Moving out of California might make you richer

Moving out of California might make you richer

The exodus from California to find cheaper property to live in is not a new idea, as roughly 100,000 people move out of state to places like Texas a year. In 2025, California lost 150,000 people. The main driver seems to be affordability, with the report finding that for those who moved out of state, housing costs dropped almost 700 dollars a month, dramatically improving their financial conditions. So what are the demographics of the people moving out of the state? And is this a trend a long time in the making, or are current economic and social conditions causing the exodus? Joining us this morning to break down the data is Evan White, Executive Director of the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley. Do you have questions or comments? Give us a call at 866-893-5722, or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.

A check-in on artificial sweeteners 

It is widely understood that excess sugar is harmful to the body. So, why does passing up that perfectly crafted tiramisu at the end of a meal seem so difficult? Well, you’re not alone. It turns out nearly half of Americans can’t even make it till noon without indulging in a sweet treat! Yes, sugar in fruits, vegetables, and plants has proven to be healthier than the added sugars found in processed foods. But, harmful spikes in blood sugar are nothing new in America either, as an estimated 40 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and over 100 million of us are in the prediabetic range. That’s where non-nutritive sweeteners or “artificial sweeteners” come into play. These FDA-approved products are marketed as “low-calorie” alternatives often used in ultraprocessed foods and specialty products that target people at risk for high blood sugar and insulin resistance. However, recently, a growing amount of research indicates that low-calorie products like diet sodas can actually increase weight gain and alter brain cognition. So, does reducing the amount of added sugars in your diet actually make you healthier? Here to talk about the latest on artificial sweeteners is Dr. Michael Goran, Program Director for diabetes and obesity at the Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and professor of pediatrics at USC's Keck School of Medicine. We are also being joined by Allison Wiseman, a registered dietitian and nutritionist based in Washington D.C. We also want to hear from you! What artificial sweeteners do you use? Have you noticed a positive or negative effect? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Fresh from just under the Arctic Circle, Larry wants to know the coldest temps you’ve faced

In order to see the Northern Lights, AirTalk host Larry Mantle had to travel to just under the Arctic Circle. He not only saw the majesty that is the earth's magnetic field interacting with the sun's rays, but also felt cold. Not just cold, but bone-chilling cold. The host could only manage to take his gloves off for seconds at a time to snap photos of the Aurora Borealis. The experience has him wondering: what's the coldest you, the listener, has ever been? Give him a call at 866-893-5722, or you can email him at atcomments@laist.com.

The Supreme Court birthright citizenship case starts tomorrow. What can we expect?

Federal courts have uniformly blocked President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in the Trump administration’s appeal of a ruling by a federal judge in New Hampshire who concluded that the executive order the Republican president signed on the first day of his second term “likely violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution” and federal law. Trump’s order was part of his administration’s broad crackdown on immigration, though the citizenship restrictions have never taken effect. At issue is the meaning of the first sentence of the 14th Amendment, the Citizenship Clause, which makes citizens of “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Today on AirTalk, we hear what the arguments are for the case and what is at stake for the Supreme Court decision with Mark Sherman, Supreme Court and legal affairs reporter for the Associated Press.

What’s your best thrift, and your favorite local thrift store?

Given how Southern California has had a history of pioneering fashion, particularly with its association with the entertainment industry, it’s no coincidence that many local thrift stores house gems from decades ago. Although the advent of the internet has made it so that the best finds are more dispersed, a brick-and-mortar store does make the thrifting experience a lot more straightforward. So whether you’re thrifting for pre-loved clothes or other antiques in the Los Angeles area, we want to hear from you! Tell us about your favorite thrift, and highlight a store you think curates great antiques, by calling us at 866-893-5722. You can also email us at atcomments@laist.com, or reach us on the AirTalk page.

How do you decorate YOUR home when your partner has the audacity to have an opinion?

One of the great joys in life is moving in with a partner into your first place together. It can be the first, or next step in meshing your lives together, where you pack up your individual lives to join together into one. But wait — where did that ugly lava lamp come from, and why is it featured prominently on the living room book case? And when did that Pulp Fiction poster get hung up in the hallway? And does the rug really need to be that exact shade of hot pink?
Living together (unfortunately) means decorating together. So today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you: how do you and your partner(s) go about decorating when you have differing decor sensibilities? Do you let the one with the vision take over? Or do you try to strike a fair balance between your two styles? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.