How Will Trump’s Hush Money Verdict Impact California’s Purple Districts, Independent Voters?
Democrat and Republican representatives in Southern California largely fell along party lines Thursday as they reacted to former President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records. Trump is still scheduled to hold campaign fundraising events on June 7 in Beverly Hills and the next day in Newport Beach. That’s about a month before he’s set to be sentenced in New York, which is just a few days before the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, where the party will officially tap their presidential nominee. As all elected officials begin to react to this news, many questions seem to be raised in high-profile races like in California’s 47th district given the stakes of this year’s general election. With most partisans likely to hold their stances, how would independents and California’s least active voters interpret yesterday’s verdict? How are candidates in those districts reacting to the news? Today on AirTalk, host Austin Cross gets into what the fallout has looked like with Jeremy B. White, senior reporter at Politico covering California politics, and Rob Stutzman, Republican political consultant and president of Stutzman Public Affairs.
Dislike Your Friend's Partner? Tread Carefully.
There’s a high likelihood that at some point over the course of a friendship, you will dislike at least one of your friend’s partners. Perhaps the person is pretentious, too blunt, possessive or just plain mean. As a loyal friend, you believe your friend can do better. But, you also want to be a supportive friend. Is it better to stay silent and wait for the doomed relationship to fail or confront your friend over their poor choice in a romantic partner? If you choose to share your concern, what do you say? We want to hear from you. Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Joining us to discuss is Israa Nasir, a therapist and author of the forthcoming book, “Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More” and Anna Goldfarb, author of “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.”
Bringing Angelenos To The Yard: LA’s Best Milkshakes
Los Angeles has officially entered milkshake season. And whether you’re ordering from a drive-through, your favorite diner, or one of LA’s many acclaimed ice cream shops, there are countless flavors — and variations — to try. Maybe you’re a fan of classic malts — or maybe you always go for the most unique option on the menu. Maybe you want your milkshake to look and feel more like a sugary volcano! We don’t judge. What’s your favorite milkshake in the area? Give us a call at 866-893-5722, or email us at atcomments@laist.com. Joining us to share some sweet treats is Brandon Shahniani, co-owner of Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in South Pasadena, which has been open since 1915.
FilmWeek: ‘Summer Camp,’ ‘In A Violent Nature,’ ‘Ezra’ And More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Summer Camp” Wide Release
“Jim Henson: Idea Man” Streaming on Disney+
“In A Violent Nature” Wide Release
“The Dead Don’t Hurt” In Select Hurt
“Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara” Landmark Pasadena Playhouse [Pasadena] , Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle], Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino]
“Backspot” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]| Available On VOD Platforms
“Ezra” In Select Theaters
“The Young Wife” Available On VOD
“What You Wish For” In Select Theaters | Available On VOD
Feature: Director Ron Howard Talks Latest Documentary ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’
From his puppeteering days to viewers of a local D.C. TV station to global audiences theatrically, if you weren’t able to remember Jim Henson’s face you certainly recognized his zany muppets. A new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, titled “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” chronologically goes through Henson’s life’s work and how closely tied his loved ones were to projects like “Sesame Street” and his 1986 feature “Labyrinth.” For this week’s FilmWeek feature, Larry talks to Howard about his new documentary and how he looked to capture Henson’s life by talking to those closest to him still living.
‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’ is now available to stream on Disney+.
