In Depth: Found/LA and Molly Malone's
Hal is joined by the founder of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand, who also founded the nonprofit foundation FOUND/LA which helps launch deserving entrepreneurs. Then, Damian Hanlon, the owner of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, discusses the fire that shut down the LA entertainment icon.
In Depth: Saving LA's Gems: Cliftons and Old Town Music Hall
Andrew Meieran, the Proprietor of Clifton’s Republic, joins Hal to discuss the reimagining of the former Clifton’s Cafeteria. Then, Old Town Music Hall Executive Director, Angie Hougen tells Hal about the history of the beloved El Segundo venue and why people love it.
In Depth: Disability Pride, Mychal's Cafe, San Bernardino Animal Services
Kimberly Cohn, the Chief Marketing Communications Officer for Easterseals of Southern California and Andy Arias, a national policy expert for marginalized communities, join Hal to discuss Disability Pride Month.
In Depth: Parks and Summer Activities
Norma E. García-González, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Cynthia Babich, Founder and Director of the Del Amo Action Committee, join Hal to talk about the opening of Wishing Tree Park after 30 years of activism.
In Depth: New Laws, Supreme Court Homeless Issue
Troy Vaughn, the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, joins Hal to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson. Then, hear from legal expert Ugo Lord about some of the California laws that went into effect July 1.
In Depth: Benadryl Challenge
The Benadryl Challenge is a social media challenge where kids are encouraged to take large amounts of Benadryl and take videos of themselves hallucinating.
In Depth: Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
We feature the Madrona Marsh Nature Center, which has been preserved as a green oasis in the middle of Torrance. Learn about what makes the marsh special and take a tour of the nature center.
In Depth: Habitat for Humanity, Nicolas Junior High tiny homes
The CEO for Habitat for Humanity in the San Gabriel Valley joins Hal to talk about their new project to buy and rehabilitate homes in the El Sereno area. Then, hear about the recent project at Nicolas Junior High, which allows woodshop students to participate in the building of a tiny house.
In Depth: Hollywood Fringe Fest, Disability Film Awards
Lois Neville and Ellen Boudreau Den Herder, co-directors of the Hollywood Fringe Fest, give us a preview of the festival that features some of the less mainstream performance artists. Then, hear from actor and comedian Nic Novicki, the founder of the Disability Film Challenge, which is back for an 11th year. Also, Lee Pugsley, winner of Best Film "Audio Description" in the Disability Film Awards, talks about his experience.
In Depth: Volunteers of 'Together in Service'
Victor Dominguez, President, YMCA-LA , Robert Sausedo, President/ CEO of Community Build, and Dr. Wilma Franco, Executive Director of SELA Collab, join Hal Eisner to talk about the volunteer project "Together in Service."
In Depth: New LA DEA Chief and Addiction Doctor
Matthew Allen, the new Special Agent in Charge of the DEA in Los Angeles, joins Hal to talk about his new job and his goals. Also, Dr. Itai Danovitch , the Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Department of Psychiatry, joins us to talk about addiction and how it is treated.
In Depth: Too Good To Go and Waymo
Sarah Soteroff with Too Good To Go tells Hal about the app that lets businesses make good use of their excess food so that it doesn’t go to waste. Also, Lauren Schwendimann with Waymo talks about how the driverless car service is being received in LA and Santa Monica.
In Depth: AI, Nudes, and TikTok
AI expert Chris Mattmann joins Hal to talk about the recent rash of AI nudes that teens have been sharing at local high schools and middle schools and how easy they are to create. Then, California State Senator Josh Becker weighs in on new legislation that could help curb abuses of artificial intelligence. Also, USC professor Karen North discusses the future of TikTok.
In Depth: Celebrating The Armenian Spirit
Araksya Karapetyan fills in for Hal Eisner for a special show devoted to Armenian culture.
In Depth: New Tax Laws, Money and Investments, Real Estate
In segment one, Hal speaks with financial expert Shinobu Hindert about changes in the tax laws.
In Depth: Courthouse Troubles, Scaling Peaks
Hal speaks with Samantha P. Jessner – Presiding Judge, Superior Court of LA County, about the serious shortage of court reporters in the court system. Also, Jenn Drummond, a mountaineer and now an author who set a record by summiting the seven second-highest peaks in the world, talks about her new book.
In Depth: LA City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto
Hal speaks with Feldstein Soto about an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, the task force that cracked down on a major LA hub for prostitution and human trafficking, and a lawsuit against H&R Block.
In Depth: Mudslides, Mentors, Freedom, and Fashion
In segment one, Joshua West, professor of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies at USC, joins Hal to talk about the earth movement brought on by the recent storm system, and why it seems that Southern California is always dealing with this problem.
In Depth: Valentine's Day
Dr. Jared Smith, distinguished engineer at Security Scorecard, joins Hal to talk about romance scams. Then, divorce attorney Sarah Intelligator discusses the dangerous "F words." Also, Michele Nealon from The Chicago School talks to Hal about the recent "epidemic" of loneliness.
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.