Trump's State of the Union Address: what did he say in the longest one to date?

Trump's State of the Union Address: what did he say in the longest one to date?

President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday’s marathon State of the Union that “we’re winning so much,” saying he’d sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at home while imposing a new world order abroad — hoping that offering a long list of his accomplishments can counter approval ratings that have been falling. The president soon took aim at Democrats and blamed them directly for much of the nation’s ills. Much of the nation is worried about the direction of the economy, but Trump says the good times are here. The president insisted repeatedly that the economy is roaring and rising costs are no longer a problem. He also took time to highlight recent policies around immigration and foreign relations which he said have been positives for the nation. Today on AirTalk, we're joined by University of Michigan Director of Debate Aaron Kall, who is also editor and co-author of the book "The State of the Union is . . .: Memorable Addresses of the Last Sixty Years", and Ron Elving, NPR senior contributor.

With files from the Associated Press.

Recent research describes 5200 holds, we explain their purpose and use

In a recent column published in the Los Angeles Times, writer Steve Lopez dug into California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5200, which is a psychiatric hold that requires a full medical evaluation. Although similar to the better-known 5150, the time constraints and lower bar for a 5200 hold don’t yield the intended results for every individual, particularly those dealing with severe mental illness. Research done by Quarter Turn Strategies has helped explain the capabilities of 5200s, to help grow a dialogue on how to evaluate a respective patient’s case. Today on the program, we’ll explain the basics of the 5200 holds with Aaron Meyer, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at UC San Diego, and Ann Marie Council, mental health policy advisor with Quarter Turn Strategies. Joining us for this conversation to help further explain the lack of use on the municipal level. 5200 is the former director of the LA County Department of Mental Health, Dr. Jonathan Sherin.

Many Black Americans have family beyond birth and legal ties 

The word “family” refers to a group of people that are related to one another by birth, marriage, law or choice. But, cultural diversity can also play a big role in how we define and experience family, particularly who is determined to be within the familial network when it comes to providing support to one another. A new research paper published today by the Pew Research Center focuses on how Black Americans in particular understand this meaning, as the analysis finds many Black Americans share emotional and financial support with relatives and non-relatives they consider to be their family. Today on AirTalk, we are joined by lead author of the study and senior researcher for race and ethnicity at Pew Research Center, Kiana Cox to go over her findings on the importance of identity, relationships and family for Black Americans. We also want to hear from you! How did your family define itself growing up? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Challenging the silent stigma of sibling sexual abuse

While rarely talked about, sibling sexual abuse may be one of the most common forms of childhood sexual abuse: a 2024 study found 1.6% of Australians 16 and over had experienced childhood sexual abuse by a sibling. Families who discover one of their children has harmed another, face an isolating and seemingly impossible situation. This phonemona was highlighted in the recent article from The Cut “The Impossible Bind for Parents Facing Sibling Sexual Abuse.” Joining us to discuss the issue of sibling sexual abuse and how families and communities can address it are Brad Watts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and author of the book “Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic;” and Jane Epstein, survivor, advocate, and co-founder of 5Waves, a non-profit confronting and healing sibling sexual abuse.