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What The Hal?

What The Hal? is a podcast where we talk in depth with newsmakers and public figures on significant topics that are relevant to our Los Angeles audience. This podcast is a more intimate conversation with the guests that appear on the FOX 11 News In Depth show that airs Sunday mornings on FOX 11.

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138: In Depth: Therapy dogs, Press Club awards, and JBay

What The Hal? ·

2022/07/03

Guest host Christine Devine fills in for Hal Eisner. She is joined by Retired LAPD Detective Gil Escontrias and his therapy dog Scout. Then, Christine shares video of the L.A. Press Club awards where she was awarded the President's Award for Impact on Media. Merwin returns along with Jessica Petrass, an Associate Director of Education for John Burton Advocates for Youth – or JBay. Lastly, Christine promotes the “What the Hal” podcast and we close with more photos from the Press Club awards featuring

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21:56

137: The Future of Food and the Restaurant Revolution

What The Hal? ·

2022/06/26

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.

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22:54

136: In Depth: Inflation, Pride Parade, Summer Movies

What The Hal? ·

2022/06/19

Guest host Bob DeCastro fills in for Hal Eisner. He is joined by Certified Financial Planner David Rae. Then, author and Professor Lillian Faderman talks to Bob about coming out as a lesbian back in the 1950’s. Also joining Bob is Film Critic and “Dish Nation” host Andrew Freund to talk about the summer film season.

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22:42

135: In Depth: Entrepreneurs, Comfort Cases, Brian Banks

What The Hal? ·

2022/06/05

Guest host Christine Devine takes over for Hal Eisner. Rob Scheer, the Founder of Comfort Cases joins Christine to discuss how he came up with the idea for the program. Then, Brian Banks joins to talk about the ten years since he was exonerated after having been convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.

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22:31

134: In Depth: Water Woes

What The Hal? ·

2022/05/29

Guest host Bob De Castro takes over for Hal Eisner. Mandy Sackett, Surfrider Foundation's California Policy Coordinator, joins Bob to talk about the potential of desalination to alleviate the worst threat of drought in California. MWD General Manager Adel Hagekhalil joins Bob to talk about the drought crisis, which he calls the worst drought ever. Bob speaks to Emily Parker, a water quality scientist with Heal the Bay, about the problem of microplastics.

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22:54

133: In Depth: Saving LA's Gems

What The Hal? ·

2022/05/22

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.

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132: In Depth: Mental Health Awareness Month

What The Hal? ·

2022/05/15

Hal talks with Dr. Anil Sharma, Psychiatrist and vice president of the psychiatry department of Dignity Health Northridge; Dr. Laurel Bear, the founder of Gateway to Success; Dr. Suman Radhakrishna, with Dignity Health California Hospital.

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131: Helicopter News Coverage, 25 Years of the...

What The Hal? ·

2022/05/08

Hal talks with SkyFox reporter Stu Mundel about advances in helicopter reporting over the years; the founders of the Melrose Trading post as it celebrates its 25th anniversary; and leaders from Descanso Gardens about their new art exhibit.

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130: 30 years since the LA Riots

What The Hal? ·

2022/04/24

USC Professor Jody Armour joins Hal to take a look back at the 1992 L.A. Riots. Also, author and commentator Earl Ofari Hutchinson talks with Hal about the ongoing issues between law enforcement and the Black community. Hal is also joined by Hyepin Im, the founder and CEO of FACE LA – Faith and Community Empowerment.

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129: The history of the LAX dunes

What The Hal? ·

2022/04/17

Sandi Hemmerlein, travel blogger of AvoidingRegret.com, joins Hal out at the LAX dunes. Hal also speaks with Nancy Price, an environmental specialist from Los Angeles World Airports, Amanda Amaral, LAWA Environmental Supervisor, Tina Backstrom, LAWA Sustainability Director, and Chris Enyart with The Bay Foundation on what's going on in the enclosed area.

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128: Aphasia, sideshow and student loans

What The Hal? ·

2022/04/10

Hal is joined by Roberta Elman, Founder and President of Aphasia Center of California to discuss a disorder that affects 2 million Americans. Hal also speaks with Assemblyman Vince Fong to talk about combating street racing, and higher education expert Michael Kitchen to discuss student loans.

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127: Electric vehicles

What The Hal? ·

2022/03/23

This week Hal is joined by the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Chief Historian, Leslie Kendall, to show us the history of electric cars as well as Greg Spotts, the Executive Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer for the L.A. Department of Public Works, Kami Farhadi, the Chairman of Starline Tours, and Doug Shupe with the Auto Club.

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126: Coping with mental health

What The Hal? ·

2022/03/14

Hal is joined by mental health advocate Victoria Garrick, who suffered from mental health issues during her career as a USC volleyball player along with Dr. Carrie Jurney who runs the group “Not One More Vet” and Ari Hirt, the CEO of Mind Md, and RN Jessie Martori.

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125: The benefits of composting

What The Hal? ·

2022/01/23

This week Hal is joined by Rachel Machi Wagoner, Director for CalRecycle to talk about the importance of compost along with agronomist Bob Shaffer with Soil Culture Consulting Services LLC and Michael Martinez founder and executive director of L.A. Compost.

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124: Omicron variant, Holly Mitchell, Roz Wyman

What The Hal? ·

2021/12/12

Hal is joined by doctor and emergency medicine professor Matt Waxman to talk about the Omicron variant as well as L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Roz Wyman, a public and political fixture in Los Angeles.

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123: Thanksgiving COVID retrospective

What The Hal? ·

2021/11/28

In this episode of In Depth we take a look back at the year and how the COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone and how people are extra thankful this holiday season.

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122: Traveling after the COVID-19 pandemic

What The Hal? ·

2021/11/21

From flights, to cruises, to hotel bookings. Find out what you need to know before traveling again.

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22:51

121: Keeping your kids and pets safe this Halloween

What The Hal? ·

2021/10/31

Hal speaks with a doctor to hear tips on keeping your kids safe this Halloween.

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120: The effort to ban off-shore drilling, OC oil...

What The Hal? ·

2021/10/17

Marla Tellez hosts for Hal Eisner. Tellez talks with Congressman Ted Lieu, CEO of International Bird Rescue, JD Bergeron, and Myles Hunter, the CEO and co-founder of TutorMe alongside Allie McGlone, a tutor with the company.

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119: COVID update, breakthrough infections, refugee...

What The Hal? ·

2021/09/26

Hal is joined by Dr. Matt Waxman to talk about the latest news about the length of protection offered by the Pfizer versus the Moderna vaccine.

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