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 Hal is joined by UCLA Emergency Medicine doctor Matthew Waxman, JPL’S Allen Chen and Kate Vacanti with the L.A. County office of diversion and re-entry joins Hal to talk about their new program called SECTOR.

Many lives have been stolen by drugs with fentanyl disguised as other meds causing accidental overdoses. Shocked parents are caught unaware, and are left to grieve over a child's fatal mistake. For more information on this story: https://www.foxla.com/in-depth/in-depth-cracking-down-on-fentanyl-overdoses Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Our society has been dealing with COVID-19 for quite a while now. There's this notion that it continues to surprise us and do things we're not expecting. Joining us on this episode is Dr. Ronald Tang, Medical Director and Oncologist at Dignity Northridge Hospital. He talked about how he's seeing an uptick with patients who have advanced cancers that could've been diagnosed earlier if people hadn't been so scared to visit the doctor. We also talked to FOX 11 Assistant News Director Peter Wilgoren, a patient who has bladder cancer.  Pete talked about how he's been treating it amid the pandemic. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

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. In this podcast we also talked to residents about their concerns with homelessness and chatted with Councilmen Bob Blumenfield who addressed some of the issues residents are facing and what the city plans to do about it. He also spoke about the historic orange groves. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

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. Another fun fact—it’s also home to the oldest McDonalds restaurant.  In this podcast we speak with Carol Rowland with “Keep Downey Beautiful” who talked about the city’s history and culture.  We then met with the President of the Columbia Memorial Space Center Ben Dickow who talked about the aerospace background of the city. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

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.     If you drive past Carson on the 405 Freeway you might notice the iconic Goodyear blimp. The airship plays a pivotal role in the city’s history.    In this podcast with speak with Priscilla DeCapua with Goodyear who gave Hal a tour of the blimp. We also talk with one of the founders of the city of Carson and its former mayor Gilbert Smith.  Smith is the last surviving member of the group that founded the city back in 1968 when citizens proposed incorporation to help prevent their turf from being used as the region’s garbage dump.  We also head to a local New Orleans restaurant to speak with some locals on what they think about the city. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

The team of What the Hal? podcast is hitting the road and we’re taking you with us. In our new series ‘52 in 52’ we’re visiting 52 different Southern California cities to bring you local stories that matter. Each week we’ll highlight a city and explain what makes them so unique.  This week we head to Yorba Linda to meet one of the youngest mayors and visit the iconic and historical Nixon Library.  Located in Orange County, Yorba Linda became a city in 1969. One of its most famous residents was President Richard Nixon. His birthplace… a 9-acre citrus ranch on Yorba Linda Blvd. is a national landmark and located near the Richard Nixon Library and Museum.   Our guests include former mayor Tara Campbell and Joe Lopez with the Richard Nixon Foundation. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Matt Atchity, the general manager of Moviefone, talks to us about some newly released movies, how movie critics work, and his top picks for the Oscars. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Diane Warren has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as won a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe so much more. She's been nominated 11 times for an Oscar and yet still trying to get that first one!    Warren sat down with us to talk about her career, how she started writing and getting into music, who she’s worked with and how she’s hoping to grab her first Oscar Award for her hit song "I'm Standing with You" in the film Breakthrough. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

She’s combining the worlds of country and Latin music together – and taking the world by storm.  Dianña Parro (https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiannaLatinCountryMusic/posts/) is a singer and songwriter who began her career in her early teens. She began with gospel music then jumped to rap then rock and now country with a mix of Latin.  She sits down with Hal Eisner for a one-on-one interview and gives us a look back on her life, music career and who inspired her. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Being in a high school band is a great after-school activities, perfect way to make friends and of course gain new skills by playing an instrument. In this podcast we speak with a bandleader and the LAUSD music director about its nearly 400 member band and how students benefit from music education.  The band performed in the Rose Parade and will be performing in the upcoming Martin Luther King Day parade. Our guests include bandleader Ramon Mendez and LAUSD Music Director Tony White. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices can be a mystery to those who can't see very well. But the Braille Institute has classes to help those who are visually impaired learn how to use new devices and certain mobile apps.    In this podcast our guests include Jack Follman with the Braille institute instructor Nutsiri Kidkul and student Delores Mann. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

It's one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., but still a lot of people have never heard of it. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong and is a game that appeals to all ages. Joining us in this podcast is Bill Green who runs Sports Tutor-- which gives pickleball lessons. With him are Peter Martinez and James Napikin- who are here to explain a little about this new craze. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

January is Human Trafficking Prevention month. It’s a time that shines a light on the issue and raises awareness. In 2018, 10,949 cases of human trafficking were reported to the Polaris-operated National Human Trafficking Hotline. According to statistics from Polaris (https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking) these cases involved 23,078 individual survivors; 5,859 potential traffickers and 1,905 trafficking businesses. Human trafficking is still one of the most under reported crimes and often times go unnoticed.  Many people working in the hotel industry are now being trained on how to spot human trafficking and are learning ways to help the victim get to safety. In this podcast we discuss ways to spot human trafficking, how to potentially give help to a victim and look at a few laws and tactics law enforcement is doing to help. Our guests include former prosecutor Mary David and Elisabeth Gegner with Freedom Ride Project. A community forum on legalization and decriminalization of prostitution will be held Jan. 15 in San Clemente. For information on the event click here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-forum-legalizationdecriminalization-of-prostitution-tickets-81388821155) . And in Downey a Human Trafficking Conference will take place on Jan. 11 The National Human Trafficking Hotline number is (888) 373-7888 or you can text Be Free (233733) Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

A vacation on a cruise ship is relaxing, fun and enjoyable but within the past few months fears of infections on local cruise ships have rose.  In November four people were hospitalized after getting sick aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that had docked in San Pedro. On December 1st several other people became ill after returning from their cruise, also on a Norwegian ship.  The illnesses were identified as being the norovirus. Despite that cruise line's bad luck -- we've seen that the norovirus can run through any place where a crowd of people are housed together.   In this podcast we discuss ways to get yourself healthy and safe while traveling. Our guests include Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Leo Li MD and travel expert Angel Castellanos. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

From responding to house fires, natural emergencies and even the Rose Parade, volunteers with the Red Cross are always out in full force helping the people in their community.  In Los Angeles there are roughly 8,000 volunteers and many help both in the local community as well as other states and overseas.  In this podcast we speak with two volunteers who discuss what they do, why they do it and the satisfaction that comes with the job. Our guests include Red Cross Los Angeles Media Relation Marilyn Davila and volunteers Randy Ferman and Roxanne Schorbach. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Los Angeles firefighter Eric Stevens is now in the fight of his life against ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.  Stevens was diagnosed in August, just a month after his wedding. As shattering as that diagnosis was, Stevens and his family take comfort in the support of his fire department cronies and the public.  In this podcast Stevens discusses his journey with ALS as well as clinical trials currently in the works that has helped a number of people.  Our guests include Eric Stevens, his wife Amanda Stevens and his brother Brett Stevens.   For more information and to find ways to help Stevens and so many others go to StevensNation.com (https://stevensnation.com/) . Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Knowing how to stop the bleed can help save a life. Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action that encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Our guests include Melissa Barnes a trauma nurse at Providence Holy Cross medical Center and Doctor Richard Moore a trauma surgeon at Providence Holy Cross medical Center.  In this podcast they discuss the specific techniques used as well as special tourniquets people can have on them in case of an emergency.    Classes on Stop the Bleed as well as getting tourniquets are available on Stopthebleed.org (https://www.stopthebleed.org/) . Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson is opening up about his son’s struggle with drug abuse, mental illness and homelessness. Wesson recently put out a campaign ad featuring his search for his homeless son. The ads feature his wife narrating as the councilman searches Skid Row. In this podcast Wesson discusses the emotional and personal ad and his reason behind it. He also discusses the homeless crisis in Los Angeles and what is being done to help.  Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

With the busy holiday shopping season many consumers are online or at malls across the nation hunting for the best deals and gifts. But while finding that deal many people can fall victim to scams. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer says many of the scams his office sees include stores selling recalled items, counterfeit items being sold online, people obtaining fake credit cards, identity theft as well as those pesky robocalls. In this podcast City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses the common scams many consumers fall victim too as well as provides tips on how to spot and avoid a scam. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

While urban sprawl and changing weather conditions have made firefighting more difficult in the city of LA, the department has grown and adapted to meet the challenges. LA City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas is a 35-year-veteran with the Los Angeles Fire Department and has served as chief for five years. In this podcast Terrazas discusses how firefighting has changed in the city as well as discuses new tools, equipment and future programs for the department. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) (https://audioboom.com/posts/7432998-76-meet-officer-byrd-with-the-lapd/edit)

Michael Simonsen and his “partner” Officer Byrd, a green macaw, have worked together with the Los Angeles Police Department since the 1970's. Officer Byrd and Simonsen help teach kids about safety like stranger danger as well as lift up their spirits during school visits and charity events. Simonsen talks about the PSA’s that aired back in the ‘80’s on channel 11, which were intended to protect children and teach them good behavior as well as how he and Byrd have helped children who were at risk or being abused. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Students from Saugus High School are still on extended break from classes after a gunman opened fire on campus—killing two people before turning the gun on himself. It was a shooting that rocked the whole community, many still in disbelief.   In this podcast we talk to some of the students and a teacher who were running for cover and barricading inside a classroom as chaos erupted on campus. We also talk to some parents who describe what it was like the morning of November 14 as they received texts from their children alerting them of a shooting.    Our guests include Saugus High students Mandy and Cassie Eckleman as well as their mother Stephanie Eckleman, students Abby and Emily Cannizzaro and mom Kelley Cannizzaro and Marine Studies and biology teacher David Stradling. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

For 25 years FOX 11 has been helping foster kids find a forever home through our segment Wednesday’s Child. Since the segment launched nearly 500 kids have been adopted.  In this podcast we talk with two adoptive parents who found their child after watching Wednesday’s Child as well the coordinator for Wednesday’s Child.   Our guests include social worker and adoptive parent Fawnda Sandoval, adoptive parent Gavin Glynn, Wednesday’s Child coordinator Dr. William Wong and host of Wednesday’s Child Christine Devine. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) (https://audioboom.com/posts/7404469-72-halloween-safety-and-raising-awareness-for-autism-with-blue-halloween-buckets/edit)

California is in the middle of wildfire season and it seems each year is worse than before. Luckily, firefighters throughout the state are getting some relief. Cal Fire is adding 19 new aircrafts to its fleet and LA County Fire is getting a new Blackhawk. But even with all the added tools --- firefighters say the best thing when a fire breaks is for residents to be prepared and ready to evacuate.    Our guest for this podcast include Cal Fire Southern Region Chief Dan Johnson, LA County Fire Captain Tony Imbrenda, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Lucas Spelman, and Ventura County Fire Captain Tony Mchale. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7404469-72-halloween-safety-and-raising-awareness-for-autism-with-blue-halloween-buckets/edit)

Keeping a child safe is always a parent’s top priority. And on Halloween night basic activities like trick-or-treating could be hard. It was a mother in Hawaii whose Facebook post went viral when she came up with the idea of using blue buckets for kids with autism or who are nonverbal, like her 3-year-old son. A blue bucket is to help those giving out candy know that a child may be autistic, so they may not say the traditional 'trick-or-treat' when you open the door. Our guests include Tamra Mariott and Rebecca Zornitsky from Autism Speaks, Dr. Rishma Chand a pediatric intensivist at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital, Alissa walker from Curbed LA, Juan Capdet and his son Jordi and Amy Gurango and her son Benjamin.  Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

It's time for the 71st Prime-time Emmy Awards. The award show will be live on FOX 11 September 22nd.  In this podcast we talk about the history of the Emmy statue.  We also learn that the first Emmy winner had to be talked in to attending the Awards Ceremony (not something that has to be done these days). Our guests include Laurel Whitcomb Marketing Vice President of the Television Academy and Dr. John Leverence Senior Vice President of Awards for the Television Academy. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

The allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Film Producer Harvey Weinstein lit a fire under the women’s movement. Now, more and more women are joining the fight on a wide range of issues, from equal pay to equal power in government and business. An organization called “The United State of Women” is trying to inspire young women to be more active in their communities. Our guests include United State of Women Ambassador Denea Joseph,  and Charity Chandler-Cole, who has attended USOW events. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

You've probably never heard of Barbara Jean Jepsen, but in 1956 her murder made headlines. Jepsen's husband found her stabbed to death at their home in Van Nuys. She was four months pregnant at the time. At one point, Liberace's brother was a suspect. So were several soldiers at a local military base. Now, more than six decades later, the Jepson cold case is back open. Stephanie Lazarus was once a well-respected Los Angeles police detective. But she had a big secret. Lazarus killed her ex-boyfriend's wife, and got away with it for more than two decades, until DNA caught up with her. It all came crashing down when cold-case investigators made the arrest. Our guests are Det. Mario Santana, Det. Rachel Evans, Det. Ken White, Det. Marc Martinez from LAPD's Valley Bureau Homicide and Matthew McGough, who wrote the true-crime book "The Lazarus Files." If you have any information on these or other murder cases, call Valley Bureau Homicide at (818) 374-9550. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)  

A lot of people around the world are keeping their eyes on Brazil and the massive fire that is burning in the rainforest.  The fire has been burning for nearly three weeks, and can be seen from space. About 60% of the Amazon region is in Brazil. The vast Amazon also spans parts of Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, an overseas region of France. In this podcast we discuss the impacts the fires have on other countries and what is being done to stop the fires. Our guests are: Atossa Soltani the founder and board president of Amazon watch, Karen North a social media professor at USC, Jack Eidt with Wildlife Utopia and SoCal 350 Climate Action, Cheyenne Bizon who is an eco-educator from group Tree People and Carlos Moran who is the Senior Director of Programs at Tree People. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Mass shootings seem to be happening more and more; at schools, workplaces, malls, and places of worship. And they have just about everyone on edge. In this podcast we talk about how to deal with "active shooter anxiety" while remaining vigilant and safe. Our guests include Clinical Neuro-psychologist Judy Ho, Anaheim Police Officer Brett Heitmann, and Judge Mary Chrzanowski. Dr. Judy Ho’s new book is titled:  "Stop Self Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way." Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

They survived the unspeakable-- the Holocaust. David Lenga and Adela Manheimer were both children living in concentration camps at the time of Nazi Germany. Filmmaker Donna Kanter recently released a documentary highlighting stories of people involved in the Holocaust.  Today's guests are Holocaust survivors David Lenga, Adela Manheimer, Fred Zaidman, who is the son of a the Holocaust survivor, and writer and producer Donna Kanter. For more information on the documentary The Presence of their Absence go to https://thepresenceoftheirabsence.com. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to live through a mass shooting.  Tiffany Huizar survived after being shot three times during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas in 2017. Steven Campbell was inside the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks when it came under fire on November 2018.  In this podcast they discuss their experiences surviving a mass shooting, how it changed their lives, and how shootings like these could be prevented.  Today’s guests are Tiffany Huizar, a survivor of the Las Vegas massacre, her mother Diane Huizar and Steven Campbell a Borderline shooting survivor. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Social media can influence people to think and act in different ways. In this podcast we talk about the effects social media has on society, everything from spreading hate, fake videos and even forming eating disorders. Today’s guests are Marc Berkman the executive director of Organization for Social Media Safety, Ed Peisner the founder of Organization for Social Media Safety, his son Jordan Peisner who is a victim of a social media attack, Associate Professor of Computer Science at USC Hao Li, psychologist Dr. Gia Marson and Nikki Dubose a mental health advocate. For the latest tips and practices on how to stay safe on social media check out www.ofsms.org. (https://ofsms.org/) Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

They are some of the top artists in Motown Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and Marvin Gaye and there’s one man who introduced us to these chart-topping artists: William Mickey Stevenson. Stevenson is Motown’s first A&R man. He sat down with Hal Eisner to talk about his role in Motown and how he met and helped so many artists. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

At 18-years-old Kendall Stier is a 3x High School All-American named by the United States Olympic Committee, Paralympic Division. Kendall hit the A Standard in the 2017 Shot Put, the 2018 Javelin and the 2018 Shot Put. In this podcast she tells us what it was like growing up with cerebral palsy, how she got involved in track-and-field and the obstacles she faced being an athlete with disabilities. Our guests are Kendall Stier a student at Saddleback Valley Christian, Madison Stier, Kendall's sister, Shannon Stier, Kendall's mom, Dr. Dechele Byrd a principal at George Washington Preparatory High School, School Standout Joseph Zeccola who teaches at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies and Good Day LA host Megan Colarossi. If you want to nominate a teacher, student or school administrator as one of our School Standouts click here. (https://myfoxla.secondstreetapp.com/FOX-11-School-Standouts/?fbclid=IwAR2bJM5GTyb92v7ZIJ1qTtD88cfCv0LyXVwVbNW2B7ZbxL65BFdAguLAA7s) Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Those are the words Neil Armstrong said as he stepped onto the Moon on July 20th 1969. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. It’s the first time any human has stepped on another planet. The legendary astronauts involved in the mission were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Our guest, astronaut Garrett Reisman, tells us how the mission inspired him to be an astronaut. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We all have recycling bins. Bottles, cans, and plastic go in, what comes out is a mountain of material. But what happens to all that stuff? You might be surprised to find out some of your recyclables are not being recycled. Our guests are Coby Skye Assistant Deputy Director at the L.A. County Department of Public Works, Jamie Court President of the public interest group Consumer Watchdog, and Kim Braun Environmental Manager for Culver City. You can watch these guests on our FOX 11 News In-Depth segment here: http://www.foxla.com/features/fox-11-in-depth-state-of-recycling-in-california-2019 Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We don't know when or where they'll strike. But wildfires, once they hit, can leave behind a wake of destruction lasting years. In this episode we talk about the recent California wildfires and what people can do to better protect their homes. Our guest are Fire Captain Tony Imbrenda of L.A. County Fire, Captain Steve Kaufmann of Ventura County Fire, and Scott Harris the Chief Operating Officer of Building Construction Group. You can watch these guests on our FOX 11 News In-Depth segment here: http://www.foxla.com/features/fox-11-in-depth-harden-your-home-against-wildfires   Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, Hal Eisner talks to our FOX 11 archivist Mitch Waldow as they two of them have  been going through some of our archived footage to tell you some great stories that KTTV has aired over the past 70 years. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (http://facebook.com/HalEisner) Instagram.com/HalEisner (http://instagram.com/HalEisner) Twitter.com/HalEisner (http://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

This summer is the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, a music festival held in August 1969 which attracted more than 400,000 people. Sweetwater was the first band to play at the festival back in 1969. We talk to three original members: Nancy Nevins, Fred Hererra, and Alex  Del Zoppo. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (http://facebook.com/HalEisner) Instagram.com/HalEisner (http://instagram.com/HalEisner) Twitter.com/HalEisner (http://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we're talking about something that's pretty sad, but also pretty complicated -- the death of Michael Jackson. As the 10th anniversary of Jackson's death comes up, DJ Hed of Real 92.3 joins us in the podcast studio to remember the King of Pop. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (http://facebook.com/HalEisner) Instagram.com/HalEisner (http://instagram.com/HalEisner) Twitter.com/HalEisner (http://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we're talking about adaptive technology. Technology has come to mean everything to people these days, but there are a lot that could use additional help, whether they're blind or deaf, or perhaps they have some physical disability. That's where adaptive technology comes in. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (http://facebook.com/HalEisner) Instagram.com/HalEisner (http://instagram.com/HalEisner) Twitter.com/HalEisner (http://twitter.com/HalEisner) Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode Hal speaks with Andy Lipkis, who started TreePeople in Los Angeles. He's dedicated his life to healing the environment while improving the lives of individuals and communities.  Also on the show is Bryan Rekart, Director of Forestry for TreePeople. TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable and to share our process as a model for the world. For more information on TreePeople, visit http://www.treepeople.org Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode Hal speaks with Steve Lathrop who was diagnosed with male breast cancer.  And we talk with Dr. Nikki Gidwaney from Radnet and the Marcia Ray Breast Center at Dignity Health Glendale Medical Center about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, for both women and men. You can watch these guests from our FOX 11 News In-Depth segment here: http://www.foxla.com/features/fox-11-in-depth-the-air-we-breathe-and-breast-cancer-women-men Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We all do it! In fact, you're doing it right now, right? We're talking about breathing the air around you. The American Lung Association recently issued a report card for cities across the country. In Los Angeles and the counties of Southern California... we got an F. We failed. In fact, we failed in 19 of the last 20 years. To the lung association 80% of that is because of the cars on our roads and freeways. To the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) it's mostly the big trucks. The AQMD says it has been working hard on converting trucks to zero-emission vehicles. The lung association says that despite the failing grade there has been much progress over the years in improving the air we breath. But, doctors say they're not necessarily seeing a corresponding improving in patient health. In this podcast we hear from the AQMD's Wayne Nastri and Dr. Philip Fine. Also joining us is Will Barrett from the American Lung Association. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Sam Herbert is graduating high school this year. You know what that means? He just went through a visiting tour of around 15 colleges across the country. He and his dad, Joe, came to the realization that money was an issue. For many families, that's the case. Assemblyman Miguel Santiago is the force behind AB2 - an assembly bill to provide two years of community college FREE for first time community college students. To Jerry Lucido, a USC professor who has researched things like college admission trends, that's a good idea. Then a community college student can move to a four-year school for the last two years. To him, it's important for potential college students to know what they want to do as opposed to where they want to go.   Allison Lopour, with Collegewise.com, also agrees. A lot of parents like Joe Herbert struggle with college admission forms and processes. That's where counselors like Allison come in. Ryan Cornner is a Vice Chancellor at the LA Community College District. To him, there are lots of options especially when it comes to two year colleges. This podcast aims to help confused parents and students understand what lies ahead. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Camille Cruz is 26 -- a millennial. She came to LA from New York where she used public transportation all of the time. But, not in LA. Not until Monday, when she took us up on a challenge to give it a try. After all, she lives near the North Hollywood Station and works near the Bundy and Olympic station in West LA. She's exactly the type of commuter public transit officials are trying to reach. That according to the CEO's from Metro, Metrolink and SCAG that are trying to beef up the transportation their agencies have been working on for years. In this podcast, we hear from Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins from Metrolink, CEO Phillip Washington from Metro and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Darin Chidsey of the Southern California Association of Governments. In this episode we hear of their plans, goals and what its going to take to get us moving which very well could include a "congestion charge". Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

How do you separate fact from fiction with so much information out there? We're talking about an organization called the News Literacy Project, which helps students learn how to figure some of that out on their own. For more information, you can visit https://www.eqheadquarters.com Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: For more information about the News Literacy Project, visit: https://newslit.org/ Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We move on to Recover - what to do after the quake if your home or property has sustained damage. Joining us to talk about that is Jarrett Barrios of the American Red Cross, and Susheel Kumar, of the Small Business Administration. For more information, you can visit https://www.eqheadquarters.com Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Continuing our conversation on Surviving the earthquake, we move on to discuss how to survive when the quake is happening. Joining us to discuss this are Kevin Miller of California's Office of Emergency Services, and Mark Benthien of the Earthquake Country Alliance. For more information, you can visit https://www.eqheadquarters.com Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

The 1906 San Francisco Quake is one of the most powerful on record in California. Since then, there have been dozens of strong quakes that have caused widespread damage and loss of life – from the Northridge Quake in Southern California to the Loma Prieta Quake in Northern California.  Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones reminds us that quakes can be sudden and unpredictable, but preparing for them can remove some of the danger.  First, we take a look at how to prepare for a quake with Chris Nance of the California Earthquake Authority, and Annde Ewertsen of Earthquake Brace + Bolt. For more information, you can visit https://www.eqheadquarters.com Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we talk about a couple programs that revolve around training programs and job opporunities. One of them is Cloud computing. It's is all the rage, and now Santa Monica College is teaching cloud computing, for one simple reason...all the big companies are using it. The other program is about medical assitance programs at UCLA We had several people on the podcast talking about each of these two topics.   To watch these guests on FOX 11's In Depth, click here: http://www.foxla.com/features/fox-11-in-depth-schwarzenegger-vs-trump-proposed-after-school-program-cuts Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Students at Santa Ana's Valley High School have been working on a project involving human trafficking. It's called Freedom Ambassadors. The program aims at teaching them the signs of trafficking (sexual and immigrant) and how to help others feel worthwhile so they can rise out of being victimized. Students Kevin Carbajal, Ashley Hernandez, and Angelica Abarca join us in this segment. Plus, the principal of Valley High, Dr. Hector Galacia, explains why he wanted this pilot-project in his school. To watch these guests on FOX 11's In Depth, click here: http://www.foxla.com/news/in-depth/in-depth-the-death-of-luke-perry-the-stories-of-human-trafficking Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Actor Luke Perry (Riverdale, Beverly Hills, 90210) was only 52 years old when a stroke killed him.  What are the warning signs? What is a stroke in the first place?  We get answers from two medical professionals. Dr. Suzie Bash is a Neuroradiologist with Radnet. Neurosurgeon Dr. Parham Yashar works at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we talk to WorkingNation: a non-profit media content provider dedicated to shining a light on the problem of structural unemployment and to reporting on how corporations, governments, nonprofits and educational institutions are working to close the job skills gap that is threatening to disrupt our global economy. We talk about the future of jobs and the work we do in the USA. Ramona Schindelheim and Joan Lynch work for WorkingNation. Lynch is the WorkingNation Chief Content and Programming Officer and Ramona is the organization's Editor-in-Chief. We also talk to Paul Irving. He's the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging Chairman. For more information, visit http://workingnation.com. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Skye Patrick isn't your average librarian. If anything, she likes being the face of a new generation of librarians creating programs that address the interests of today's younger readers and older ones as well! Because of her efforts, she's been recognized as the Library Journal's 2019 Librarian of the Year for 2019\. She discusses her programs some, of which, are unique. Watch Skye on FOX 11 News In Depth: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-black-homelessness-and-librarian-of-the-year-2019 Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In an effort to find out how this winter's crazy rains are effecting our Southern California counties we invited public works officials from local departments to give us a size-up of how our flood control channels and various spreading grounds are working. Joining us for this podcast are Shannon Wider from Orange County Public Works, Dan Lafferty and Steve Frasher from LA County Public Works and Jeff Pratt from Ventura County Public Works. All weigh-in on our systems, concerns and hopes. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch these guests when they were on FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-socal-s-stormy-weather-its-local-impact Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we're talking about cigarette smoking. Some cities are considering banning cigarettes altogether. We talk to Keith Sterling from the city of Beverly Hills. And, we talk to Ethan Wayne, the son of John Wayne, who runs the John Wayne Cancer Foundation which focuses on research, education, awareness and support. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social:  Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this extra, we're talking about the big story that happened back in 1997: Heaven's Gate. Heaven's Gate was a religious cult of 39 people, led by Marshall Applewhite, that believed they were going to go back to outer space by suicide and board a spaceship travelling with Comet Hale-Bopp. Joining us for this discussion is forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman and FOX 11's Managing Editor Peter Wilgoren. Watch FOX 11's report on Heaven's Gate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlrcUeUt8XU Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Easterseals is 100 years old in April of 2019\. The celebration has begun with their first-ever float in the Rose Parade. They also started a new anniversary-year campaign on January 1st releasing a new public service announcement focusing on celebrating not separating or discrimination against those with special needs.  Easterseals participants say they are often bullied for being in wheelchairs, mistreated and looked down upon. That's what this new campaign hopes to change. To watch the FOX 11 News In Depth segment with these guests, visit this link: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-charity-frustrations-celebrations-cruising-into-the-new-year- Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

The Salvation Army of Southern California gets a chunk of the money it needs for its services throughout the year from its Kettle Campaign. Every year bell ringers lure us to their kettles as we go shopping. Officials with the Salvation Army say that because of an increasing number of people shopping online a decreasing number of people are passing their kettles at stores and malls to make donations. Call it unintended consequences of technological advances. In light of that, the Salvation Army has been growing its online presence to try and makeup the difference in its losses. That's a process given that they have already lost for this past year 6% or some $300,000 in expected donations. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch these guests when they were on FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-charity-frustrations-celebrations-cruising-into-the-new-year- Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated New Year's Day with its first-ever float in the 2019 Rose Parade. The float honors their new cruise ship - the Panorama - that will operate out of Long Beach. Carnival officials say cruising is growing in popularity. Some companies are targeting millennials. Others target seniors. And, dozens of new ships are about to be released by cruise lines as they bring bigger and more diverse ships online. New sky rides, roller coasters diverse restaurants are among the new trends. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11 and KCOP My13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

A rare conversation! This week an in-depth conversation with Daryl Osby the Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department! Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner  Instagram.com/HalEisner  Twitter.com/HalEisner  You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11 and KCOP My13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

As LA teachers grabbed picket signs and took to the streets in their first strike action in 30 years, and as there are protests in states all over the country about classroom rooms sizes and proper care and resources for students -- we wanted to look at The State of Education in 2019. Joining me at the table are some great educators. Julie Marsh is a professor of Education Policy at USC. Ivor Weiner is a professor from Cal State Northridge University's Special Education Department. Also at the table are Ioanna Sklavenitis and Annemarie Kingston. Both are teachers in West LA. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11 and KCOP My13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It's the first episode of 2019\. Happy New Year everyone!  In this episode, my digital producer has been asking me to do a one-man show -- with no guests -- and just talk about myself. So I asked those who follow my journalist pages to give me some things to talk about on this episode.  WOW what a great response! Thank you. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth on FOX 11 and KCOP My13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

If you live in California, you know that earthquakes are a fact of life, which means you have to be prepared for them. There are certain types of insurance available. And you can choose a policy that fits your needs and budget. Glenn Pomeroy is CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, and he helped us understand the options we have. For more information, visit https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/ Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It's a very interesting show this week with two fascinating women. Joanne Drake is from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.  Tara Campbell is the mayor of Yorba Linda, CA. Joanne Drake brings us her perspective of former President George H. W. Bush having worked with him, while Tara Campbell joins us to talk about becoming the youngest female Mayor in California history.  You can watch these two on our In-Depth show here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/meet-californias-youngest-female-mayor-ever-remembering-41- Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

The Woolsey Fire, The Lilac Fire, the Holy Fire...  These things have names, but for those caught in their cross hairs, they will be remembered for the horror they created. In this episode we talk with LA City Fire Captain Erik Scott, LA County Fire Captain Tony Imbrenda and Captain Brian McGrath from Ventura County Fire.  To all, global warming issues are a concern, but so are the horrendous fires they are frequently being called in to fight. In this segment, reaction to the report and to the growing threat. You can watch these firefighters on our In-Depth show here: http://foxla.com/indepth Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

For the past 25 years, Kenny Morse has been the only radio/TV/internet talk show host who has tackled the issues relating to being behind the wheels as a driver in Los Angeles traffic. We asked him to join us to talk about how much traffic has changed here in Los Angeles over the decades, from the early streetcars to the daily congestion we see on the roads every day.  For more info, visit Kenny's site at http://www.kennymorse.com/mrtraffic Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Over the years there have been so many cases of gangs or groups of people going into store and grabbing hundreds of thousands of dollars of merchandise. And, during the holidays thefts always increase. LA is the #1 city in the US for organized retail theft according to the National Retail Federation. So, the question is how to deal with it? Recently, Governor Brown signed into law the new Organized Retail Theft crime law. And, Los Angeles and the LAPD have just announced a new partnership with ALTO U.S. to battle this trending crime.  On this week's show we talk with officials from ALTO US and the LAPD. Karl Langhorst heads up ALTO U.S., Joe LaRocca is a Loss Prevention/Retail Theft Specialist and joining them is LAPD Commander Blake Chow. You can watch these guests as they appeared on FOX 11 News In Depth here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-fighting-organized-retail-theft-during-the-holidays Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

People used to get their dogs and cats at a pet shop. It wasn't looked upon nicely when you had a rescue, but nowadays that mentality has flipped -- having a rescue is like a badge of honor! How are our county agencies dealing with such things as zero kill, anti-puppy mill and other public policies? Joining us is John Welsch from Riverside County Animal Services, Mike Kaviani from Orange County Animal Care, and Dr. Rachelle Saelor from LA County Animal Control. You can watch these guest on the FOX 11 In Depth page here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-animal-rescues-lb-aquarium-celebrates-a-big-birthday-we-meet-critters-in-studio- Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Sally Kirkland is an American film and television actress I've known for quite a long time.  Feisty, hard-working, famously liberal, with the trademark blonde hair, actress Sally Kirkland has certainly made an indelible mark on Hollywood history. She's had an amazing life and has dealt with incredible people in the industry from the moment she started her career in 1965 through today.  Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

There’s a book about a case I did some reporting on way back in 1989\. The author, Robert Rand, has spent decades looking into this case, and he’s even talked to Lyle and Erik, and he has a lot to say about the Menendez murders. The Menendez saga has captivated the American public since 1989\. The killing of José and Kitty Menendez on a quiet Sunday evening in Beverly Hills didn’t make the cover of People magazine until the arrest of their sons seven months later, and the case developed an intense cult following. When the first Menendez trial began in July 1993, the public was convinced that Lyle and Erik were a pair of greedy rich kids who had killed loving, devoted parents. But the real story remained buried beneath years of dark secrets, until now. “The Menendez Murders: The Shocking Untold Story of the Menendez Family and the Killings that Stunned the Nation”. is available everywhere, and you can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Menendez-Murders-Shocking-Killings-Stunned/dp/1946885266 Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

There was a horrible mass shooting at the Tree of Life in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018.  This incident prompted us to gather many community leaders locally to talk about the incident and share thoughts on how to heal the world and make it a better more united place for all. More information on Aaron Wolf's documentary, Restoring Tomorrow here: https://www.restoringtomorrowfilm.com Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

GO DODGERS! The Los Angeles Dodgers gave their fans another great year going to the World Series for the 2nd time consecutively. What did it take to be winners for a 2nd year in a row?  We talk to Dodgers Team Historian Mark Langill and Dodgers Stadium Announcer Todd Leitz. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We talk with Chris Carter, an LA disk jockey who started his career as a founding member of alt rock band Dramarama, then went on to have America's longest-running Beatles-based radio show and can now be found on Chris Carter's British Invasion on Sirius XM Radio. To watch a video interview with Chris Carter, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11:http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-on-school-safety-helping-charities-and-a-look-back-on-the-beatles Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Twenty years ago, we got an aquarium in Long Beach, California that has grown and grown, becoming an educational piece of the community. We asked some of the officials from the Aquarium of the Pacific to come join us to talk about what they're doing, their critters and global warming. To watch an interview with these guests, visit the FOX 11 News In Depth page here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-animal-rescues-lb-aquarium-celebrates-a-big-birthday-we-meet-critters-in-studio- Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social:  Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Josh Rubenstein made his name on Los Angeles Television reporting news and presenting weather for KCBS/KCAL. Now, as the LAPD’s Public Information Director, he uses his television knowledge in the presentation for body-cam videos in which there are questions of possible abuse of power. For his first sit-down interview about his former and new career ,Josh discusses why the career switch and how these videos are prepared for use on television. From some quarters they’ve drawn criticism and he addresses that as well. To watch an interview with Josh, visit the FOX 11 News In Depth page here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-upcoming-anniversary-of-the-las-vegas-massacre-lapd-body-cams Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social:  Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Julie Albright, Alon Shwartz and Alan Silberberg talk about our dependence on smartphones and concerns about misinformation as it applies to elections and digital addiction. To watch these guests, visit the FOX 11 News In Depth page here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-from-the-california-wildfires-to-digital-addiction Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history on October 1st last year, as 58 people killed, 422 others wounded by gunfire, and many more injured trying to escape at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. We talk to some of the survivors of that concert as they share their experience that night and also talk about Route 91 Strong, an organization to help survivors of gun violence, and to raise awareness and funds and to gather resources for all victims, survivors and families.  More information at: https://route91strong.org/ To watch these guests on the FOX 11 News In Depth show, visit: http://www.foxla.com/ indepth Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history on October 1st last year. 58 people killed and 422 others wounded by gunfire with many more injured trying to escape. It is a grim anniversary to say the least. One of the things that agencies in California and Nevada have been trying to do is reach out to people at that concert on the night of the massacre, since there are benefits available to you if you were there. You may feel like you don’t need those benefits now, but maybe down the road – maybe you’ll have some mental health issues you’ll need help for – that’s why the agencies are trying to get your attention to get you to apply. You can fill out the form here: https://vegasstrongrc.org/ NOTE: We had some audio issues with Hal’s microphone on this episode, but felt it was still important to still share the story of this mother and daughter who were shot and wounded at the festival.  To watch these guests on the FOX 11 News In Depth show, visit: http://www.foxla.com/ indepth  Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we’re talking about how we help each other. There are many organizations that raise money to find cures for all kinds of diseases, and arthritis is chief among them. The California Coast Arthritis Bike Classic is a bike ride to help raise money and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation. It's a decades-old event that brings in big dollars to help research in the many crippling arthritic diseases. Joining us are Shannon Marang Cox with the Arthritis Foundation, Raquel Ovilo and her 8-year-old daughter Alessandra Tencza who has rheumatoid arthritis.  The ride takes place September 22-29, 2018\. For more information about the classic, visit http://www.californiacoastclassic.org To watch these guests on the FOX 11 News In Depth show, visit: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-on-school-safety-helping-charities-and-a-look-back-on-the-beatles Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sundays at noon PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It was 10 years ago this week on September 12, 2008, when a Metrolink commuter train slammed into a freight train head on in Chatsworth, California. It was one of the worst train disasters in California history. We spoke with Claudia, the wife of Doyle Souser, who was one of the victims of the collision, and also spoke to a couple Metrolink board members at the time. We remember what happened that day, and what safety improvements have been made since. To watch a video interview with these guests, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/indepth Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT on KCOP Channel 13. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Beaumont School Superintendent Terrence Davis, Rialto School Superintendent Cuauhtémoc Avila and Yucaipa/Calimesa Superintendent Cali Binks talk about their districts as school gets going for 2018\. Finances, school safety and teaching our kids. To watch a video interview with these guests, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-on-school-safety-helping-charities-and-a-look-back-on-the-beatles Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

What happens when those in our military come home? Life can be complicated. It’s the subject of this week’s episode as we explore local programs that help returning troops. With a new Secretary of Veterans Affairs just sworn in what does the future hole for veterans services. We discuss with veteran Noe Aguirre, USS Iowa CEO Jonathan Williams and Stephanie Stone with the LA County office of Veterans Affairs. Molly and Orlando Ambriz will be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary in December, but their relationship has been a struggle. To help them get back on track they reached out to Operation Healing Forces. Hear their story. We also focus on US Vets and their new SoCal program to help female vets with PTSD and other post-military issues. To watch a video interview with Chris Carter, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/news/in-depth/fox-11-news-in-depth-life-can-be-complicated-when-our-troops-return-home Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We talk with Chris Carter, an LA disk jockey who started his career as a founding member of alt rock band Dramarama, then went on to have America's longest-running Beatles-based radio show and can now be found on Chris Carter's British Invasion on Sirius XM Radio. To watch a video interview with Chris Carter, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/indepth Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis talks about immigration and public health crisis in the area around the shuttered Exide Battery Plant. She calls it our Flint, Michigan. Solis is also the former Secretary of Labor in the Obama Administration, is critical of what's happening at the Department now under new leadership. To watch a video interview of Solis, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-exide-immigration-and-a-heartwarming-foster-mothers-day-story Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we take a deeper look at how the homeless crisis is being attacked on various levels. Guests include Elise Buik - President and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Veronica Lewis who is the director of SSG Hopics - a homeless services provider that works in South LA. To watch a video interview of these guests, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-from-facing-fires-to-fighting-homelessness Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We have a great roundtable in this episode, which covers the craze around those dock-less electric scooters you see popping up in various cities, including what seems to be the epicenter of activity here in Santa Monica, California. With so much interest (and controversy) over riding them legally, we talk with Santa Monica police, city officials and Lime's General Manager here in LA. We referenced a card that police have been handing out which covers the rules and regulations around the motorized scooter. You can check it out here: https://bit.ly/2OmHfFd Lime also has a user agreement, which can be found here: https://www.limebike.com/user-agreement To watch a video interview with these guests from the FOX 11 In Depth show, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/indepth Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

In this episode, we're exploring power companies and how they deal with heat and extreme weather -- a timely topic since we've been seeing record heat numbers in the greater Los Angeles area.  We spoke to Marty Adams, the COO of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Marty is an LA native with more than 30 years experience in keeping up the vital water & power infrastructure to the city. Hal and Marty also address the aging infrastructure. To watch a video interview with Marty, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11:http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-on-the-senate-race-heat-wave-and-an-la-coffee-born-in-cuba Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Robert Velasco and his family have done very few interviews. In this unedited and extended public conversation, the family speaks about losing their daughter/sister Yvette to the traumatic terrorist attack in San Bernardino that took place on December 2, 2015\. Yvette was one of the 14 killed and would have been 30 years old this year. Understandably, it is tough for the members of this family to discuss something so horrific. Robert Velasco, retired as a Lt. from the CHP, also talked about how he is a supporter of the second amendment and has guns of his own, but doesn't feel assault rifles should be available for purchase. To watch a video interview with this family, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-turning-tragedy-into-a-mission-defending-a-dance-title Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

On this episode, we learn about NASA's InSight Lander -- the next Mars Mission that launched on May 5, 2018 and will land November 26, 2018\. The mission is expected to last for a little over 1 Mars year, or 728 Earth days. Troy Hudson is an engineer at NASA's JPL and has an important role with the mission, and he gives us an insight into -- InSight! To watch a video interview with Troy, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11:http://www.foxla.com/home/the-crisis-in-syria-and-a-new-california-launched-mission-to-mars Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

We assembled a group of religious/community leaders and the founders of the NoH8 campaign to discuss the state of hate in 2018\. With the help of Cal State San Bernardino hate-crime law professor Brian Levin we explored where we are and what we need to do. To watch a video interview of these guests, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-the-state-of-hate-in-2018 Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

On this episode, we learn about the varsity level World Hip Hop Dance Champs who are from Southern California. They're called TLxWC -- high schoolers from West Covina who are preparing to defend their title this summer.  To watch a video interview of these performers, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-turning-tragedy-into-a-mission-defending-a-dance-title Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

On this episode, we learn about a new app from Los Angeles suicide prevention hotline "Teen Line". It's called "Teen Talk" and is a way for young people that don't want to talk on the phone to be able to express their anxieties, fears, frustrations or, even, suicidal leanings and still reach out without fear when seeking help. Teen Talk app on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teen-talk-supporting-teens/id1282162138?mt=8 Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

On this episode, we hear from retired Asst. Ventura County Fire Chief Andy Ortega, who lost his home in the Thomas fire. He's joined by Ventura County Division Chief Jeff Shea who was on the first two nights of the extremely damaging Thomas fire. They provide personal stories and important information we all should know about being prepared in light of what the Ventura County Fire Chief has said could potentially be as bad if not worse than 2017 which has gone down on record as THE worst fire season. You can watch more with the firefighters on FOX 11 News In Depth here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-news-in-depth-from-facing-fires-to-fighting-homelessness Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

It’s been 50 years since Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Hal Eisner talks with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta and veteran journalist Tim Harrell about that very dark day and the memories that will never go away. This week's "What the Hal?"! Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

The year was 1966 when The Starship Enterprise blasted off with Sulu on board. It would launch George Takei into a different stratosphere as an actor and an activist for Japanese Americans and LGBTQ issues. Along the way, he’s cultivated a huge fan following and has become a social media star with millions of fans online. George Takei is also a kid from LA with an unusual history. He grew up in LA and was the oldest son of hardworking immigrants. It was a happy childhood until the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The Takei’s lost their home, their business, and their freedom, spending several years at two internment camps: one in Arkansas and the infamous Tulelake in Northern California. He spent a lifetime remembering so others won’t forget. Takei has never taken himself seriously, appearing in a lighthearted documentary about his life. Meeting millions of fans at Star Trek conventions – but his causes he does take seriously. Including his latest the musical, “Allegiance,” a new musical inspired by his own story and the story of thousands of Japanese Americans who lives through those difficult days in American history. You can watch George Takei's segment on FOX 11 News In Depth here: http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/george-takei-talks-about-star-trek-internment-camps-and-his-musical-allegiance Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social:  Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner  Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner

Here's an introduction to the “What The Hal?” podcast by yours truly, Hal Eisner. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social:  Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner  Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner