Digging deeper into Kamala Harris’ CA days and the evolution to today
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Harris is smashing fundraising records as the Democratic Party’s donors — big and small — open their wallets for the vice president, showing reinvigoration for at least some party supporters. Today on AirTalk, we take a deeper look into Harris' background as a district attorney and state attorney general here in California, how her policy stances have evolved and how all of this comes to a head as she pursues the presidency. Joining to discuss is Seema Mehta, political writer for the LA Times who’s covered Kamala Harris’ political career, Jessica Piper, campaigns reporter for Politico who’s been writing about immigration policy and Matt Rodriguez, Democratic strategist and founder and chief executive officer of Rodriguez Strategies. He is also a former senior Obama advisor in 2008.
With files from the Associated Press
Hearing from listeners on their favorite swimming holes across California
For as much as Californians can enjoy going to the beach or their local swimming pool, there’s just something uniquely fun about checking out some of the swimming holes that the Golden State has to offer. Typically in some of the state’s most scenic regions, you’ll usually find them in the shape of lakes like Cooper Canyon Falls, and rivers like in Northern California’s South Fork Eel River. So today on AirTalk, we’re putting on our geographical tourist hats on while we hear from listeners on their favorite swimming holes, joining us to kick off the conversation is Tim Joyce, photographer and author of the book “Swimming Holes of California”.
Can Kamala Harris galvanize voters of all ages and backgrounds?
As President Biden steps down and Vice President Kamala Harris steps into the spotlight as the Democratic nominee hopeful, many are wondering how this monumental shift will impact voter turnout. The full picture of this historic crossroads won’t be seen until after the election, but analysts and experts are calculating how specific groups – like young folks, suburban women, and Latinos – may be galvanized, hesitant or downright discouraged from voting in November. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss and forecast voter turnout is Joining us today on AirTalk is Fernando Guerra, professor of political science and chicana/o latina/o studies and founding director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University, Daron Shaw, professor government at the University of Texas, Austin and J. Miles Coleman, associate editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan political analysis newsletter run by the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
How to do LA like a tourist
While many may seek out the places locals go when they visit a new city, there are some activities that, while touristy, are simply a must-do. Los Angeles is no exception -- there’s no shortage of fascinating neighborhoods rife with hidden gem bars, restaurants, shops, parks and other unique sights to see. But there’s a reason so many people flock to the Griffith Observatory -- the view from the roof is beautiful. Ok maybe two reasons if you count the final scene of Rebel Without A Cause. And sure, Hollywood Boulevard is weird but it’s a kind of weird you’re not going to find anywhere else, particularly not juxtaposed against the backdrop of classic movie palaces, the Walk of Fame, places like Musso & Frank and Amoeba Records, and of course…the Medieval Torture Museum. And where can you find top-tier people watching better than on the Venice Beach Boardwalk? Between the exercise-obsessed, muscle-bound denizens of Muscle Beach and the limitless variety of unique individuals walking, biking, rollerblading and skateboarding down the boardwalk, you’re bound to see something you’ve never seen before. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you -- what’s your favorite objectively touristy activity to do in Los Angeles? If a friend or relative is in town and wants to see the sights, what do you tell them to do? Check out Grand Central Market? Take a bus tour of stars’ homes? Walk the Santa Monica Pier? Join our live conversation by calling us at 866-893-5722 or by emailing atcomments@laist.com.
