Today on AirTalk, we talk about the Dodgers' disappointing defeat in Game 5. Also on the show, we have a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer; look into how group living rentals are growing in popularity; and more.
Triple Play: Dodgers’ Disappointment Edition. Again.
Howie Kendrick and the Washington Nationals got down again but were never out — and they finally ended their streak of playoff series futility in grand fashion.
Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 10th inning and the Nationals, boosted by a lightning rally against Clayton Kershaw, beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night in Game 5. They advanced to the NL Championship Series starting Friday at St. Louis.
How are you feeling today? What was your emotional journey through the game? And how do you think the Dodgers should move forward?
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times reporter covering baseball and sports business who has been following the story; he tweets
Nick Roman, host of KPCC’s “All Things Considered”; he tweets
A Martinez, host of KPCC’s “Take Two”; he tweets
Power Outages Check-In: SCE & PG&E
Northern California utility PG&E is launching a second phase of power shut-offs this morning, after cutting power to over 500,000 customers yesterday. According to KQED, as of this morning, the recent outages are expected to impact 200,000 customers.
With low humidity and high winds, PG&E says the shut-offs are necessary to prevent from electrical equipment from sparking—and potentially igniting wildfires. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, economists say yesterday's outages could easily cost businesses and residents billion dollars.
Regions of Southern California have also been put at risk of critical fire weather conditions and power outages, including parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Guests:
Don Daigler, director of business resiliency at Southern California Edison
Jeremy Siegel, weekend afternoon anchor and editor for KQED News who has been reporting on the planned outages by Pacific Gas & Electric in Northern California; he tweets
A Conversation With 2020 Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer
Democratic Candidate Tom Steyer joins us for a discussion on climate change, corporate greed, and what’s ahead for his campaign in the 2020 election.
Steyer has made a name for himself leading the grassroots campaign calling for President Trump’s impeachment. Now he’s thrown his hat in the race for president and is running a campaign based on the platform of government reform and climate action.
The self-made billionaire and philanthropist has staked out progressive positions on a number of issues through his nonprofit organization NextGenAmerica, and hopes that his policies will resonate with Democratic voters. Steyer launched his presidential bid in July and has qualified for for both the October and November debates. Tonight, he is scheduled to speak at the Human Rights Campaign/CNN’s Pride Town Hall focusing on LGBTQ issues. Do you have questions for Tom Steyer? Call 866-893-5722 to share your thoughts on the candidate.
Guest:
Tom Steyer, democratic presidential candidate and founder of NextGen America
New Group Living: Can Cheap Rent And Cooking Classes Make Up For Cramped Quarters?
As group living rentals grow in popularity across the country, some are becoming more affordable.
According to reporting by the Wall Street Journal, these new co-living spaces can be smaller than 100 feet with each tenant provided a dedicated sleeping pod. Owners compensate for their limited size with amenities like camping trips, yoga studios and cooking classes. While co-living spaces have typically set their rent on par with average studio prices, a few are working to make their spaces more affordable—down to $600 a month in some cases. Government housing departments are eyeing group living as a potential solution to affordable housing shortages in big cities.
Have you ever lived in a sponsored group living arrangement? Would you sleep in a pod to save money? Share your experiences with AirTalk by calling 866-893-5722.
Guests:
Jeremiah Adler, founder and CEO of UP(st)ART, a Los Angeles-based co-living company for creatives
Richard Green, housing policy expert; director of Lusk Center for Real Estate Chair at USC; former senior advisor at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Obama administration
Laura Kusisto, reporter covering housing and the economy for the Wall Street Journal; she tweets