Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable discusses the headlines you might have missed. Also on the show, we check in on the novel coronavirus outbreak; the cancellation of Woddy Allen's memoir; and more.
Week In Politics: Harris And Booker Endorse Biden Plus Michigan Preview
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. Here are the headlines that we’re following this week:
2020
Preview of Michigan primary. Where do Biden and Sanders go from here?
Plus, where will Warren supporters go?
Kamala Harris and Cory Booker endorse Biden
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson endorses Sanders
With the race winnowed down to two, there’s some attention turning towards potential running mates. Who would be the strategically smart choice for each?
Trump’s strategies against Sanders and Biden
Biden’s language fumbles at events. Trump’s criticism. Does it matter to voters?
Sanders says the candidate with the most delegates is the nominee
Coronavirus:
Guests:
Kathy Gray, politics reporter at the Detroit Free Press who’s been following the Michigan primary
Lanhee Chen, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; he was an adviser for Marco Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign and served as policy director for the Romney-Ryan 2012 presidential campaign; he tweets
Nomiki Konst, founding member and board director of the newly launched organization, Matriarch, which aims to help progressive working class women run for Congress; he is the host of “The Nomiki Show” on YouTube; former member of the DNC Unity Reform Commission, which worked to increase participation in the Democratic Party and reform the presidential primary process; former Bernie Sanders surrogate in 2016; she tweets @NomikiKonst
Investigation: The Clean Up Costs That Come With LA’s Deserted Oil Wells
At one point, Los Angeles had a booming oil industry. But it has been steadily declining for some time now. According to an analysis from the Center for Public Integrity and the L.A. Times, nearly 1,000 wells throughout the city have been deserted.
The investigative piece, by journalist Mark Olalde, dives into the toxic legacy of idled oil wells. It’s a problem that could cost taxpayers a hefty sum, but the issues go beyond financial costs. Residents’ health is also at risk, with the potential of contaminated water supplies and toxic fumes. Industry representatives have defended their efforts to clean up abandoned oil wells and the state has passed legislation as an attempt to help, but is it enough?
Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with Olalde to discuss the city’s old oil wells, what’s currently being done to clean them up and what could happen in the future as the industry continues to dry up. If you have thoughts, join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722.
Guest:
Mark Olalde, journalist who wrote the investigative piece in collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and the L.A. Times; he’s currently the environment reporter for the Desert Sun; he tweets
Coronavirus Check In With LA County Department Of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer
Everyday, AirTalk is checking in with Barbara Ferrer, head of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, on the latest about the coronavirus.
Plus, the city and county of San Francisco have banned public events for 2 weeks due to the spread of the virus; while the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells has been cancelled. Mega musical festival Coachella’s fate is also up in the air as Riverside County confirmed its first case of infection Sunday.
Guests:
Barbara Ferrer, Director, Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
Charlie Leocha, president and co-founder of the consumer travel group Travelers United
Dave Brooks, senior director of touring and live music at Billboard; he’s the founder of Amplify Media, which covered the music and live entertainment industry; he tweets