How are you navigating politics with the fam this Thanksgiving?
The holiday directly following a contentious election can get…. Tricky. Today, we’re asking listeners how they’re approaching political conversations this week as they gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving. Maybe your family has barred conversations about politics all together? We want to hear how you’re dealing with it. Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
LAist’s gift guide is here and there’s something for everyone, from Larry’s favorite books to great SoCal experiences
The holidays are here and for many of us, it’s getting to be that time where we have to start thinking about getting gifts for the folks on our list. Sure, you could just get Starbucks gift cards for everyone, but what about the more discerning gift-receivers in your life? Lucky for you, LAist’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is chock full of ideas, from books for both adults and kids to handmade gifts to and more. Each of our guides is uniquely curated by our editorial staff, including a list of Larry Mantle’s favorite books of 2024. And for the folks in your life who might not need more stuff, we’ve got a list of quintessentially SoCal experiences. Today on AirTalk, LAist editor Rene Lynch is with us to preview our 2024 gift guide.
You can see the full LAist gift guide here.
E-readers, audio books and paperbacks: With so many ways to read, what's your go to?
Reading takes you to worlds you've never visited. Whether it's spending time in a historic icon's life through a biography or taking a trip through space or another dimension, books can connect us to all different aspects of life. But does the way you consume your book matter to you? There are paperbacks, hard covers, e-readers, audio books. Some people even like reading off their smartphone (who hurt you?). Today, we ask listeners about the ways they read and why it feels most authentic to them. Are you a book purist who will only read the real thing? Do you like the convenience of an e-reader? Does the narration of audiobooks transcend you? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
LA high schoolers react to the 2024 election on LAist’s Imperfect Paradise
The 2024 presidential election is perhaps one of the most consequential elections in modern US history. But for some Angelenos who were eager to participate, though just shy of voting age, they had no choice but to watch and cheer from the sidelines. In the latest episode of LAist’s studio’s Imperfect Paradise podcast, the team follows three Los Angeles high school students — progressive Lucia, conservative Alexander, and moderate Joseph — as they navigate the lead-up to and the results of the 2024 Presidential election. The students, too young to vote themselves, share how they’ve grown into their political ideologies, critique the two major party candidates, and reflect on what the outcome of the election means to them and their future. Joining us today to discuss the recent episode is Antonia Cereijido, host of LAist Studios Imperfect Paradise. Are you a high school student who couldn’t vote in this past election? We want to hear from you! How has the outcome of the election impacted your views on the future? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
You can read more at LAist.com where you can also check out the latest episode of Imperfect Paradise.
Sexual health care has never been easier--the risks and benefits of at-home STI tests
Advancements in STI testing and treatment has come a long way. The FDA approved the first at-home syphilis test back in August and the first at-home collection kit for chlamydia and gonorrhea last year. And at-home tests for HIV have existed for over a decade now. Medicine has even given way for preventative medication, most notably the drug PrEP which helps prevent the contraction of HIV. Although vaccines have been available to help prevent sexually transmitted infections for some time, PrEP offers a daily oral option. But how accurate are these at-home tests? And with all of these options to protect yourself from STIs, is the common condom becoming obsolete?
Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the recent advancements in sexual health with Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz MD, specialist of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. If you have questions about STI tests or treatment give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
TV Talk: A Man on the Inside, Get Millie Black, 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 Hanh Nguyen, senior editor of culture at Salon.com, an independent news publication, and Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer.
