AirTalk® FOR January 18, 2019

Amidst LAUSD teachers’ strike, we talk with California education superintendent Tony Thurmond

We discuss Thurmond’s role in LAUSD and what he hopes to accomplish as both sides of the strike come back to the bargaining table. We also examine a new report that says Americans are drinking less alcohol; discuss the best-shot films of the 20th century; and more. See full episode >

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Amidst LAUSD teachers’ strike, we talk with California education superintendent Tony Thurmond
AirTalk asks: Why are Americans drinking less alcohol?
As Democrats launch presidential bids, what does it take to make a campaign machine?
FilmWeek: ‘Glass,’ ‘The Standoff at Sparrow Creek,’ ‘La Religieuse’ and more
From ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to ‘The French Connection’ Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and the FilmWeek critics discuss the best-shot films of the 20th century

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