L.A. Continues To Be Battered By Heavy Rainfall
Hard hit L.A. County residents are bracing for more of the same today. With a forecast of another full day of rain and an extended flash flood warning this morning for areas surrounding the Santa Monica Mountains, officials urge vigilance. The second of two atmospheric rivers has drenched the region, shutting down roads, forcing mandatory evacuations and destroying some property in landslides.
“This has been a tough day for our city,” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said Monday evening.
Expect more flooding, downed trees, debris flows and other hazards, particularly on the roads. That's because the storm system has lingered over the region, dumping record breaking rainfall. Joining Larry today on AirTalk is LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis.
With files from LAist.
Facebook Turns Twenty And Everything We Once Shared Is Officially ‘Cringe’
Back in 2004, a new website called thefacebook.com popped up, claiming itself as a place where college kids could ‘hang out’ online. Twenty years later, Facebook, as we know it today, has evolved into something bigger than we could have ever imagined. During that span it had many iterations, first as a website for Harvard students, then for all college students, and then for the entire world population it seems. It is estimated over 3 billion people use Facebook every month. For those of us who actually used Facebook when it first launched it’s probably also the case that everyone we shared is incredibly ‘cringe’ by todays standards. Joining us today on AirTalk to talk about Facebooks various iterations is Maura Judkis, features reporter for the Washington Post. We also want to hear from you. How has your relationship to Facebook changed? Do you use it in different ways than you once did? Tell us some of your Facebook highs and lows by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
The Rise Of Vacationing Solo
Do you take vacations by yourself? To some, it might seem absurd but it's a growing trend, particularly among retired adults. According to a recent Wall Street Journal piece on the topic, solo vacations can even strengthen romantic partnerships. Think about it -- maybe one person in the relationship has more flexibility or maybe one person is an adventurer and the other has relax on the beach type vibes. Data shows these solo travelers are often women. Joining to discuss is Allison Pohle, reporter covering travel for The Wall Street Journal. We also want to hear from listeners who are into solo vacationing and why they do it. Or did you try it and hate it? Tell us your stories by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Shares Updates On Day 2 Of Historic Rainfall In SoCal
Fresh out of a City of Los Angeles news conference, Mayor Karen Bass joins Larry Mantle to expand on some of her comments during the media briefing.
Checking In On CA’s EV Infrastructure As Greater Emphasis Is Being Set On Maintenance
California, through its pushing of renewable energy policies, has made itself as the main state for electric vehicles. Throughout Southern California you’ll find much infrastructure, private and public, becoming more plentiful since Governor Gavin Newsom took office. With a growing infrastructure, however, comes growing need for maintenance. For EV owners, many will find public charging stations that may have only a fraction of its stations working at a time. Although our state’s infrastructure is a work in progress— what’s being made of improving upon our current status and turning these lessons into more effective maintenance? Today on AirTalk, we’re talking about challenges facing electric vehicle maintenance with Gil Tal, director of the Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center at UC Davis, and Matt Trout, president of Trout Electric, an electric charging maintenance company in Riverside
LA County District Attorney Race: Criminal Defense Attorney Dan Kapelovitz
Incumbent Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is up against 11 other candidates hoping to take his seat. Gascón was elected for his progressive approach to reforming L.A.’s criminal justice system, but that’s also what’s gotten him in hot water. AirTalk is talking with the candidates running for DA. Today, Larry’s joined by Dan Kapelovitz, criminal defense attorney and candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney. If you have questions, please call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com
Why Are Pop Songs Getting Shorter?
Popular music always ebbs and flows between trends of the time. That remains true when it comes to the duration of a song. According to a recent report in the Washington Post, today’s pop songs are apparently clocking in on the shorter side, likely thanks to streaming and the rise of video platform TikTok. The accessible technology of the time plays a big role in song lengths. Think vinyl vs CD vs streaming. Today on AirTalk, we examine how song lengths have evolved over time and discuss some that stand out, for better or worse. Does song length matter to you? What do you think makes for the perfect song length? Have a song that you love that’s abnormally long or short? Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com. Joining to discuss is Joe Bennett, forensic musicologist and professor at Berklee College of Music, and music and culture writer Maura Johnston, who also teaches at Boston College.
