sit down with Oppedisano to discuss the book.

Newsom Facing Criticism As He Meets With President Biden To Talk Wildfire Prevention Efforts, Higher Pay For Firefighters

Jun 30th, 2021 13m 26s

President Joe Biden wants to boost firefighter pay to $15 an hour. It’s one of the things he and his administration are discussing with west coast state leaders, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Your Brain On Our Shaky Post-Pandemic Re-Opening

Jun 30th, 2021 17m 1s

If you’ve been to an unmasked party after California’s reopening, you may have experienced a feeling of transgression and social anxiety.

COVID-19 AMA: State Masking Guidelines Conflict With LA County Recommendation; Delta Variant Accounts For 26% Of U.S. COVID Cases And More

Jun 30th, 2021 16m 27s

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.

An Exit Interview With Outgoing LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner

Jun 30th, 2021 17m 41s

It’s safe to say LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner’s time in office was unlike any of his predecessors’.

Progressives Are Hoping That Justice Stephen Breyer Steps Down At The End Of The Term

Jun 30th, 2021 3m 48s

They want President Biden to appoint a young liberal to replace the 82-year-old justice. But Breyer has publicly shown no indication of whether he will stay or go.

The First Wave Of Post-Trump Books Arrives. And They Fight To Make Sense Of The Chaos

Jun 30th, 2021 3m 57s

Authors are unearthing fresh details on the pandemic response and election fallout. The difficulty they face discerning the truth and meaning from all of that reflects the turmoil of the Trump years.