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Trump's election fraud claims, Wanderlust Creamery, FilmWeek and more
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026, in Washington, DC.
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- President Trump questions the integrity of elections, points to LA and California as examples
- The importance of a summer skincare routine and how to be most effective
- Wanderlust Creamery shares the best way to cool down with their ice cream
- FilmWeek: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,’ ‘Horsegirls’ and more!
- The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan talked to us about making a 2,800-year-old story feel new
Today's show: AirTalk Friday host Austin Cross discusses Trump's election fraud claims, summer skincare, Wanderlust Creamery, FilmWeek and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
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President Trump questions the integrity of elections, points to LA and California as examples
The topic:
President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss — this time, to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill. His allegations of influence and interference, which focused on China, didn’t include key context. Nor did he produce evidence that votes had been manipulated or that the election outcome had been altered.
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Catch up: The president has long disputed his 2020 loss, despite all evidence pointing to it being valid. He notably did not call the 2016 or 2024 elections into question during this speech.
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California in the crossfire: Without raising specific allegations, the president noted that California’s ballot counting process for the recent June primary took weeks to complete, saying, “I wonder what they were doing. This is worse than any third-world country.”
California’s ballot counting: As LAist has reported repeatedly: Things take a while here largely because California has worked hard to expand the ways people can vote.
- Go deeper with LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee’s full guide on why our ballot counting process is slow, but secure.
With files from LAist and the Associated Press
The importance of a summer skincare routine and how to be most effective
How passionate are you about skincare?
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The topic:
It's the peak of summer in Southern California, and between the sun, the sweat, and the sunscreen, your skin is putting in overtime. So how do you take care of your skin so it can take care of you? Today on AirTalk, we’re talking skincare.
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The myths: Summer skin advice spreads fast online, and not all of it passes a sniff test. Does a higher SPF really buy more protection? Are chemical sunscreens safe? Should I shelf my retinol until Fall?
Guest:
- Mamina Turegano M.D., triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist with expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology
Wanderlust Creamery shares the best way to cool down with their ice cream
The topic:
For those looking to manage through this week’s particularly hot weather, chances are getting ice cream is high on the to-do list. Those in Southern California will have a plethora of options, but one name you’ll come across in Los Angeles and Orange County is Wanderlust Creamery, a local chain with a number of signature and seasonal flavors.
Shop details:
- They opened in 2015, with a location in Tarzana and a booth at Smorgasburg L.A. Their original location closed a couple of years back, after they decided not to renew the lease.
- Wanderlust Creamery now has eight locations, with an additional location coming soon to San Diego.
- Founder and chef Adrienne Borlongan is a food scientist who earned a degree in food science from California State University, Northridge.
How to visit:
Address: 3134 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village
Hours: every day from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: A single scoop costs $7.50, a tasting trio costs $8.75, a double costs $10.50 and pints cost $13.
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Guest:
- Adrienne Borlongan, founder and chef of Wanderlust Creamery, a local ice cream chain with locations in Atwater Village, Fairfax, Pasadena, Sawtelle, Venice, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Torrance; author of the book Wanderlust Creamery Presents: The World of Ice Cream (Abrams Books, June 2024)
FilmWeek: ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran,’ ‘Horsegirls’ and more!
Matt Damon is Odysseus in The Odyssey, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan
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The topic:
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
The films:
The Odyssey, Wide Release
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Reading Lolita in Tehran, Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
The Floaters, Laemmle Royal [West L.A.] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Horsegirls, Laemmle NoHo
Remake, Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
Sherman’s March, Laemmle Royal [West L.A.]
Heartstopper Forever, Streaming on Netflix
Guests:
- Christy Lemire, film critic for LAist, and co-host of the Breakfast All Day YouTube and podcast series
- Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com
The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan talked to us about making a 2,800-year-old story feel new
Director Christopher Nolan with Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, on set of his film The Odyssey, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
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The topic:
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is turning out to be the event of the summer, with screenings selling out at theaters a year in advance. Nolan shares how he adapted the Greek epic for a modern audience.
Guest:
- Christopher Nolan, award-winning director and writer and director of The Odyssey
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