How has serving in the military shaped you or your loved ones?
Serving in the military leaves an indelible mark, whether it’s for better or worse, physical or mental, pride or disdain. It can also have significant impacts on the trajectory of one’s life. On this Veterans Day, we want to hear from listeners who’ve served in the military about how their service shaped them. Or if your loved one served – parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. – what have you noticed about how they were impacted?
What will Andrew Do’s punishment be? The latest on the investigation, plea deal, and resignation.
Andrew Do was a powerful force in Orange County politics for nearly a decade — until, over the past few weeks, he was compelled to resign his seat on the Board of Supervisors and admit to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds as part of a federal plea deal. Do pleaded guilty last week at the federal courthouse in downtown Santa Ana. For nearly a year, LAist has been investigating Do's role in directing millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit, Viet America Society (VAS), linked to his daughter, Rhiannon Do. The money was meant to feed seniors during the pandemic and to build a Vietnam War memorial. Federal prosecutors say just 15% of the money earmarked for meals was actually used for that purpose. Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss Do’s resignation, the plea deal and the ongoing investigation is Do’s former colleague Supervisor for Orange County’s second district,Vicente Sarmiento and LAist senior reporter Nick Gerda, who’s been covering the Do investigation.
With files from LAist.
Posthumous albums: Is work made after an artist’s death truly the artist’s work?
When an artist dies, it can feel like losing a close friend. Their music may have inspired you or supported you through hard times or put into words something you couldn't. It's understandable for fans to want as much music as possible from an artist, even more so after death. Just last month, the self-titled album SOPHIE was released, for the late Scottish songwriter and producer. Sophie’s brother and longtime collaborator helped finish the unreleased music to mixed fan perception. But, posthumous albums and songs are nothing new. And with today's technology and music streaming, posthumous music has never been more accessible. From unfinished demos to fully produced songs, an artist's catalog never really ends, even in death. But, should we be consuming these posthumous releases? How authentic are they to the artist's vision if they never got final say? How do posthumous albums uphold or fall short of an artist's legacy?
Today on AirTalk, we discuss some of the ethical questions that come up when creating and consuming a posthumous piece of music with Jeff Jampol, CEO of JAM, Inc, which manages artists and artist estates such as The Doors, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin, and Jason Lipshutz, executive director of music at Billboard.
Nathan Hochman, LA District Attorney-elect, discusses win and priorities for the office
Nathan Hochman has won the Los Angeles County District Attorney's race, defeating incumbent George Gascón with the support of 61% of voters. With voters backing away from their support for the progressive prosecutor, as well as statewide voters backing harsher penalties on shoplifting and drug offenses, Hochman looks to repeal Gascón’s policies and return to similar work done by ex-district attorney Jackie Lacey. Joining us this morning on AirTalk, to discuss his electoral win and day-one priorities, is Nathan Hochman, District Attorney-elect for Los Angeles County.
Money in the bank is now money in the app--storing funds in payment apps
Cash seems to no longer be king as cards and payment apps increasingly become the default for consumers. And with less cash being used, people have turned to apps such as Zelle and Venmo to pay for services and fulfill IOUs. Some users even use these apps to store funds, not transferring payments back into their bank account. But like every new technology, these electronic wallets come with their own risks. Today on AirTalk we'll talk to Scott Anchin, vice president of senior operational risk and payments policy for the Independent Community Bankers of America, about how consumers are using these payment apps and the security risks involved in storing money with them. We also want to hear from you! How do you handle your funds in these payment apps? Do you immediately transfer each payment to your bank account or leave money in there for future transactions? How do you view the money spent using these apps?
SoCal history: The 200+ mile aqueduct that brought water to LA starting more than a century ago
City leaders and innovators were at a crossroads when it came to water. Los Angeles was in desperate need at the start of the 20th century, and the rain just wasn't coming.
The city got the rights to nearly all the farmland in the Owens Valley, about 200 miles north of L.A. Snowpack from the Sierras would melt down into the Owens River, which was rerouted to SoCal. Water began flowing through the aqueduct in 1913, according to a recent piece looking at this history. The importance surrounding the aqueduct wouldn't be just water though. Cultivating power through this channel also became critical. Joining Larry to discuss the history and what the aqueduct means today is Brandon Tauszik, L.A.-based documentary photographer and filmmaker, and Greg Pierce, director of UCLA’s Water Resources Group.
