Israel Ramps Up Strikes On Gaza As US Advises Delaying Ground Offensive To Allow Talks On Captives
Israel ramped up its airstrikes Monday in Gaza, where the death toll is rising rapidly, and the United States advised Israel to delay an expected ground invasion to allow more time to negotiate the release of hostages taken by Hamas militants. Israel has allowed two small aid convoys but no fuel to enter the besieged coastal enclave, where there has been a power blackout for nearly two weeks. Hospitals say they are scrounging for generator fuel in order to keep operating life-saving medical equipment and incubators for premature babies. Heavy airstrikes demolished buildings across Gaza, including in areas where Palestinians have been told to seek refuge, killing hundreds and sending new waves of wounded into already packed hospitals, according to Palestinian officials and witnesses. After a strike in Gaza City, a woman with blood on her face wept as she clasped the hand of a dead relative. At least three bodies were sprawled on the street, one lying in a gray stream of water. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss the latest is Hal Kempfer, CEO of Global Risk Intelligence and Planning (GRIP) and Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent covering global democracy for Vox.
Clean Tech Start Ups Need More Women And People Of Color To Advance Climate Solutions
There's a lot of public and private funding being put toward climate solutions today but not a lot of clean technology and business leaders who are people of color or women. Some say we need more people with good ideas, especially entrepreneurs from communities on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change. Erin Stone, LAist climate emergency reporter, joins to discuss her latest piece “A Lot Of Money Is Pouring In For Climate Solutions. Who Receives It Is Largely Unequal,” along with Kameale C. Terry, CEO and co-founder of ChargerHelp!, which provides technology solutions for EV charging maintenance and workforce enablement. If you have thoughts or questions, call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
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The American Food Traditions At Risk Of Extinction, And How We Can Help Save Them
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so the proverb goes, but what if there were no apples to keep those pesky physicians at bay? It might surprise you to learn that apples have been called the most endangered food in the United States, and they're just one of a handful of American staples facing extinction, as culinary historian Sarah Lohman explains in her new book "Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foods." Lohman takes readers with her across the country, from Hawai'i to the Midwest to the low country of South Carolina, learning about some of these endangered foods from the farmers, scientists, fishers and activists trying to save them. The book also includes two recipes with each chapter, so readers can do their part to save these foods by buying and preparing them.
Today on AirTalk, Sarah Lohman joins us to talk about her new book, what she learned about these endangered foods during her travels across the country and how home cooks can be part of saving them from extinction.
Exploring The History Of Filipinos In Southern California
It’s Filipino American History Month, and this week’s SoCal history segment is dedicated to the tremendous contributions that Filipino communities have made here in Southern California. From when Filipino sailors landed in Morro Bay in 1587 to “Little Manila” in downtown LA in the first half of the 20th century to the rapidly gentrifying Historic Filipinotown, California has long felt the impact of the Filipino community. Today on AirTalk, we’ll dig into why migrants from the Philippines ended up in Southern California and the histories of the communities they formed. Joining us to discuss is Joy Sales, assistant professor of Asian American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, Joseph Bernardo, adjunct professor in the Asian and Asian Pacific American Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University and board member for the Filipino Workers Center, and James Zarsadiaz, associate professor of history and director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. Author of Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia in L.A.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Share Your Stories About The Neighbor Who Made A Lasting Impact
Most of us have neighbors, whether they live down the street, right next door or across the hall in your building. And living geographically close can lead to extremely memorable moments or relationships. Sometimes neighbors start to feel more like family. Today on AirTalk, we’re opening it up to listeners to share stories about the neighbors who had the most impact on you and why? Did they bring you eggnog every holiday? Babysit you growing up? Become a lifelong friend or even foe? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
