California voters moved to the right on criminal justice issues. What should we make of it?

A few weeks ago, California voters declined to pass Proposition 6 which would have amended California’s constitution to remove a “provision that allows jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude to punish crime.” In other words, forcing incarcerated persons to work. Conversely, voters passed Proposition 36, a measure that will reverse course on progressive reforms that voters approved a decade earlier. These outcomes mark a move to the right for California voters. We want to hear from you. What do you make of these outcomes by California voters? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Trump reelection sparks interest in South Korea’s 4B movement

Following Donald Trump’s reelection and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there has been a surge of interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement. Across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, women are sharing videos explaining the movement and their decision to distance themselves from men. The “4B” represents four principles: no dating, no marriage, no childbirth, and no sex. This movement initially gained traction in South Korea as a response to pervasive gender inequalities. Now, women in the United States are embracing 4B as a form of self-protection. But just how far will this movement resonate and grow in the U.S.? Joining us to discuss is Ju Hui Judy Han, an assistant professor in gender studies at the University of California, Los Angeles who specializes in Korean studies and Vittoria Elliott, a reporter for WIRED who wrote the article, “After Trump's Victory, the 4B Movement Is Spreading Across TikTok.”

Ever wanted to know how cows think? New book ‘Cowpuppy’ takes readers inside the bovine mind

The relationship between humans and dogs is well-documented, and among those to dig into it are Emory University Neuroscientist Gregory Berns. His first book How Dogs Love Us sought to answer, among other things, a question many dog owners have likely pondered: do dogs love us the way we love them? Now, as you might expect, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and learning is part of being an accomplished neuroscientist. So, when Berns and his wife decided to try their hand at sustainable farming in rural Georgia, and when they realized that cattle would be a necessary part of a recipe for success, Berns saw an opportunity to once again dive into the cognitive complexities of cows. In his new book Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship and a Scientist’s Journey into the Secret World of Cows, Dr. Berns shares what he found in his examination of the interior lives of cows, what he learned about himself along the way and what the rest of us might learn from our bovine friends. Today on AirTalk, he joins Larry Mantle to talk about his book.

How another Trump administration may impact California: climate change

President-elect Donald Trump characterized his campaign and first term in office as a proponent of fracking and a denier of climate change. As he prepares for his second term as president, Trump appointed former New York Representative Lee Zeldin as head of the EPA, who has already promised to use his position to prioritize the U.S. auto industry. And Chris Wright, Trump's choice for the Department of Energy, is the owner of one of the nation's largest fracking companies. So, what will these new appointments mean for California's zero energy goals? And how will a second Trump administration affect California’s growing electric vehicle and solar power industries?

Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss what environmental policies are at risk under a second Trump administration and how it will affect California, a state that has been leading the way in environmental reform. We're joined by Ann Carlson, professor of environmental law and founding faculty director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA, and Aaron Smith, professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley.

Would you let your child go to the store by themselves?

A mom in Georgia left her 10 year-old son home alone while she went to take her other child to a doctor's apartment. The 10 year-old was later seen at a nearby Dollar General. Police later arrested the mother for child neglect. Latch-key kids seem to be a thing of the past. Just a few decades ago, seeing a child run errands at a local grocery store by themselves would be considered normal, but now, seeing any child unattended raises much concern. Today on AirTalk we want to hear from listeners. Would you let your child walk to the store by themselves for a quick errand? How old is old enough for them to go out by themselves? Were you allowed to walk home alone as a kid? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

TV Talk: ‘A Man on the Inside,’ ‘Landman,’ ‘Yellowstone’ and more

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly, and Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture.

Today’s shows include:

• A Man on the Inside 
• Landman (Paramount+)
• Yellowstone [Season 5, Part 2] (Paramount Network)
• Dune: Prophecy (HBO / Max) 
• Doctor Odyssey [Season finale] (ABC / Hulu)