How do we bring the essence of California to the LA Olympics in 2028?
Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took over Olympic hosting duties from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they started — with joy and panache. The culmination of the games, having its elements of Paris and of Los Angeles, now brings attention to Southern California’s hosting of the games the summer of 2028. So, as France did with its presentation of French culture and life during the last couple of weeks, we want to know how LA28 can make the most of Southern California landmarks and culture. From our lowriders, beaches, and wide-ranging arts and entertainment, there’s a lot that could put together a fun experience for those engaging with the 2028 Olympics. So what is the way you’d want to bring Southern California’s “essence” into the LA28, to people in attendance or viewing? Tell us your suggestion by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
With files from the Associated Press
How is the US economy faring after last week's fraught stock market?
After a manic week that began with Japanese stocks falling to their worst loss since 1987’s Black Monday, only for U.S. stocks to soar later to their best day since 2022, slight gains last Friday carried Wall Street almost exactly back to where it began. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to shave what had been a brutal loss for the week down to a barely registerable 0.04%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 51 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.5%. The gains pulled the S&P 500 back within 5.7% of its all-time high set last month, after it had sunk nearly 10% below that record last week. It was a vicious return of volatility for a market that had been rising smoothly, and a measure of fear on Wall Street briefly surged toward its highest level since the 2020 COVID crash. It also may not be over. Worries are still high about the strength of the U.S. economy, and reports are due this week on inflation, sales at retailers and other measures of strength.
Today on AirTalk, we see how things stand with the stock market and the economy after a tumultuous week with Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and Kevin Klowden, executive director of MI Finance at the Milken Institute.
With files from the Associated Press
SoCal History: Newport Harbor
In the late 1800s, Newport Harbor was hardly the getaway or residential destination that it is today. Back then, the area was designated as swamp and overflow land… but land with severe potential. What began as the McFadden brother’s dream of creating a significant port city, the area eventually passed through several hands of ownership in the hopes of kickstarting a residential and resort future. Though it took several decades for it to arrive at what we know of the harbor today—with intervening years that carried with it a bankrupt investor, a railroad tycoon, and the creation of eight semi-artificial islands with distinct histories and personalities—Newport Harbor has become an important ingredient in the story of Newport Beach.
Joining us today to talk about the history and development of Newport Harbor is Celeste Dennerline, Visitor Experience Chairman at the Balboa Island Museum, and Chris Epting, author of the book “Lost Landmarks of Orange County.” We also want to hear from you! Do you have a favorite Newport Harbor destination? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or by emailing atcomments@laist.com.
Back to school anxiety? No fear, LAist School Game Plan is here
As summer draws to a close, back to school season is upon us. For children and parents alike, the transition from summer to school year can be an anxiety inducing time. The solution? Get involved. Research shows that when parents are actively involved in their child's education throughout the year, the child’s overall mental well being improves. Getting involved is just one of the many new tips LAist's new Back To School Game Plan provides. Today on AirTalk, we’re talking with LAist K-12 Reporter Mariana Dale, about the new game plan. Also with us to discuss how to navigate back to school jitters is Arturo Garcia, school psychologist and adjunct professor of psychology Cal State Long Beach. We also want to hear from you. How are you or your child managing the new school year? How did you handle first days jitters?
What’s the most sublime or perfect moment of your life?
They’re not everyday occurrences, but we’ve all had moments in our lives where we’ve seen or experienced something so surreal or so unbelievable that we have to stop and take a mental photograph of the moment for our memory bank. Maybe it was watching a particularly sublime sunset over a beautiful vista, or looking out over the vast world in front of you at the top of a mountain, or maybe it was seeing your partner for the first time on your wedding day. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you -- what moment would you point to as the most sublime or perfect of your life? Join our live conversation by calling us at 866-893-5722 or by emailing atcomments@laist.com.
