Who’s in and out of the California governor’s race

Who’s in and out of the California governor’s race

Last Friday marked the filing deadline to declare candidacy for California's gubernatorial race, and 10 major candidates have officially thrown their hats in the ring. Eight Democrats and two Republicans are planning on duking it out in the upcoming June primary, aiming to secure a spot on the November ballot. California’s “top two” primary is leading some in the Democratic Party to worry that with the current divided field Democrats could be shut out of the general election. The two Republicans in the race, Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, have regularly polled at the top of the pack, with the divided Democrat field sharing divided popularity. This morning on AirTalk, we break down how the field is looking with Sara Sadhwani, assistant professor of politics at Pomona College, and Sean T. Walsh, Republican political analyst and partner at Wilson Walsh Consulting in San Francisco.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount are merging. What does this mean for consumers?

Paramount’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery is moving forward causing a lot of questions for consumers and regulators alike. How will the two companies merge their respective streaming catalogs? Will this reduce the amount of major films being produced? What does this mean for future sports packaging? Is this deal a possible violation of antitrust law? And if the federal government doesn’t pursue legal questioning, will states sue independently? Joining us to discuss is Dominic Patten, executive editor at Deadline who covers legal, labor and politics, and Christine Bartholomew, professor of law at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.

What’s your favorite media depiction of fatherhood?

It takes an awful lot to be a good father. And while some slip into the role with ease, others struggle to don the mantle of being a parent. In these cases, it helps to have good role models to look towards. In our screen-addled age, these role models can and often are fictional characters. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you! What’s a depiction of fatherhood in media you think stands out as an accurate or aspiration-worthy representation? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.

PetTalk: all your burning pet questions, answered by a professional

Why is Fido barking at 3am? Why has Mr. Whiskers' palette suddenly shifted away from his favorite wet food? Why is Fido STILL barking at 4am? These are all valid questions, but also maybe ones not worth an entire trip to the vet. So today on AirTalk, we're bringing the vet to you! What are some burning pet care questions you have about your family's furriest member? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com. Joining us is dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and professor of Health Systems Sciences at Western University of Health Sciences Dr. John Tegzes for the heavyweight questions.

SoCal History: A look at the origins of skateboard design

Southern California is the birthplace of a plethora of American inventions and innovations, chief among them: the humble skateboard. Four wheels, a plank of wood, and some metal bits to tie it all together and boom: you have a mode of transportation that’s relatively easy to learn but incredibly tough to master. Skateboarding and skateboard culture began in Southern California back in the 1950s, and took hold of the cultural zeitgeist later in the century. Now, a new exhibit at the Craft in America Center in Mid City is exploring the creative, innovative, and sometimes wonky designs that have blessed Southern California’s sidewalks for decades. Joining Larry this morning for more on this exhibit, and the history of skateboard design are Todd Huber, skateboard historian and founder of the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Emily Zaiden, Director and lead curator of the Craft in America Center, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit arts organization founded in 2004 focused on original handcrafted work.

The Vehicles of Expression: The Craft of the Skateboard exhibition is running from March 14 through May 30 at the Craft In America Center in Mid City. More information is available here.