Best Index Studios Podcasts (2025)

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LA Budget deficit, Wine tariffs, Embryo rights, and more 1:39:21

17m ago1:39:21

1:39:21

Today on AirTalk: LA's budget deficit explained (0:15) Are tariffs affecting the win industry (19:55) Embryo and fetus rights (32:42) Latest on deportation Trump's efforts (51:55) Pasadena Playhouse celebrates 100 years (1:10:01) Where is the best place to live in SoCal? (1:26:56)By LAist 89.3

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What will incentivize you to have a baby, Austin tries Turkish ice cream, FilmWeek reviewsFilmWeek 1:39:41

3d ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Today on AirTalk, what will incentivize you to have a baby? Also on the show, can you spend your way out of loneliness?; preparing for the summer heat with Turkish ice cream; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and we check in on the physical media industry with Dominic Patten, senior editor & tv critic at Deadline and Peter Rainer, wh…

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Crypto, Stablecoins & DeFi Strategies with Upshift Co-founder, Alexandre Elkrief 27:21

3d ago27:21

27:21

How do we rebuild trust in a decentralized financial system that’s been rocked by collapses and scandals? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Alexandre Elkrief, Co-founder and CEO of August, to discuss the future of crypto, stablecoins, and DeFi—and how his team is rebuilding trust in the ecosystem with Upshift. Designed to repl…

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How the Oscars’ Best Stunt Category Will Work (and Why Stars Are Still Doing Their Own) 34:28

4d ago34:28

34:28

Matt is joined by director and former stunt coordinator David Leitch (‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘Deadpool 2’) to discuss the newest category added to the Academy Awards: Achievement in Stunt Design, which will debut in 2028. David explains how this came to be, the criteria by which the category will be judged, how CGI and AI have affected stu…

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Congestion pricing in New York, Sharing the same job with your partner, and TV Talk: shows to watch 1:39:33

4d ago1:39:33

1:39:33

Today on AirTalk, will congestion pricing in New York City last and could LA adopt the same measures? Also on the program, the pros and cons of dating coworkers; how LA's budget shortfall is affecting affordable housing; the benefits of microdosing psychedelics; and more. Will congestion pricing in NYC last? (00:17) Sharing the same job with your p…

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TV Talk: ‘Andor,’ ‘Étoile,’ ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North,’ and more 18:48

4d ago18:48

18:48

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

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Horizon Worlds AI Asset Generation & Ray-Ban Meta Speech Translation 1:51:52

4d ago1:51:52

1:51:52

David Heaney and Ian Hamilton discuss: 1. Meta Horizon Desktop Editor Can Now AI Generate 3D Meshes & Textures 2. Meta Now Sells Quest 3S Refurbished For $270 Immersive Video 3. Insta360 X5 Improves The Quality Of The Handheld 8K 360° Camera 4. Horizon Worlds Now Supports 3D 180° Video For Events Like Concerts Smart Glasses 5. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses …

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Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company? 33:27

5d ago33:27

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Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to talk about Netflix’s latest earning reports and how it can accomplish its ambitious goals for the future. With Netflix being valued at about $450 billion and continuing to be profitable, they debate whether Netflix can reach its lofty goals of 410 million subscribers and becoming a trilli…

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Tesla stocks drop, Why LAX isn't growing in passenger count, 20 years of Youtube 1:39:15

5d ago1:39:15

1:39:15

Today on AirTalk, Tesla faces massive drops in profits as owner Elon Musk plans to dedicate more time to his company by May. A new bill looks to ban teens below a certain height from riding shotgun. Also on the show, author and psychologist Scott Barryt Kaufman discusses his new book; Why LAX isn't growing in passenger count and AirTalk celebrates …

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Do April showers make you feel dour 14:18

6d ago14:18

14:18

The weather has been playing with hearts here in LA. There was one week in April that teased us with some warm sunshine, but just as soon as we all reached for our sunblock and shorts, last week rolled in with dreary clouds and a chilly breeze. With all the back and forth, it's hard to keep your mood up. We all know that weather impacts our mental …

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551- Hidden Fears, Quiet Shame: Social Anxiety in Middle School to College Students 58:54

6d ago58:54

58:54

Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses a form of social anxiety common in teens and young adults with ADHD — a fear of being embarrassed in social situations, or anxiety about how others may perceive them. Learn how to recognize and support teens who harbor such fears. Social Anxiety: Additional Resources Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoo…

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How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend? 35:26

7d ago35:26

35:26

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Franklin Leonard, a film executive and founder of the Black List, to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘Sinners’, the road it has to become profitable, and the revolving conversation around the special deal that director Ryan Coogler negotiated with Warner Bros. to make it. They also debate w…

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Pope Francis dies at 88, WHO agress to pandemic treaty, History of the Coachella Valley 1:38:50

7d ago1:38:50

1:38:50

We discuss Pope Francis' legacy after his death. What is the WHO's pandemic treaty, and how can we better prepare for the next global outbreak? Summer camps are expensive. We'll hear from listeners about their trips for finding the best summer programs at lower costs. What is in store for the future of California's FAIR PLAN? We find out how recent…

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Consumer confidence is at a low, Yeastie Boys, Oscars' add Best Stunt Design 1:40:38

10d ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Today on AirTalk, we examine why consumer confidence continues to decline. Also on the show, a new book considers the science behind luck; we chow down on some bagels with the beloved Yeastie Boys; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle speaks with ‘John Wick’ filmmaker Chad Stahelski on the new Best Stunt Design category at …

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Yeastie Boys brings the LA bagel to Coachella 11:50

10d ago11:50

11:50

Coachella’s final weekend kicks off today, and if you didn’t manage to get a ticket you may be scrolling social media right now trying to catch snippets of the live performances. But Coachella is much more than just a music festival. It has also become known for its food vendors, many of them some of LA’s most beloved restaurants. Today on AirTalk,…

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What Streamers Really Want From Their Sitcoms, With a Netflix Showrunner 35:10

11d ago35:10

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Matt is joined by David Stassen, co-creator of Netflix’s ‘Running Point,’ to talk about the many ways that TV comedy has changed in the streaming era. Dave uses his experience as a working writer and producer for over 15 years to shed some light on what's changed the most in the TV business, including why seasons of television are so much shorter n…

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Quality of Life Index report, TV Talk, Road to Recovery: An AirTalk Event 1:40:34

11d ago1:40:34

1:40:34

Today on AirTalk, a new UCLA Quality of Life Index report shows cost of living, fire recovery, and deportation concerns are high for Angelenos. Also on the program, we check in on The Broad museum and its new expansion; we get the latest with the NBA Playoffs; our TV critics review the latest shows; we broadcast our April 16th special in-person con…

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TV Talk: ‘#1 Happy Family USA,’ ‘Government Cheese,’ ‘North of North,’ and many more! 14:13

11d ago14:13

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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

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Electronics Tariff Exemption, Apple Vision Pro 2 Leaks & Rumors 2:45:59

11d ago2:45:59

2:45:59

David Heaney discusses: 1. Sony Raises PS5 Console Price In Europe & Australasia 2. Quest 3S Is $270 For The Next Two Weeks, A $30 Discount 3. Trump Exempts Many Electronics From His "Reciprocal" Tariffs 4. A Developer Got PlayStation VR2's HDR Partially Working On PC 5. Nvidia's RTX 5060 Family Will Power Entry-Level PC VR From $300 6. REK Wants T…

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California to sue over tariffs, Listeners share memories from PE, Navigating grief after the fires 1:39:34

12d ago1:39:34

1:39:34

Today on AirTalk, what to know about California's plan to sue over President Trump's sweeping tariffs. Also on the show, a proposed state bill aims to provide a short-term fix for unhoused college students; we discuss the latest Imperfect Paradise episode from LAist studios; we check in on efforts to defund public broadcasting; we look at how to na…

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What’s your most vivid memory of Phys Ed class, good or bad? 14:30

12d ago14:30

14:30

Physical education classes, whether they made you enthusiastic or not, always held their fair share of memorable moments. It was a class where you could find yourself accidentally kicking a ball at someone’s face, or taking a tetherball right to your own noggin. Some students would be striving for a personal best in the mile, while others purposely…

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Inside the Bybit Hack, Crypto & Blockchain Security | Andres Monteoliva, Range Co-founder 32:47

12d ago32:47

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New on The Index— What happens when $1.5B disappears overnight? Host Alex Kehaya chats with Andres Monteoliva, Co-founder and CEO of Range—a blockchain security and intelligence platform—about the high-profile crypto hacks that have exposed major gaps in Web3 and how they’re shaping the future of blockchain security. Together, they unpack the real-…

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S5 E2 - The Slow Brew at KATIE'S CUP in Rockford's Midtown District 1:09:29

12d ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Thank you to Katie's Cup in downtown Rockford, Illinois for hosting us. They are a wonderful non-profit coffee shop that serves our community in so many ways. It's nearly impossible to go there and not run into someone you know. Liz and Tim did some major catching up on this episode. They redefined the podcast slogan of "unpredictable conversation.…

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David Zaslav and the Dying Era of Media Moguls 33:25

13d ago33:25

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Matt is joined by journalist Michael Wolff to discuss his latest profile on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in New York Magazine. They talk about whether—despite the bad press—he is actually doing a good job running WBD, the Hollywood he wants to live in vs. the one he's actually in, and what it means to be a media mogul in 2025 (03:32). Ma…

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Why are we drawn to fads and collectibles? 17:24

13d ago17:24

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If you stopped by Trader Joe's recently, you may have been greeted by a line of customers a block away waiting to get their hands on the new limited edition mini totes. A similar phenomenon happened last year when Stanley released a special Valentine's Day tumbler in collaboration with Starbucks. From totes, to cups, to blind boxes, McDonald's Happ…

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Are you for REAL ID? What you need to know about the DMV’s official REAL ID deadline 20:14

13d ago20:14

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After 17 years of delays, the DMV has deemed May 7 as the official deadline for people to get their REAL ID. This deadline was set years ago after the Department of Homeland Security pushed back the prior deadline of May 3, 2023. REAL ID is expected to be important for a lot of residents— other than serving most of the purposes of today’s acceptabl…

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S1 E92 DUNCAN GEDDES - Former Head Golf Pro at Aldeen Golf Club 54:41

13d ago54:41

54:41

Duncan and Tim Larson are connect eight ways to Tuesday. You'll find out how during the episode. Learn about The Masters at Augusta, Georgia, Norris Aldeen and the restoration of the golf course's famous barn. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this episode. After the exit of the show, listen for the song "Hooked on Hayward" referenced in the c…

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#144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch 1:31:51

13d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Returning from Google Cloud Next, Paul and Mike are back with some major AI updates. They kick things off with ChatGPT’s new memory feature and unpack what that means for you. Then it’s onto Shopify’s leaked memo: no new hires until AI proves it can’t do the job. Databox takes that even further by replacing 80% of its support team with a bot, and a…

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550- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 3/28/25 40:18

13d ago40:18

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Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 3/28/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Strong…

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The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood? 33:08

14d ago33:08

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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to parse the media landscape and determine which companies are most vulnerable amid the Trump tariff chaos. They discuss how much this volatility will cost the entertainment industry, who is best suited to weather the storm, and if this will affect the cost of production (02:45). Matt finishes the show with …

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How dangerous drivers stay on CA roads, Mid-century motels, Shohei Ohtani's first Dodger season 1:39:43

14d ago1:39:43

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Today on AirTalk, a new CalMatters investigation examines how dangerous drivers are allowed to stay on California roads. Also on the show, we check in on California’s mosquito population; we get the latest on LA28 Olympic games; we look into the history of SoCal’s mid-century modern motels; new book dives into Shohei Ohtani’s historic first season …

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Episode 174 - Is SQL Server quality in decline? Or is it just friction? 32:37

14d ago32:37

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Guy and Eitan worry about the decline in SQL Server feature quality. But maybe there's something else behind it? Relevant links: Improving Azure SQL Database reliability with accelerated database recovery in tempdb | Microsoft Community Hub What the Decline of Sql Server Quality means for Developers and DBAs SLA for SQL Database | Azure AI will eli…

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Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy 33:28

17d ago33:28

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It’s Coachella weekend, so Matt is joined by Dave Brooks, the senior director of touring at Billboard, to discuss all things music festivals. David gives us the latest on Coachella: how it's been doing lately, how much money headliners make, and whether it's still the most culturally relevant music festival in the world. They then go through a musi…

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Soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades fires, Le Hut Dinette, FilmWeek reviews 1:40:43

17d ago1:40:43

1:40:43

Today on AirTalk, the Lost Angeles County Department of Public Health have released preliminary soil testing results from areas impacted by January’s wildfires. Also on the show, we look into whether we can change our personality; we get a taste of the all-American diner with Le Hut Dinette for Food Friday; our Filmweek critics review the latest re…

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How trade relations will impact U.S. consumers, listeners share favorite record store memories, TV Talk: shows to watch 1:39:24

18d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

Today on AirTalk, how trade relations with China could affect U.S. consumers. Also on the show, we look at how Gen Z screen habits are impacting legacy media; we celebrate Record Store Day; we discuss the future of LAHSA; the iconic Prue Leith drops in to talk about ‘The Great American Baking Show;’ our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.…

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TV Talk: ‘The White Lotus,’ The Last of Us,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Hacks,’ and more 18:43

18d ago18:43

18:43

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

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PlayStation VR2 Eye Tracking On PC, Half-Life: Alyx First Scene On Quest 3 2:21:04

18d ago2:21:04

2:21:04

David and Kyle discuss: Civilization VII VR PlayStation VR2's Eye Tracking Working On PC Quest 3 Winning Best Inflight Entertainment Award Quest's Horizon OS v76 DaVinci Resolve supporting editing Apple Immersive Video the report claiming Apple Vision Pro 2 mass production has begun Pico Motion Tracker Waist Version Half-Life: Alyx's first scene be…

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Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million 33:01

19d ago33:01

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Matt is joined by director Eli Roth to discuss his new, all-encompassing horror media company the Horror Section, which allows horror lovers to “own” a portion of the company and share in the profits. They get into why Eli is so passionate about this idea, how the model actually works, and why the unrated horror genre is the perfect fit for a ventu…

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Trumps Tariffs impact California, New bill would extend last call, Rebuilding after the fires 1:39:20

19d ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Today on Airtalk, we get the latest on Trump’s tariffs and how they may impact California. Also on the show, we look at how far California education officials can push back against DEI orders; a new state bill considers extending last call; new Imperfect Paradise episode explores rebuilding in Altadena; listeners share their thoughts on rebuilding …

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State Farm seeks rate hikes, Where did all the sound stages go, Best fries in SoCal 1:38:09

20d ago1:38:09

1:38:09

Today on AirTalk, State Farm looks to justify potential rate hikes this morning at a rare public hearing. Also on the show, we discuss what’s in store for the future of Angel Stadium; Los Angeles sound stage occupancy declines to record lows; we check in on Huntington Beach’s voter ID law; San Francisco modifies its harm reduction policy; and more.…

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#143: ChatGPT Revenue Surge, New AGI Timelines, Amazon’s AI Agent, Claude for Education, Model Context Protocol & LLMs Pass the Turing Test 1:14:38

20d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

OpenAI just raised an astounding $40B to build AGI—and it might not be as far off as you think. In this episode, Paul and Mike break down new predictions about AGI, why DeepMind and Google are bracing for impact, and how Amazon is quietly stepping into the AI agent arms race. Plus: OpenAI’s going “open,” Claude launches a full-on AI education push,…

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549- Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food 59:31

20d ago59:31

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Nicole DeMasi Malcher, MS, RD, CDCES delves into the connection between ADHD and disordered eating. Learn why traditional diets often fail — and why intuitive eating may work — and come away with practical strategies for ADHD-friendly eating habits. ADHD and Nutrition: Additional Resources Free Download: Health & Fitness — Lifestyle Changes for Adu…

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