Some LA fire survivors frustrated by debris removal process

Seven months after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, more than 9,300 properties have been cleared in Los Angeles County — the fastest wildfire recovery effort in history. However, a new report from the L.A. Times has found that more than 800 complaints were lodged against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by survivors whose homes were destroyed over the agency’s debris removal efforts. Among the complaints, survivors said federal contractors failed to follow their own cleanup guidelines, leaving debris, ash, and fire-damaged trees and home foundations on their lots, making it difficult to begin the rebuilding process of their homes. Joining us on AirTalk to discuss the new investigation is L.A. Times environmental reporter Tony Briscoe. We also want to hear from you. If you were impacted by January’s wildfires, what has your experience been like with clean up? Do you feel there’s been gaps? Has it been a positive experience? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

We reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers and L.A. County Public Works, but both organizations were unable to join this conversation.

What are the misconceptions around using antidepressants during pregnancy?

The safety of taking SSRIs during pregnancy has come under scrutiny. The FDA held a panel to discuss the risks of using the class of antidepressants while pregnant in order to determine if a black-box warning label should be added. The use of SSRIs to treat anxiety and depression during pregnancy has been steadily increasing, many experts citing minimal health risks to the fetus. But concerns still prevail. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the benefits and potential risks of taking SSRIs while pregnant and what alternatives are available. Joining us is Brittany Booth M.D., reproductive psychiatrist and associate director of UCLA's Women's Life Center.

What’s an old-fashioned life skill you keep in your back pocket?

Everyday life skills like baking bread, sewing clothes, or carving wood used to be essential knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Nowadays though, it can feel like those hard earned skills are disappearing due to technological advances and easy access to essential goods. However, many enthusiasts are still out there honing their love of craft and sharing it with others. Today on AirTalk, we’re talking with LAist host Sharon McNary about those old-fashioned life skills that get you by — whether it’s fixing a bike, unclogging a pipe, or canning food, we want to hear from you! What’s a life skill that you keep in your back pocket? How have you passed along your knowledge to the next generation? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

A check in on redistricting efforts in California, Texas, and around the country

The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections, setting up a national proxy war as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress in the latter half of Donald Trump’s second presidency. Texas Democrats on Tuesday again delayed their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward with a redrawn congressional map sought by Trump to shore up Republicans’ midterm prospects as his political standing falters. For a second day, Democrats forced a quick adjournment by denying the GOP majority the required attendance to take votes. In California, Democrats encouraged by Gov. Gavin Newsom are considering new political maps that could slash Republican-held House seats in the left-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in battleground districts. The move is intended to counter any GOP gains in Texas — though California Democrats could face even more complex legal and logistical hurdles. Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the political battle over redistricting taking place from Shane Goldmacher, national political correspondent for The New York Times, and Jeremy B. White, reporter covering California politics for Politico.

We reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom for this conversation, but did not hear back. With files from the Associated Press.

TV reboots. Some get it right, some don’t.

Sex and the City to Matlock. Bel-Air to Perry Mason. TV reboots, remakes, reimaginings – whatever you want to call them – are having a moment. But do they work? According to viewers, not always. Max’s reboot of “Gossip Girl” came and went. As did NBC’s reboot of “Will & Grace,” which didn’t receive much love. But then sometimes, the showrunners, directors, writers, actors, and animators just nail it. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear about your favorite nostalgic TV reboots. Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com. Joining us for the conversation is Liz Shannon-Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Angie Hanh, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter.

TV Talk: ‘King of the Hill,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Alien: Earth,’ and more

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Liz Shannon-Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly.

TV shows:

• Wednesday (Netflix)
• King of the Hill (Hulu)
• Alien: Earth (FX on Hulu)
• Platonic (Apple TV+)
• Love Island UK (Hulu)
• Twisted Metal (Peacock)