What The Hal?

Dec 08 2024 242 ep. 25 mins 30
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What The Hal? is a podcast where we talk in depth with newsmakers and public figures on significant topics that are relevant to our Los Angeles audience. This podcast is a more intimate conversation with the guests that appear on the FOX 11 News In Depth show that airs Sunday mornings on FOX 11.

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239: In Depth: Best of 2024

Dec 08 2024 22 mins  
In Depth again looks back at the favorite stories from 2024.

238: In Depth: 2024 Favorites

Dec 01 2024 22 mins  
In Depth looks back at some of the favorite stories from 2024.

237: In Depth: Mayor's Fund, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Indigenous Fashion Collective

Nov 24 2024 22 mins  
Hal talks to Conway Collis about the Mayor's Fund and how it helps protect renters from evictions. Then, Edward Gerber joins to talk about the Lestonnac Free Clinic, the only one of its kind in the U.S. Finally, Quannah Chasinghorse and Sarah Eagle Heart explain more on the Indigenous Fashion Collective.

236: In Depth: Helping Veterans

Nov 17 2024 22 mins  
Hal talks to Randi Shannahan and Sarah Booth from the Shea Center in Orange County. Then, Dr. Kaitlyn Fruin and Navy Veteran Greg Cleghorne talk about the partnership between UCLA and the VA in West LA to recreate the Veteran’s Garden. Also, Vietnam War veteran Larry Anthony joins Hal to talk about his entrepreneurial journey after leaving the service.

235: In Depth: Firearms Laws, Health, and 'Sober October'

Oct 27 2024 22 mins  
Penelope Oliver, a volunteer with Students Demand Action in California, talks to Hal about state laws involving firearms. Then, Dr. Dennis Slamon, an oncologist and chief of the division of hematology-oncology at UCLA, and Teri Boudreaux , a two-time cancer survivor and participant in a clinical trial, discuss that trial with Hal. Also, Mike Diamond, a Certified Addiction Recovery

234: In Depth; Ticket Scams, Rescue Groups, Day of the Dead

Oct 20 2024 21 mins  
Hal speaks with Blythe Figurelle with USAA financial services about the risk of ticket scams, especially during the MLB playoff games. Then, Brittany Thorn with Best Friends Animal Society discusses their offer to incentivize local rescue groups to save large dogs from shelters. Finally, learn about Day of the Dead events in Hollywood and San Pedro.

233: In Depth: Employment

Oct 13 2024 22 mins  
In segment one, Kyle M.K., Indeed’s Talent Strategy Advisor discusses a recent publication of the 100 companies with the highest scores for "Workplace Wellbeing. Then, Ramona Schindelheim, the Editor in Chief of Working Nation, joins Hal to talk about how jobs and preparation for jobs is transforming.

232: In Depth: Palos Verdes land movement, UCLA Rape Treatment Center

Oct 06 2024 22 mins  
Michael Phipps - geologist and consultant for Rancho Palos Verdes - joins Hal to talk about the land movement in the Palos Verdes peninsula. Then, Terry Bailey, Attorney with ACTS law, talks to Hal about the lawsuit he is filing on behalf of homeowners in the Palos Verdes area.

231: In Depth: Climate Change, 'Good People'

Sep 29 2024 22 mins  
Hal interviews Board of Water and Power Commission President Richard Katz about the challenges the DWP faces due to climate change and how they prepare for hot weather. Then, Gabe Reilich and Lucia Knell of Upworthy join Hal to talk about their new book "Good People: Stories from the Best of Humanity."

230: In Depth: Data Breaches, Traffic Stops

Sep 22 2024 22 mins  
In segment one, Hal interviews Steve Cobb, the Chief Information Officer for Security Scorecard about the recent massive data breaches and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Then, attorney Ugo Lord joins Hal to talk about the recent traffic stop and arrest of Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill.