Topic: Nbc Los Angeles

5 chapters across the catalog

3X3
Episode 1246 58:08 - 1:00:44

1246: 3X3

Las Vegas Reopening, School Restrictions and One-Ball Rule

As Las Vegas casinos and Los Angeles shops begin to reopen, new social distancing guidelines for schools are being proposed. These include staggered school days, 16-student classroom limits, and a "one ball" rule where children must play alone with their own equipment. The discussion mocks these restrictions as being overly controlling and detrimental to childhood development.

Warm Hand-Off
Episode 1023 2:37:31 - 2:41:35

1023: Warm Hand-Off

Norwegian Cruise Line, Construction Zone Nightmare

Passengers on the Norwegian Sun cruise ship from Miami to Los Angeles reported a "nightmare" vacation due to ongoing heavy construction during the voyage. Decks were cordoned off, and guests were subjected to the noise of power tools and the smell of chemicals. Norwegian Cruise Line apologized and offered future cruise credits, but many passengers are demanding full refunds for the two-week ordeal.

Episode 403 33:09 - 39:10

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

Rodney King, Los Angeles Riots 20th Anniversary

The 20th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots is marked by media retrospectives, including a real-time Twitter reenactment by NBC Los Angeles. Rodney King appeared on Dr. Drew's program alongside prosecutor Marcia Clark to discuss his new book, *The Riot Within*. The media coverage is analyzed as an attempt to link historical racial tensions to the contemporary Trayvon Martin case for political purposes.

Big Soda
Episode 243 58:01 - 58:49

243: Big Soda

Law and Order Los Angeles, Rich Boy Gangs

A brief review of the new Law & Order: Los Angeles series mentions a plotline involving a gang of wealthy surfers. The show is described as a "buddy cop" program that lacks the heavy-handed messaging found in the Special Victims Unit spin-off.

Change Comes From GNU
Episode 239 17:57 - 22:42

239: Change Comes From GNU

Law & Order Los Angeles, Hollywood Propaganda and Lounge Music

The hosts critique the premiere of Law & Order: Los Angeles, arguing that the show portrays a "douchebag" culture and serves as propaganda. They analyze clips that mirror real-life events involving Lindsay Lohan and the "Bling Ring" burglaries. Adam Curry points out the use of "house music" or "lounge music" in the background as a specific atmospheric choice to influence the audience.