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AirTalk Oct. 5, 2026
New SCOTUS session, Prop. 45, evolution of dating apps, Triple Play, history of auto manufacturing in California and navigating screen time in relationships.
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A new SCOTUS session begins today
The Supreme Court is back in session this week, beginning a new term in which they’ll hear a number of cases whose outcome will have far reaching effects across the country.
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15:57
Prop 45: Changing the environmental review process
Proposition 45 would limit reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act, in an effort to help developers finish "essential" projects such as housing, schools, roads and bridges more quickly. The proposition would create a 365-day limit review process on such projects and would require courts to rule within 270 days on any lawsuits related to the environmental review law.
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Can you still log on and find love?
Is the golden age of app-based dating over or simply evolving? We talk with LAist listeners about how they're feeling about dating, both online and off.
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Triple Play: Braves tie the series in Game 2 of the NLDS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece. Runs were hard to come by after the teams combined for five homers in the Dodgers’ 5-3 victory in Game 1.
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17:44
SoCal History: Auto manufacturing
Detroit was known as the dominating state for automobile manufacturing, so much so it earned the nickname “Motor City.” But did you know Southern California had its own rich history in the industry?
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16:03
How do you navigate screentime in your relationship?
Have you run into relationship issues where you or your partner felt neglected because of the other’s screentime? We talk to LAist listeners about how they navigate conflict over screentime.
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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, Lucy Jones on her new Center for Disaster Resilience, Caltech’s new exhibit, Prop. 45 and the future of CEQA and TV Talk.
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