What happens when a loved one goes missing?
People go missing everyday. Either running away from home, voluntarily going off the grid, or sometimes due to more horrific circumstances. But only a few cases a year ever reach media notoriety, this past month being the Hannah Kobayashi case, where the 30-years-old Hawaiian woman intentionally left the country without notifying her family. Similarly, the UnitedHealthCare suspect was reported missing weeks before the shooting, now thought to purposefully gone off the grid. Often in these voluntary missing persons cases, it is the family who suffers the most with the mystery of what happened and what caused their loved ones to vanish. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from you! If you had a loved one go missing or runaway, what was your experience like? How did you attempt to find them? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
What are the biggest issues facing Native Americans under the upcoming Trump administration?
On Monday the Biden administration held its final White House Tribal Nations Summit, an yearly event originally implemented by Obama but discontinued under Trump’s first term. With a Trump entry approaching many tribal leaders are wondering how Trump will handle relations with Native communities in his second term. On the campaign trail Trump appeared to gain favor with certain groups of Native Americans, like the vocal Navajos for Trump group. There have also been other Native contingents who are critical of the administration, like in the case of the Tohono O’odham, whose land spans the U.S.-Mexico border and was in the direct line of path of the border wall.
Today on AirTalk we look at what the next four years of Native American and White House relations could look like with the reintroduction of Trump into the highest seat of power. Joining us to give their perspectives today is Kevin Washburn, former assistant secretary of Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior and dean of the University of Iowa college of law. Also with us is Kevin Allis, founder of Thunderbird Strategic, a DC-based communications firm that specializes in advocacy for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations and Larry Wright Jr., executive director of the National Congress of American Indians. Are you a California Native with questions about the incoming Trump administration? Or do you have questions about Native and previous Trump-administration relations? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
Who would you pick for the 2024 ‘Person of the Year’?
Today on AirTalk, Time Magazine has announced their 2024 pick for “Person of the Year.” For the second time president-elect Donald Trump has won the title. We want to hear from you. If you were on the selection committee, who would you choose for “Person of the Year”? What have they done over the past year that makes them a worthy contender? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
The Animation Guild reach tentative deal on AI — what that means for Hollywood
Last month, The Animation Guild (TAG) reached a tentative deal with studios for its nearly 5000 members with provisions covering AI and wages. TAG, which is a part of IATSE, has been in talks with studios since august, focusing on its members' growing concern on job outsourcing and AI’s implementation into the animation pipeline. Earlier this week, voting on the new deal opened with some members — even those on the negotiating committee — announcing that they will be voting no. Those opposed to the deal say that alongside concerns for job outsourcing not being addressed, the deal’s AI provisions do not fully protect animators who feel they’re uniquely threatened by AI systems. Supporters of the deal say the union doesn’t have the leverage to continue the negotiations or to go on strike. Joining us to discuss the recent deal and what it means for the animation industry is Gene Maddaus, senior media producer for Variety. Also joining us to discuss AI in animation is Roma Murphy, Animation Writer (Zombies: The Re-Animated Series).
Feeling anxious at the end of the day? What to know about ‘Sunset Anxiety’
When the sun begins to set, our circadian rhythm — our body’s internal clock — begins to tap on the breaks, telling us to slow down and prepare for rest. However, for some people, that transition to night brings with it an increased sense of worry and anxiety. Though dubbed by some as “Sunset Anxiety,” a non-clinical diagnosis, the term looks to express the overwhelming feeling of dread, loss, and grief that arrives at the close of day for some people. Despite its relatively new coinage, the feelings themselves are not uncommon. As we approach the end of the day, stressors we perhaps missed earlier in the day can display themselves or even the feeling of “incompleteness” — whether tasks or interactions — may rise in our minds, bringing those common feelings of worry and uncertainty to the front of mind. Joining us today on AirTalk to talk about “Sunset Anxiety” and best practices for managing your anxieties is Nicole Moshfegh, clinical psychologist and director of We Rise Psychology. We also want to hear from you! Do you experience “Sunset Anxiety?” Or do you have questions on combating nighttime anxieties? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
TV Talk: ‘No Good Deed,’ ‘Finding Mr. Christmas,’ ‘Laid,’ and much more
Before things wind down for the holiday, we’ve got some exciting new shows to discuss. Lisa Kudrow, a Friends’ tv show favorite, is back and starring in the new Netflix series ‘No Good Deeds.’ Plus, Jamie Foxx spills on tea on his recent health scares in a new comedy (yes, comedy) special. All that and more, including our critics favorite shows of 2024 so far. Joining us today on TV Talk is Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire.
