International Theft Ring Busted, Oscars Chaos, and Dolly Parton Turns 80

The show kicks off with a look at the latest SpaceX launch and whether rocket launches are must-watch events now. We also celebrate Dolly Parton turning 80 and get into a candid conversation about getting work done — injectables, plastic surgery, and what people would (or absolutely wouldn’t) change.  Hollywood takes center stage with the Oscar nominations, including a big moment for our buddy Paul Thomas Anderson, who earns 13 nominations for One Battle After Another, including Best Director.  We break down the Academy Awards’ first-ever Achievement in Casting category, where each casting director also saw their actors land lead nominations. Plus, a serious local issue emerges as the Larchmont neighborhood grapples with an ongoing prostitution problem.  The hour wraps with a major law enforcement update as LAPD arrests members of an international theft ring, uncovering a sophisticated operation with global ties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.