More Rain Is Coming To SoCal

The National Weather Service reports that another storm system is coming to the Southland this weekend. Right now, forecast models show rain will come to L.A., Orange County and the Inland Empire Sunday night and that the wettest day will be Monday. The current rainfall totals are projected to be 2 to 3 inches from Sunday through Wednesday for most of the area. Projected snow levels right now are in the 7,000 elevation range. Weather forecasters say with the amount of rain we saw last week, significant hydrologic issues — especially in the hills where more mudslides and rockslides — could follow.

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Is It Time To Move Away From ABA Therapy To Treat Autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the most common forms of therapy for people on the autism spectrum. The therapy is designed to help children on the spectrum develop social, emotional and other life skills. It uses a system of incentives and rewards to encourage preferred behavior. But a growing movement of autism advocates are speaking out against this form of treatment which has a dark history. In the past, ABA used punishments and withholding to achieve results. Critics also say the therapy attempts to force autistic people to behave like neurotypical people. Has ABA evolved since its development in the 1960’s? Are there better options for families? Joining me to discuss are Zoe Gross, director of advocacy at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network; Jan Blacher, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Education School of Education and in the Department of Psychology at UC Riverside. She is also Director of the SEARCH Family Autism Resource Center; and Sneha Kohli Mathur, Ph.D., BCBA, faculty in the Psychology department of the University of Southern California (USC), where she teaches Master level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Love Series: Digging Into What Is ‘The Friend Zone’ & If Its Possible To Climb Out Of It

For our ongoing series on romantic love, we wanted to get into something that’s been in the mind of folks in all groups. Whether you’re a pre-teen or someone who can afford to profess your love at LAX… many people have wanted to transition from being someone’s friend to romantic partners, but it’s a scary idea for many given it’s downside. The phenomena itself has been discussed in media, and even researched thoroughly by others in recent years. Today on AirTalk, Austin Cross gets into the core tenets of the friend zone with Damona Hoffman, dating coach, host of the “Dates and Mates” podcast and author of the book “F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story,” and Leah LeFebvre , researcher and associate professor of communication studies at the University of Alabama. Along with that, we’ll also get into what ways someone can transition out of it. We’ll also want to hear from you: share your “friend zone” experiences and failed/successful attempts by emailing atcomments@laist.com or call us at 866-893-5722.

The ‘Digital Nomad’ Lifestyle Is Gaining Momentum – It Could Signify Bigger Cultural Shifts

Today, we’re gonna talk about “digital nomads.” What is a digital nomad, you ask? It’s someone who leverages remote work to travel or even live in different places around the world, often more affordable places. More and more people are choosing this lifestyle. A recent survey found around 17 million Americans identify as digital nomads. Joining to discuss this growing trend is Alex Atanasova, assistant professor of marketing at the Bayes Business School at City University of London. Do you identify with the digital nomad lifestyle in any particular way? Are you leveraging flexible remote work? Or are you considering it? What’s your experience and how have the cultural shifts impacted you? Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.

Can Income Differences Make Or Break A Friendship?

Money. A touchy subject for many. Although these days society is a bit more open when it comes to talking about finances. The question is – what happens when friends make drastically different incomes? Maybe one person gets a major pay grade and the other loses their job, for example. How does this impact the relationship? How do these friends find middle ground when it comes to activities and lifestyle? It’s something the Wall Street Journal recently brought to light. If this resonates with you and you have an experience to share, call us at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com. Joining to discuss is Megan McCoy, assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University and a licensed marriage and family therapist.

TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch Including ‘The Vince Staples Show,’ ‘The Daily Show’ & ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 6

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 Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly, and Jen Chaney, tv critic for Vulture.

This week’s shows include:

• The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)
• The Daily Show [Season 29] (Comedy Central & Paramount+)
• Love is Blind [Season 6] (Netflix)
• The New Look (Apple TV+)
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
• One Day (Netflix)